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Retail event to discuss RFID and NFC Gift Me This feature lets Facebook users build wishlists High speed order fulfillment system unveiled for U S e commerce market Internet of things will connect products people New movers become big retail opportunity Retail is theater Retail lab gets to work in Australia The year of digital media for NCR 1 million Facebookers printing from Kodak kiosks 1 800 FLOWERS COM wins Mobile App of the Year award 100 Cloud computing 99 Talbots 98 Directional audio 2008 DIGI Award winners announced 2009 retail trends More multichannel smaller stores 2010 DIMA Photo Kiosk Shoot Out winners announced 25 Target stores get open market redesign 28 days earlier NCR s DVD kiosks work around new release delays 2D bar codes put marketing messages at shoppers fingertips 3 retailers who are getting mobile right 3 things shoppers care more about than price 3 ways to stop theft at the self checkout 3 D DOOH network to launch new 3 D smartphone in UK 3 D gaming technology to help grocer compete with Tesco Amazon com 3 D screen aims to catch eyes sell chips at Circle K 32 Web enabled POS 33 Tesco 34 J Crew 35 Green Retailing 36 Aldi 37 IP geotargeting online 38 Anthropologie 39 Target 3D foot scanning kiosk to be on display at this month s Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 3D video kiosks land in grocery stores 3M s Virtual Presenter shows retail possibilities 4 retailers with hot summer marketing tactics 4 ways to turn over a green leaf 40 rentals per second redbox infographic 40 Trader Joe s 41 Millennials 42 Big name designers partnering with retail 43 Digital signage 44 Self checkout 45 Starbucks 46 Costco 47 Layaway 48 Mobile coupons 49 Cafes and other amenities 5 signs your retail store needs a makeover 5 Things Five tips to get the most out of interactive digital signage in retail 5 tips to finding keeping great employees 5 ways retailers can get more from digital signage 5 ways to win at social media 50 eBay 51 Personal shopping devices 52 RFID in retail 53 High tech dressing rooms 54 Multichannel integration 55 Palin Obama and women s fashion 56 Kroger 59 Barnes Noble 5th Finger announces mobile trial with JoS A Bank Clothiers 60 Fear about gift card balances 61 Self service 62 Celebrity fashion lines 63 Ethnic retail 64 Uniqlo 65 Urban Outfitters 66 Zoom Systems 67 American Eagle Outfitters 68 CVS Caremark 69 Microsoft 7 Billion People unveils Web personalization software at DEMO 2009 7 keys to customer experience in 2010 7 Eleven using smartphones to launch interactive campaign 70 Virgin Megastores 71 redbox 72 BOSE 73 Concierge services from non luxury retailers 74 Deal of the day 75 Financial services at supermarkets 76 Circuit City bankruptcy 77 of consumers say they ve gone green 77 Electronic shelf labels 77kids by American Eagle unveils interactive retail experiences 78 Forever 21 79 Luxury retail 8 reasons why proximity marketing will matter for retailers in 2011 80 Nordstrom 81 Credit card data breaches 82 Retailers and credit card backlash 83 Hot Topic 84 NFC contactless payments 85 Ann Taylor 86 NCR 87 NRF Customer Experience Concept Store 88 Bergdorf Goodman 91 Victoria s Secret 90 GameStop 89 FAO Schwarz 94 IBM 93 Dollar Tree 92 Borders 97 Gap 96 Safeway 95 Macy s A discount store on Rodeo Drive A little consumer play time could help brands boost engagement A positive customer experience may lead to stock market gains A Starbucks pop up serves latte lessons in Japan A two way integration of digital signage and mobile A wait they won t hate A F reveals details of new Paris flagship store A P to split its brand into four store types A R E Retail Design Award winners named Abandoned shopping carts need love too Abe s of Maine integrates customer feedback with site search Abercrombie Fitch Hollister build mobile storefronts Accenture study says high tech companies need to improve the consumer experience AccuPOS earns Intuit Gold Developer status Ace hammering out smaller stores Acqueon launches new multichannel outbound notification software application ACSI falls Biggest slump since 2008 ACSI Customer satisfaction weakens in biggest slump since 2008 Action West Group selects Aldata planning software Activists using online gift registry to help victims of Hurricane Sandy Adflow Networks Makes the 2011 Branham300 List of Top Canadian Information and Communication Technology Companies ADFLOW Shopguard develop trigger technology for kiosks Adidas installs virtual footwear wall Adidas opens women only concept store in Korea Adidas unveils new store design Adspace books Conde Nast Traveler for DOOH ADT unveils pinless security tags that don t pierce merchandise Advance Auto Parts revs up multichannel shopping experience AEON to debut Reactive Digital Signage at NGA showcase Aeropostale selects NGC s supply chain management system Aetrex Worldwide opens its first retail footwear store AFS launches interactive private label promos After last year s tragedy Walmart prepares for traffic on Black Friday After Missoni what s next for Target Obama favorite Jason Wu After two month shopping spree consumers hold back in May Aggregator site launches commitment free coupons program Agilysys unveils newest mobile version of POS for retail Airport electronics chain opts for touchscreen digital signage solution Video Airport retail taking off Airport retail foodservice trending toward more local flavor Airport spa now using mobile POS AisleBuyer announces mShop version 2 0 AisleBuyer introduces mobile self checkout app for Android AisleBuyer Alliance Companies announce partnership Alaska wireless store adds new digital retail displays Alaskan CU goes online with PaySecure Internet PIN debit Aldeasa unveils first walk through travel retail store in Spain ALDI opening its first in mall location Aldi to open 100 new U S stores in 2008 Alien MyDealerLot offer RFID vehicle tracking solution for auto dealers Aligning store labor and inventory leads to customer advocacy Aligning the signs Alternative c store offers healthy choices green options Altierre introduces out of stock sensor tool Altierre releases high contrast displays for shelf level digital signage Altierre unveils retail technology center Altra Furniture plans new showroom in China AMA to take action on insurers steering patients to retail clinics AMA Stores with health clinics should not sell tobacco Amazon buying Kiva Systems for 775 M Amazon challenges GameStop others with release day delivery Amazon explores private label opportunity Amazon exploring electronics trade in program Amazon Fresh expanding to more ZIP codes Amazon getting into the wine business Amazon launches in India as Junglee com Amazon launches text message shopping Amazon Mom program targets deals to mothers of young children Amazon offering unlimited instant streaming to Prime members Amazon opens Kindle Owners Lending Library Amazon PayPhrase lets shoppers make payments with words rather than numbers Amazon phone to compete with Apple Android devices Amazon remotely deletes Kindle books that were legitimately purchased Amazon sellers playing hardball Amazon sending daily deals to mobile phones with instant buy feature Amazon tax deals may be unconstitutional Amazon to create original programming Amazon trying to woo high end fashion designers Amazon UK offering free shipping for the holidays Amazon unveils new services for small to medium retailers Amazon s FreeTime Unlimited geared toward kids with Kindles Amazon s Price Check helping customers or helping itself to customers Amazon s VP of mobile shopping stresses importance of speed Amazon com is America s most relevant retailer American Apparel adds RFID to two more stores switches RFID software American Apparel adds to its shop in shops UK locations American Apparel deploys Motorola item level RFID American Apparel expands RFID test American Apparel sees big benefits from RFID American Apparel testing RFID solution American Eagle flagship store will put customer pics on giant screens American Eagle Try on jeans get a free smart phone American Express cardholders using Twitter to score deals American Express changes contactless payment strategy American Marketing Association PRI hosting webinar on omnichannel American shoppers get creative for Halloween Americans won t pay for same day delivery or will they Amex and foursquare roll out mobile coupon program nationwide Amid rising gas prices retailers get creative AMSi launches Storecasting audio platform Amy Poehler brings the funny to Best Buy Super Bowl ad Analyst predicts Apple to offer mobile payment loyalty program soon Analyst as belts tighten customers choose Wal Mart over Target Analyst Microsoft s retail strategy absolutely stinks Analyst redbox business model won t work long term Analyst Retailers be afraid of e books Analysts say brick and mortar stores will live on Analytics system offers heat mapping and shopper dwell time to retailers Anchoring effect a tool for sales people Andrew W K Jim Knight to keynote 2013 Retail Customer Experience Executive Summit Angry Birds crashing into retail shelves Angry Birds crashing into Starbucks Anna s Linens implements JDA Point of Sale Anne Fontaine debuts new flagship store design AOL launches paperless coupon program AOPEN intros digital signage platform for Android AOPEN showcases retail digital signage at Dutch retail show AOpen showcasing retail digital signage at ISE13 AOPEN Blocks partner on digital signage as a service platform for Android App allows retailers to control Internet experience on tablet kiosks App hopes to make shopping more fun than Angry Birds Apparel brand loyalty a thing of the past Apparel retailer adds item level garment tracking Apparel retailer benefits from cross channel integration Apparel retailer implements item level RFID tool Apparel retailer Lilly Pulitzer goes mobile Appeal of smaller stores European design on the rise Apple applies for patent on centralized floor plan invention Apple axes SVP of retail division Apple CEO announces store closures likens retail experience to Prozac Apple CEO sparks new speculation of impending Apple TV set Apple employees We know where you are Apple exploring active packaging for electronic products Apple Genius training manual reveals sales secrets Apple granted patent for distinctive design of stores Apple opening new retail store in Chicago Apple opens five new stores including first in Alaska Apple partners with French designer Philippe Starck Apple planning a secret retail employee meeting Apple receives patent for media distribution kiosk Apple reopens in Big Apple Apple requests patent for in store kiosk for content customization Apple rolling out new customer service initiative Apple stores take to the seas Apple sues Amazon for use of term App store Apple to open largest retail location in Asia Apple to open store in Russia Apple to provide self checkout via app Apple to shop Target Apple TV challenges Amazon and Google could lead to online TV price war Apple understands customers so can you Apple s Genius Bar getting makeover Apple s Passbook to help retailers offer loyalty programs Apple s positive earnings report has the iPhone to thank Apple Et tu Verizon appsbar adds digital coupon capability Are Apple Stores eliminating boxed software Are Apple stores preparing for NFC Are deal day monikers becoming overused Are Geeks out of place in Target s CE departments Are interactive window displays the future of retail Are retailers under valuing the importance of fitting rooms Are you 1 of the 80 percent 4 ways to avoid failing at multi channel Are your QR codes gathering dust Armani Exchange adds interactive videos to e commerce site Article discusses 3 ways to make showrooming an opportunity Article With in store and online offerings its okay to be different Artisan Complete BroadSign CognoVision launch nCAPSULE retail signage ARTS announces release of new digital receipts standard ARTS releases SOA blueprint for retail Aruba announces smartphone and tablet based POS Aruba announces Wi Fi solution for in store mobile marketing As Amazon battles to dethrone Walmart Google plans own attack As consumers spend less they expect more from retailers As economy slows stores emphasize customer service As Seen on TV is now seen on mobile devices Ashley Furniture eyeing smaller store format Ask the Experts How does the digital signage content design process begin Ask the Experts In a tough economy what are some simple and effective ways to motivate staff Ask the Experts Is layaway passe Ask the Experts Opportunities for retail growth and improvement during a recession Ask the Experts Preventing card data breaches Ask the Experts Should my retail digital signage use audio Ask the Experts What are some important digital signage content considerations for retail Ask the Experts What are some inexpensive ways to create a Wow experience Ask the Experts What are the fundamental customer service mistakes retailers are making today Ask the Experts What are the graphical requirements for digital signage content Ask the Experts What is an appropriate mix of digital signage content for retail Ask the Experts What is the latest in audience measurement for digital signage Ask the Experts Which digital displays are best for in window At CES Alcatel Lucent unveils six new retail solutions At first blush Isis looks appealing to retailers At NRF this year tablets were everywhere At the Microsoft store staffers break into song and dance AT T announces Digby Mobile Commerce Solutions AT T completes makeover of 2 200 retail locations AT T creates online version of its Experience Store AT T deploys info kiosk in new store AT T flagship wins retail design award AT T intros location based AT T Alerts for use by retailers AT T offers customers location based mobile advertising AT T opens high tech bilingual store in Queens AT T opens interactive store in Illinois AT T opens new Experience Store AT T opens new high tech store in Chicago AT T releases mobile checkout app for retailers AT T remodels 2 200 stores AT T testing new store concept in Chicago ATG unveils ATG Commerce 10 ATM Mobile Executive Summit essential insights into the future of cash and payments ATM Future Trends 2009 provides insight from 20 key industry executives and 1 600 survey respondents ATM Marketplace releases new ATM tech related reports ATM Marketplace ATMIA to host webinar about the future of cash and ATM trends ATMs to dispense Amazon gift cards Audi unveils digital showroom project Audience metrics a focus of Screen Expo Europe Day One Audiobrain joins Red Chariot s retail collaborative Augmented reality has its place in retail Augmented reality is part of IKEA s 2013 catalog Augmented reality a growing force in retail Aussie retailer Coles deploys tablet displays for customer service analytics Aussie store fights showrooming with 5 just looking fee Australia reports increase in February retail sales Australia s largest supermarket chain testing RFID Australia s retail sales rose in April Australian daily seeks relevance through mobile commerce Australian grocer scales back self serve checkout Australian retail marketing scheme Click Frenzy becomes clickfail Australian retailer deploys Lyris to grow lead generation Australian retailer taking window shopping to next level Australian retailers slow to adopt e commerce Australians demand technology based shopping Australia s Beach Hut Media launches kiosks designed for retail settings Auto brand launches interactive experience Autologic NCR bring RFID to the car dealership AutoZone using iPads at the shelf Average family has completed more school shopping compared to same time last year Avery Dennison announces mobile merchandising tool Avery Dennison opens retail design center in Germany Avoid Self Service Installation Mistakes Seven Tips for Success AVT announces automated self service shops AVT developing coffee kiosks for retailers AVT Inc Luxury Automated Retail partner to offer upscale vending units AVT Intel team to transform intelligent vending B N expanding in store NOOK presence B N NOOK adds read in store feature games web browser Babies R Us announces partnership with parenting website Baby food giant enhances multichannel CRM Baccarat opening new flagship store in New York Back to school shopping drives retail revenue up 11 percent Back office retail suite available for iPad Back to school shoppers boost August sales slightly Bad marketing and bad leadership to blame for JCP troubles Baesman launches Store Attribute Manager for retail store profiling Bailey Banks Biddle launches private label credit card Bailey Banks Biddle revamps in store online experience Bailey Banks Biddle revamps its web presence Balancing act Balancing the needs of customers investors Ballpark retail hits a home run Bank of America to pilot payments with mobile phones in New York Barbour By Mail improves site search increases conversions by 116 Barix IP Audio Solution delivers retail radio program to 300 Penny Market Italy stores Barnes Noble adds social networking Barnes Noble admits to hacker attack Barnes Noble College Booksellers to launch DOOH network Barnes Noble College launches social commerce platform Barnes Noble looking to sell Nook Barnes Noble named top bookseller Barnes Noble Nook raises questions about digital only products Barney s stands out with hybrid store art gallery experience Barneys New York going Gaga Barneys NY using mobile POS Basket at once scanning technology exists but retailers aren t biting Bass Pro Shops go fishing with digital signage Bass Pro Shops Walgreen s among retailers surpassing 1 million Facebook Likes Baynote TouchCommerce partner to personalize consumer engagement Bazaarvoice brings product reviews to Google search ads Beanstalk Loyalty offers Facebook check in via POS terminal Beauty retailer Ulta to launch in store men s boutiques Behind the scenes A closer look at employee training Behind the scenes at retail experience designer Miller Zell Belk taps Oracle to transform its operations Ben Stein speaks at NRF Benchmark in store experiences to define measure and boost results Benjamin Moore retail network getting mobile sites Bergdorf Goodman named 2008 s best customer experience Best Buy adds QR codes to product fact tags Best Buy analyzing shopper traffic with Verint Best Buy announces its plans for 2011 holiday season Best Buy announces new stores with interactive displays Best Buy announces plans to double web sales Best Buy becomes first branded store inside Facebook game CityVille Best Buy begins roll out of audio kiosk program Best Buy benefits from axing loyalty card fees Best Buy Canada launches self branded DVD kiosks Best Buy Canada selects Stibo multichannel platform Best Buy CEO resigns Best Buy CEO FCC chairman among speakers at CES Best Buy CEO Low prices are table stakes for retailers Best Buy chairman founder resigns Best Buy co founder to make privatization bid Best Buy combats showrooming with changes to price matching policy Best Buy exec We re testing video game trade in kiosks Best Buy execs to talk consumer behavior Best Buy expanding Magnolia program Best Buy expands Shopkick app nationwide Best Buy going private Best Buy grows its business IT services with acquisition of mindSHIFT Best Buy International deploys Predictix merchandise financial item planning Best Buy invests 50 000 hours in employee training on Windows 8 Best Buy jumping on the free delivery bandwagon Best Buy kiosks landing soon in Toronto airport Best Buy looks to improve employees as a way to boost sales Best Buy names new CEO Best Buy opens first Mobile store in Canada Best Buy opens store designed for women Best Buy relaunches mobile site Best Buy set to debut new in store concept Best Buy settles overcharging lawsuit Best Buy to join the price match party Best Buy to sublease space shrink stores Best Buy turns Sunday circulars into interactive 3D demos Best Buy VP tells Consumerist We are a true multichannel retailer Best Buy s new laptop sales model includes Internet service steep discounts Best Buy s video on demand service coming out soon Best Buy Circuit City compete for NY holiday shoppers Best Buy shopkick unveil new location based retail app Best Buy TiVo Walgreens affected by weekend hackers Best Buy Another retailer copying Apple Best Retail Customer Experiences 2010 winners announced Betapond Intel making shopping more social mobile Better performing retailers are empowering front line workers with tech Beyond a loyalty program Using loyalty data to create a unified strategy BI LO launches customer health and wellness initiative Bicycle retailer Jenson USA selects Junction Solutions for multi channel Big box retailers discovering less is more Big boxes add kiosks to help low income Americans cash checks Big data s impact on retail customer loyalty Big grocery chains testing smaller stores Big Lots moving online Big Y Foods implements deli ordering kiosks Big Y Foods launches first ever grocery integration with Groupon Big Y Foods pioneers Groupon use for grocery marketing Big Y Foods rolls out targeted shopper promotion system Big Y selects AisleBuyer mobile shopping platform Big box retailers shifting focus to smaller stores Big box stores slim down for urban settings Big name retail comes to grips with online Bike seller bridging e commerce brick and mortar gap with build a bike kiosks Bill s Superette sees operational improvements with solutions from LOC Software Bill pay kiosks driving into Philippines Billing Revolution becomes Buck announces single click mobile checkout Billpay tech coming to checkout lanes Biometric tools check for underage drinkers Biometrics makes tanning quick easy at NY salon Bit9 unveils kiosk POS security solution Black Friday estimate 138 million shoppers up from 2009 Black Friday foot traffic went up while one day sales declined Black Friday verdict Number of shoppers up average spending down Black Friday weekend sees bigger crowds 45 billion in spending Blackfin processor powers in store communications appliance Blackhawk unveils open network gift cards Bling Nation brings mobile payments to regional grocery chain BlinkMedia unveiling its Intelligent Shopping Cart Blockbuster acquires Alpha Bay Blockbuster challenges redbox Blockbuster competitor tests game kiosks Blockbuster Express DVD rental boxes coming to Xtra Mart stores Blockbuster Express kiosks coming to Manhattan Duane Reade locations Blockbuster Express kiosks coming to New England grocery chain Blockbuster Express kiosks to increase prices Blockbuster Express merges online kiosk DVD rental Blockbuster gets a better deal with Warner Bros Blockbuster slashes prices to compete with kiosks Blockbuster tests cappuccinos children s play areas Blockbuster to test digital kiosks Blog discusses the psychology of sales resistance Blog lists 6 tips for store layout design Blog All Virgin Megastores to close by summer Blog Apple s magical retail experience in its global stores Blog Employees do what is measured incented and celebrated Blog In praise of pop up stores Blog recession will be helped by reproduction mania Blogger Steve Jobs greatest invention was the Apple Store Blogger The future of fashion is tech Bloomingdale s veteran We need to react to changing shopper attitudes Bluebird Soft Inc unveils portable payment terminal at Retail Asia Expo BMW delivers high performance customer care Body scans could improve online shopping Body scanning kiosks a perfect fit for retailers video Book excerpt The Grocers The Rise and Rise of the Supermarket Chains Book store owner starts petition against Amazon Bookstore claims world s largest item level RFID deployment Boomers buying more online products than Gen Y Boomtownrack com now offers local apparel shopping by neighborhood and zip code Borders adding teen sections taking real estate away from music DVD departments Borders analyzes efficacy of its email coupon program Borders announces in stock guarantee for the holidays Borders concept store includes digital services Borders files bankruptcy plans to close nearly 200 stores Borders e bookstore coming this spring will support iPad Boston menswear boutique serves booze with custom suits BP signs contract for gas pump c store digital signage Brad Pitt s Chanel ad garners criticism parodies Brand appeal in the auto showroom Brand attachment The Barefoot Bandit and our sense of self Brand sponsored events boost purchase intent Branding takes the bluetooth way Branding transforms Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH Brands are sold on shopper marketing Breaking down Arbitron s Out of Home Digital Video Display Study 2009 Breaking retail s addiction to discounting Breaking the rules of retail BREAKING Blockbuster may be on its deathbed Brick and mortar retailers fighting back Brick and mortar retailers gaining ground on Web only off shore rivals Brick and mortar s inherent advantage In store relevance BrightSign digital signage players powering POP displays in US Best Buys Brightstar launches services suite for wireless retailers British grocery shopping habits changing British retailer offering divorce registry British shoppers choose bargains over brand loyalty Brookfield unveils plans for 250 million retail redevelopment Brookshire Grocery partners with Spire to leverage shopper card data Brookstone announces QR code program plans Brown Shoe adds Trusonic music service BT upgrades multichannel offering Budget Blinds picks ServiceTycoon to improve customer service Budgeting for customer experience in challenging economic times Build A Bear founder on the importance of listening Build A Bear relaunching its web presence Build A Bear targets tech savvy kids with updated stores Building in store interactive content that works Building the perfect survey Burberry s new London flagship combines fashion and technology Business intelligence solution debuts at Center for Advanced Retail Technology Business is booming for retail store fitters Buy com launches Virtual Dorm Room online shop Buy com launches social shopping platform Buyers snap up organic hygiene items BuySAFE MarketLive partner to provide better service for online retailers C nario digital signage making time in Paris NYC C store chain Wawa goes digital C store signage network focuses on scalability measurement C Store TV Network expands C Wonder stores take POS mobile Cabela s launches iPhone Android shopping apps Cabela s opening in Columbus to be Disneyland of retail Cabela s selects Cartera Commerce to power new rewards shopping network Calgary Co op completes self checkout install Cali store using robotics to compete with online retailers California bans self service alcohol sales California gas stations to get Pepsi recycling kiosks California set to vote on plastic bag ban Callison acquires RYA Design Consultancy Callison design wins America s Coolest Store contest Callison designs playground store for T Mobile Cameras move beyond loss prevention Can Booqoos make social discounts more valuable to retailers Can companies really predict what customers like online Can Halloween scare up more retail sales Can you spot the millionaire Canada gets its mobile POS Canada Post capturing customer experience data at 40 post offices Canada s Joe Fresh setting up JC Penney boutiques Canadian bill lets pharmacists dispense drugs via kiosk Canadian comm company Rogers redesigns stores Canadian consumers embracing mobile retail Canadian DVD kiosk co hoping to fill void left by Blockbuster Canadian entrepreneur developing RFID for smartphones Canadian grocer launches apparel line to compete with Walmart Target Canadian housewares retailer switches e commerce provider Canadian pharmacy chain deploys digital signage network Canadian retail sales increased in February Canadian retailers finally embracing kiosks Canadian Tire adds mobile shopping app digital signage kiosks Canadian Tire wins store design award Candy Rox opens first location in Rye NY Canon introduces barcode enhanced in store experience Capture the voice of customers to improve the online retail experience Capturing leads electronically Caribou Coffee announces partnership with Chicago s Jewel Osco Caribou Coffee to cut ties with JCP Carmine Gallo on the five secrets revealed in the Apple Genius manual Carnival placing interactive aquariums in empty store windows Carphone Warehouse starts measuring customer experience Carrefour adding photo product kiosks from Kodak Carrefour investing in NFC contactless payments Carrier biller mopay offering loyalty CRM tools Cartoon Network launches build your own DVD tool Case study Leading electricity company reaches customers with bill pay kiosks Cash purchases are on the rise as shoppers try to manage debt Cash flush retailers will spend on IT Casio hawking storefront digital signage at CES Casio releases business tablet aimed at retailers Casual Male launches big and tall social networking site Casual Male opens a Destination XL store in Murray UT Casual Male opens new multi line store Casual Male taps Headway for national recruitment CBGB space going retail CBX consultancy to work with Mexico s largest C store group CCEO Companies weigh adding chief customer experience officers Cegid to unveil retail management tool at NRF Big Show Celebrity branded products bring interest need strong star power for success Celerant adds mobile interface to its back office retail suite Celerant announces retail RFID solution Celerant e commerce tool adds CMS features Cell phone sticker for contactless payments wins award Cellfire helping developers to integrate grocery coupons into apps Cellfire introduces location driven grocery coupons Cellfire launches coupon syndication for iPhone Android devices Cellfire wins mobile marketing innovation award CEO Retail entering a new era Certona Product Recommendations drove 1 percent of all Cyber Monday purchases CETW 2012 A sneak peek of what s on display CETW11 3 ways self service enhances the customer experience CETW11 Digital experiences create multiverse of customer engagement CETW11 Five shows in one CETW11 How to design a kiosk consumers will use CETW12 5 Things to look for at CETW NYC CETW12 Digital Darwinism means only the engaging survive Video CETW12 DSA crowns Crown Award winners CETW12 Engaging customers takes more than kiosks digital signs CETW12 How to integrate touchscreens with tablets in retail Video CETW12 Loyalty program uses tablets smartphones for easy adoption CETW12 NCR integrating mobile with digital signage kiosks Video CETW12 NFC will sweep away QR codes CETW12 Show must go on despite snow sleet Sandy CETW12 The power of social media done right CETW12 Using other media to push mobile CETW2011 Turning a kiosk into a mini retail store CETW Avoid these mistakes when implementing self service CETW MediaTile rolls out mini me HumanKiosk CETW Retailers can locate their shoppers via smartphone CETW RMG announces deals for NFC mobile and Groupon networks CETW Target exec hits the bullseye with CETWorld keynote CETWorld introduces new educational track CGS releases merchandise planning module Chadwick Martin Bailey unveils new customer experience management software Changing consumer mindsets call for new approaches Channel integration still a challenge for most retailers Charlotte Russe launches Facebook store Charlotte Russe looks to MICROS Retail to revamp retail strategy Charlotte Russe selects Innotrac for e commerce solution Charming CHARLIE adds in store experience analytics tool Checkout on Demand offering multi channel payments Checkout system ShelfX allows shoppers to skip lines CHECKOUT Connecting with conversational marketing Checkout What really meets the eye Checkpoint acquires OAT to become one stop RFID shop Checkpoint helping apparel retailers deploy RFID Checkpoint introduces source to store merchandise visibility solution Checkpoint intros open EPC number management solution for apparel retailers Checkpoint Systems helping Books A Million enhance customer experience Checkpoint Systems launches online training for retail store operations Checkpoint unveils retail RFID in a box solution Checkpoint unveils Interactive Public View monitor Checks on the way out for Europe Chelsea Scott upgrades MICROS installation Chicago Transit Authority attempting to fill retail spaces in subway tunnels Chico s adds live help to its e tail sites Children s retailer Magic Beans adds mobile self checkout China shop boosts customer service with real time location system Chinese sportswear company targets U S online shoppers Chockstone initiative turns credit cards into loyalty cards Chocolate lounge invites customers to sit back and relax Choosing the right POS essential to retail efficiency Christopher Banks launches multichannel loyalty program Chrysalis Software launches outbound notification service for contact centers Circuit City brings tablet PCs to the aisles Circuit City expands social commerce platform Circuit City testing smaller stores Circuit City to align online in store prices Circuit City What went wrong Cirque du Soleil reinvents its retail shop Cisco study calls mobile phones fourth channel for revenue Cisco unveils new tools for retail at NRF Cisco Future Group reportedly in talks for retail RFID CITGO unveils store redesign Citi partners with retail loyalty solution provider rDialogue Clarity UC solution lets sales associates go mobile Clear Channel France setting the mood with Mood Media ClearThread helps retailers manage rollouts remodels Closing the gap between shopper needs and e commerce technology Clothes gadgets gift cards to be the major gifts this Father s Day Clothing designer brings RFID to the shopper Cloud based customer queuing system to reduce lines Co Op offers surcharge free ATM use at Costco Coachella Valley store to open doors for pop up retailers Coca Cola partners with HSN for multichannel merchandising Coinstar adding prepaid online gaming cards Coinstar continues 09 march with Kroger deal Coinstar counting on growth of automated retail Coinstar counting on new kiosk concepts to expand footprint Coinstar expanding services to stay in the game Coinstar may take revenue hit from increased debit card fee Coinstar named top performer in prepaid category by retailers Coinstar rolling out kiosks with PayPal integration Coinstar says some redbox releases not restricted by 28 day delay Coinstar testing photo kiosk Coinstar s coffee kiosks have a name Rubi Coinstar s new TV ads focus on no fee gift cards Coinstar s redbox to buy NCR s Blockbuster kiosks Coinstar and redbox still got plenty of action drama laughs to give Coinstar redbox take aim at c stores Coinstar Rubi and Redbox Tickets a benefit to retailers Cold Stone Creamery debuts social e gifting program Coldwater Creek launches mobile site Coldwater Creek uses BMC to improve service levels Coles pilots online ordering pick up service Colleges moving into the retail business Colleges turn student IDs into debit cards Colonial Candle to open hands on boutique in S C Column Younger generations expect less customer service Comark intros 32 inch interactive widescreen digital sign with integrated computer Coming soon Retailers reach out with ringtones Commentary Building a proximity marketing strategy that protects customers Commentary Five reasons digital is the new path to purchase Commentary Is the US ready for cashless kiosks Commentary Lessons learned from mystery shopping Commentary Merchants must be involved to make mobile payments a reality Commentary Omnichannel meets in store merchandising Commentary Online retail over analyzed stripped of all brand soul Commentary Paying attention to the Retail Rule of Six Commentary RFID and brand protection Commentary The facts about card linked incentives Commentary The impact of checkout time on customer service perception Commentary Top 5 reasons retailers deploy digital signage at the POS Commentary Using digital engagements to connect with today s shoppers Commentary When driving customer loyalty less is more Commentary Whole Foods drink while you shop plan won t work for most retailers Commentary Why digital signage mobility are the future of marketing Commentary Why low prices kill brand loyalty Companies partner to help e retailers sync manage inventory Companies waking up to customer experience Company attempts to revolutionize checkout with mobile platform Company providing hardware software to turn iPads into kiosks Complimentary passes offered for KioskCom The Digital Signage Show CompUSA opening more Retail 2 0 stores CompUSA reinventing itself making retail more interactive CompUSA reinvents itself with a Web driven store experience ComQi digital signage mobile solution takes honors from Canadian marketing group ComQi mobile apps get in touch with digital signage ComQi Support for Hurricane Sandy Relief at Customer Engagement Technology World ComQi turns on digital signage delayMirror for retail video Conference to focus on the future of grocery stores Confident Technologies intros alternative to CAPTCHA online security Connecting with conversational marketing Consumer acceptance of virtual gift cards on the rise Consumer desire driving green retail IT Consumer grocery store survey reveals satisfaction and brand preferences by geography Consumer needs to be the central focus of multi channel retail Consumer recording studios use 3 D holographic tech Consumer Reports rates Costco as top major retail chain Consumer research firm launching airport retail study Consumer study investigates acceptance of retail tech Consumer study offers insights into the U S gift card market Consumer survey on live help to be unveiled during webinar Consumers aren t buying into discount promises Consumers create the basis for growth strategies Retail predictions for 2012 Consumers expected to spend a little more this Father s Day Consumers expecting more from online retail Consumers rank social networks better than online businesses for ability to protect personal information Consumers ready but merchants see complications with mobile payments Consumers receive mixed messages on payment choice Consumers say holiday budgets are tight 85 percent will shop online Consumers shun convenience go back to basics Consumers still value privacy survey shows Consumers Union wants protection for smartphone payments Consumers want more convenience more American made food products Consumers watching record numbers of video product tours Contactless mobile payment services coming to the UK Context Optional unveils social media tools for retailers Control Group creates immersive experience for Kate Spade flagship ControlCase authorized to certify PCI Compliance Convenience boosts online shopping Convenience chain rolling out bill pay kiosks Convenience is key in Walmart s plans to deploy more NCR self checkouts Convenience still the top reason people shop online Convenience stores sales up in 2010 Convergence of digital signage kiosks requires common strategy Converging the retail experience to connect with the changing shopper Converse opens largest mall location in Jersey Cooking network coming to checkout screens CORESense multichannel software adds Adobe media platform CORESense partners with Social Candy to offer online shopping via Facebook CORESense unveils next gen e commerce platform Corporate Safe Specialists Announces New Business Development Executive Dan Taylor Cost effective legacy hardware upgrades allow retailers to increase revenues and deliver better customer experience by adding contactless payments to existing POS terminals Costco calls shoppers to warn them about recalled products Costco launching in store 3D digital signage Council takes wait and see approach to mobile payments Countering the Groupon Effect and linking tactics to strategy with mobile marketing Country s largest Wal Mart almost complete Coupon Express expanding despite loss of funding Covalent announces improved customer experience offering appoints Chief Strategy Officer COVER 5 applications you should be using but aren t COVER Telling the story with color COVER Where retail rocks Coverage of the Retail Business Show Cracker Barrel offering digital gift cards Cradlepoint demos cloud based connected retail experience at NRF BIG Show Crate and Barrel foresees big things with Predictix planning tools Crate and Barrel partners with shopkick Create customer engagement through relevant assortment Create powerful retail experiences with digital signage Creating a brand with a life of its own Creating dynamic consumer experiences Let the future begin Creative Realities releases 2011 s Critical Five Top Digital Strategies for Revolutionizing the In Store Experience Cricket to go mobile with BizBox Critics tear into PCI at congressional hearing Critics worried about retail RFID potential Crossing channels CROSSMARK using Aldata to help clients optimize shelf space CrossView allows retailers to implement cross channel commerce CrossView to debut new cross channel tools at NRF CSPI Retailers should use loyalty card data for recalls CTIA App helps consumers locate products while shopping CTIA MasterCard puts digital wallet in shoppers virtual pocket CTIA Sprint expands M2M portfolio with partnerships CTIA Why digital signage and mobile technology should converge Cub Foods adding color coded nutrition info program Culinary retailer spices up customer experience with Pluris Culturing a customer friendly environment Custom men s fashion meets the house call Customer experience affected most by social media channel Customer experience and IP Customer experience lessons from Red Bull Customer experience lessons from the NBC Olympic epicfail Customer experience spending will intensify in 2008 Customer reviews social marketing go mobile with iPad kiosk Terillion app Customer satisfaction down overall up online Customer satisfaction takes first dip in two years Customer satisfaction with online retail rebounds Customer satisfaction with personal computers appliances and electronics hits a wall Customer centric planning Customers abandon food household brands but stay loyal to child and pet care products Customers are buying down and opportunities are rising Customers are buying down and opportunities are rising part 2 Customers are buying down and opportunities are rising part 3 Customers can now print iPhone photos at kiosks Customers may oppose charges for plastic bags Customers still want organic but are skeptical of claims Customers test showers and ovens at Cali home supply store Customers want to personalize gift cards study finds CVS debuts new mobile features CVS iPad app offers a virtual shopping experience CVS taking heat for length of store receipts CVS testing virtual gift cards CVS to test high end beauty stores CXPA accepting CX innovation nominations Cyber Monday could see record number of shoppers Cyber Monday numbers expected to boom Cyber Monday shopping hits all time high Cyber Monday spending shifts to early mornings evenings less shopping at work D3 unveils custom LED digital display for new GUESS flagship store DAILY RFID releases tamper evident HF Tag for jewelry inventory and security Dassault Syst mes announces new release of 3D design software Data analytics start up receives 5 8M investment Datalogic Mobile Wincor Nixdorf to deliver more mobile solutions to retailers De escalation Deadline for NRF This is Retail video contest is Friday Deal of the day pioneer Woot acquired by Amazon Debate this Do prescription drug kiosks belong in the marketplace Debenhams in talks with Sears to expand into U S market DecisionPoint debuts tablet based ordering solutions for retail Delivering loyalty Ten lessons learned From Zappos com Deloitte Consumer Spending Index slides in April Deloitte forecasts a 2 5 to 3 percent increase in holiday sales Deloitte forecasts a two percent increase in holiday sales Deloitte reports consumer spending up for second straight month Delta offering free in flight access to Amazon Delvinia Dig report focuses on future of retail Demandware unveils new open commerce APIs Demographic differences surface in holiday shopping survey Denver retailer is half gallery half store Denver Walmarts testing Scan Go Deploying social media to cultivate customer loyalty Design brings multi touch interface to large displays Design firm Callison moves into China Design Within Reach integrates channels with Retail net Design Within Reach selects TD Retail for private label credit card Designer Michael Graves Target to end partnership Designers need bigger role in customer experience Brunner Designing a new experience and putting fun back into retail Designing luxury retail for young men Despite customer qualms retailers ready for contactless Despite digital distribution most video gamers still buying at retail Despite economy largest retailers remain power players Despite reboot JCPenney still struggling Determining digital media metrics Deutsche Telekom spoils Apple s NFC surprise Developer tries airier feel for retail office combo Developing a technology strategy to support multichannel content Device cuts cost of running iPad POS solutions Device lets shoppers scan as they go DHL METRO announce big RFID retail rollout Diagnosing the Root Cause of a Banking Center Level Score Diatouch supplies survey kiosks to the Caribbean Dick s and Walmart suspend sales of semi automatic rifles Dick s launches retail catalog via app Diebold provides support for Catalina s checkout printers Digby brings In Store Mobile Module to retailers Digby launches Localpoint location based marketing platform Digby raises 8 million to expand mobile commerce platform names new CFO Digby Invodo partnership brings e commerce video to smartphones Digital Ad View network expands into 14 malls Digital channels could change the common cybernetics theory of retail store design Digital displays in retail environments coming of age Digital download tech takes aim at DVD rental kiosks Digital receipts help small retailer build loyalty Digital Screenmedia Association announces 2011 Industry Excellence winners Digital Screenmedia Association to present webinar on location based marketing technology Digital sign co unveils e paper products to create seamless retail solution Digital signage coupon kiosks aim for redbox like ubiquity Digital signage and the shopper s path Commentary Digital Signage Association to host free webinar on future trends Digital Signage Association Self Service Kiosk Association merge to form Digital Screenmedia Association Digital signage comes to Mall of America Digital signage comes to the country store Digital signage exec to appear on hit CBS show Undercover Boss Digital signage expands at Mall of America Digital Signage Expo East wrap up Digital Signage Expo Featured Exhibitors The hardware providers Digital Signage Expo Featured Exhibitors The software and content providers Digital Signage Expo Featured Exhibitors The solutions providers Digital signage helps JCPenney open new Dallas store Digital signage increases revenue by 50 percent for Virgin Digital signage innovations create fashion forward displays Digital signage lessons from GlobalShop 2009 Digital signage provides 20 percent sales increase for PDM Digital Signage Show to debut during 08 Self Service Expo Digital Signage Today answers your burning questions in new guide Digital Signage Today publishes exclusive industry survey Digital Signage Today publishes guide to digital signage ROI Digital Signage Today publishes interactive tool guide for selecting digital signage software Digital Signage Today publishes updated buyer s guide for media players Digital signage kiosks to make big splash at BIG Show Digital signage How it affects our everyday lives infographic Digital signs original content coming to Wal Mart Canada Digital tool provides retailers 24 7 visibility into competitors product offerings DigitalSignageToday com publishes guide to media players DIMA Photo Kiosk Shoot Out winners announced Direct Patient Feedback Survey Kiosks Directory kiosks fund green initiatives Discount retailers turn 50 Discounters snag upscale customers but do they build loyalty Discounting while preserving the brand Dish redbox fighting 56 day delay Disney Institute to keynote Retail Customer Experience Executive Summit Disney Store celebrates 25th anniversary Disney Store launching magical new store design Disney Store opens new concept stores in Canada wins bronze at 2011 Edison Awards Disney Store ramps up 2011 store opening schedule DIY ethic spells opportunity for independents Do customers still fall for pricing tricks Do customers want to haggle Dolce Gabbana s secret change with the times Dollar stores are trendy Domino s UK teams up with eBay Advertising DOOH network goes pink for the cure DPAA sponsoring digital place based ad summit at DSE13 Dressing rooms offering customized experience Driven by social networking retailers owned media set to rival paid media for primacy Driver s license scanning reduces fraud but may alienate shoppers Driving growth by changing the marketing and sales dynamic Drug Mart extends deal to carry Kodak kiosks Drugstore com reports big uptick in online coupon usage DSA announces venue for party at CETW San Francisco DSA Excellence Awards honor best in digital signage kiosks mobile DSA to hold digital signage self service mobile symposium in Dallas DSE 2012 Show and tell DSE East coming to Philadelphia DSE See through display showing the way for retail digital signage DT Research enables trigger based proximity advertising DT Research unveils point of service handhelds Dual facing digital signage display to debut at ISE13 Duane Reade introduces Virtual Assistant Duane Reade wins design award DVD kiosk company rents movies by the hour DVD kiosks may steal Netflix market share DVDNow rolls out in Costa Rica DVDPlay installs kiosks in Hawaii E commerce growth hits all time low E commerce growth threatened by tech barriers E commerce shoppers have mobile security worries E commerce sites improving customer service E commerce wellness index up 20 percent in April E tail clinic Amazon com E tail Clinic BestBuy com E tail clinic The new CircuitCity com E tailer pooling customer ratings across multiple sites E tailers becoming more sensitive to the needs of disabled shoppers E tailers get pushy with email discount offers E tailers tailoring the experience to match user preferences EA Sports to open retail stores Early promotions get credit for Thanksgiving online sales EarthLink releases software to help retailers focus on core business eBay cries uncle returns to its roots EBay acquires Hunch com eBay and PayPal take out their digital wallet Ebay Now pilot delivering in New York and Cali eBay opens first pop up store eBay testing rewards program Ebay working to keep up with customer experience expectations EBay PayPal predict the coming of couch commerce this Thanksgiving EC sets privacy requirements for RFID tags Ecast launches podcast covering customer centric solutions Economic H1N1 worries will impact holiday shopping behavior Economist 2012 will end with a disappointing holiday season Economy presents a new reality for luxury brands ECRS introduces new retail technology system ECRS unveils entry level self checkout unit Ed Hardy uses YCD video interactive mobile technologies in Australia U K stores Edible Arrangements thrives despite economy Editor s letter Give the people what they want Education to take center stage at Digital Signage Expo 2009 Eight characteristics of successful retail concepts Eight insights for maximizing online coupon use Eight tips for better retail brand messaging Eight ways retailers can leverage Pinterest Eileen Fisher selects Escalate for multi channel EK3 Atlantic Lottery launch digital merchandising campaign Electronic Arts opens a store for a single product Electronic prescriptions gaining ground Elf Yourself visitors skyrocket Elie Tahari uses tech to boost brand loyalty Elo and YCD partner for interactive retail digital signage ELO Media announces new DVD kiosk financing program ELO Media launches new DVD rental kiosk Elo targets retail digital signage Email is the worst channel for customer service Emcien technology to help retailers understand customer buying patterns Emerging technology and data trends in customer loyalty Emotional ads resonating with customers Empathica expands GoRecommend to Twitter e mail Empathica launches mobile reporting solution for multi unit retailers Empathica s GoRecommend celebrates two years 65 million shares Employee training is no luxury it s a necessity Emporos launching cloud based POS for hospital retail Empowered consumers drive future of retail study shows Empowering store operations with analytics and business intelligence EMV in the U S An undecided future Endeca debuts retail Merchandising Workbench tool EnQii announces mobile retail media services eParty Unlimited adds product videos to site sees sales take off Epicor to add U are U fingerprint biometrics to retail store POS solution Epson Honors Direct Source for Partnership Excellence ERPLY joins crowded mobile POS field Escalate adds Apache Solr Search to e commerce platform Escalate announces next gen cross channel retail platform Escalate e commerce tool adds social merchandising features Escalate integrates with Where 2 Get It for buy anywhere fulfill anywhere retail Escalate releases Customer1 version 4 0 Escalate Retail launches Clienteling app for iPad Escalate upgrades commerce software suite Espresso Book Machine prints books on demand while the customer waits Estee Lauder s social media a good example of channel marketing Ethan Allen deploys interactive touch screens EU may require deactivation of RFID tags at the POS Euro grocer adding electronic shelf labels chain wide European electrical retailer deploys behavior monitoring system European hypermarket Auchan adopts RFID to track produce European retail chain finds RFID balance European retail sales declined in December EuroShop RetailDesign Award EHI awards prizes to the best store concepts Evincii launches in store search Excerpt The Retail Doctor s Guide to Growing Your Business Execs from Macy s Brooks Brothers Disney HSN headline NRF s 100th Annual Convention Executive roundtable HP on retail in 2010 Experian FootFall unveils cloud based traffic analytics tool Experiential store environment leads to big sales boost Expert One big checkout line better than multiple small ones Expert Retail sector undergoing extreme makeover Expert Shoppers can t afford to be loyal Experticity names Alex Richardson to board of advisors Experts discuss dos and don ts of rebranding Experts Retail CIOs need to keep spending Eye kiosk stands above KioskCom crowd EYE launches adult shopper profile by Arbitron Eye tracking service helps retailers strengthen shelf presence Eye tracking system makes it easy to study kiosk digital signage use EyeTrackShop uses webcams for online eye tracking Eyewear retailer brings sunlight into the store Eyewear retailer features smart mirrors environment simulator EZface gives customers virtual hair coloration F Y E connecting stores products with playful website Facebook Like widget affecting retail marketers Facebook announces more retail focus with Collections feature Facebook commerce taking a nose dive Facebook may be overrated Facebook offers gift cards moves closer to retail market Facebook users can print photos at Target kiosks Facebook s sharing of user data raises concerns Facing extinction video stores reinvent themselves Family Dollar launches ShopperGauge Learning Lab for shopper behavior analysis Family Dollar to welcome redbox kiosks Fashion brand Boden puts focus on search and navigation for traditional and mobile e commerce Fashion fitting going high tech in US malls Fashion industry gets bigger with more plus size options Fashion retailer Donna Karan chooses QuickAssortment to create options for client preferences Fashion retailer Republic launches mobile site Fashion retailers need to integrate online in store Fashionology lets tweens design their own clothing online Fast Company names its Ten most innovative retail companies Father of RFID dead at 89 Fatto a mano The seductiveness of luxury FDM launches DVD kiosks February brings more good news for retailers February retail sales up despite bad weather Federal Reserve issues final rule on Durbin Amendment Feet in the lettuce The curious incident of employees social media and a brand FieldPower apps now available on tablets Fighting online shopping cart abandonment Finding retail marketing insight from within your database Finding the financial value of the customer Fine jewelry retailer revamps web approach Finish Line deploying mobile POS units from VeriFone Finish Line deploys Web app experience management for the holidays Finish Line launches mobile commerce site Finish Line launches new gift card program Finish Line selects Oracle to improve operations and customer experience Finland retail co op using VeriFone s PaaS solution Firich s Retail Smart offers mobile POS First Data releases results of Q2 prepaid card survey First Data s OfferWise streamlines offer redemption at the point of sale First Gamer Doc video game store in Delaware celebrates grand opening First Insight to provide predictive analytics for Pac Sun First look Inside the Microsoft retail store First Microsoft retail store could open next week FIS Paydiant team on white label mobile wallet Fits me virtual fitting room launches in the US Five barriers to building retail customer loyalty Five great uses of social media at retail Five necessary steps for integrating your mobile and in store retail channels Five reasons retailers should look to mobile video Five retail IT trends to watch in 2011 Five rules of real time marketing Five steps to a shopper centric proof of concept Five steps to building a multichannel culture Five steps to integrating your multichannel marketing Five things any retailer can learn from Apple Five things customers hate about holiday retail Five things shoppers will do this holiday Five tips for turning online browsers into buyers Five tips for winning shoppers in new categories Five trends to help retailers compete on convenience Five underutilized features of the modern POS Five viral marketing mistakes to avoid Five ways digital marketing can improve loyalty programs Five ways retail kiosks can extend a brand Five ways retailers can use Microsoft Tag today Five ways to drive customer conversion rates in your stores Five ways to personalize the e commerce experience Five ways to reduce product returns Five ways to use mobile to drive positive brick and mortar shopping experiences Five ways to win back new private label shoppers Flagship stores vital for brand relationships Flash sale sites lead to full price purchases Floral retailers gearing up for Valentine s Day FMA designs product display for Mizuno shoes FMA develops optics merchandiser with Leupold Focus on Escalate Retail s new Pocket Kiosk Food Lion expanding its Hispanic stores conversion Food Lion kiosks create coupons based on shopper habits Food Lion promotion encourages shoppers to stock up on private brands Food Lion Bloom pay customers to buy private label products Foot Locker sued over gift card dormancy fees Footlocker uses interactive digital signage to let shoppers design New Era baseball caps Footwear retailer V I M using MarketLive to power e commerce site For Microsoft Surface retail applications will be key For retail honesty is the only policy For retailers it s not easy being green Ford UK test drives 3 D technology video Forecast RFID supply chain adoption not likely to boom in 2008 Forecast Smaller inventories more price cutting for the 2009 holidays Forecast Women s clothing sales online chatter about discounts to surge in Q3 Former Apple exec joins jcpenney Former redbox exec to lead rival DVD kiosk start up Forrester predicts an e commerce boom Forrester to host Customer Experience Forum 2009 in New York Fossil integrates retail wholesale operations Fotozines revive novelty concept Four areas for improvement in retail online marketing Four essential steps for acquiring and retaining today s connected customer Four in ten retailers offering free shipping on Cyber Monday Four key principles for retail store design Four lessons to learn from the success of Miracle Mile Shops Four out of 10 shoppers influenced by social media Four retailers who translated social media into revenue Four strategies for a better retail holiday season Four ways retailers can reach out for last minute holiday sales Four ways to engage employees while holding down costs Four ways to get online shoppers to contribute reviews Frank Mayer Associates turns a page with retail multitouch demo Frank Mayer Associates Inc introduces the Microsoft Windows Phone Kiosk and Counter Displays to the International Marketplace Frank Mayer Associates Inc takes home four Outstanding Merchandising Achievement Awards Frank Mayer Associates Inc turns a page with retail multi touch demonstration Frank Mayer and Associates to exhibit SoloHealth Station at GlobalShop Frank Mayer and Associates Inc will start the New Year by unveiling a new look Frank Mayer launches in store lens demonstrator displays for Transitions Optical Frank Mayer Mizuno come out swinging with new modular displays Freakonomics co author to speak at NRF 2010 Fred Meyer goes HD Fred Segal to dominate retail at Vegas resort Fred s Inc chooses KSS Retail for price modeling and optimization Free redbox iPhone app exceeds 1 million downloads Freedom Shopping unveils RFID checkout solution FreeMonee raises 34M in 2nd round of funding French company unveils 3D merchandising software Fresh off Navajo controversy Urban Outfitters stock plummets CEO exits Frito Lay uses fake store to watch customer behavior FTC holds workshop on RFID Fujifilm Australia exploring 3 D printing via photo kiosks FujiFilm testing NFC enabled photo kiosks in UK stores Fujitsu collaboration to expand remote management and POS solutions Fujitsu creates self checkout solution to fit any retailer s environment Fujitsu deploys RFID solution at BEAMS retail stores Fujitsu introduces the U Scan Mini Carousel Self Checkout Fujitsu intros mobile heavy self checkout portfolio Fujitsu launches business analytics for retailers Fujitsu POS aimed at retail SMBs Fujitsu Socket Mobile partner on mobile data collection Full service gas stations are thing of the past Furniture kiosk brings online experience to stores Furniture store kiosks join the showrooming fight FurstPerson launches Web based retail hiring solution Future POS adds digital signs to the point of sale Future Shop unveils quadrant based layout central hub Futurecart makes Singapore debut FutureVision Gallery coming to In Store Marketing Expo G D launches cell phone sticker that enables contactless payments Galleria offers latest version of its Behavioral Cluster Planning solution Gallery In Japan barcodes can be beautiful Gallery Major electronics retailer bringing digital signage to 200 stores Game on Gamefly debuts video game rental kiosks Gamer Doc takes on game market with themed stores Gamers must shop Walmart for full Angry Birds Space experience GameStop launches Facebook storefront GameStop launches in store media network GameStop launches in store purchase scheme for digital game delivery GameStop opens tournament center GameStop PowerUp Rewards hits 12 5 million member mark GameStop pulls video game that lets players be the Taliban Gap mobile coupon program now to include Banana Republic Old Navy brands Gap on new logo Never mind Gap to remodel 50 Old Navy stores open 40 more Gap to shutter 21 percent of its stores Gap s marketing strategy may be a mistake Gaps closing between consumer multichannel expectations retailer readiness Gartner says more m commerce than e commerce by 2015 Gartner Measuring the customer experience takes more than one metric Gartner Mobile payments to grow but more slowly than expected Gas pumps get interactive with IRVision Gen Y the target of Macy s brand expansion Gender inequality may be decreasing for menswear Genesco upgrades more than 1 000 stores to Fujitsu TeamPoS 3000 XL2 systems Genkiosk launches new retail software Geo fencing makes targeted text offers possible Geoscape to integrate new tool into its online marketing system German company intros new anonymous facial recognition tech German publisher Taschen defying expections with high end bookstores German retailer testing RFID for apparel sales GES Shopworks partner to offer specialty retail units Gestural interactive digital signage interacts with shoppers Video Getac unveils real time RFID kit Getting customers to complain Getting feedback GfK Future Buy study unveils XTreme shoppers Giant Food debuting c store concept Giant Foods debuts new store design Gift card balances are covered FDIC says Gift card kiosks going into 100 Malls Gift cards a bright spot for retailers Gift registry options put off some shoppers Giftango suite makes plastic gift cards digital Gifting kiosks hitting European stores GiftWise kiosk wins PayBefore award Gilbarco certifies LIFT up selling tech for use with Passport POS Gilbarco gas pumps to greet customers by name offer personalized promotions Givex Plastic Jungle announce partnership to integrate gift card services GK Software releases GK Retail 12 Glamour Shots gets a green screen makeover Global Bay Epicor partner on mobile retail software suite Global POS network negates need for PCI DSS certification Global self checkout market grew 23 in 2009 Study GlobalShop 2008 Mammoth retail show opens in Chicago GlobalShop 2009 Optimism and strength Globalshop 2009 The changing face of in store marketing GlobalShop 2010 roundup GlobalShop 2012 round up GlobalShop 2012 5 consumer trends that retailers can t ignore GlobalShop 2012 8 ways the smartphone can help your customers love you GlobalShop 2012 Consumers have a need for speed GlobalShop 2012 Family Dollar using new technology to get on site insight to increase sales GlobalShop 2012 Why leveraging social shopping will lead to better sales GlobalShop goes green GlobalShop Consumerism has become activism GlobalShop A R E award winners announced GlobalShop Artisan Complete sweeps POPAI awards GlobalShop Day 1 news roundup GlobalShop DOOH measurement essential for reaching customers GLOBALSHOP FogScreen offers resale opportunity for new line of retail products GlobalShop GenLED unveils retail lighting solutions GLOBALSHOP idX offers guide to green retailing GlobalShop Interactive mannequin stops traffic GlobalShop Interbrand announces best retail brands of 2011 GlobalShop Lavi unveils electronic queuing system merchandising tools GLOBALSHOP Lawrence Metal Products introduces interactive mapping system GLOBALSHOP Oce previews Posterizer POS signage solution GlobalShop OfficeMax on visual merchandising GlobalShop Paco Underhill discusses recession realities and lessons GLOBALSHOP Pro Motion to sell Outform displays in the U S GlobalShop Reinventing retail design to fit a multichannel environment GLOBALSHOP SoundTube enhances focused loudspeaker line GlobalShop Starbucks Whole Foods localizing redesign efforts to increase community contact GlobalShop Studio V architect discusses designing retail spaces for unusual sites GlobalShop Symon Madix unveil screens at the shelf level GLOBALSHOP Vestcom launches new retail marketing services GlobalShop Walmart on the return of retail architecture Globys announces data driven customer experience solutions suite GMC Inspire platform offers enterprise solution for customer engagement GNC opens new concept store GNC upgrades phone app to enhance store experience Go mobile or go home Check out lines are disappearing Godiva unveils new store design GoGo Cast digital signage on the go for Xtra Mart Gold Mobile launches GoMo Wallet Golden State Warriors re launch online fan shop Golf retailer opens experiential store in Baltimore County Golf retailer seeing lift from mobile website Gomez launches Retail User Experience Index Good news for retailers and shoppers retail therapy does make you happy Good selling is good service Good service is good selling Google acquires BufferBox takes aim at Amazon s shipping business Google adds local product search Google Analytics unveils Multi Channel Funnel Google buys shuts down e commerce rating service Google exploring delivery options Google grabs coupon start up Incentive Targeting Google launches e commerce site Google may open its first stand alone retail store Google opens its first bricks and mortar shop Google pilots same day delivery in San Francisco Google removes shopping catalog from the confines of tablets Google to announce NFC payment program partners include Sprint MasterCard and Citi Google to pilot NFC POS system Google tracks Black Friday trends Google unveils Save to Wallet Google video unveils consumer smartphone usage trends Google Wallet expected to launch today Google will open physical retail stores by year s end Google s Schmidt predicts NFC payments will be widespread soon Google s wallet becomes a reality Google is now open to all what that means for retailers Google Living Social make daily deals of their own Gproxy announces three sales apps for NetSuite s SuiteCloud computing platform Grabbing shoppers by the nose Grand Toy connects with customers through dynamic digital signage Grass roots marketing Retailer mails hand written thank you notes to shoppers Great customer service Remembering the little things Green Room Retail CEO chimes in on pop up shop phenom Green shoppers drive larger baskets Greentailing to be hot topic at NRF Grocer Waitrose gathering real time customer feedback Grocers cash in as Americans eat cheap Grocers launching mobile digital couponing system Grocers look to technology to stand out Grocers offering fresher produce via on site greenhouses Grocers reach out to cash strapped shoppers Grocers shift strategy to fight discounters Grocers turn to in store theater to attract shoppers Grocery deploys deli self order system Grocery shopping more enjoyable now than in the 1950s says shopper Grocery stores stepping into the financial services world Grocery theatricals put under the spotlight Groupon buys two mobile payment tech companies Groupon deals hit Chicago kiosks Groupon exec pushing growth Groupon pushing deals with street side touchscreens Groupon responds 95 percent of merchants would do it again Groupon testing VIP program Growth in digital out of home overwhelmingly retail GS1 DataBar set to improve the grocery checkout experience Gucci unveils mobile POS program GUESS deploying iPads to better serve shoppers Guess CIO discusses benefits of in store iPads Guess creates look books from iPad kiosks Guide Bill pay kiosks can increase bottom line Guitar Center POS integrates PayPal Gymboree using hybris to offer multichannel shopping H M announces garment recycling initiative H M to open in South America Hackers are picking on the small guys Half of all mobile data users will participate in m commerce Half of consumers would give up convenience packaging for green reasons Half of smartphone users now shop online via mobile device Half of U S retailers have adopted Item level RFID Halfords Auto driving customer experience with feedback program Halfords reaches one millionth online reservation for in store pickup Hallmark using Fujitsu s retail as a service solution Halloween and Sandy boost retail sales Handheld scanners boost sales by 10 percent Hands on review Best Buy s Twelpforce HANDS ON VIDEO Amazon Windowshop Hannaford supermarkets unveil new online experience Hannaford s new website offers shopping list product recall info Happy birthday bar codes Harbortouch releases POS software for retail merchants Hardware chain adds customer behavior analytics from Quantivo Hardware retailer seeks to boost profits with digital signage Harley Davidson integrates HVAC with other in store systems Harnessing the power of the mobile web Harris DOOH auto dealership rollout builds steam Harris poll Consumers expect retailers to know their preferences Harrods store windows using transparent digital signage Harrod s sale may prime the pump for U K retail market Hartmarx opens a pop up store in Chicago Harvey Mackay Taking care of customers is taking care of business Hastings selects Fry for new online experience HBO Shop named 2007 Store of the Year He shops she shops Heal s launches mobile site Health centric retailers thriving Healthnotes program shown to increase shopper satisfaction drive sales Heathrow Terminal 5 a retail destination Helios running Acquire in Europe s largest shopping mall Helius releases PowerPoint plug in for digital signage content Hello Kitty goes high fashion in Asia Herbal Essences launches Microsoft Tag displays Hershey kit to unify brand presence HFA and Retail Radio announce licensing arrangement for in store music HGTV content coming to in store screens High gas prices driving more online shopping High end retailers doing better than big box stores Higher income shoppers embracing rent to own stores HighJump unveils software for direct store delivery Hilo Hattie goes live with MICROS Retail POS merchandising solution Hiring Millennials requires openness immediacy Hiring time Hispanic foods moving out of the ethnic aisle Hispanic Grocery Network coming to 500 locations History Channel s Modern Marvels spotlights the c store Hitwise says each new Facebook fan leads to 20 extra visits to a retailers site HMV opens consumer technology store in London HMV sacks employees forgets to change the Twitter password HMV to trial cinemas Hold onto your wallets Mobile payments seeing slow adoption Holiday 2011 Study predicts more retail sales fewer in store shoppers Holiday e commerce spending 38 5 billion in 2010 Holiday shoppers were out last weekend but stuck to lists Holiday shopping going mobile Holiday Shopping Index Most consumers don t know what they re buying this year Holographic Greeter taking POP advertising to next level Holographic Greeter using 360 HD technology Home and garden center adds interactive digital signage Home center to track shopper movement analyze behavior Home Depot acquires data tech start up Home Depot announces barcode program for smartphones Home Depot channel VP We re going to come into the 90s Home Depot happy with decision to give employees mobile devices Home Depot in pilot of PayPal s mobile payments Home Depot launches project oriented store Home Depot moving staff to days to improve customer service Home Depot spending 60 million on handheld devices Honeywell offering total retail solution Hong Kong Department Stores IBM announce collaboration Hordes line up to cash in gift cards Hot Topic implements NCR Netkey kiosk digital signage solutions Hotel retail ditches the towels in favor of oddities How bad is the out of stock problem Worse than retailers think How consumers killed customer service How data driven creative is transforming the customer retailer relationship How discounting is hurting retailers How Facebook pages can impact customer experience How Foursquare can help you unlock a new customer experience How in store mobile marketing can be more than just coupons How long before RFID check out How mobile is set to impact the 2009 holiday retail season How mobile will reshape the customer experience How old school catalogs drive up sales How retail can benefit from social media How retailers are giving men what they want How retailers can get better ROI from Facebook Open Graph 2 0 and Timeline How retailers can market their way out of tough times How retailers track customer movement through the store How shopping cart abandonment affected Cyber Monday and Black Friday How showrooming may hurt holiday retail sales How to catch male shoppers Market to women How to design your own solar powered QR codes How to help shoppers increase spend this Mother s Day How to integrate digital for a great multichannel experience How to make men feel at home while shopping How To Manage A Self Service System Installation Seven Tips For Success How to use customer data to plan store layouts How to use liveblogging to promote retail events How to Write an Effective Customer Survey How Wegmans Apple Store and Ritz Carlton empower employees to offer best in class service HP announces new tools for in store photo sales HP debuts mobile POS solution HP edges Kodak kiosks out of Walmart stores HP expands retail portfolio with kiosk POS solutions HP intros new POS for retail hospitality HP launches RFID solution for retail HP powers retailers with POS invoice processing systems HP turnkey POS aimed at smaller retailers HP unveils all in one retail system with touchscreen HP unveils latest tools for enhancing unifying the store experience HP s new retail digital signage POS offerings at NRF BIG Show HSN launches mobile shopping app for Android devices HSN measuring mobile customer experience with ForeSee HSN to launch new mobile shopping site HSN transformation a success so far HSN Universal planning multi channel shopping experience for Snow White and the Huntsman Hugo Boss uses gesture based digital signage to launch new perfume Hurricane Sandy fiscal cliff impact October retail sales Hybris study finds consumers prefer to purchase direct from retailer instead of via social media Hybris updates multichannel retailing suite I Display rolling out battery operated digital shelf display IBM acquiring Tealeaf Technology to help retailers create seamless mobile online experience IBM announces new m commerce tools for retail IBM announces new software and consulting services for businesses to help meet consumer demands IBM collaborates with jewelry chains for multichannel redesign IBM completes acquisition of Sterling Commerce IBM debuts cloud based analytics suite IBM expands cloud delivery of its Smarter Commerce initiative IBM is testing biometrics technology for retail marketing IBM launches analytics appliance to help retailers track trends IBM launches improved self checkout system IBM Mobile Shopper provides in store digital scanning self checkout IBM online retail survey shows healthy m commerce growth on Cyber Monday IBM partners with David Jones IBM publishes report on customer shopping preferences IBM report The smarter consumer has arrived IBM study says showroomers should be targeted IBM survey shows increase in Christmas Day m commerce IBM unveils its smallest fastest greenest POS system IBM unveils new retail software architecture IBM unveils results of new retail loyalty survey IBM webinar reveals self service trends IBM WebSphere Premises Server connects with sensor data IBM Microsoft to collaborate on plug and play POS IBM retail partners testing augmented reality IBM SelfServiceWorld com announce free webinar on reaching the new consumer IBM Sky IT help apparel companies follow consumer buying trends IBM Few retailers taking advantage of supply chain transparency IBM multi channel accounts for 20 percent of retail sales iCap measures customer reaction to end caps Icebreaker selects JustEnough software to improve sales forecasting demand planning iCongo version 8 adds dynamic catalog creation enhanced merchandising Iconic NYC men s clothier Rothman s relocating updating ICSC announces Best of the Best Award winners ICSC forecasts holiday chain store sales to increase by 3 percent ID Insight launches next gen ID verification tool IDC report lays out the importance of the multichannel experience Identive provides NFC tags for Olympic games IDS unveils shopping cart for apparel stores IDT launches low cost people counter If only Ocean Marketing had been versed in bilateral customer service iHubs available from Sprocket Kiosks Ikan device lets customers scan groceries from home IKEA announces plans to go green by 2020 IKEA checks out of self service Ikea consumers to shop via TV remote controls IKEA enters India with plans to tweak store format Ikea experience builds extreme brand loyalty IKEA installs loyalty kiosks in Belgian stores IKEA lesson DIY creates loyalty Ikea multichannel driving customer loyalty IKEA s Valentine offer Free cribs for babies born 9 months from now ILoveVelvet brings retail platform to the U S Immediate Patient Visit Feedback iMOZI DVD kiosks coming to supermarkets Impinj announces item level RFID components for retail supply chain Impinj providing chip based serialization for item level tagging Importance of casual web surfers on sales exaggerated Improving retail experience key to future of wireless stores In British retail cash is still king In retail size matters In spite of cost customized merchandise worth considering In the holiday spirit In the wake of Sandy brick and mortars become supply heroes In flight merchandising menu might bring shopping to the skies In flight retail facing turbulence In mall DOOH network bites on NFC In store coupon kiosks saving grocery shoppers money In store health clinics on the rise In store map apps lead customers to purchases In store radio network expands Texas footprint In store uses for smartphones In store Web access drives sales for JCPenney Inaugural Customer Experience Summit announced InComm patents Value Insert solution for more effective RFID InContext Solutions IMI Merchandising partner on virtual stores Increasing retail ROI through collaborative communication Independent booksellers hold tight to their niche Independent DVD kiosk operators fight for market share Independent merchants fight big retailers with selection service Independent retailers tout their differences this holiday Index Overall consumer confidence at highest point in five years Indian mall using kiosks to promote sales brands Indoor mapping gives power to retailers Industry position paper goes beyond planograms Infiniti opens new experience center in Dubai InfoComm11 1 bat 2 mergers and a digital signage overview Infogain service enables low risk transition to cloud based customer support Infographic The evolution of customer experience Infomercials and Groupon deals on digital out of home Informal poll bodes well for kiosks in retail Infosys tool tracks shopper shelf activity in real time Infrared tech measures crowds shortens lines Ingenico launches loyalty solution in Europe Ingenico Saygent solution to help retailers engage shoppers at POS InMotion Entertainment adds digital filling stations Innovation in experience design the last frontier Inserts more influential than TV ads Insights from eGain to lead multichannel strategy at JD Williams Intava announces touchscreen in store music merchandising system Intel digital signage concept shows the changing face of retail Intel s interactive display spices up the customer experience Intelligent online marketing boosts purchases by 25 percent Intelligent Queue Management System monitors improves queue performance Intelligent Retail offers retail software with Ebay integration Interactive displays go to the window to the wall Interactive mall game aims to bring in patrons get them to stay longer Interactive signage gives power to the people Interactive storefront could redefine window shopping Interactive window displays debut in UK Interactivity the future of customer service Interbrand Design Forum ranks most valuable U S retail brands Interest in electronic shelf labels grows Intermix to use Shopatron to enhance e commerce experience Internet coupon usage up but Sunday paper still rules Intra business applications prime targets for RFID Intuit launches credit card processing tool for iPhones Intuit partners with AT T to provide GoPayment mobile POS to small biz customers Intuit to offer GoPayment mobile POS redesigned reader to Canadian merchants Intuit s GoPayment for iPads available through Apple App Store Investor blog discusses retail markups Invisible EAS tags unveiled by Nedap iPad Enclosures Socket Mobile create barcode scanning solutions for iPad iPhone 5 features Passbook loyalty app but no NFC iPhone used to hook customers iQmetrix Planar Systems partner on solution for mobile retailers IRG expands managed services to include iPad support Is Amazon considering bricks and mortar Is Amazon Prime the next retail game changer Is augmented reality the future of retail Is customer experience relevant in tough economic times Is in store TV an ad overload Is it a Super Kiosk or just an iPad video Is it bad to buy Likers on Facebook Not necessarily Is it the end of an era for enclosed malls Is JC Penney s CEO to blame for the retailer s troubles Is mobile making interactive screens redundant Is online shopping declining Is price the only P that matters Is Radio Shack rebranding as The Shack Is self checkout in danger of checking out Is the era of the printed mail order catalog coming to an end Is the future of digital signage for sale retail Is this the death of loyalty rewards as we know them Is this the end of Facebook commerce already Is this the future of interactive retail screen media Is your live TV legal Is your store ready for tablets Three steps to help make the decision Is YouTube launching a movie on demand service Isaac Mizrahi New York app brings printed content to life Isis announces support of major POS vendors ISME 09 Bringing life to the point of purchase ISME 09 Seven tips for marketing to families during a recession ISME 09 Upstart Play N Trade redesigns its experience takes aim at GameStop ISME Design of the Times 2009 award winners announced ISMI grows adds speakers Issue resolution key to repeat call center business It s alive It s alive Google Wallet gets turned on Italian hypermarket Iper Lando pilots ZBD s epaper POP solution Italian supermarket giant installs electronic shelf labels Item out of stock Many shoppers won t buy a substitute Item level RFID comes to 150 European stores Item level tagging has big potential for retail J Crew CEO U S retail has too many stores choices J C Penney bringing sales back J C Penney gets maniacal about digital commerce J C Penney hopes 17 percent stake in Martha Stewart will pay off J C Penney opening hip in store shops J C Penney rolling out smart fixture kiosks J C Penney takes Manhattan J C Penney taps top Apple retail executive as new CEO J C Penney unveils two new brands J C Penney Sears get aggressive on gift cards for holiday season J C Penney Sears test social media for back to school promos J Crew launching global e commerce site Japan to start overseas cell phone technology push JC Penney arms employees with mobile checkout JC Penney ditches RFID plans for tagging and self checkout JC Penney still struggling through reinvention JC Penney stocks plunge financial problems continue JC Penney testing mobile coupon program JC Penney to eliminate standard checkout JCPenney bringing back Doghouse campaign JCPenney launches Know Before You Go campaign JCPenney shutting down catalog operations JCPenney stores display online products via kiosks JCPenney to launch ALDO shop within a shop JCPenney unveils plans for drastic overhaul JCPenney People magazine announce cross promotional partnership JDA launches new merchandising solution JDA releases 3D merchandising visualization tool JDA Software launches JDA Customer Engagement suite JDA RedPrairie announce merger Jeanne Bliss author of I Love You More Than My Dog to give keynote at retail summit Jeff Bezos apologizes for Kindle Orwell incident Jesta unveils multichannel software module Jewel Osco opens first green store Jeweler draws in shoppers with a fully stocked bar Jeweler launches gesture driven tool Jeweler lets shoppers share their personal stories online Jewelry retailer adds sparkle to merchandise with LEDs Jewelry com relaunches with broader scope Jo Ann Stores goes live with JDA supply chain management Joe Pine to kick off CETW with keynote address Driving Customer Engagement through Digital Experiences John Lewis adding virtual mirrors to stores John Lewis using OpenSpan tech to enhance customer service John Lewis Big data is a big hype Johnson ousted as JCP CEO Johnson s JCP relies on benefits from staging Jones Lang LaSalle launches social media tool in retail sector Jones New York launches in store experience at Macy s Herald Square July sees increase in retail sales Junction Solutions launches new on demand multichannel retail solution Juniper Research predicts 43B mobile coupon market by 2016 JustEnough inventory solution goes live in Florida wine and spirits chain K VA T Food Stores selects Retalix Loyalty Kadro launches new mobile and e commerce software Kamal Osman Jamjoom upgrades Oracle retail applications to support growth KAON hardware gives insight to pre purchase behavior Kate Spade Zappos fight showrooming with iPad kiosks Kendon Trailers partners with Shopatron to offer consumers eCommerce platform Kenneth Cole launches digital wish list Key Innovations launches new pay terminal Kidlandia opens shop inside FAO Schwarz Kiosk acceptance and managing change Kiosk helps retailers create link between stores social media Kiosk made from organic waste coming to NRF Kiosk maker gets green thumbs up Kiosk Marketplace releases DVD kiosk guide Kiosk movie rentals surpass other channels Kiosk prints copies of even hard to find books Kiosk prototype uses facial recognition to personalize experience Kiosk replaces coupon clipping with convenient deals Video KIOSK targets NRF with display of Bullet Lock feature KIOSK to debut automated retail store at NRF KIOSK to demo automated retail solution in New Orleans KIOSK to showcase the LockSpot at NRF Big Show Kiosk vs Mobile Industry insiders weigh in KIOSK SSN partner to demo secure retail kiosk solutions at NRF conference KioskCom Europe highlights top deployments KioskCom Europe Lines blur between digital signs kiosks KioskCom s Self Service Expo Digital Signage Show KioskCom The Digital Signage Show promise new content for NYC editions KioskCom DSS The end of an era KIOSKCOM DIGI Award winners announced KIOSKCOM Economy a theme but not an obstacle KIOSKCOM Follow the show via Twitter KIOSKCOM Fujitsu releases end to end digital media solution KIOSKCOM Intava announces smart phone capability KIOSKCOM Mix Burn KIOSK release new MP3 service KIOSKCOM Show opens with digital signage component KIOSKCOM SSKA advisory board stresses self service in tough economic times KIOSKCOM Survey reveals consumer attitudes toward self service KIOSKCOM Virgin Megastore exec to discuss self service Kiosks Going Postal in North Virginia stores Kiosks going all natural Kiosks help IKEA track customer loyalty Kiosks help Target increase video game sales video Kiosks make it easy to buy hard liquor Kiosks reaching for the cloud Kiosks take over c stores Kmart offering discount flu shots with loyalty card points Kmart revives layaway in prep for a tight holiday season Know your customer Kodak Australia partners with AFL proves photo kiosks aren t dead Kodak brings Facebook Picasa photos to in store kiosks Kodak changing business focus emphasizing retail kiosks Kodak enhances picture kiosk technology Kodak extends photo services deal with Australia s largest retailer Kodak intros new Smart Print System Kodak may be going under Kodak photo kiosks now connected to the social web Kodak quits retail imaging Kodak unveils new experiential store design Kohl s stores going green Kohl s kiosk plans draw attention from press investors Kokley unveils new iPad apps for retailers KPMG report says consumers are embracing technology willing to trade personal data Kraft mobile site offers recipes shopping lists Kraft reinventing the cheese aisle Kraft unveils mobile retail concept for Toblerone Kramer Electronics and ComQi sign global strategic partnership agreement Krause Outlet puts 24 hour automated fashion show in the store window Krillion adds video games to local search index Kroger automated c store hits college campus Kroger data mining drastically increases coupon redemption Kroger expands mobile coupon program Kroger kiosk lets shoppers try wines before they buy Kroger loyalty program offers free wireless minutes Kroger offers 1 per gallon fuel discount to loyal shoppers Kroger testing paperless coupons Kroger testing wireless coupons Kroger University of Cincinnati testing mobile payments Kronos index shows signs of recovery in retail hiring Kum Go partners with NCR KWI and VeriFone team up to deliver cloud based mobile POS Kwik Trip selects Radiant Systems technology for its convenience stores L L Bean No 1 in customer service according to NRF L L Bean to open retail store in Beijing Lack of channel integration creates inefficiency customer confusion Lack of training leads to data security threats LACOSTE celebrates anniversary with mobile store in store environment Lacoste launches pop up shop at Cannes exhibition Lagging economy means fewer seasonal jobs Landaal Poptech bringing quick to assemble POP displays to the U S LaneHawk BOB scanner now available for NCR self checkout LaneHawk bottom of basket security tool now works with Windows Largest U S shopping mall operator launching location based retail app Latest tech pair up brings retailers detailed shopper data Latest Voxware study examines consumer return habits Lavi launches media manager to control digital signage for retailers Lawmakers consider automatic recall warnings at the checkout Lawrence Metal to introduce new queue management system Leaked Apple employee video features now JCP CEO Johnson Leaked display directions reveal retailers already prepping for iPad mini Leaked memo Best Buy redoubling customer service efforts in wake of slowing sales Learning from in store traffic patterns Legal battle continues in Visa Mastercard swipe fee case Legal risks of new retail applications Lego deploys augmented reality kiosks in stores LEGO gets custom merchandising for the holidays Lenovo VeriFone offer new tablet POS Less is more Lesson for retail Obama s veep text misses 50 of subscribers Lessons learned from Macy s Going local can have big payoffs Let your customers break fresh bread LevelUp adds mobile payment feature expands its footprint Leveraging loyalty Levi s chooses i2 for vendor managed inventory Lexmark unveils RFID printing solution Life Fitness takes personal approach to shopping LIFT unveils suggestive selling tech for c stores Lighten up LightSpeed offers retailers omnichanel reach with latest platform Limelight Networks acquires online video publishing company Delve Networks Limo rides employee discounts retailers pull out the stops to woo shoppers Linking CRM content management is key to pleasing customers Linux kiosks more secure than Windows based self service systems one researcher says Live chat drives sales satisfaction but only when executed honestly Live tweeting the Online Retailer conference LivePerson debuts third generation live assistance solution Livetweet Follow the NRF 2011 Big Show Local book store challenges Internet titans with charity Local is good but fresh is better Local com releases local rich media ad platform Localization not standardization the new winning retail strategy Localizing online prices drives international e commerce sales Location location location Where to put digital signage in retail Location based marketing may increase in store traffic London jewelry retailer to adopt RFID London retailer puts shoplifter photos on its web site London retailers marketing around Olympics London retailers set up 3 D virtual shops Looking for love Try Walmart Lord Taylor gives NYC flagship digital signage facelift Los Angeles Angels and Reflect Systems Renew Partnership for Big A Digital Board Content Loungewear retailers targeting tweens Lowe s putting iPhones in the hands of 42 000 store associates Lowe s to add 45K seasonal workers Lower Manhattan getting retail makeover Lowest price e commerce hurts shopper loyalty Lowly barcodes get fresh approach Lowry releases Retail Quick Comply RFID kits Loyalty 360 PCATS announce partnership Loyalty programs and brand loyalty Loyalty programs overrated Loyalty programs what works what doesn t Loyalty segmentation needs to extend into the store Loyca retail loyalty system now available in U K LSG introduces LED based retail display line LUCY may make health matter for Kroger customers Lumber Liquidators Selects Versatile to Provide Self Service Solution Lunds Byerly s supermarkets deploy two sided receipt printing Luxottica enters Israeli market with Erroca purchase Luxury and designer brands finding more success online Luxury brands extend their names to non luxury items and consumers buy it Luxury brands respond to tough economic times Luxury consumer confidence hits all time low Luxury consumers losing the urge to splurge Luxury Institute names the best luxury brands Luxury retail at a crossroads Luxury retailers emphasize off price operations Luxury retailers expanding the reach of their secret sales Luxury retailers need to personalize the online experience Luxury spending is up Luxury vending machine sells Bentley convertibles condos Luxury watch retailer launches MICROS designed website Luxury watch retailer winds up digital signage M S makes move toward mobile payments M commerce sales shoot up as more consumers buy via mobile M commerce sites raise retail eyebrows M commerce still small as retailers focus on the basics Mac based POS gets new online extension Macy s adds features to online gift registry Macy s announces Impulse Beauty store concept Macy s CEO Terry Lundgren to speak at Shop org Annual Summit Macy s continues tradition of extravagant holiday window displays Macy s deal makes it exclusive Tommy Hilfiger dept store Macy s embeds interactive catalog in iPad magazines Macy s embracing technology to mirror online shopping experience Macy s expands 48 hour last minute holiday shopping marathon Macy s expands automated retail program Macy s explores local focus Macy s flagship face lift upsets preservationists Macy s launching shipping program Macy s New York adds magic mirror experience Macy s suing J C Penney Macy s supports LGBT cause with same sex wedding registry Macy s Terry J Lundgren elected as chairman of NRF Board of Directors Macy s testing self serve beauty concept Macy s using Lilitab iPad kiosks to market Fashion Star merch Macy s will open Bloomingdale s Outlet stores Macy s Finish Line team for in store shops Macy s JC Penney head back to court Macy s shopkick instantly launch mobile rewards program Madden 09 draws midnight crowd Madix unveils new LED lighting product for retailers Magic Johnson Urban a major opportunity for retailers Major design buzzword for 2008 green Major grocer looking for a buyer Major Hospital Chain Uses SeePoint Kiosks to Provide Patients with Secure Private Access Major retail brands using VeriFone GlobalBay mobile POS Major retailers launch their own mobile payment method Major technology initiative unveiled by Macy s Make love not war Tips on how to embrace showrooming Making mobile work for retail marketers Making multi channel make sense Making retail Web sites more accessible Making the case for custom point of purchase content Making the most of self service Making the most of transactional emails Making your in store technology deployment a success part 1 Making your in store technology deployment a success part 2 Mall landlords use technology to woo shoppers Mall Networks partners with SoundBite Communications to deliver mobile marketing for CyberMonday com Mall of America going after luxury shoppers with remodel Mall of the Emirates wins Best Design and Innovation award Malls filling empty space with entertainment options Malls say No to tracking customers via cell phones Malls to offer VIP perks to lure more Black Friday shoppers Malls tracking customer behavior via cell phones Managing brand bashing on social media Mannequins may soon be the eyes and ears of retail Manufacturing on demand could reinvent video retailing Many retailers struggle but Walmart is hiring Maponics offers geofencing to mobile developers March retail sales stronger than anticipated according to NRF March retail sales trend up Maritz Research releases customer experience measurement benchmarking tool Maritz Welcome Real Time announce POS based marketing and loyalty program Market basket analytics Ready for prime time Market Force study reveals more shoppers trying new retailers Marketers experimenting with digital signage Marketing in motion Marketing is theater Marketing nirvana Marketing show heavy on innovation MarketLive dashboards serve up real time e tail data MarketLive e commerce platform adds iPad support MarketLive Merchant Awards honor best e commerce sites MarketLive Mobile lets retailers build mobile storefronts MarketLive offers merchants profile driven remarketing suite MarketLive unveils next gen marketing merchandising suite Marks Spencer selects Quantum Retail for inventory management Marks Spencer NCR bring online fashion in store Marks and Spencer saves money with supply base refocusing Marshall Electronics to launch retail integrated e commerce Mass Connections brings real time promotional alerts to shoppers Massachusetts home to newest Moosejaw concept store MasterCard Canada testing NFC this summer MasterCard CEO says company is looking at all mobile payment scenarios MasterCard offers rebates via prepaid cards MasterCard upgrades network reduces transaction time MasterCard s Woo talks mobile strategy future MasterCard Visa websites shut down in WikiLeaks related hacker attack Matalan installs merchandising optimization tools Mattel Walmart test virtual pop up store in Canada Mattress retailer Sleepy s selects Mood Media for in store music and messaging Maurices launches AT T s location based mobile app May symposium will address omnichannel customer engagement technologies Mayo Clinic goes shopping for patients at Mall of America Video MC Sports selects JDA allocation tech McCormick spice company flagship store deploys digital signage to bring flavors to life MCX s perspective What merchants want from mobile commerce Measuring and managing the customer experience Media Logic helps Cabela s celebrate its anniversary Media Logic Launches retail social juice index Media Logic now tracking the social effectiveness of 70 new brands MediaTile launches Return On Message methodology Meebo offers check in feature for retail websites Meet Marina the doll behind Target s Missoni launch Meet the Marionettebot Video Meet the NuWallet MEI launches retail banknote recycler for self checkout systems Meijer announces 75 million investment in Michigan and Ohio stores Meijer GiftCracker site lets users anonymously research holiday wants Meijer offers grocery discounts in exchange for general merchandise purchases Meijer to test online ordering in store pick up Men shop too The four key factors for marketing to men Men s shopping shrines court lifestyle dollars Mercatus Concierge for Mobile launches with QR NFC Mercedes Dealers get top marks for retail experience Merchant Customer Exchange adds new merchants Merchant Data Systems renews contract with ControlScan Merchant e Solutions launches mobile POS solution PayEverywhere Meredith Video Studios and PRN Inc partner to deliver video content in retail outlets Merger creates massive at the pump digital media network Meridian and NEXTEP unveil Swipe GO kiosk line Meridian releases auto dealership kiosk Merkle announces new retail marketing suite and leadership roles Metropark launches in store interactive Twitter interface MFoundry connects consumers to money and coffee Miami Dolphins relaunches its online fan shop Micah Solomon Dr Chris Petersen added to Retail Customer Experience Executive Summit agenda Michaels world s largest arts and crafts retailer redesigns its in store experience Michigan retailers expect good holiday sales MicroMarket kiosks upgraded MICROS acquires e commerce firm Fry MICROS launches mobile POS MICROS supports new Apple iPad Mini MICROS Retail announces XBR and Balance Sales Audit versions 7 0 Microsoft gurus will help customer choose Vista at retail Microsoft acquisitions extend company s Dynamics line Microsoft allegedly fakes line for Windows 8 launch Microsoft announces Dynamics AX 2012 for Retail Microsoft announces preview of Windows 7 based embedded platform Microsoft bringing ads to shopping carts Microsoft files patent infringement lawsuits against Barnes Noble Microsoft introduces Microsoft Dynamics AX for Retail R2 at EuroShop 2011 Microsoft launches retail focused website Microsoft makes surprise decision to expand retail presence Microsoft moving in on Apple Microsoft opens new Retail Experience Center Microsoft patent hints at retail ads based on consumer mood tone of voice Microsoft plans holiday pop up shops Microsoft powering VUKUNET ad platform Microsoft re enters retail along with launch of Windows 7 Microsoft receives mobile wallet patent Microsoft RFID tool cuts Rite Care fulfillment time in half Microsoft Surface coming to AT T stores Microsoft to begin selling Surface at retail stores Microsoft to open branded stores in Russia Microsoft to open own stores Microsoft unveils retail store logo Microsoft s Retail Experience Center It s all about connectedness Microsoft s retail stores will be right next door to Apple s Microsoft Cactus announce Commerce Server 2009 Middle Eastern telecommunications Co launches bill pay kiosks Millennials the target of Aeropostale s new store prototype Millennials brand preferences shift due to household structure Minimize digital signage hardware with this modular video extender receiver Minnie Mouse does the catwalk at Barneys NY Video Misery loves retail therapy Missoni for Target line sells out raises questions Miva Merchant offers mobile commerce option to online store owners Mix and match software for digital signage and kiosks Mizrahi parts ways with Target joins Liz Claiborne MMD Introduces New Philips Edge lit LED Commercial Display Line with Flypaper Express Mobile sat nav features drive shoppers into stores Mobile brain scanning device tracks measures shopper emotions Mobile check in kiosks to drive store sales Mobile concept store rolls out interactive self service digital signage Mobile kiosks drive retail sales Mobile loyalty app shopkick welcomes small medium retailers Mobile mapping app helps Walgreens customers locate products Mobile meets retail at recent RAMP conference Mobile Monday Abercrombie Fitch app Mobile Monday Aisle 411 Mobile Monday Alternative Apparel Mobile Monday Apple Store App Mobile Monday Bebe app Mobile Monday Best Buy Mobile Monday Champs Sports Mobile Monday Coach Gift Finder Mobile Monday Home Depot app Mobile Monday Hyundai Equus app Mobile Monday Macy s iShop Mobile Monday Meijer Find It app Mobile Monday Overstock com Mobile Monday Ralph Lauren Mobile Monday Sears Personal Shopper Mobile Monday Walmart iPad app Mobile payments the obvious next step forward Mobile Payments Today publishes state of the industry report Mobile POS providers earn customers and merit badges Mobile POS Where store meets multi channel Mobile retail lags behind Web based in customer experience index shows Mobile Retail Monday Create A Look feature distinguishes PacSun iPhone App Mobile Retail Monday Simon Malls Mobile Retail Monday The Tour Wrist app Mobile retail startup Signature announces launch Mobile self service apps could be a must for businesses Mobile shopping assistant ShopSavvy secures 7M in series A funding Mobile users shop in record numbers MobileCoupons offers free m coupon tool to retailers Modell s Sporting Goods launches e commerce site Modell s ups its online game with new e commerce provider Modelle s deploys RealPOS from NCR MODIA partners with Apple Modiv Media upgrades in aisle marketing technology MokiMobility enables cloud based mobile device management for iPad Android tablets MokiMobility intros app directory for tablet solutions MokiTouch creates Android kiosks with remote management Molton Brown selects ATG to power cross channel luxury experience MoMa Design Store to fill windows with littleBits Mood Media purchases Muzak Mood Media to rebrand retired Muzak Moosejaw now offering mobile checkouts Moosejaw Stores implement mobile POS More Americans self gifting while holiday shopping More companies realize customer experience will be critical in 2008 More from the floor of Self Service Expo More gift cards going unredeemed More grocery stores to stop accepting checks More retail executives are devoted to cross channel More retail marketing dollars headed to new media More retail technology on the way and soon More retailers putting print catalogs online More retailers testing the wisdom of crowds More shoppers choosing private label products More store windows converting to digital signage More stores broadening selection in lieu of new store construction More supermarkets testing paperless coupons More than 106 million Americans to shop on Cyber Monday More than half of retailers considering mobile contactless payments More than one in five Americans uncomfortable using coupons at the grocery Morrison s UK s fourth largest food retailer adds customer centric merchandising tech Moscow Mall now using indoor mapping Most holiday shipping offers to expire on or before Dec 18 Most people uneasy with customized Web content Most retail brands miss the mark on mobile functionality study shows Most standard shipping deadlines for Christmas delivery expiring this week Mother s Day spending dips but moms will understand Motorola empowers retailers to mobilize customer loyalty programs Motorola releases shopper insight survey Motorola shares vision for future of retail Motorola unveils comprehensive location solution Motorola unveils high performance RFID reader Motorola unveils new RFID readers for retail Move over Netflix Toys R Us is now streaming movies Move over TJX Heartland data breach may be biggest yet MRI turns c store coolers into digital signage displays MTI upgrades tool for electronics merchandising Multichannel and showrooming helped retailers that did it right Multichannel makes shoppers take longer to make purchases study shows Multidev releases ecommerce back office solution Museums increasing branding with upscale stores Muzak extends partnership with Sports Authority Muzak launches sensory branding agency Muzak DMX receive DOJ clearance on merger MyBuys unveils personalization driven m commerce suite MyBuys unveils predictive remarketing for online advertising MyDealerLot providing RFID technology for Mercedes Benz USA MyRegistry com launches Android app with barcode scanner MyRegistry com launches iPhone app MyRegistry com partners up with Birthday Calendar Facebook app MyRegistry com using Pinterest to drive traffic Mystery shopping changes with the times Mythbusters host Credit companies gagged RFID segment NanoLumens NanoSlim display pretties up MAC Cosmetics store in SoHo Nanonation announces support for Apple iPad Nanonation expands mobile media solutions Nanonation rocks out ambient digital signage product info kiosks Video Nanonation to showcase iPhone applications at Self Service Expo Narian releases suite of NFC tools for merchants National Grocers Association endorses Pan Oston tech National Retail Federation Announces Reorganization National Retail Federation launches major campaign to preserve swipe fee reform Natural Insight intros retail task management platform NBC Everywhere forms partnership with Gas Station TV NBC s Fashion Star puts winning designs in store the next day NCR and its c tailing revolution NCR announces 650 million dollar deal to acquire Retalix NCR announces 600 store rollout of NCR Silver NCR announces new growth strategy for retail industry in Brazil NCR buys digital signage software company Netkey NCR buys DVD kiosk operator TNR NCR chief We re leveraging our past to create our future NCR continues self checkout march into eastern Europe NCR enhances self checkouts with new software NCR fighting Dish for right to keep Blockbuster name NCR finalizes Retalix acquisition NCR gobbles up Radiant Systems NCR integrates RFID with Oracle E Business suite NCR introduces contactless mobile payment suite for retail NCR launches self service prescription drop off NCR Mobile Shopper goes live in Wis grocery store NCR Netkey enhances digital signage software NCR POS achieves PCI 1 2 compliance NCR releases new version of self checkout software NCR releases Q3 earnings profits top 57 million NCR self checkout wins IDEA award NCR showcasing new era c tailing solutions at FMI 2010 NCR to celebrate 125 year anniversary at NRF NCR to resell Experticity assisted selling solution NCR to sell DVD rental machines to retailers NCR touts growth strategy NCR unveils first hybrid laser and imaging bi optic scanner NCR unveils grocery store management suite NCR unveils SelfServ 60 line NCR s coupon to card app brings new capabilities to multichannel offer management software NCR s PayPal partnership makes everyday easier NCR s Silver is more than a mobile POS solution NCR Publix will roll out Blockbuster Express DVD rental kiosks NCR Unified Grocers announce strategic relationship NCR Unified offer tech for small grocers Near future boom for near field NEC partners with Project Leader Associates to develop VUKUNET ad platform NEC receives 2008 global digital signage award from Frost Sullivan NEC talks new touch enabled LED edge lit digital signage display Video Neighborhood retail making a comeback Neiman Marcus gets frugal for the holidays Neiman Marcus launches Foursquare challenge Neiman Marcus makes over Art of Fashion campaign Neiman Marcus targeting China Neiman Marcus Christian Louboutin launch social media campaign Nero unveils burn on demand DVD tech for retail Netflix CEO Kiosks are our main competition Netflix CEO We have no interest in DVD rental kiosks Netflix offers apology and refund for outage Netflix takes service outage turns it into a customer service opportunity Netkey software achieves Ready for IBM status Netshoes launches customized web shopping experience NetSuite announces purchase of Retail Anywhere Networld Alliance announces name change and rebrand NetWorld Alliance publishes best practices for e commerce usability NetWorld Alliance publishes guide to tablet computers in retail NetWorld Alliance publishes introductory guide to self service and kiosk usability NetWorld Alliance publishes roadmap for mobile retail apps Neuromarketers study shopper brainwaves New 500 000 sq ft Shinsegae department store design opens in South Korea New Amazon fulfillment center brings hundreds of jobs to Cali town New Amazon iPhone app lets you take a picture buy the item New Amazon service turns old CDs into MP3s New app lets shoppers access in store coupons on an iPhone iPod Touch New AT T flagship takes retail experience to the future New Balance implements item level RFID New Balance opens Boston Experience store New BlueSnap solution helps online merchants offer high margin commerce New brief spotlights 2008 achievements in retail RFID New Buy com mobile app features barcode scanning voice recognition New Christopher Banks prototype celebrates women of all sizes New CLEAR label protects high value items from theft doesn t obscure barcodes New customer experience mapping software announced New device monitoring and management platform from Direct Source and Zone24x7 provides a more reliable and secure environment for enterprise information New digital signage network aimed at Hispanic shoppers New Disney Store design expanding to 12 countries New Disney Store is immersive one of a kind retail experience New display case lock makes it easier to protect the merchandise New Elo POS features customer facing component New enterprise m commerce platform helps retailers unify their channels New GameStop prototype store opened in Florida New global standard to make product recall more effective New GuestLogix service targets shoppers in the air New guide offers advice on planning for digital signage New guidelines released to help apparel industry transform supply chain New i Shelf 2 now hitting shelves Video New IBM SurePOS features GS1 DataBar support New iPhone case turns device into mobile wallet New kiosk prints glues and binds books on demand New loyalty app lets customers walk in to check in New MasterCard SDK makes developing NFC payment apps easier New media new opportunities New mobile coupon and loyalty programs announced by Street Savings New NCR self checkout can go anywhere in the store New NEC bar type display designed for areas where standard screens don t fit New Nokia store designed for interactive retailing New online shopper study shows the value of Facebook Twitter Google New Oracle release offers insight driven retail New Pan Oston self checkout aimed at independent grocers New Pioneer retail display encourages hands on experience New program helps troubled kids get into retail jobs New report details ROI for in store digital signage New report highlights innovative retail solution New report reveals consumer attitudes toward self service technology New report spells out importance of multichannel marketing New research dissects what makes a wow experience New research initiative to measure qualitative effectiveness of in store marketing New research reveals the best retail customer experiences of the year New retail display system provides item level intelligence New retail kiosks offer virtual clothing hair colors New retail solution supports Google s shopping experience New retail store aims to be a living Facebook New retail trend park your husband lounges New RFID system for apparel retailers includes magic mirror New RFID NFC solution monitors inventory security New service tracks deli shopping habits New ShopperTrak tool delivers real time store level traffic data New site allows students to buy online pickup near campus New social shopping site lets members connect with celebs New social shopping study reveals how consumers select and purchase goods online New solution simplifies gift card sales in Japan New Sony store takes aim at Apple New Stein Mart campaign features heavy social focus New study evaluates consumer behaviors attitudes toward social commerce New study finds retail stores slowly becoming more technologically savvy in store New study is first to test the actual impact of branded apps on consumers New study reveals impact of Facebook on retail New study says creating emotional ties with consumers is a successful strategy New study shows customer experience is a competitive differentiator New supermarket chain in Dubai uses Oracle Retail Solution New survey app rewards consumers as it tracks their behavior New tech lets retailers give head to toe virtual makeovers New technology allows buttons to pop up from touchscreens New technology brings ease of online shopping to brick and mortar stores New tool helps small grocers manage inventory store systems New York may regulate retail RFID use New Zealand retailers testing alternate payment methods New smaller Meijer concept coming to Chicago Next gen iPhones iPads to support NFC NFC coming on strong NFC developer Proxama acquires proximity marketing company Hypertag NFC in the UK NFC mobile phone payments come to Latin America Nickelodeon theme park coming to Mall of America Nielsen starts profiling mobile Web users Nielsen study DOOH increases revenue at the point of sale Nielsen study Internet key to offline retail Nielsen survey Most people trust online product reviews Nielsen Affluent shoppers more likely to be heavy coupon users Nielsen Shoppers prefer mobile web over apps Niemann Foods testing in store mobile messaging program Nike opens first NikeID Studio Nike redesigns its London 1948 retail space Nike s Chicago flagship reopens NIKE Hurley and Converse open third Salvation retail store Nine in ten retailers planning Cyber Monday promotions Nine West launches lookbook Facebook app Nine West pilots item level RFID Nintendo solves return dilemma Nivea promotes products via digital shelf NN4M combines catalog shopping with impressive interactivity on figleaves com iPad app No clear winners in wake of Durbin Amendment final rule No fee layaway plan at Tennessee discount store No more 28 days later Warner deal with redbox expires No more pennies at Vermont retailer No NFC for iPhone 5 No silver bullet Nokia enhances retail experience in the UAE with new stores Nokia India launches marketing campaign for new smartphone Nokia invests in mobile payments startup Nook coming to Best Buy Kindle possibly coming to Target Nook mimics Kindle with plans for in app currency Nordstrom gives Savvy a makeover to woo female shoppers Nordstrom goes mobile Nordstrom interactive window display encourages customers to touch the glass Nordstrom to spend 1B to grow e commerce Nordstrom VP gives warning at conference North American consumers demand more self service Northern Brewer using multi channel retail software from Retail Anywhere Northwoods Software delivers web based planogram solution November chain store sales rise 3 5 percent Now hear this NPR discusses the future of retail NRF 08 emphasis on green NRF 2008 opens in New York NRF 2010 to feature Innovation Station NRF 2010 Highlights from the show floor NRF 2010 Top retailers and analysts come together to benefit the Retail Orphan Initiative NRF 2012 Digital in store media called to deliver Pt I Commentary NRF 2012 Digital in store media called to deliver Pt II Commentary NRF announces 2011 award recipients NRF announces award recipients for 2013 Big Show NRF announces leadership changes NRF announces opening weekend receptions for January event NRF announces Top 10 finalists of video contest NRF announces top ten retailers for customer service NRF announces winners of This is Retail videos NRF BIG Show to debut Innovation Station NRF board calls for economic stimulus NRF CEO Mullin Retailers demonstrating courage to lead NRF chief Cheap is chic NRF comments on September job numbers NRF exhibitors part 1 Biz intel cash and HR NRF exhibitors part 2 Point of sale point of decision NRF exhibitors part 3 Self service transactions NRF forecasts 3 4 percent increase in retail sales for 2013 NRF forecasts 3 5 retail growth in 2008 NRF forecasts 4 1 percent growth in holiday sales NRF forecasts holiday sales increase of 2 3 percent NRF forecasts holiday sales increase of 2 8 percent to 465 6 billion NRF going to court to block swipe fee lawsuit settlement NRF launches campaign to push jobs innovation and consumer value agenda NRF launches mobile retail initiative NRF names Matt Shay as president CEO NRF Panel Store design must change in an age of e readers and endless apps NRF preps the Customer Experience Pavilion NRF releases blueprint for mobile retailing NRF releases crowd management guidelines as Black Friday nears NRF releases infographic with top back to school trends for 2012 NRF releases crowd management guidelines for retailers NRF reports best year ever for Big Show NRF revises holiday forecast up to 3 3 percent NRF says swipe fee vote is a victory for American consumers NRF sees green with eco friendly concept store NRF supports bill to repeal health care employer mandate NRF survey Amazon is tops in customer service NRF survey Most consumers are less than halfway done with holiday shopping NRF to announce unprecedented advocacy campaign for jobs innovation consumer value agenda NRF to focus on tech beyond the store NRF unveils STORES 2010 Hot 100 Retailers list NRF updates buyer beware product list NRF upgrades holiday forecast expects sales to rise 3 8 percent to 469 1 billion NRF urges FTC to move cautiously on mobile payments NRF s RAMA and Shop org announce Retail Innovation and Marketing Conference NRF s Sonic Bar highlights retailing innovations NRF Digital Screenmedia Association announce Digital Outdoor Signage Pavilion NRF Retail Customer Experience announce pavilion partnership NRF Shop org Partner with Expo TV NRF12 3 shopping behaviors that should determine product placement NRF12 This Is Retail video contest unveiled NRF12 Day One launch news round up NRF12 Five traits retailers must possess to be future proof NRF12 Opening remarks from NRF president Matthew Shay NRF12 Using mobile technology to reach teen employees NRF12 Why retailers should heart Conscious Capitalism NRF 147 million shoppers expected for Black Friday NRF 161 million people plan on celebrating Halloween highest in survey s 10 year history NRF 2012 all about customer interaction and experience NRF 3 ways to thrive in the global arena NRF 60 percent of shoppers are buying themselves gifts this holiday NRF Americans plan to spend a little save a little of their tax refunds NRF April retail sales show continued focus on necessities NRF April retail sales show continued momentum NRF August retail sales increase still reflects cautious consumer NRF August retail sales remain flat as spending stalls NRF Back to school sales expected to be flat NRF Better than expected 5 8 percent September retail sales increase just what the economy needs right now NRF BVI Networks to show shopper behavior analysis tool NRF Cisco study shows shoppers want tech savvy experiences NRF Clarity unveils POS Innovation Lane NRF Consumer reliance on credit cards for holiday purchases lowest since 2002 NRF Consumer spending on discretionary categories boosts October retail sales NRF Consumer spending surged in September NRF Convergent technologies on the retail horizon NRF Dell unveils end to end cloud solution for retail NRF Department clothing stores are expected winners in final back to school rush NRF Despite gas prices Mother s Day spending will rise this year NRF Disney Store shares details about POS store redesigns NRF Easter retail sales expected to fall 14 percent NRF Easter sales to exceed 16 billion NRF Economy still a downer blue skies on the holiday horizon NRF Eight in 10 customers plan to give gift cards this year NRF Epicor extends mobile marketing capabilities for retailers NRF Executive schools retailers on mobile payment NRF Father s Day spending jumps considerably this year NRF February retail sales mark 20 months of consecutive growth NRF Foresee talks about the importance of multichannel NRF Gift spending is up for graduation season NRF High unemployment remains retail s primary concern for holiday season NRF Holiday retail sales rose 4 1 percent NRF Holiday season ends on high note as sales increase 1 1 NRF How Coca Cola creates happiness for consumers and retailers NRF How retailers are adjusting to a graying consumer NRF HP adds digital signage to kiosks NRF IBM launches self checkout system NRF Intel reveals new in store concept technologies NRF Intel shows Connected Store proof of concept at BIG Show NRF Italian grocer adopts Oracle retail planning tool NRF January retail sales continue slow road to recovery NRF JDA intros customer engagement cloud solution NRF July sees retail sales increase NRF June retail sales a mixed bag NRF June retail sales mark twelve consecutive months of growth NRF L L Bean ranks No 1 in customer service for third year NRF Magstar unveils mobile POS for linebusting NRF March retail sales disappoint as retailers wrap up first quarter NRF March retail sales growth marks positive start to spring NRF March retail sales indicate confident but cautious consumer NRF Microsoft demos mobile phone app NRF Microsoft displays shelf edge touch screen solution NRF Microsoft puts connected experiences center stage NRF Microsoft to showcase connected store digital signage platform NRF Microsoft unveils new Dynamics ERP retail offering NRF More Americans serious about saving tax returns this year NRF Most consumers have most of their gift shopping left to do NRF Most families slacking off on back to school shopping NRF Mother s Day spending to return to 2008 spending levels reach 16 billion NRF Motorola showcases kiosks with printing applications NRF Nanonation to preview new FrameWorks digital signage software NRF NCR debuts kiosk designed to enhance cross channel shopping NRF New ArcaTech solution allows tighter cash control in retail environments NRF No retailer immune to organized retail crime NRF November retail sales rose 4 5 percent NRF Outgoing Wal Mart CEO stresses opportunity NRF Panel considers what retailing will look like in 2020 NRF Panel ponders retail s prospects for recovery NRF Paying by phone made easy NRF Planar launches kiosk friendly technology VIDEO NRF Retail had the best holiday since 2004 NRF Retail industry sales to grow 3 4 percent in 2012 NRF Retail marks 22 consecutive months of growth NRF Retail needs more qualified managers NRF Retail sales increase in October marking four straight months of growth NRF Retail spending down in May retailers still optimistic NRF Retailers increasing mobile search efforts NRF Retailers lead economic charge with 10 straight months of sales gains NRF Retailers learn about C tailing from NCR VIDEO NRF Retailers leveraging tablets to elevate brand boost sales NRF Retaligent announces subscription plan for clienteling software NRF Return fraud to cost retailers 3 5 billion this holiday season NRF School college shoppers still have a lot left to buy NRF September sales higher than expected heading into holidays NRF Shoppers using smartphones and tablets for back to school NRF Shoppers will spend more than ever for Father s Day this year NRF Sir Terry Leahy s six drivers for growth in 2010 NRF Six out of 10 holiday shoppers giving gift receipts with presents NRF Spending on food gifts and apparel expected to increase this Easter NRF Steve Jobs leaves a legacy that will inspire retail companies for decades to come NRF STRATACACHE debuting audience measurement tech NRF Stronger discretionary spending helps boost retail sales for seventh straight month NRF Stu Armstrong on in store digital media NRF Target Walgreens execs talk mobile strategy NRF Tesco CEO Sir Terry Leahy s 10 lessons for success NRF Three quarters of online retailers are dialing up mobile strategies NRF Torex unveils new customer loyalty system NRF Tough economy will mean more of the same for Dad NRF Tyco announces alliance with RetailNext NRF U S should follow Europe s lead on hidden credit card fees NRF Up to 152 million shoppers expected on Black Friday weekend NRF VeriFone debuts mobile payment solutions VIDEO NRF VeriFone intros payment solution for iPad mini NRF Voice feedback tool from Saygent NRF Walmart CEO s three part plan for change NRF Walmart unveils ROI data for in store digital signage campaigns Number of Americans to shop on Cyber Monday nears 100 million NYC Reebok deploys photo kiosks for hockey fans NYC to welcome first Piperlime retail location Oakley rolls out magnetic signage system Obama campaign uses gift registry to raise funds Obama points to self service as factor in unemployment numbers Off premises ATM placements double in Europe Offer employees 2K to quit It works for Zappos Office Depot adds customer product reviews to Web site Office Depot adds online photo services Office Depot offering free resumes faxing Office Depot to downsize stores OfficeMax joins up with Google Wallet OfficeMax launching c store concept OfficeMax offering free services to Hurricane Sandy victims donations to schools affected OfficeMax second retailer to pilot PayPal s in store solution OfficeMax unveils smaller tech heavy stores OfficeMax will carry new BlackBerry PlayBook tablet Oft quoted retail statistic doesn t give the full picture Ogilvy Digital Lab drawn to Magnetic 3D digital signage Old Navy joins location based shopping app shopkick Old Navy launches virtual Black Friday in Facebook game Old Navy recasts image aims younger Old Navy remodel moves away from budget buying image Old school security cameras tracking customer behavior Olympics not a win for Redbox OMA Award winners announced Omaha grocery stores welcoming bank in a box kiosks OMNITROL Networks introduces RFID Retail Smart Store Solution with integrated customer analytics One in five shoppers will favor green retailers this season One iota releases in store e commerce solution for retail One too many One fifth of online retailers offer a mobile microsite One third of consumers say they will spend more online than in store this holiday season One third of online shoppers encountered problems this holiday season Onkyo debuts new hardware for in store media Online auction site targets retailers smartphones Online cash as gift registries may replace in store wedding registries Online coupon sites offer increasing opportunities for retailers Online grocer utilizes BI to deliver customer service promise Online holiday shopping up 13 percent from last year Online killer app hasn t killed anybody yet Online retail spending regains double digit growth Online retail survey Customer satisfaction has dropped Online retailer profits from personalizing its outbound marketing Online retailers benefit from buying under the influence Online retailers boost sales through IP geotargeting Online retailers emphasize free shipping social media for the holidays Online retailers get help with conversions Online retailers may retain sales with let s make a deal plug in Online retailers must provide better service Online retailers preparing for promotion heavy holiday season Online retailers refining delivery options Online retailers wrestle with shipping discounts Online sales to drive in store technology growth Online shoppers actively seeking alternate payment methods Online shoppers embracing live chat options Online shoppers expect more from the experience Online shoppers more satisfied with price this holiday season Online shoppers want user ratings systems Online shopping a work in progress says report Online shopping experience tweaked with analytics software Online stores lean toward tailor made services Online savvy shoppers pose a challenge for retailers Online To offline loyalty program closes 3M Series A investment round OpenMotion intros personalized gift card kiosk at NRF Big Show OpenSky unveils distributed secure checkout Opinion Just say no to discounting Opinion New retail experts are here to stay Opinion 12 ways to maximize the customer during a recession Opinion 2010 was the year the kiosk died Opinion Best Buy s new plan ignores customer experience Opinion C store retailers need convenient loyalty programs Opinion Changing the POS security burden Opinion Consumer confidence could have its dangers Opinion Customers want relationships not low prices Opinion Customization becoming essential to the customer experience Opinion Data hurdles to a great multi channel experience Opinion Do not give in to dumb discounting Opinion Don t confuse customer service with customer experience Opinion Forget about selling on Facebook for now Opinion Higher prices at JC Penney means lower prices at jcp Opinion IKEA is the least sustainable retailer on the planet Opinion Loyalty is more than points programs Opinion Michelle Obama is saving retail Opinion Most loyalty programs use the wrong incentives Opinion Most mobile retail strategies aren t innovative enough Opinion Online retail has taken billions in tax revenue from states Opinion proper use of customer data key to multi channel success Opinion Retailers giving lip service to customer service Opinion Retailers need to cut their SKUs Opinion Retailers need to emphasize in store sale of digital content Opinion Retailers need to wake up to tender steering Opinion Retailers manufacturers need to work on collaboration Opinion Retailers take back your shelves Opinion Service providers should opt for self serve bill payment Opinion Store design should emphasize comfort Opinion Technology is a must for department store success Opinion The difference between clerking and selling Opinion The fine art of reading customers Opinion The recession is over if you re paying attention to customers Opinion The retail moment of truth has run amok Opinion The right way to do in queue merchandising Opinion the shopping experience can be more important than the product Opinion Top 10 things driving the adoption of self checkout Opinion Why customer satisfaction surveys don t work Opinion Why mobile coupons are not the answer Opinion Why mystery shopping isn t enough for retailers Opinion Why Nordstrom s loyalty program is so effective OpinionLab adds auto translate feature to VOC platform OpinionLab adds mobile QR support to VOC program OpinionLab releases mobile feedback system OpinionLab upgrades its voice of customer suite Opinionmeter offers guide to retail survey kiosks Opinions mixed on Obama s kiosk remarks Opinions vary on IKEA store maze layout Optical boutique turns heads literally Oracle acquires Endeca Oracle acquires SelectMinds new POS and banking platform Oracle confers 2011 Retail Excellence Awards Oracle enters the retail space planning business Oracle introduces Oracle Retail Data Model Oracle to acquire ATG Oracle unveils merchandising analytics application Order online pickup in store boosts sales Oregon grocer selects cloud based payment platform Organic Motion debuts public motion capture experience Organization engagement Five key steps to aligning around the customer Organized retail crime still growing problem for industry Organizers cancel CETW 2013 Vegas show focus solely on NYC Oscar de la Renta brings True Fit to online shoppers Outlet malls getting flashier Outlet malls got a boost when the economy went bust OVAB releases audience measurement guidelines for digital out of home media OVAB to publish guide to audience measurement metrics Over the course of a lifetime women spend a year shopping Overcoming the sameness of retail Overstock launches private sale site Eziba Overstock com and RichRelevance offer 1 million prize in research contest Owner of Avenue Clothing to get 25 million loan Owner operator DVD rental kiosks filling coverage gaps left by big deployers P G halts tagging of promotional displays P G to use Tobii eye tracking systems P G Dunkin Donuts test dynamic in aisle ads Packstream seizes the ultimate marketing touchpoint Paco Underhill to speak at Digital Signage Expo Paco Underhill Retail therapy still alive and well Pan Oston delivers Ergolane checkout design to Europe Pan Oston performs logistics feat Pan Oston program helps distributors improve estimate and order efficiency Pan Oston releases new Utopia self checkout model Panasonic broadens POS support Panasonic POS announces alliance with XPIENT Solutions Panphonics Directional Audio Speakers installed in 7 Eleven in store digital networks Panphonics unveils new directional audio systems for retail stores Paper catalogs still primary remote sales channel Paperless coupon service OfferIQ launches Parents playing with the idea of Netflix style toy rental Participation in loyalty programs jumps 20 percent Partnership enables real time retail ad campaign manipulation Pay By Touch shuts down all biometric retail services Paycloud brings mobile loyalty and gift card tech to smaller retailers PayGo adds new features to cloud based POS Payment enhanced driver s license doesn t work in c stores Payments processor uncovers what might be biggest breach ever Paymo aims to make mobile payments a reality in the U S PayPal announces monster increase in its m payment volume on Thanksgiving Black Friday PayPal demos its offline strategy PayPal enters physical shopping market on Amsterdam high street PayPal Here to Square Mobile Payments It s on PayPal partners with Discover to further its offline strategy PayPal partners with POS makers merchants on mobile payments PayPal responds to Visa exec s remarks PayPal tests new NFC mobile payment app PayPal to enter daily deal space with mobile product PayPal to open Manhattan pop up store to highlight its offline offerings PayPal s NYC pop up store could be a smart strategy PayPal s showroom displays its vision for payments PayPal TheFind partner to make online shopping easier in U K Payvment paves the way for shopping on social networks PCATS 5 years later PCI compliance dominates talk at NACStech PCI Council summarizes changes coming in next version of standard PCI expands encryption standard for mobile devices PCI standard v1 2 clarifies rules Penney tries to look boutique chic Pennsylvania s new wine kiosks get panned PeopleAnswers and RadioShack partner to improve hiring process PeopleMatter Secures 14 Million Series C Funding led by Morganthaler Ventures Pep Boys revamping Tampa store for improved customer experience Pep Boys revs up customer service Pepsi POPAI launch 2012 Student Display Design Competition Performance Bicycle selects 3point5 com for online retail training Perry Ellis hoping to enhance customer experience with mobile POS Personal shopping devices prepare for tipping point in 2009 Personal shopping systems poised to take off Personalized marketing Personalized products to become major trend in coming years Personalized URLs can cut through mass marketing clutter Personas connect retailers shoppers Pet store chain launching kiosk program Petco discovers shopping trends with new analytics solution PETCO raises average order value with real time personalization Peter Luckett Banish the bland Petitioners plead with retailers to stop Black Friday creep Pew In store mobile commerce is growing Pexco unveils AisleSmart line of merchandising tools PGA Tour Stores work toward growth through customer experience Pharmacy chain installs in store music and messaging system Philips introduces AmbiScene lighting concept for retail Philips Retail Solutions creates immersive customer experience at Amsterdam airport Phoenix Technology deploys Voice Blast marketing program Phone app guides consumers to DVD kiosks Phone company upgrades in store experience with interactivity signage Photo gallery GreenbergFarrow redesigns the Manhattan Mall Photo gallery Specialty wine shop unveils new experiential store design Photo gallery The retail windows of Christmas 2008 PHXX SmartPlace Media deploy retail kiosk Pick up or delivery AisleBuyer helps customers do both at once Placecast launches location aware retail marketing tool PlaceWise expands Shoptopia launch to include Madison Marquette Plans for Amazon retail store moving ahead Play N Trade franchisee uses social media for store launch PlayNetwork acquires Channel M Plus size retailer selling merch on Facebook PMA releases shopper marketing survey results Pointer Media Network launches with data on 80 million shoppers PointGrab gesture recognition tech reaching out to US digital signage market Polaroid to announce new retail concept at CES Poll Consumers divided on plastic bag ban Poll Retailers to lose customers if shelves aren t full Polo Ralph Lauren launches mobile shopping Polyvore potentially cracking the code on e commerce Pop up retail grows up Pop up shops becoming mainstream Pop up store popping up in Super Bowl Village POPAI announces digital signage award winners POPAI Display of the Year awards announced POPAI research digital window signage increases footfall Portland s Healthnotes adds products expands beyond natural food roots Portlogic develops mobile coupon delivery system Portuguese retailer implements mobile self scanning Posiflex to show multipurpose media player for digital signage or kiosks at NRF BIG Show Positive Event for ComQi at Customer Engagement Technology World Postea teams with NCR to deliver 21st Century post office Prairie Interactive releases customer interaction suite Pre orders for iPhone 5 available down under Predictix launches SaaS suite for consumer centric merchandising Premier Retail Networks teams with Meijer Prepaid cards and ATMs Prepaid cards see largest increase in activation dollars in 4 months President Bill Clinton to keynote National Retail Federation 101st annual convention President Clinton new technologies headed to NRF 2012 Pretty Green adds virtual fitting room Fits me Preview GlobalShop 2010 Price Chopper learns a social media lesson Price Chopper selects Mercatus Smart Shopping tech Price Chopper to implement IBM data warehouse platform Price increases leading to more spending on back to school shopping Price matching becomes retail holiday strategy Prime drivers for item level RFID tagging footwear and fashion Primera shipping full color POS printer Private equity firm is looking to buy Borders Private label The prestige brands of tomorrow PRN and Cabco Group aim to enhance retail through in store media PRN to develop Cond Nast content for Checkout TV network PRN s Checkout TV achieves 60 percent advertiser recall among consumers PRN Costco renew partnership PRN Retail Entertainment Design announce alliance ProcessAway turns iPhones into credit card terminals Procter Gamble seeking way to scan coupons to phones Proctor Gamble launches direct to consumer website Product enhancements mark Q2 for First Data Product pros Profile A career by design PROFILE When the shoe fits Promotion Marketing Association releasing data on shopper marketing Proposed legislation would eliminate price stickers in Michigan ProView software from Wincor Nixdorf monitors kiosks on five continents Provisio launches software to protect Android Tablet PCs Provision 3 D kiosks now have metric measuring capabilities Prysm announces new retail digital display solutions Psychological secrets of Gen Y shoppers revealed Public Media Works placing 7 000 DVD game rental kiosks in c stores Public Media Works to enter phase 2 of testing DVD kiosks Public still wary of retail health clinics Publix changes coupon policy Publix closes Little Clinics Publix discontinuing grocery service Put signs in their place Putting empty storefronts to good use Putting the world in Wincor World Putting your best customers to work for you Q A with Bryan Pearson author of The Loyalty Leap Q A CIT s Burt Feinberg Q A Rand Nickerson OpinionLab QR codes allowing customers to take surveys on mobile devices QR codes Building a mobile loyalty program beyond key tags QuantiSense unveils retail analytics app for iPad Quantum Retail unveiling Agile Customer Experience at NRF Quebec grocer eliminates plastic bags Queue management targets the last stage of the purchasing process Quidsi launches new online toy destination YoYo com Quividi unveils gender aware fragrance dispenser RaceTrac rolling out new design Radiant rolls out real time retail reporting tool Radio Shack s wireless initiative is impressive but can it boost sales RadioShack quietly opens new concept store RAMA Research reveals habits preferences of social media users RAMP Software allows retailers to remotely manage all solutions video Ramping up accessibility Raymark acquires customer solutions provider Retaligent Raymark partners with Toshiba to strengthen presence in Asia RBM Technologies introduces solution for product level merchandising execution RCE Podcast episode 10 A Likeable social media chat with DaveKerpen RCE Podcast episode 11 Is retail any fun anymore RCE Podcast episode 12 How Walmart same day delivery might impact retail RCE Podcast episode 2 ACA upheld nude grocery shopping and Obama s gift registry RCE Podcast episode 3 Why most retailers shouldn t worry about showrooming RCE Podcast episode 4 Mobile retail marketing and Walmart s innovative approach to back to school RCE Podcast episode 5 Amazon profits plummet more JC Penney news and whether Made in America still matters RCE Podcast episode 6 The Chick fil A debacle and how retail is becoming more political RCE Podcast episode 7 What is Merchant Customer Exchange and why should you care RCE Podcast episode 8 This week s big changes at Best Buy Groupon RCE Podcast episode 9 Inside the leaked Apple Genius training manual RCEES keynote speaker gives advice to Inc magazine Re assuring the assurance factor Why smiles and happy faces aren t enough Reader Q A How do I drive more traffic into the store Real time purchases take to the skies Receipt surveys offer few benefits to retailers Recycling kiosks give funding to vets Red Book reveals latest version of store execution management tool Red Chariot announces collaboration with Hera Lighting Red Chariot retail immersion center to open in June Redbox adds Blu ray titles to its 1 rental offerings Redbox announces distribution agreement with Universal Redbox caves agrees to 28 day delay with Warner Bros Redbox celebrates birthday with free movie night Redbox closes deal to buy NCR s DVD kiosks Redbox crosses the 1 billion rental mark Redbox files federal lawsuit against Warner Home Video Redbox going international Redbox has banner year plans for the future Redbox has movie studios worried Redbox hints at unlimited streaming media plan Redbox Instant makes service details official Redbox reaches agreement with Fox drops lawsuit Redbox refuses to adhere to Disney s delay on John Carter Redbox responds to Fox pulling its new releases Redbox responsible for Coinstar s Q2 growth Redbox sets sights on Canada Redbox sues Universal Studios Redbox to get Paramount DVDs on day of release Redbox to offer digital streaming in 2011 with deep pockets partner RedFin Network TenderCard partner for Gateway compatible gift cards RedPrairie aquires Escalate Retail RedPrairie developing mobile solutions for supply chain stores RedPrairie releases Price Tag Generator Solution RedPrairie s enhanced products to improve supply chain visibility execution Reflect Partners with Screenfeed Reflect showcasing digital signage interactive kiosks with HP Intel Seneca at NRF BIG Show Reflect Systems to showcase ReflectView 5 0 in store digital media solution at NRF Reflect Systems Inc Announces Next Generation Digital Signage Software Suite ReflectView 6 Reflect CBS Outernet to present at CETW Reflect TXT4CRM partner to offer in store marketing platform REI announces its first New York location REI prototype wins sustainable design award Reinvention another key to retail s future Remote management improves kiosk up time customer experience Remote Media technology pilot leads to retail award placing Rent redbox movies by phone Rent The Runway the Netflix for fashion secures more funding Rent A Center signs with Diebold for cash recyclers Rent to own retailers trying to change bad rep by hiring vets Report finds most retailers do not have tablet optimized websites Report predicts future of mobile commerce Report reveals potential game changer on the retail horizon Report says Australian online grocery market to double by 2014 Report says retailers need to focus on multi channel experience Report says women are better suited for retail jobs Report sheds light on tricky security issues Report sheds light on value of loyalty programs Report shows rise in retail brand abuse online Report Major breakthrough yields one cent RFID tags Report We are seeing a multichannel revolution Report 15 percent of consumers use mobile to make purchases Report 2009 to be the year of cross channel retailing Report 40 percent of shoppers rely on directional signage Report Affluent customers driving the retail recovery Report Airports to lead the way in global retail recovery Report Americans will pay more for excellent service Report Back to school spending is up Report Bargain friendly retailers still hiring Report Black Friday shopping losing its appeal Report Catalogs increasingly drive online sales Report Consumer definition of value is changing Report Consumer goods apparel electronics are top targets for retail RFID Report Consumer price transparency threatens localized retail prices Report Consumers in a frugal holiday mood Report Consumers influenced by a retailer s physical appearance Report Cross channel integration a key 2011 retail priority Report Customer satisfaction strong in 4Q 2009 Report Discounting sets grim tone for holiday retail Report DVD kiosks second only to theaters Report E commerce spending to hit 156 billion this year Report Economy prompts major change in retail merchandising Report Falling home prices rising energy costs weigh on consumer purchasing power Report For mobile shopping personalization outweighs privacy concerns Report Four out of five mobile shoppers frustrated with the experience Report Four ways Millennials will impact retail in coming years Report Gadget clothing sales to trend up for back to school Report Gen Y shoppers are least brand loyal Report Gift card spending to drop slightly Report Green retailing is not a fad Report Healthy growth for e commerce as retail continues shift to web Report Hispanic shopping habits more seasonal than most Report How consumers will choose brands after the recession Report Importance prevalence of retail technology on the rise Report In an online world retail stores still crucial Report in game purchases to hit 4 8 billion in 2016 Report In store ads sway planned purchase decisions Report In store systems get most retail IT dollars Report Loyalty to nationally advertised brands is falling Report Major retailers teaming on their own mobile wallet Report Mobile device retail traffic will more than double this November Report Mobile promotions trump brand loyalty for consumers shopping in grocery drug stores Report Mobile retail commerce rises in second quarter social shopping drops Report Mobile retail market to exceed 12 billion by 2014 Report Moms win out over the economy Report More holiday shoppers will pay with debit cash Report Most successful e tailers use formal analytics Report Multi channel must be seamless customer centric Report Multichannel buyers more active have higher spend per household Report NFC payments to reach 50 billion by 2014 Report Online holiday shopping sales up 15 2 percent Report Online retail up 15 percent over last year Report Online retailers focusing on the checkout experience Report Online retailers shifting marketing focus Report Retail hiring on the increase Report Retail stores missing opportunities without digital signage Report Retail technology spending will exceed 20 billion in 2014 Report Retailers benefiting from near real time BI Report Retailers must adapt to conscious practical consumerism Report Retailers still conservative about investing in mobile Report shopper marketing success requires understanding the customer Report Shoppers expected to be more mobile social and green this holiday season Report Shopping online is a green activity Report Social integration drives consumer engagement trust Report Social media mobile phones are key retail influencers this year Report Store based retailers see the most potential in mobile Report Supply chains trending toward growth Report The desire for the Apple Store experience is being driven by retail CEOs Report Two thirds of retailers lack cross channel integration Report U K online shopping booming in home and fashion sectors Research points to puny layaway figures Research reveals behaviors of cost conscious grocery shoppers Research shows U K shoppers lack brand loyalty to retailers Research Canadian shoppers have no patience for browsing waiting in line Research E commerce hindered by lack of human assistance Research Half of Americans with mobile phones using them to shop Research Holiday retail outlook is positive Research Mobile is increasingly important in the multichannel mix Research Mobile retail apps have massive growth potential Research Most consumers will pay more for a good experience Research Most retail Web sites fail basic usability test RESEARCH Multi channel shopping changing retail RESEARCH Online retailing delivers strong customer satisfaction Research Physical stores still beat online for product information experience Research Poor customer service will cause 62 of Europeans to change provider Research Retail digital signage market to triple by 2013 Researcher finds the scent of retail is a simple one Researcher Retailers investing in 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No 79 Dollar General Retail Top 100 2012 No 7 Assortment localization Retail Top 100 2012 No 80 Family Dollar Retail Top 100 2012 No 81 Home Depot Retail Top 100 2012 No 82 Bed Bath Beyond Retail Top 100 2012 No 83 Oakley Retail Top 100 2012 No 84 Sephora Retail Top 100 2012 No 85 Bath Body Works Retail Top 100 2012 No 86 Lacoste Retail Top 100 2012 No 87 Retail at airports Retail Top 100 2012 No 88 Cafes and other amenities Retail Top 100 2012 No 89 RFID in retail Retail Top 100 2012 No 8 Experience design Retail Top 100 2012 No 90 Electronic shelf labels Retail Top 100 2012 No 91 Tesco Retail Top 100 2012 No 92 Kroger Retail Top 100 2012 No 94 Overstock com Retail Top 100 2012 No 95 Gymboree Retail Top 100 2012 No 96 AutoZone Retail Top 100 2012 No 97 Land s End Retail Top 100 2012 No 98 Guess Retail Top 100 2012 No 99 Payless Shoesource Retail Top 100 2012 No 9 iTunes Retail trade organizations voice concern over health care ruling Retail trends go under the microscope at August Summit Retail veteran Vicki Cantrell joins NRF as leader of Shop org Retail websites reach 75 percent of European audience according to study Retail Week Technology Award winners announced Retail Wi Fi open to hacking Retail s need to bridge the empathy gap Retail s new motto Many happy returns Retail restaurants drive big business with loyalty programs Retailer demand shows growth according to new report Retailer Migros moving to electronic shelf labels Retailer videos find audience on YouTube Retailers alter holiday music mix in store to play on emotions Retailers asking suppliers to lower prices Retailers begin to announce seasonal hire numbers Retailers beware of Amazon s focus on high end fashion Retailers brace for fiercely competitive 2008 Retailers can connect with mom shoppers online Retailers can weather economy by focusing on basics Retailers combine digital signage kiosks to create flagship store within a store Retailers discuss importance of multichannel at Wincor World 2012 Retailers embracing a new breed of analytics Retailers experiment with new loyalty programs Retailers experiment with Vine video app Retailers eyeing Woot business model Retailers focus on convenience self service to fight online Retailers get hands on with new tech Retailers getting thrifty Retailers jockey to market swine flu shots Retailers localizing discounts Retailers mining data to offer tailored customer experiences Retailers miss out on revenue with dead Pinterest links Retailers need to keep an ear on the phone Retailers not cutting IT budgets in 2009 Retailers on trend with mobile technology Retailers open shop in Second Life Retailers phasing out paper receipts Retailers pilot new shrink management tech Retailers planning extended Cyber Monday holiday promotions Retailers ramping up Cyber Monday promotions Retailers rebound from disappointing holiday Retailers reporting mixed sales for January Retailers reprogram workers in efficiency push Retailers review the role of stores as multi channel booms Retailers shedding jobs but specialized roles still remain Retailers tackle 2010 with technology Retailers tackling mountains of data Retailers take action against Amazon in Tennessee Retailers taking Christmas in July more seriously this year Retailers tap into shoppers psyches with sentimental sales pitches Retailers target younger shoppers with mobile coupons Retailers to better understand consumer behavior with Adlucent s shopping analytics Retailers to discuss green initiatives at NRF Retailers to make lingerie high tech Retailers to up IT spend when economy improves Retailers trucking into the fashion world Retailers try to outbribe one another to target back to school shoppers Retailers turning to tech enabled touch points Retailers upgrading POS focusing on its marketing capabilities Retailers using iPads to enhance shopping experience Retailers wary of mobile payments Retailers with legacy wireless systems can protect and enhance investments without experiencing the high cost of replacement Retailers wooing Gen Yers with sci fi offerings Retailers venture into F commerce is an uphill battle Retailers manufacturers announce joint effort to advance item level RFID Retailers Ask your customers for permission to market to them Retailers make customer experience more theatrical Retailers Out of stocks drive nearly half your customers to competitors stores Retailing 2020 Report predicts swift evolution Retailing of a different color Retailing to the digital native RetailWire Discussion Brands not connecting with women through social media RetailWire Discussion Guys join the get out of shopping club RetailWire Discussion Localization and limited buys RetailWire Discussion Most loyal customers aren t profitable Retaligent intros Charisma 1 1 clienteling and loyalty solution Retalix 10 Store Suite now available in the cloud Retalix acquires Cornell Mayo Associates Retalix to integrate Windows 7 with its retail supply chain software Retalix to provide software solutions to Russian grocer DIXY Retalix BT launch turnkey tech for grocery retail Rethinking retail in the age of the grounded consumer Reusable RFID tags look promising Revel announces EMV and PCI compatibility Revel brings iPad POS to supermarkets Revel globally launches POS system for iPad iPhone Revel intros new iPad POS system Review LightSpeed focuses on retailer s experience to improve the customer s experience Reviews platform Viewpoints adds social sharing feature Revionics launching inventory optimization system at NRF Reward program members are best at word of mouth RFID a boon for retailers bane for privacy advocates RFID applications for retail to display at EuroCIS RFID pilot a success at Colombian electronics chain RFID possibilities beyond the supply chain RFID Security Alliance Walmart tagging plan is no threat to privacy RFID smart mirror prototype installed at men s store RFID solution helps retailers improve store operations RFID to become 9 7 billion industry by 2013 RFID based magic mirror coming to UK retail RFID based loyalty card tracks shopper movement RFID Uncovering the value Rhodes Shopatron offer online store RichRelevance acquires Searchandise Commerce RichRelevance unveils open source retail personalization testing tool Rise of the thrift store shopper provides steady growth in resale industry Rising fuel prices and mobile devices pose threats to POS market growth Rite Aid sends customers SMS alerts when prescriptions are ready Ritz Camera developing online video gallery RMG completes reverse merger goes public Road Merchant enables Blackberry credit card processing Robert Graham coming to New Jersey mall ROBOTGALAXY concept lands in New York Robotic kiosk taking self service to next level Robotic retail AndyVision debuts in campus store Roche adds MyWebGrocer ad network interactive circular Rocket Creative develops pop up store for South African brands Rockport online experience gets social bookmarking parametric navigation Roku expands retail presence Roots Canada adds social commerce features to web site Rose Displays introduces track system for ceiling hung signage Roses Maxway complete POS upgrade Rosetta Stone launches experience store concept Rosetta Stone opens experiential store Roundtable Vidal Sassoon s lasting legacy for retail Roundup How to deliver knock your socks off customer service RSR defines seven tenets of 21st century merchandising RSR releases state of retail benchmark report Rumor Apple preparing download kiosks Russian companies form RFID joint venture Russian sportswear company hopes Olympics increase brand awareness Safe affordable power protection for digital signage and other peripherals Safeway online coupon program coming to all stores Sainsbury s signs up for NCR s predictive services for POS and self checkout Sainsbury s using QR codes Saks Fifth Avenue pilots Cornell Mayo s mobile POS Saks Fifth Avenue to accelerate customer centric transformation Saks selects Oracle apps to help drive cross channel growth Sam s Club adds customized pricing program Sam s Club eValues program generating better than expected results Sam s Club installs coupon kiosks in 600 stores Sam s Club now offering small business loans Sam s Club eSoles taking footcare kiosks on cross country tour Same visual search used by eBay and Art com now available to any site Same day shipping wars begin Samsung Galaxy S4 reinvents the barcode Samsung opening retail sites in Canada Samsung releases 2 000 nit 70 inch high brightness LCD Samsung s new store copying Apple Samsung Signagelive showing SoC digital signage at London retail tech expo Video San Francisco could be first US city to regulate mobile retail SAP intros products at Dallas forum Satisfying the customer whose credit has been denied Satisfying the substance shopper Saudi Arabian IKEA catalog removes women from its pages Saying goodbye to Borders on Facebook Scala digital signage enhances first HP store in Canada Scala intros analytics to help boost retail sales Scan Go puts retail self checkout on the move Scan and Go crosses the pond piloted in London Sainsbury s ScanSource adds HP point of sale systems to portfolio Schawk intros 360 degree spin photography for online retail Scheels PlayNetwork create multimedia experience store Schnucks offers free eye exam kiosks School supply lists going digital at Walmart Scotty s Brewhouse Taps Into Hoppin HR Screen Media Expo Europe announces highlights ScreenScape to deliver video content to Bauer Hockey s retail partners Search essential to online retail SearchDex unveils online shopper behavior analytics tool InferClick Sears accused of violating fraud law Sears aims to be more interactive Sears announces new CEO Sears announces plans to expand beauty department Sears brings back layaway Sears Canada launches smartphone app Sears CEO Technology key to revitalizing company Sears chairman takes blame for first quarter losses Sears changes strategies with hopes of overcoming low sales Sears Corporate lays off 100 workers Sears fighting bad economy with improvements to customer experience Sears goes above and beyond for police widow Sears Holdings Corp expands partnership with Creative Channel Services Sears launches online platform for Blue Crew Sears launching Blue Blogger Crew Sears loses 145 to one of its kiosks Sears planning drive thru warehouse concept store Sears re introducing full service beauty departments Sears Valentine s Day survey reveals gifting trends Sears AOL launch good news site Sears Kmart launch Facebook program for new college students Sears Kmart to sell movies TV shows on demand Sears Kmart unveil Facebook e gift program for holidays Sears Kmart use loyalty program for charity Sears Meijer test drive through shops Sears com reverses up sell policy Seasonal stores pop up make money then go away happily Second Time Around taps Retail Anywhere for new POS management solution Secrets of high concept retailers Secure POS Vendor Alliance announces new members See the Virtual Assistant in action Video SeeMore partners with Trends for more retail AR SeePoint gets rugged with intro of outdoor kiosk SelectCore develops point of sale age verification software Selenium Interactive announces Universal Product Code digital signage system Self Service Excellence Awards open for submissions Self Service Expo showcases new products technology Self checkout adds human touch Self checkout and alcohol A dangerous mix Self checkout could reinvent the c store Self checkout kiosks Love em or leave em Self checkout theft detection to showcase at NRF Self service digital music store announced by KIOSK Mix Burn Self service kiosks could be financial savior for Michigan city Self service motor vehicle kiosks create customer friendly access to DMV registration Self service store may employ RFID instead of people Self service transactions to top 1 7 trillion by 2012 Self service Vending Fridge now available Self service online options driving customers to avoid salespeople Selling the seductiveness of luxury in store Senator Amazon is attacking small businesses Sensormatic lets retailers openly safely display high theft items Sephora chooses RedPrairie for warehouse management Sephora gives shopping a makeover Sephora com launches Ratings Reviews online feedback September retail sales see modest increases thanks to weather late back to school sales Serge Blanco completes item level RFID installation Seven principles for marketing to women Seven requirements for becoming customer centric Seven strategies for effective digital signage content Seven supermarket trends for 2010 Seven ways to maximize small retail spaces Seven ways to tweak your loyalty initiatives for success Shaping customer experience a critical strategy as retail recovers Shaping the customer experience with digital signage Sharp 108 inch LCD makes impact at the In Store Show Shedding legacy practices is key to building great customer experiences Sheetz completes mobile payment trial Sheetz launches branded rewards debit card Shifting retailers respond to new season of discontent Shoe retailer rolling out massive POS upgrade Shoe stores need new format to compete says study SHOP com adds merchants to its site search Shop org adds drugstore com CEO as keynote speaker for annual summit Shop org announces new board of directors members Shop org announces new members of its Board of Directors Shop org Forum to highlight e tail opportunities Shop org Summit will feature e commerce critic s corner Shopatron adds new features to e commerce suite Shopatron helps Klipsch develop premium ecommerce site Shopatron receives A rating with BBB Shopatron rolls out in store pickup solution Shopatron sees 15 growth in second quarter Shopbust launches mobile mystery shopping platform in Asia ShopCube gamifies the online retail experience ShopIgniter releases platform to secure Facebook purchases ShopKeep POS and LevelUp Launch Integrated Mobile Loyalty Platform for iPad POS ShopKeep POS intros system integration for mobile payments ShopKeep POS iPad Mini Register Helps Merchants Move Through Lines Faster ShopKeep POS Nabs Stevie Award for Best Customer Service ShopKeep teams with Griffin for latest iPad POS system Shopkick drives more than 110 m for retail brand partners in 2011 Shopkick rewards Visa cardholders Shopkick signs Best Buy Macy s for iPhone app launch Shopko e commerce now more interactive ShopNBC gets into social commerce Shopper marketing finally getting respect it deserves Shopper stores loyalty cards on his iPhone Shopper turned delivery person Walmart considers crowd sourcing ShopperDNA gauges effectiveness of in store marketing ShopperGauge report examines in aisle display effectiveness Shoppers access product reviews in record numbers Shoppers can earn rewards by endorsing products Shoppers can print custom greeting cards from Kodak kiosks Shoppers expect high tech options in coming years Shoppers like trying new products but only if the price is right Shoppers look to store staff as economic barometer Shoppers tracked with infrared beams Shoppers want retailers to show how green they are Shoppers willing to pay more for products they can touch ShopperTrak acquires RelTel in move to improve analytics power ShopperTrak reports retail foot traffic drop for February Shopping bags become sophisticated branding vehicles Shopping bags that matter as much as what is in them Shopping cart abandonment rate set to rise again in 2012 Shopping center uses Facebook promotion to snag new fans Shopping online with Internet Explorer 7 That ll cost you more Shopping with the click of a mobile phone button ShopSavvy releases new improved version of its mobile shopping app ShopTogether unites distant shoppers online ShopYourWay merges Sears Kmart multichannel experiences Short may not be sweet for online product descriptions Shortlist announced for 2008 European Retail Solutions Awards Showrooming data not yet sufficient article claims Shutl courier service debuts in Chicago Sigma Micro unveils new software suite for multichannel retailers Simmons JCPenney launch in store QR tag program SimpleRegistry offers crowd sourced gift ideas SimplyCast unveils tablet ready multi channel marketing solution Singapore grocer testing RFID cart this year SingTel flagship store sets the bar for an interactive retail experience Sir Richard Branson backs Square with multimillion dollar investment Site connects would be pop up retailers with available spaces Six best practices for managing local retail search results Six commandments for retailers to survive Six marketing lessons from Sir Richard Branson Six steps for building a mobile retail presence Six trends for in store media in 2010 Six ways mobile payments can increase customer loyalty Ski resort improves shopping experience with RFID Skincare retailer builds mobile e commerce site with MarketLive SkyeTek offers Web based RFID platform SkyMall launches Blackberry shopping app Skype Station digital signage kiosks taking off Slabb Corp selects Swecoin US printers Slabb names PityArka exclusive U K Ireland distributor for kiosk digital signage tech Slate Amazon s same day shipping will hose brick and mortar stores SlideBuy brings touchscreen delivered info to the retail shelf Slingshot releases Web based POS system Small Business Saturday spending landed above forecast Small pet retailer still running with the big dogs Small surf shop plans to overtake competitors with technology Smaller boxes work for Whole Foods Smaller stores honoring gift cards from large retailers Smart carts coming to Food Lion Smart phone carriers going after credit cards Smart retailers fight walk aways at the checkout Smart shopping carts gain momentum Smart signage smart phones and smart retailing Commentary Smart Stickers rolled out with NFC technology Smartphone apps could be retailers No 1 ally Smartphone Armageddon a real threat article reports Smartphones look to replace plastic as payment Smilebox adds direct to store printing at Walmart Sam s Club Snag shoppers with self service Snap Send Get connects mobile phones product info Social commerce tool PowerReviews adds Facebook features Social e commerce taps voice of shopper Social gifting coming on strong Social Guardian tool helps retailers protect online reputation Social marketplace Addoway rewards shoppers for sharing deals with friends Social media for retailers Focus on Facebook Social media giving power to the people Social media integrated into new ReAct retail digital signage Social media moving into the in store marketing mix Social media not significant sales driver study finds Social media proves important for back to school shopping Social media raising stakes for customer service Social media savviness is a must for retailers Social shopping Are we there yet SocialConnect weaves together brand experience the social web Socio economic benefits of ATMs Socket Mobile LightSpeed partner on interactive POS Soft Surroundings selects JDS Solutions POS and retail management software Software from Q helps retailers buck the downturn Software start up raises 30 M to reignite growth in retail industry Software vendor adds real time text analytics to customer feedback reporting platform Software as a service for in store digital signage Solar powered QR codes help Korean retailer increase sales Solidcore runtime control secures the POS Solution combines social media online shopping Solution to unify online brick and mortar shopping experience Solution to help retailers of any size offer digital coupons Solving the player to screen puzzle Some gas stations stop taking credit cards Some supermarkets eliminate rebates for reusable bags Some supermarkets rethink self checkout Some Wal Marts going upscale Sonic Solutions and MOD Systems to link kiosk online entertainment delivery Sony of Canada unveils new experiential store design Sony opens new concept store in Los Angeles Sony transforms its retail stores Soon to be released SWAGG mobile gift card app adds Crocs SortPrice version 2 0 offers retailer specific customization soundDNA player gives retailers advanced audio messaging music capabilities South African retailer uses interactive tech in Store of the Near Future South Korean shopping mall implements facial recognition at kiosks Southern Imperial Scan Hooks maximize product space Spanning the gap Speakers agenda announced for Retail Customer Experience Executive Summit Specialty outdoor retailer Rock Creek revamping online presence Specialty retailers integrate channels reap rewards Splunk offers PCI compliance tool for retailers Sporting goods store entertains shoppers with augmented reality Sporting goods store unveils retail lab with in store tech Sports Authority chain launches Wii Fit Experience Sports retailers embrace Microsoft Retail solutions Sportswear brand Gant puts entire lineup under one roof Sprint Studio built around digital signage Sprint takes aim at history of tepid customer service Square announces mobile POS system for brick and mortar merchants Square debuts at Apple site and stores Square drops transaction fees for merchants Square rethinks the register Square secures new round of funding Square update offers gift cards Passbook integration Squeezing big box retail into small city spaces St Patrick s Day expected to give U S retailers a boost according to NRF Stage Stores launches self select beauty bar concept Staples announces more store closures focus on Web Staples bringing RFID to four more stores Staples Canada implements customer experience management program Staples Canada to implement live agent assisted selling Staples expands video assist program Staples improves the experience for online shoppers Staples selects RedPrairie for supply chain workforce management Staples to allow Amazon to install shipping lockers in its stores Star of the High Desert Finds an HR Oasis Starbucks finally releases an Android mobile payment app Starbucks announces Square Passbook support Starbucks closes 7 100 stores for training Starbucks launches redesigned e commerce site Starbucks opens first ski thru location Starbucks opens flagship store in Mumbai Starbucks opens store built from shipping containers Starbucks plugs up electricity for some Starbucks to offer both free and paid Wi Fi Starmount launches mobile POS system for retail Starmount releases version 2 0 of its mobile POS Starmount unveils open shopper engagement platform Starmount Connect Startup BYNDL wants to bring mobile payments to unattended retail Startup will show how green products really are Steam Wallet comes to GameStop Stein Mart selects Oracle Retail suite Sterling Commerce ChoiceStream partner on personalized merchandising Steve Jobs helping overhaul Disney Stores Steve Jobs lasting legacy for retail Stickers enable NFC payments on cell phones Stipple aims to turn Web images into embedded storefronts Stop Shop expands scan and bag program Stop Shop offers language assistance to pharmacy customers Store closings spell big opportunities for the survivors Store employees balk at early Black Friday openings Store generics boosted by bad economy Store hosts wedding of employee customer Store makeover starts at Orange to improve customer care facilities Store traffic reporting are new tools needed StoreFixture launches new line of retail display elements StoreNext to market IBM POS for grocery c store StoreNext to offer the LaneHawk shrink prevention system Stores offer alcohol movies to keep men shopping Stores use live DJs to lure shoppers Stores within supermarkets gaining popularity STORES BIGresearch survey says consumers investing in small luxuries again StoreXperience converts mobile phones into personal shopping assistants StoreXperience partners with PICOM on mobile commerce STRATACACHE intros Retail Cache for faster in store browsing at NRF BIG show STRATACACHE makes its play for retail digital signage STRATACACHE unveils new Digital Retail solution Strategic thinking Strategy summit to explore shopper marketing StreamGuys unveils IP based ad insertion for in store audio Students develop online fitting rooms Study affirms importance of in store technology Study analyzes how why teens shop Study calls automated self service growing global trend Study examines purchasing decisions of c store customers Study finds brands miss out on customer feedback Study finds consumers lack interest in same day delivery Study finds racial differences in mobile aptitude Study finds retail wins big with wedding registries Study helps retailers calculate customers potential spend Study lists 5 challenges to mobile testing Study reveals social media has little effect on buying behavior Study says 16 billion worth of loyalty program rewards go unredeemed each year Study shows e mail campaigns drive offline shopping behavior Study shows shopper behavior shifting to more online purchases Study shows that retail showrooming is reality Study shows the right sounds and smells will make shoppers spend Study shows U S consumers likely to splurge on luxury goods Study shows word of mouth advertising down drastically in wake of recession Study Racioethnic consistency between retail employees customers boosts profit Study 18 to 30 year olds drawn to out of home media Study 60 percent of consumers follow a brand via social media mostly for coupons or promotions Study 60 percent of customers look for coupons before shopping Study Adoption of contactless payments shows 30 lift in total spend Study Airport retailers will increase sales with self service mobile wayfinding Study Annoying music drives customers away Study Attractive store personnel could put off shoppers Study Background noise inspires innovative purchases Study Brands more influential than price Study C store shoppers respond differently to in store media Study CARQUEST ranked highest Pep Boys lowest on customer satisfaction Study Christmas shoppers trust social networking for gift inspiration Study Common perceptions about how video is used in shopping are incorrect Study Community features drive traffic sales to online retailers Study Consumer spending up this year Study Consumers desire better touch and feel shopping experience Study Consumers easily fooled by discounts freebies Study Consumers name Giant Food ShopRite as favorite grocers Study Consumers want choice of manned self service checkout Study Customer adoption of self checkout growing Study Customer experience is No 1 retail priority in 2009 Study Customer experience the lynchpin of multichannel success Study customers dislike the wireless retail sales experience Study Customers want simpler easier to understand food labeling Study Customers won t tolerate waiting in line more than four minutes Study Eight out of ten consumers shop online at least once a week Study Electronics retail gets high marks for customer satisfaction Study Free samples drive sales Study French e commerce growing despite delivery kinks Study Grocery shoppers highly susceptible to in store marketing Study Grocery shoppers want stocked shelves clean stores Study H1N1 flu could have a big impact on holiday retail Study How grocery shoppers use digital media Study Image heavy emails not getting through Study Impact of TV advertising down shoppers more savvy Study In store messaging is top reason shoppers buy items not on lists Study Loyalty programs are failing to connect with customers Study Luxury brands have more mobile shoppers less satisfaction Study Mobile isn t the end for brick and mortar stores Study Most grocery shoppers want more information on healthy eating Study Most retailers failing at channel integration Study Multi channel marketing drives new sales Study Multichannel experience dysfunctional Study Multichannel retailers expect more growth than online only stores Study Multichannel shoppers are more loyal spend more Study Newspaper circulars still preferred resource for back to school shopping Study One in 10 smartphone owners have written a review while in store Study One in four shoppers will pay more for environmentally friendly products STUDY Online retail tough but cohesive experience still elusive Study Online retailers aren t ready for tablets Study Online retailers ramping up global expansion efforts Study Online shopper satisfaction holds steady Study Online shoppers content with service Study Online shoppers expect more from the in store experience Study Only 17 percent of specialty online retailers offer dedicated mobile site Study Only 7 percent of e commerce sites offer one page checkouts Study Personalization key to retail growth Study Pricey products trigger happy responses in consumers Study Promotional bundles devalue products reduce long term profit Study redbox is still king Study Retail experience hinges on new technology Study Retailers must embrace multi channel retailing Study Retailers must engage employees to please shoppers Study Retailers must specialize in multi channels to reach consumers Study Retailers should pay more for top notch workers Study Retailers underperforming on customer service Study Retailers willing to sacrifice efficiency to improve service Study Retailers return policies often unclear inconsistent Study RFID improves inventory accuracy Study Satisfaction with online retailers reaches all time high Study Satisfaction with online shopping is slipping Study Self checkout is here to stay Study Self checkout is mainstream Study Self checkout is the favorite retail tech among customers Study Shoppers don t think m commerce is secure Study Shoppers in larger malls respond better to digital signage Study Shoppers trading down changing shopping patterns Study Shoppers value eco friendliness over price Study Shopping is top use for tablets Study Small business outlook bright customer demand driving growth Study Social media interaction leads to long term sales increases Study Stigma of gift receipts is diminishing Study U K retailers not embracing multi channel Study UK online customer service needs improving Study Valentine s Day spending to hold steady Study Windows POS terminals steal market share from Linux Study Women buying more online in response to poor customer service Study Young adults use of technology when shopping is overstated Study Young shoppers want integration of online store experience StuffBuff debuts embeddable online stores Style For Less selects Epicor Retail Subway named an initial Openbucks gift card payment partner Sugar launches social shopping game Retail Therapy Sunflower Farmers Market launches mobile shopping program Sunoco debuts new store layout Sunrise MarketPlace launches redesigned website Superior Lithographics launches interactive packaging solution Supermarket chain Big Y offers rewards card with a fee Supermarket offers free groceries if you shop nude Supermarket woos shoppers with valet parking Supermarkets changing strategies to compete with ecommerce Supermarkets intensifying online non food push SUPERVALU seeks customer segmentation strategy Surprise Low income shoppers more willing to pay a premium for sustainability Survey announces 10 worst online retailers Survey crowns Nordstrom as most favored retail chain Survey indicates majority of wine shoppers would use self service wine info kiosks Survey names top 10 retailers for customer service Survey reveals consumers open to mobile payments at POS Survey reveals diverse online shopping personalities Survey reveals generational differences in holiday shopping plans Survey reveals shift in customer loyalty drivers Survey says 60 percent of factory outlet shoppers are cross shoppers Survey says 51 of shoppers seek online access via in store kiosks Survey shows an increase of mobile use in retail Survey shows effectiveness of in store cosmetics demos Survey shows majority of shoppers motivated by brand loyalty Survey 43 percent of customers rely on shopping lists Survey 48 percent of retail websites not offering product ratings reviews Survey 66 percent of retailers exploring mobile POS Survey 68 percent of shoppers say promotions spur retailer visits Survey 90 percent of wireless retailers looking to improve the in store experience Survey Average holiday shopper plans to spend 845 on gifts Survey Average US consumer will spend 300 on back to school Survey Big box retailers are earning visits on price but losing customers on experience Survey consumers doing more online window shopping Survey Consumers four times more likely to shop a retailer when they feel an emotional connection Survey Consumers trying more fashion retailers in 2011 Survey Consumers using Pinterest to engage with retailers more than Facebook Twitter Survey Consumers will pay a premium for good service Survey customer service trumps price Survey Despite economy back to school spending holds steady Survey Grocery shoppers maintain or increase spending look for more value service Survey grocery shopping can be enjoyable sometimes Survey Holiday shoppers divided over bargains Survey Kohl s is America s favorite fashion retailer Survey Low prices replace customer service as primary loyalty driver Survey Luxury shoppers prefer Amazon com Survey Majority of consumers resist registering online prefer social sign in Survey Mobile technology leads to better customer experience Survey More than half of consumers use mobile phones for holiday shopping Survey Most consumers just don t care about going green Survey Most shoppers give feedback but few think it will do any good Survey Most shoppers have half of their holiday shopping left to do Survey Mother s Day spending set to increase this year Survey Multichannel customers are more profitable Survey Online advertising lifts in store CPG sales Survey Online and mobile sales will make this a positive holiday season for retail Survey Online shopping should be brisk this holiday Survey Only 12 percent of retailers offer iPhone Android mobile apps Survey Outlook for back to school shopping season improving Survey retail CFOs not concerned with showrooming Survey Retail employees not giving good customer service despite tough job market Survey Retail IT budgets recovering Survey Retail integrated e commerce increases sales for brands Survey Retailer brand strength improves with gift card exchange Survey Retailer digital marketing spending to increase across all channels in 2012 Survey Retailers focusing on leadership development diversity to nurture talent Survey Retailers need to prepare for precision shoppers this holiday season Survey Retailers seek to master omnichannel in 2013 Survey Retailers unsatisfied with cross channel abilities Survey Returns fraud will cost retailers 9 6 billion in 2009 Survey Shipment tracking live chat most desired e commerce features Survey Shoppers are frugal but optimistic Survey Shoppers do not want to hear Christmas music before December Survey Shoppers plan to spend less this holiday season Survey Shoppers prefer enclosed malls to strip malls Survey Shoppers still careful about spending Survey Shoppers will flee an unclean store Survey Small stores independents preferred over big names Survey Smart phones are changing behavior for bargain hunters Survey Tech savvy shoppers setting the pace in Canada Survey Twice as many people tell others about bad service than good Survey Two thirds of shoppers will try smaller format stores Survey Wegmans is top supermarket Costco favorite mass grocer Survey Word of mouth influences most electronics apparel purchases Svpply launches dashboard for retailers Swarovski debuting new concept store Sweden testing mobile phone payments Swedish retail giant relaunches its e commerce site Swiss coffee company opens boutique in Macy s Swiss farm shop tests unmanned NFC retail payments system Swiss retailer Depot adds digital signage network Sword Ciboodle identifies the Customer Engagement Continuum Symstream names Hudson VP managing director Syncsort announces clickstream data integration tool Synqera partners with Star Micronics for personalized retail tech Systemax relaunching CircuitCity com Systemax wins Circuit City e commerce business T Mobile USA unveils new store design T Mobile wins retail store customer service showdown vs other carriers Tablet shopping is in PC shopping is out Tagsys introduces RFID item tracking system TAGSYS set for global rollout of RFID tracking solution with fashion brand Faconnable Tailored store layout boosts sales at bedding retailer Take a stand against showrooming with digital signage kiosks Commentary Taking a CSI approach to retail Talbot s adds social commerce platform Taming the loyalty card beast Tanga puts Etsy in its sights with craft site BelleChic Tango Card launches mobile gift card platform Tapping the POS to test content Tapping the wisdom of crowds Target adding mini markets to 100 stores Target adds product recall notification system Target and Best Buy change political giving policies Target and Neiman Marcus partnership dissapoints shoppers Target and Screenvision added as OVAB members Target and Walmart announce very different Q4 earnings Target app to support Passbook in iOS 6 Target Canada President promises new shopping experience Target CEO apologizes for political donation Target defends Black Thursday decision Target drops Shops focuses on design partnerships Target executive to talk interactive multichannel at retail summit Target expands its health clinic program Target finally sells its credit card business Target gears up for holidays with price match policy Target getting ready to start smaller store experiment Target giving free shipping to its cardholders Target going into Canada getting out of the credit card business Target going urban Target implements permanent online price match policy Target is testing shopkick Target kickin it with Shopkick Target launches accelerator program for mobile developers Target launches customizable ad platform Target launches in store health channel Target launches iPad app Target launches new services for electronics buyers Target launches QR codes for holiday toy shopping Target leads fight to stop showrooming Target lets new parents share birth announcements in Times Square Target may not be Wu ing shoppers with scarcity tactics Target mobile tech converts gift cards to virtual barcodes Target opening pop up shops for the holidays Target remodeling stores adding TV delivery service Target selects DemandTec for assortment optimization Target selects Emnos for customer segmentation and insight project Target shoppers can use Kodak kiosks to print photos from Facebook Target switching to Target only credit card Target takes on warehouse clubs Target to debut home collection from Nate Berkus Target to get geeky with new partnership pilot Target to partner directly with specialty stores and boutiques Target to slash some toy prices by 50 percent for holidays Target unveils new e commerce website Target unveils scannable mobile coupon program Target upgrades info delivery with KANA Target s new return policy raises questions Target s price matching Revolutionary or redundant Target Photobucket partner for photo services Target com announces vendor partners for re platforming effort Target Get your Kindle somewhere else Target We now have more than 40 different store designs Target We will sell only sustainable traceable seafood by 2015 Targeting attractive segments in tough times Taurus F Curtis Barry partner on multi channel software Taylor Swift Stores opening inside Walgreens Duane Reade Teamwork Retail using iPads to manage stores Tech start up to help college bookstores increase revenues Technology allows shoppers to create digital doppelgangers Technology prevents online shoppers from visiting dead links Technology should create better customer interaction Technology upgrades helping Victoria s Secret exceed sales expectations TED Fellow s new AR tech pushes boundaries of virtual retail Teen retailers shut down concept stores focus on main brand Teijin s smart shelf management system coming in December Telescoping display caters to variety of store environments Temporary shops make lasting impressions Tempt unveils in store marketing center Tempur Pedic opens flagship retail store Ten best practices for implementing and fine tuning retail metrics Ten best practices for implementing mobile into retail operations Ten new shopping habits of the formerly upper middle class Ten retail IT predictions for 2010 Ten ways retailers can build their opt in email lists Ten ways Zappos com creates happy employees Tennessee mulling self checkout beer ban Tensator set to display digital signage Virtual Assistant self service at NRF Big Show Tensator Virtual Assistant blends man and machine Video Tesco accused of misleading ads Tesco attempts to tackle Amazon with new online entertainment venture Tesco digital pilot brings online experience to in store shopping Tesco entering the movie business Tesco installs Cummins Allison coin counting kiosks Tesco opens Britain s first all self checkout store Tesco pilots new kiosk AR tech Tesco plans department style stores Tesco plans next gen loyalty program Tesco revamping Fresh Easy store format selection Tesco slows its roll Tesco still fighting uphill battle in the United States Tesco stores add to fleet of NCR self checkout systems Tesco testing virtual fitting rooms for online shoppers Tesco to begin deployment of the Retalix 10 Store Suite Tesco to carry Dell computers Tesco to deploy scan as you shop at more locations Tesco to exit the US market Tesco to expand scan as you shop program Tesco to offer bachelor s degree in retail management shelf stacking Tesco to test DVD rental kiosks in Ireland locations Tesco s all self checkout approach a hit with shoppers Tesco s US venture Fresh Easy to get axed Tesco We goofed in the U S Tesla Motors opens new interactive store in San Jose Calif Tesla Motors relying on new stores to drive sales Test in Europe predicts slow roll out of mobile wallet tech Texas retailers get self service bill payment Texas shoppers can fund PayPal accounts at Coinstar kiosks Thailand s largest mobile phone distributor installs CAYIN digital signage Thanksgiving and Black Friday spending round up The last mile of product delivery too often overlooked The NeoFace of window shopping The peak end rule Can it transform your customer experience The 10 essential strengths of front line retail employees The 2012 holiday shopping windows of New York The 5 biggest retail customer experience stories of 2009 The alligator goes modern Lacoste stores deploy digital signage The Amazon store is just a rumor but maybe it shouldn t be The Bay and Home Outfitter upgrades gift registry The Bay testing virtual greeter The best is yet to come for holiday e commerce The Body Shop deploying automated retail shops The Body Shop deploys RedPrairie solution to streamline operations The Body Shop tests entertailing in Britian The cautionary lessons of Circuit City The changing face of Black Friday The changing face of the department store The changing role of catalogs in multichannel The Children s Place launches Facebook shop The Children s Place sends hyper personalized emails with CQuotient The Container Store adds real time listening via OpinionLab The Container Store launches gift registry The Container Store upgrading supply chain operation The convergence of digital signage and mobile marketing The customer experience checklist The customer loyalty customer experience conundrum The customer centric retail pricing zone The CXO Why the time is now for customer experience officers The Digital Signage Show Inside Target s digital signage network The Dubai Mall completes upgrade of wayfinding kiosks to iMap 2 0 The Economist The recession spawns self service Help yourself The emotional benefits of retail The evolution of private labels at retail The financial discipline of customer experience The five myths of customer service What you don t know is hurting your business The five online commerce features that create loyalty The Flaming Lips to open pop up store for one day The four benefits of multi channel retailing The four types of convenience store shoppers The future of product innovation for retailers The future of self service in retail The future of wired retail The gap between shipping tech customer expectation The Gap to place first stores in North Africa The great indoors The Hershey Experience lets shoppers create their own candy bar The Home Depot transitions to Fujitsu U Scan retail self checkout software The Incentive s Role in a Survey Program s Success The JC Penney debacle Where did Johnson go wrong The Keys to a Successful Customer Satisfaction Survey Campaign The Knot enhances wedding registry offerings The Limited deploys video analytics system The lost art of the loss leader The low costs and high returns of fresh customer service The manufacturer s role in shopper centric category management The mobile technology impact on retail The new super shopper and the fate of bricks and mortar retail The new SEO How Google Instant will impact online retail The new travel trend Shopping tourism The only end in sight for self checkout is the end of the beginning The planning puzzle The power of Pinterest to drive online sales The power of virtual shopping The pros and cons of concealing product prices online The psychology of color at retail The psychology of digital signage The psychology of retail marketing The pursuit of pampering The reality of retail therapy The retail power of suggestion The retailer race to the bottom brings pricing conundrums The seven competencies retailers will need to survive the recession The shifting self service paradigm The Tao of wow The Tesco Kroger connection The theater of the brand Building entertainment experiences at retail The three R s of loyalty The three key attributes of effective mobile retail apps The top 10 Retail Customer Experience stories of 2010 The top retail tech deployments of the year so far The trouble with facial recognition technology The New Circular Putting digital shopper marketing to work TheFind launches Glimpse social shopping app Theft at self checkout a growing problem retail analyst warns Think globally sell locally Think tank predicts Top 12 customer loyalty trends of 2012 Thinking beyond traditional retail packaging Thirty six million Americans now print online coupons Thomas Pink Warehouse merge channels with BT Thomson bringing interactive merchandising to ISME Three easy ways to boost email deliverability Three examples of radical differentiation at Lululemon Three mobile web marketing tips for the holiday shopping season Three reasons customer service is so bad Three reasons you should not sell your products through Amazon Three rules for digital signage audio in the retail environment Three specialty stores that stand out from the pack Three steps to a successful retail rollout Three tactics for reducing shopping cart abandonment Three ways packaging can impact improve the retail experience Three quarters of consumers plan to shop on Black Friday Timberland stores testing interactive shopping experience Time lists top holiday retail trends Time reporter disses Best Buy kiosks Time Warner opens brand laboratory in New York TimeTrade announces webinar on personalized retailing TIO Networks partners with iQmetrix for bill pay TIO partners with Progreso Financiero for bill pay kiosks TIO to launch cloud based wallet TIO turning smartphones into pocket kiosks Tips for a safe and profitable Black Friday Titanium system combines RFID facial recognition TNS unveils new in store metric for grocers Tokyo toy co testing augmented reality kiosks Tokyo s largest electronics store deploys YodobiTV Network Tom Litchford to join NRF as VP of Retail Technologies Tomax adds employee biometrics to POS line Tomax CXA partner on tech for auto retailers Tommy Hilfiger Denim launches interactive storefront Top 10 brand and marketing trends for 2010 Top 10 customer experience resolutions for the New Year Top 100 1 2 The economy gas prices Top 100 1 Social media Top 100 10 The future of the shopping mall Top 100 10 UGC product reviews Top 100 100 ZARA Top 100 11 Groupon Top 100 11 Zappos Top 100 12 In store Web access Top 100 12 Walmart Top 100 13 iTunes store Top 100 13 M commerce Top 100 14 Social networking and retail Top 100 14 The iPad and other tablet devices Top 100 15 Best Buy Top 100 15 Web enabled POS Top 100 16 Digital signage Top 100 16 Pop up shops Top 100 17 Experience Design Top 100 17 Web 2 0 Top 100 18 Smaller store formats Top 100 18 Store traffic measurement tools Top 100 19 Discounting Top 100 19 The tween explosion Top 100 2 Multichannel integration Top 100 20 Employee engagement Top 100 20 In store Web access Top 100 21 Electronic shelf labels Top 100 21 Retail at airports Top 100 22 Ethnic retail Top 100 22 Return policy changes Top 100 23 Interactive storefront windows Top 100 23 Pop up shops Top 100 24 American Girl Top 100 24 Assortment localization Top 100 25 Contactless payments Top 100 25 Online coupons Top 100 26 Millennials Top 100 26 Retail health clinics Top 100 27 Shopper measurement Top 100 27 SMS Top 100 28 Supply chain optimization Top 100 28 Whole Foods Market Top 100 29 IKEA Top 100 29 Zappo s Top 100 3 Amazon Top 100 3 Apple stores Top 100 30 iTunes Top 100 30 Loyalty technology Top 100 31 Loyalty programs Top 100 31 UGC product reviews Top 100 32 Quick response QR codes Top 100 33 Behavioral targeting Top 100 34 Layaway Top 100 35 Retail CRM Top 100 36 Retail health clinics Top 100 37 Whole Foods Top 100 38 Culture management Top 100 39 High tech dressing rooms Top 100 4 Online reputation management Top 100 4 Smaller store formats Top 100 40 AT T Wireless Top 100 41 Kiosks Top 100 42 Macy s Top 100 43 Self checkout Top 100 44 Target Top 100 45 Trader Joe s Top 100 46 American Girl Top 100 47 Best Buy Top 100 48 Cafes and other amenities Top 100 49 Interactive storefront windows Top 100 5 Bankruptcies in retail Top 100 5 Digital products Top 100 50 Cabela s Top 100 51 Costco Top 100 52 CVS Caremark Top 100 53 Marshalls Top 100 54 Netflix Top 100 55 Nordstrom Top 100 56 Retail crowdsourcing Top 100 57 Aldi Top 100 58 Barnes Noble Top 100 59 Bed Bath Beyond Top 100 6 Digital delivery of products Top 100 6 Mobile coupons Top 100 60 Nike Top 100 61 Office Max Top 100 62 RFID in retail Top 100 63 Starbucks Top 100 64 eBay Top 100 65 Forever 21 Top 100 66 GoogleTV Top 100 67 Wegmans Top 100 68 Banana Republic Top 100 69 Dick s Sporting Goods Top 100 7 Amazon Top 100 7 Apple Stores Top 100 70 RadioShack Top 100 71 REI Top 100 72 Safeway Top 100 73 Verizon Wireless Top 100 74 Walgreens Top 100 75 Walmart Top 100 76 Anthropologie Top 100 77 Augmented reality Top 100 78 Bath Body Works Top 100 79 BJ s Wholesale Club Top 100 8 Deal of the day Top 100 8 The iPhone Top 100 80 Build A Bear Workshop Top 100 81 Craigslist Top 100 82 Dollar Tree Top 100 83 Green retailing Top 100 84 H M Top 100 85 LEGO Top 100 86 Publix Top 100 87 Retail at airports Top 100 88 Bloomingdale s Top 100 89 Disney Top 100 9 Holiday 2008 Top 100 9 The economy Top 100 90 Dollar General Top 100 91 Family Dollar Top 100 92 JCPenney Top 100 93 Michaels Stores Top 100 94 Old Navy Top 100 95 Ross Stores Top 100 96 Sears Top 100 97 Staples Top 100 98 TJ Maxx Top 100 99 Toys R Us Top digital signage tips for retailers offered by Reflect Top five tools retailers need to survive TOP Food Drug loyalty card offers more than just discounts Top retailers make employee health happiness a priority Top source of retail shrink employees Top ten people who influence American shoppers Top Web retailers offered more coupons rebates in 2008 Tops Markets chooses Retalix POS software for chain wide rollout Topshop launching secret pop up stores in two locations Torex launches mobile POS platform Tory Burch Sir Terry Leahy other speakers announced for NRF 2010 Toshiba to acquire IBM s retail POS business Total Wine announces plans to expand social media marketing Touch pay tech down but not out Touchscreen survey kiosk enhancement adds multimedia content Touchscreens engage shoppers at NY Fashion Week Touchscreens help Target take aim at video games Video Tough times drive retailers back to basics Toy retailer turns to multi channel solution Toys R Us intros new mobile solutions Toys R Us adding FAO Schwarz boutiques Toys R Us creates Facebook game players get discounts Toys R Us rolling out new superstore concept Toys R Us adds family and friends pick up to online store Toys R Us enters children s tablet market in time for holiday season Toys R Us introduces grocery concept Toys R Us unveils prepaid shopping card as layaway alternative Toys R Us to donate 1 to Make A Wish Foundation for every wish list created Tracking customer analytics breeds loyalty Tracking customers via cell phones Good marketing or privacy invasion Trade shows converge on Vegas TradeStone First Insight bring social media to the product design process Trading places Traditional retailers gain online ground Trail Mark store upgrades design Training customer service staff with a PSP video game Training for unit level success for holiday 2009 Transaction Wireless cloud based digital gift card platform earns PCI Level 1 compliance Transaction Wireless secures patent for social gifting tech for Facebook Transactional email checklist Five things to do after the sale Transition driven marketing should be done at local level Transparent digital signage electrifies Casio G Shock Video Treepodia tool tracks the effectiveness of product videos TrendSource releases results from consumer insight study Trimble and Truecount partner to offer RFID Solutions TruMedia s PROM software targets digital signage ads Trying on Clothes 2 0 Tune in turn on Best Buy s new in store digital signage ad network Turning retail into a game Turnkey solutions mobility steal focus at Self Service Expo Tweens search for products online get parents to buy them in store Two grocery chains trial electronic shelf labels Two retail software providers combine to increase POS presence Two thirds of Facebook users say it influences purchase decisions Two thirds of young U K shoppers use catalogs Tyco acquires video analytics firm IntelliVid U Tique launching fully automated luxury shop U K apparel retailer integrates channels U K ATM initiative making strong progress U K retail design suffering from neglect U K retailers get boost in ATM volume U K retailers looking to increase loyalty with better service products U K supermarket putting iPad docks on shopping carts U S Bank Visa to begin mobile payment pilot U S consumers making fewer shopping trips U S fashion retailer tracking trends with new software U S households plan to spend an average of 497 this holiday season U S retail sales drop for the first time in 11 months U S retail sales rise 14 percent after the holidays U S retailers just beginning to understand customer experience report says U S retailers spending the most on remodeling since the recession Ubox makes mobile vending machines a reality in China Udi s Food using ShelfX self checkout UK kitchenware retailer tracking inventory with new technology UK mall hangs largest LCD video wall in Europe UK mobile coupon company Eagle Eye secures funding UK report defines retail s male hunter gatherer UK retail sector shows job growth UK retailer launches experimental store UK retailer One Stop uses behavioral planning tool to optimize store space Umbra opens first retail store in Toronto Unbound releases mobile retailing platform Under the Radar Ten emerging marketing trends Understanding the female shopping psyche Unhealthy spending habits of some Canadians revealed in BMO report Unified Grocers selects Agilence s POS video auditing solution Unilever testing mobile coupons UNIONBAY looking to increase online sales UNIQLO stores in NY launch with digital solutions United Oil president eyes unique unconventional store designs UniteU releases Retail API for ecommerce functionality Universal redbox renew 28 day later vows Unlike Apple s walled content garden Amazon is building forests Unmetric s Top Retailer Report shows social media showdown Up close and personal Update Plastic bag ban fails in California Updated guide to digital signage software published Ur missing teens biz if u don t text Urban Outfitters adds cross channel tools from Sterling Urban Outfitters emphasizes cool lets employees design the store Urban Outfitters expands mobile marketing efforts Urban Outfitters selects Starmount to develop mobile POS US retailers getting closer to mobile payments with Ingenico s new POS system USA Tech unveils wireless cashless contactless telemetry and M2M solution Usablenet enables PayPal Mobile Express Checkout User analytics adds muscle to Virtual Concierge Video User generated classified ads coming to pharmacy screens Using assumptions as a problem solving tool Using online game Best Buy amps employees on new service Using the smartphone key to get to shoppers wallets Using the VIP treatment as retail differentiator Using Touchscreen Devices to Capture Visitor Feedback Using virtual reality to test merchandising layouts USPS updates tech with NCR Vancouver mall customers now shopping via Facebook Vegas shoppers can now tweet on the Miracle Mile Shops billboard Vending kiosks providing retailers variety of solutions Vending machine 2 0 serves up snacks and personalized digital signage ads Video VendorNet launches cross channel inventory tool VendorSafe launches network to protect variety of payment options VeriFone buys mobile retail solutions company Global Bay VeriFone extends c store digital media reach with LIFT Retail acquisition VeriFone launches contactless pinpad for self service POS VeriFone to include NFC in all new POS terminals VeriFone Fujitsu partner on mobile POS Verint expands its retail video BI suite Verizon offers ScanLife mobile barcode technology Verizon retail store partners with restaurant to enhance customer experience Verizon s 4G helps 3 D kiosks personalize shopping experience Verizon redbox may offer video streaming Verizon redbox partner to offer physical digital rentals Versatile Mobiquity facilitates fast in store credit apps Vestcom acquires Electronic Label Technology Vestcom launches turnkey shelf edge communication system Vibes releases mobile consumer report Victoria s Secret launches mobile site Victoria s Secret opens new store at unlikely venue Video demo Motorola s MP6000 bioptic imaging checkout Video game buy back company e Play halts operations Video game retailers merge to dominate Canadian market Video Inside the new T Mobile store design Video Simbioz gesture recognition digital signage at CETW Video The Best Experiences in the World and What Makes Them Work Video Understanding the basics of QR codes VIDEO Using iPhones to drive digital signage content Viewpoints adds blogs content publishing to reviews platform Viewpoints launches post purchase email service Viewpoints ForeSee partner for online customer satisfaction measurement VIGIX AND INTEL AIM SUITE TRANSFORMING AUTOMATED RETAIL COUPONING AND SAMPLING Vigix rolling out vending kiosks Village Pantry revamps employee training system Virgin launches pop up store for Rock Band 2 Virgin Megastore closings mark the end of a retail era Virgin Mobile opening first retail stores Virgin Mobile woos shoppers with free beer Virgin opens Warner Bros store within a store Virtual friends Virtual Piggy gives kids an m payment app of their own Virtual POS discussion turns lively Virtual shopping trips yield real results Visa disappointed with Durbin Amendment Visa launches mobile coupon program with Gap Visa makes strategic investment in Square Visa Mobile app brings location based services to iPhone Visa preparing to announce mobile payment strategy this month Visa to push EMV in US to encourage mobile payment adoption Visa s product chief criticizes PayPal s new offline offering Visa B of A testing cell phone payments Visa MasterCard Amex and Discover to join Isis Visa NRF work to reduce storage of vulnerable payment card data ViuOne launching mall video ad network Vivid digital signage network expands into Atlanta metro Vodafone Hungary launches sicap kiosks Voto app brings democracy to shopping Wal Mart countdown clocks mark the minutes to digital TV deadline Wal Mart launches online shopping tool for Valentine s Day Wal Mart Mexico signs with Thomson for in store media Wal Mart opens first Hispanic store Wal Mart redesign praised Wal Mart tests online food purchasing service in California Wal Mart to open small footprint grocery stores Wal Mart tweaks store for Arab Americans Wal Mart unveils new understated store design Wal Mart unveils social networking app Wal Mart Amazon eliminating wrap rage Wal Mart JCPenney use experimental branding to reach new audience Wal Mart Target facing lawsuit over RFID use Walgreen may hire more disabled workers Walgreens announces solid fiscal year Walgreens celebrates 8 000 stores with opening of LA flagship Walgreens getting a customer driven makeover Walgreens launches its Nice store brand Walgreens outlines strategy to analysts Walgreens picks Bazaarvoice for social commerce strategy Walgreens specializes store design for greater community impact Walgreens to purchase Drugstore com Walgreens to redesign its stores this summer Walgreens unveils web pickup service Walgreens uses mobile app as customer loyalty strategy Walgreens utilizes pharmacy kiosks in new store designs Walgreens Well Experience concept blurs channels Walgreens LoyalBlocks unveil loyalty innovations Walgreens We will become the best place to plug in your electric car Wall Forms intros compact display for GPS MP3 products Walls Forms deploying modular kiosks for wireless carriers Walls Forms introduces exterior retail merchandising units Walls Forms Shirt Cube displayers now available in two standard models Walls Forms showcases pop up stores in four standard configurations Walls Forms unveils CornerForms modular room system Walls Forms unveils Shop in A Box temporary store kit Walmart ads spark legal battle over pricing war Walmart and the dawn of retail digital signage Walmart announces plans for in store lockers expanded fulfillment network Walmart battles Amazon with launch of same day shipping Walmart buying largest Chinese e retailer Walmart buys mobile company built in Aussie garage Walmart CEO We will hire any honorably discharged veteran Walmart CFO announces plans for fulfillment centers Walmart confirms self checkout glitch Walmart customers now shopping Amazon com Walmart displays emphasize family night Walmart emphasizing endcaps on steroids Walmart exec says no to Google Wallet NFC Walmart expands Scan Go to 12 more markets Walmart faces new lawsuit as Black Friday walkout threats continue Walmart honors HP for Pavilion packaging Walmart launches Goodies doorstep delivery service Walmart launching Pick Up Today service this month Walmart MoneyCard first to offer cash back on prepaid debit card Walmart MoneyCenter kiosks should have retailers banks shaking in their boots Walmart now offering branded mobile phone service Walmart offers online cash payment Walmart opens smaller footprint store plans expansion Walmart planning small for the future Walmart plans to open Express stores across the country Walmart purchases startup Kosmix Walmart pushes into urban America Walmart releases details on new Smart Network Walmart revamps electronics department Walmart revamps layaway to please customers Walmart reveals 18 month results for SMART Network Walmart stock soars as company announces growth Walmart stops selling Amazon products Walmart struggles to stock shelves with fewer employees Walmart teams with Ticketmaster for nationwide kiosk deployment Walmart tests iPhone self checkout app Walmart to embrace smartcard payments Walmart to push UltraViolet movies Walmart tops list of most valued retail brands Walmart under fire for sick leave policy Walmart unveils Great For You icon Walmart unveils first Hispanic concept store Walmart upgrades photo departments with help from HP Walmart wooing wealthier shoppers Walmart s Project Impact shoots for cleaner stores better customer service Walmart s healthy new turn What it means for IT competitors Walmart s think tank lab to thank for recent innovations Walmart Amazon stir up holiday price war Walmart American Express roll out Bluebird Walmart DreamWorks bringing Viking ships dragons into stores Times Square Walmart redbox renew partnership Warner Bros follows other studios lead pulls new releases from redbox Warner Bros may double delay on new releases Washable RFID tag simplifies inventory tracking process Wavelink Recognizes Direct Source as a Top Partner Wavelink voice enables Oracle retail apps Weaving real time Web into brick and mortar Web companies dismantling language barriers in online retail Web merchants stepping up their customer service Web outages are costly nightmares for retailers Web shoppers swayed by site design Web tools to help reach customers Web based POS tool adds inventory management features Web enabled POS boosts ROI Webcollage intros side by side product comparison for online retail WebDT 400 Series Handhelds Provide Ultimate Usability in Retail and Hospitality Industries Webinar discusses integration of contact center social and web interactions Webinar looks at digital signage opportunities in an uncertain economy Webinar provides simple overview of the complexities of EMV Webinar reveals key future trends for digital signage Webinar to discuss strategies for successfully marketing mobile applications Webinar to explore payment security and tokenization Webinar to show how self service can benefit retailers in tough times Webinar will discuss mobile s impact on retail dining Webinar Optimizing HR and payroll effectiveness Webloyalty releases summit findings Website rewarding consumers for old purchases Wegman s eyeing RFID for prescription management Wegmans goes a cut above with RFID for supermarkets Wegmans upgrades online shopping list functionality Welch s testing lickable ads Wells Fargo joins smart phone pilot Western apparel retailer Fort Western selects cloud based retail management suite Wet Seal s Arden B selects Digby for mobile commerce What does Apple get by trademarking its store design What does Facebook s app store mean for retailers What does online shopping really cost employers About 7 What does the iPad mean for retail self service What e commerce conversion rates from January 5 and 6 can tell us What eBay s X commerce means for online retailers What every retailer must know about Gen Y part 1 What every retailer must know about Gen Y part 2 What green can mean for a retailer s image What I learned at the Retail Customer Experience Executive Summit What impact will OnLive have on video game retail What is knock your socks off customer service What other retailers can learn from Prada What recession Retailers still spending on store maintenance upgrades What retailers should know about Google Glasses What the Amazon Zappos deal means for customers What the iPad means for booksellers What the iPhone 4S means for mobile commerce What to expect from your digital POP deployment What Whole Foods gained from its LivingSocial deal What will bookstores look like in five years What will the tech giants sell in retail stores What you missed at London s Screenmedia Expo What s in store for malls formats When 2 become 1 John Lewis merges online offline sales When two become one Corporate Safe Specialists merges with Fire King When will the penny finally drop for J C Penney s Ron Johnson Where Best Buy went wrong Where clothing stores really fail the dressing room White paper addresses social media for retail White label ATMs clean dirty cash Whitepaper discusses importance of personalization Whole Foods adds electric car charging station Whole Foods Canada launching digital signage stations Whole Foods Market to talk store design visual merchandising at IRDC Whole Foods named most humane grocer Whole Foods offering free rides home via rickshaw Whole Foods recycling program collects 2 millionth container Whole Foods to get rid of plastic bags Whole Foods unveils mobile optimized site Whole Foods unveils wellness app Whole Foods Wellness Club focuses on consumer education Why big luxury retailers are falling behind online Why customers abandon shopping carts online Why Generation Y isn t buying your products Why good customer service is like billiards Why hasn t RFID adoption taken off in retail Why is lululemon athletica quoting Ayn Rand Why it is time for retailers to quit discounting start rewarding Why Microsoft s Project Natal could revolutionize in store media Why pet stores are thriving Why retailers must embrace the Relationship Era Why timeliness and responsiveness are crucial for retail Will Apple succeed in Walmart Will digital download kiosks save Blockbuster Will m payments replace cash Survey provides mixed answer Will Netflix price hike drive up kiosk rentals Will new J C Penney logo succeed where Gap failed Will poster shopping change the face of retail Wincor expands loyalty software capabilities Wincor Nixdorf 360 Scan Portal speeds consumers through the checkout line Wincor Nixdorf and DigitalPersona Partner for retail POS systems Wincor Nixdorf becomes technology partner in the GS1 Knowledge Center Wincor Nixdorf bringing retail IT platform to the U S Wincor Nixdorf develops automatic 360 degree scanner for fast checkout Wincor Nixdorf expands BEETLE Fusion line of POS systems Wincor Nixdorf names new U S CEO Wincor Nixdorf to present Always Open checkout solution at NRF Big Show Wincor Nixdorf U S CEO retail will grow Wincor Nixdorf will demonstrate its new cash management solution at Retail World 2011 Wincor people counters measure shopper body heat Wincor powers new Best Buy stores in China Wincor World focuses on service automated checkout WINCOR WORLD 360 degree scanning will speed check out WINCOR Wincor Nixdorf offers outsourced debit credit processing for retailers and FIs Windows XP SP3 delayed due to retail compatibility issues Wine store enhances shopping experience with new app Winn Dixie installing IBM retail tech in 484 stores Winn Dixie reinvents itself with fresh and local concept Winn Dixie unveils new store prototype Wireless Ronin expands digital signage kiosk reach in Mall of America Wireless solution improves inventory management Wish list kiosks in Toys R Us makes wishes easy With 2010 RCEES in the books plans are announced for next year s event With Glass Google searches for place in retail Witron system aims to fully automate shelf replenishment WITRON unveils automatic shelf replenishment system Women in the retail workforce can increase sales WorkflowOne unveils marketing suite for retail World Retail Awards shortlist announced World Retail Congress highlights consumption slowdown World s smallest retailer makes Omaha debut Xsilva Systems releases LightSpeed 3 5 rebrands Xsilva to showcase Mac based POS at NRF Xsilva s Mac based POS goes mobile Xterprise announces retail RFID suite Xterprise releases RFID item level auditing enhancement Xterprise unveils RFID solution for footwear retailers Xtreme Labs releases report card on retailer apps Yahoo s Jerry Yang invests in gift card payment company YCD fuels digital signage for Diesel You are what you eat Kiosk predicts favorite recipes based on consumers looks You can get most anything at a kiosk in Miami Young America short term rewards result in 10 percent sales lift Yowza adds affiliate program Yowza mobile coupon app reaches the 300 retailer mark by signing Lane Bryant Yowza launches self service mobile couponing for retailers Yowza wins bronze at 2011 Edison Best New Products Awards Z Gallerie using Aruba technology for iPads Zain launches store of the future in Bahrain Zappos urges customers to upload videos of themselves Zappos com launches emerging designer program Zediva taking a court mandated intermission Zenhire Associates Interactive offer pre hire training tool Zonik brings customer interaction to the forefront of its in store experience Zoovy announces e commerce platforms for Buy com and Sears com Zytronic bringing interactive retail deployment to Asia	BLOG A Test Material Girls Should Love Macy s Pilot Shoe shopping with Friends in 10 Steps or Less I hate coupons Extreme Couponing should give retailers brands and tech providers nightmares Sudden interest in everyday low prices What Would Tommy Do The straightforward question that defines the brand strategy at Tommy Bahama 1 800 CONTACTS at Walmart 10 Reasons Your Retail Competitors Have More Business Than You 2 D Bar Codes Understanding the easy button 2011 The Year of Retail Redesign 25 things your employees should never do during the holidays 5 Questions Companies Must Tackle To Attract Retain Customers Part 1 5 reasons why plugging Best Buy into Target might work 5 signs your retail store needs a makeover 6 Big Ideas for a New Decade in Retail 7 easy ways to get more visitors to your retail website A brief reminder of a long ago heist A Bulldog in Ferragamo A conversation about building great retail window displays A customer service solution soul ution actually A Dollar a Day A lesson in customer service A missed opportunity to add loyalty value A new concept B2ME marketing A Non Crude Method for Lowering Grocery Prices A sweet rewards program A tale of two Apple fans A View into Your Holiday Morning A week later we re still thinking about Steve Abercrombie Fitch Sex Obviously Doesn t Sell Accelerating your company or store s performance Access does not equal value Adrift in a sea of change Check your internal compass Altimeter s Jeremiah Owyang pinpoints retail s sweet spot Always Wired Why Retailers Should Offer Free Wi Fi In Store Amazon gets the press but Alibaba and Asia are surging in online sales Amazon s deadline extended Quick what thought pops into your mind American Express Social Currency An amazing customer experience from TSA An Impeccable Customer Experience An Inconvenient Truth About Bad Customer Service An independent retailer s viral plea for business And they think they won Annoying Customer Behaviors Another nail in the coffin of big box stores Anything they can do you can do better Apology to BOA Apple praised for its role in helping the people of Japan Apple stores take to the seas April Quote Are Best Buy s best days behind it Are frontline processes ruining your customer experience Are independent hardware stores ready for a comeback Are you creating value Are You Driving Your Customers Away Are you getting your additional 13 percent Are you overlooking what your customers are looking over Are Your Offerings Competitive Are your store operations preventing sales Are your stores connecting with today s connected Moms Around the world in 30 days 7 retail stops along the way Ask for My Phone Number and You ll Get ZIP At Kroger Shoppers are Bananas for Loyalty At Retail Looking Good Buying More AT T s clever new ad Attention is Good Isn t it Augmented Reality The Impeding Battle for Digital Real Estate Autonomy vs standards in business customer service and the customer experience Avoiding your Napster Moment Axiom s secret sauce for customer experience in Dubai Baking Wars at Michaels Bank of America shows trends in retail store layout Bank of America s CEO Brave or naive Bank of America s pricing woes Bathrooms More than meets the eye Beating the Black Friday blues Beating the showrooming blues Benchmarking your retail performance Best Buy Geek Squad Best Buys are after five in Fox Point Best Retail in Romania Hard Rock Better Pricing Better Living Big boxes going condo is a material change Big data Finding an ant in an avalanche Black Friday to Cyber Monday How low can the extreme shopping go Black Friday Great strategy or sheer folly Bloomsday Breakfast at Bryant Park creates buzz for Ireland Bragability Brazil Retail lessons from the land of beef Building a Better Bank Building a company of respect Building loyalty the Hsieh way Buyers behave irrationally Buying customer loyalty Does it ever work Call center coaching Five tips to ensure your success Can Penney s squareness lead to loyalty Can pricing build trust Can you add value Can you steal an experience Card Sharps How Hallmark reinvented its loyalty value proposition Change your store hours to increase sales Charming Shoppers in all Sizes Check out this Checkout RFID enabled kiosks deliver more than just a cool factor Choo Choo Shoppers May be Trading Up Citi offers easy peasy redemption option Closing the sale Moving from transactions to thank you Coming soon Explore retail shops through Google Maps Competition What Competition Connect with charities to brand and build your business Cookies and the key to success in retail Cost of Loyalty For Retailers Could Amazon s Cloud Drive be an iTunes killer Could Santa steal from your store Covert loyalty Treat or trick Curves Lessons in Creating a Community Customer Experience Councils A tool for overcoming organizational silos Customer experience management 101 Identifying channels of communication Customer experience management makes for good marketing Customer experience Southern hospitality at its finest Customer service greatness as taught to us by PBS Customer service will transform your business starting today Customer Value Alignment Customers Only Care About Price CustomInk fuels revenue growth by putting uncensored customer reviews on their home page Danger Strong Economy Ahead Daniel Pink s Drive The Surprising Truth About Retail Deceptive pricing Designing a new experience and putting fun back into retail Desperate times desperate measures Did you just spell your customer s name wrong Digital payments Can t generate loyalty without making change Discounting During Peak Season Discounting in Off Season Discounting in the off season Good strategy or slippery slope Disney s price increases Yoda or Goofy DIY Should Mean Saving Money At Home and the Store Do customers control your pricing Do higher prices drive customers away Do you believe customers are an asset or a cost center Do You Know What You re Selling Do you need a chief customer officer Do your customers say they love you Does love scale Does Starbucks new free Wi Fi offer really raise the loyalty bar Does Wall Street go Krogering Dollars and Sentiments The Real R O I on Social Marketing Don t Discount the Effects of Snow Eataly Educating Consumers Educating the Buyer Eight mistakes that kill your retail sales training Employee turnover Are you causing it or preventing it Employment limbo Enhanced customer service increases retail sales Epic Retail Fails of 2011 Infographic Everything that s wrong with retail summed up in one question Experiment on customers to get more from your self service pilot Express Scripts Prescription Facebook Lists Are marketers checking them twice Fact or excuse It depends Failing forward Favorite Marketing Moments of 2010 Fed policy hinders home sales Feds charge a suspected major cyber thief Fifty cents could have been really special Fifty shades of frustration Why do women hate Best Buy Five fundamentals required for ME tailing success Five steps to successful time off Five things any retailer can learn from Apple Five tips for ruining a customer s experience Five ways retail leaders participate in their team s success Five ways to lose your Facebook business page fans Five ways to make in store digital media more engaging Five ways to make your store sensational Five ways to raise your retail associates conversion rate Five ways to ruin a good sales force Flying Blind Follow up for success For Abercrombie CEO jet setting no brief affair For Abercrombie CEO jet setting no brief affair For retailers too many choices leads to just looking Ford s options when stock revs up workers Forrester s Julie Ask on using mobile marketing strategically Four common mistakes in interactive screen deployment Four customer experience management predictions for 2012 Four initiatives to improve long term results Four myths of the marketplace Four tips for exceeding your customer s expectations Foursquare and American Express Foursquare and Facebook Places Face Off for Loyalty French made Tax on personal data could cause dust up Fuel perks plus retail equals savvy loyalty play Further Evidence GameStop is safe for now PlayStation 4 won t block used games Gant Gen Y and Self Service A Love Story Generosity Get the easy stuff right Getting customers in your store by putting them in the window Giving shoppers what they don t know they want Giving to Tell About It GM s subprime auto loans Great sales tool or history repeating itself GM A premature celebration Going Beyond Customer s Expectations Google charges ahead in the device race Google Glasses Who is actually going to wear them Government controlled pricing Greatness Accelerating the Recovery Part I Greatness Accelerating the Recovery Part II Greatness Accelerating the Recovery Part III Grocery chain requires self checkout Groupon Earns Points in Latest Deal Groupon The Nuclear Bomb That Kills Retail Groupons in Plastic Instead of Paper Not so Fishy Guided customer service Open and closed questions Guy Kawasaki on enchantment in retail Harvard Book Store simulates window shopping online and does it well Have you outgrown your market Help the front line right the wrong Here s one way to fight the browse in store buy online trend Here s why retailers should put up their Christmas displays before Halloween Here take the keys a story of above and beyond customer service Heritage vs innovations vs relevance Hey IKEA this isn t sexist at all Just kidding it totally is Hey Retailers Who s Got The Monkey Hire the person not the resume His master s voice is in a tablet Holiday sales predicted to increase Holiday Shopping Dilemma Honor What Customers Care About How karma credit can build a business How Apple can beat the fake Apple Stores How big do you have to be to not care how your customers are being treated How customer service builds brand loyalty How customer service can use social media How customers are driving mobile POS How Early is Too Early How Fromagination is the Big Cheese in Wisconsin How FTD lost a customer for life How Google Street View might open the e com door for small retail How important is mobility marketing Follow Mom s lead How iPads are Going to Change the Face of Retail How much does it cost to be rude How Much is that Downy in the Window How one three letter word can create a personal buying experience How price increases led to whopping revenue growth for Kraft How retailers can attract more male customers How smart is PetSmart How social media is changing conferences How stress impacts buyer behavior How Target said it best when it said nothing at all How to apologize to customers without alienating employees How to cultivate long term loyalty How to get your customers to picture regret How to increase demand counter intuitively How To Politely Say You Suck to a Retailer How to save the center of the store How to sell luxury products without discounting How to spot a winner How Walmart gets marketing right How Wet Seal created customer engagement Hyundai s Buyer Safety Net Real protection or another marketing gimmick I have seen the future of retail and his name is Errick I Saw Mommy Googling Santa Claus Infographic I scream for a social ice cream party I m Worth It Ideas to retain service quality in a growing company Identifying and leveraging your VIP customers If a Brand Falls in the Forest The Power of Social Listening If nobody complains is everything okay If the Culture Fits If the only discernable difference between you and Amazon is the sales tax you never had a chance in the first place If you build it they will come Really If you don t have a destination you ll never get there Ignorance is expensive Imitating your competitor s prices Here s why that s a bad idea In Canada loyalty a good aim for Target s bullseye In Every Sale In the blink of an eye Independent We Stand emphasizes benefits of shopping local for the holidays Is America washing the next big thing Is Discounting Ever Appropriate Is expansion on your horizon Should it be Is gathering your competitors pricing information a worthwhile endeavor Is it okay to have favorites among your employees Is it Time to Drop the e from e Commerce Is Klout the new credit score Is strategic pricing dead Is Technology Just Ahead Or Is Retailing Behind Is that a banana in your couch or are you just happy I am shopping Is the age of more and faster replacing the customer is king Is the deal finally done for daily deal sites Is the King a Pauper Is this the end of marketing Is Walmart losing customer trust Is Walmart losing out on deeper loyalty by not offering loyalty cards Is your customer experience smashable Is your marketing magnetic It s Amazon s world we re just living in it JCP spurring Macy s profitability JCP s ads don t square JCPenney A new well reasoned approach to retailing JCPenney Not a pricing failure Jewel Osco s new strategy Good business or sheer folly John Hodgman on how to save bookstores June Quote Just for you here s the one word that matters Just in Time for Xmas Mobile Marketing Tips Key factors to consider in the deployment of a multi touch kiosk Klout vs Clout Both are important to your business Klout More social influence equals a better customer experience Knock knock knocking on loyalty s doors Kroger s loyalty plan is fuel for thought Kroger s prescription for phone relief Language That Sells Learning from Oprah s roller coaster ride Lessons from the Shark Tank Lessons learned from Apple Great customer experiences learn continuously Lessons learned from the Transit of Venus Let s Call Customer Service Counters What They Are Damage Control Leverage others experience instead of wasting time on pure invention Lies damn lies and statistics Life and Honda moves pretty fast Like ketchup but sweeter The customer experience and customer taste Limelight Marketplace Lo Siento Taco Bell Low prices and drug shortages Loyalty Limelight Bloomingdale s rewards customers without credit Loyalty means never having to say Eat that second doughnut Loyalty plan A compelling showroom model Lululemon can avoid sheer Luonacy Luxury Isn t Social Macy s heard it on the radio Macy s loyalty pilot still circling the runway Macy s novel approach to rolling out mobility in 800 stores Make smart merchandising choices to avoid discounting Making a value play Making Retail Work What To Say Before They Go Out The Door Making the right choice for your customer Making your retail business social in 2012 Market driven pricing Marketing and the wrong hero Marketing in a post text world MasterCard EMV announcement The reality Maximizing sales during the Christmas rush Maximizing the value of your email marketing Meet your new gift registry Pinterest Microsoft Internet Explorer compromise highlights POS issue Microsoft s new technology could be a mood lifter Mirror Images Missoni at Target Thoughts from a marketer Mobile barcodes continue march towards mass adoption Mobile POS in the age of omni channel Moms and loyalty the power of the I Network More evidence of rewards just for stopping by MUJI the unbrand My Generous Brand travelogue Anaheim London Starbucks My first book report Restoration Hardware Fall 2011 Source Book My rich best friend Apple My two newest favorite terms MyMacy s initiative customizes merchandise to boost loyalty Mystery shopping professional conference coming this fall Netflix to split into two separate companies Wait what Netflix Amazon redbox don t need to lose sleep over this new competitor New Orleans The Ultimate Customer Experience New Wrinkle in the Advertising World Nine tips for effective and consistent employee follow up No teller of loyalty No Your Customer Can t Put Off the Purchase Nordstrom Integrates Social Media on New Web Site Nordstrom Privacy Policy Earns Interest Not So Pretty in Pink Oh no we forgot the children Let s re discover our precious Millennials Old Navy is going under the knife Can the creepy mannequins go please On Target On the art of asking your customers a question Online Marketing for that Sock Puppet Feeling Outhouses and QR codes Never assume the norm Overlooked benefits of price analysis Paraprosdokian phrases for life and retailing today Penetration pricing Good strategy or self inflicted wound Pepsi Throwback Perception is reality Why Wal Mart needs to show shoppers the money Politics religion and sex POS system hackers are caught and prosecuted POS users A new attack has been discovered Positioning and pricing Positioning on a price point Dollar Tree Post Holiday Success Maximizing the Season of Me Practice customer experience management by focusing on the employee experience Predictable results Premium Prices How High Can You Go Price addiction Why retailers are hooked on discounting Price cuts plague Carrefour sales Price gouging Is it possible Price matching guarantees Price An Economic Indicator Prices up profits down Pricing and Name Awareness Pricing and Policy Decisions Pricing for Social Entrepreneurs Pricing news vs media theater Pricing patterns are predictable Use them to your advantage Pricing An Added Convenience Pricing Are You Confusing the Market Privacy Is Dead And It Could Be Great Putting for survival Putting on the Charm A Look at Charming Charlie Putting romance back into retail RCEES retrospective Why are we settling Ready for the hook plus line and sinker in the store Real World Inventory Rebuttal to Mary Hunt in Woman s Day Magazine Retailers Don t Trick Customers Recalling a solution RECOMMERCE doesn t dilute sales it increases customer understanding Redefining what good is when the goal line keeps moving Reflecting on Virtual Success Regifting the ghost of Christmas past Retail channel surfing and its implications for sales customer service and team morale Retail At Risk From Technology Retail Customer Experience Change or Die Retail Customer Service 101 Phone etiquette Retail experts share their big idea in one minute Retail loyalty s big leap Retail readies for advent of tight pockets at Christmas Retail Social Media Top 10 Infographic Retail Success in the Sunshine State Retail Summit Review Retail survival will require both consumer and product centricity Retailing in the Absence of Recovery Riding the Marrakesh Express to the roots of retail RIM s only road back Building an iPhone killer RIP customer experience Seven reasons why customer experience is in danger of dying Rite Aid uses health wellness loyalty benefits to stand out Robo pricing The latest pricing game Rumors of the Death of Aspirational Shopping Are Greatly Exaggerated Safeway Borrows a Page from the Travel Industry Sales skills Training nurture or personality nature Samsung Gets It Right Samsung s stores missing a page from Apple s playbook Scan This QR Codes Are History Scarcity mentality Boon or bane Sears crafts social media for social good Sears goes above and beyond for police widow Service with a Capital You ShopWith It may be a hit this holiday shopping season Should You Recruit Gay Men To Sell Your Merch Maybe Shout Color Catcher A lesson in brand extension Simplicity as a competitive advantage Six retailers who blew it BIG Six trends that will cause brick and mortar retailers to lose sleep in 2012 Skunkworks reorganization and other tactics to excel in the digital age So you aren t Johnny Depp Social media doesn t suck but your marketing might Social media for retail made simple Social media has the power to kill pink slime Social relevance as more than a pet project Social Vending from Pepsi Socially responsible retailing from Walmart and Patagonia Sofia Vergara for Kmart Some stats about Halloween Some thoughts on Black Friday Sometimes taking care of non customers makes your customers happier Sony moves to common pricing Sorry John Boy but Sam s Club is real Speed up sales by using QR codes Speedway doesn t slow down its rewards options that is Stage actors script Great theater and retail Stale merchandise doesn t become fresher with age Starbucks 40th Anniversary Starbucks reusable cups a redemption story Start a Customer Service War Staying on your customer s friends list Stock Up on Customer Engagement Stop blabbing about innovation and start actually doing it Stop it Stop it Stop it Stop marketing already SWOT Pricing Take your work seriously don t take yourself seriously Taking search right to the shelf Talbots Neither here nor there Target and Top Chef Target Marketing Hits Home With CoupSmart Tayloring for Everyone Teenagers have changed Here s what it will take for them to succeed in retail Terrain The 2011 holiday outlook for specialty stores The 4 keys to a successful customer strategy in 2010 The agony and the ecstasy of online product reviews The allure of low prices The Art of Saying No The Art of Waiting The Aspirational Tourist The Beauty of Soft Benefits The best perk of all Fairness The Best Price The best way to feel a brand is to hear it The communication station are you making your connections The customer is wired Are you The dangers of competitive pricing intelligence The dangers of cost plus pricing The declining need for and escalating value of human service The difference between clerking and selling The difference between customer experience and customer service The Discount Economy and its Implications for the Future The Enduring Allure of the Secret Handshake The five things to know about Retail Five Things to Know blog posts The five ways retailers can beat showrooming The fundamentals of employee feedback The future of the retail store The great digital divide Natives versus Immigrants The high price of being too clever The high price of uncertainty The Hippocratic Oath of customer experience The holiday retail frenzy begins but what about long term loyalty The income gap The growing chasm between server and served The Internet just got more dangerous to businesses The iPhone 5 Our best bet for clipping and saving trust The Lost Art of the Loss Leader The Market Share Myth The Mayor of Starbucks or just your average coffee addict The missing link in retail customer experience The Moment of Truth The 4 P s of Retail The most common mistake made during a customer experience change and how to overcome it The Napster Moment The one and only question facing Sears The one simple thing your retail associates should be doing but probably aren t The Peak End Rule A way to improve every customer experience The perils of dynamic pricing Lessons learned from the airline industry The problem with mobile wallet no one is talking about The rebate debate The Retail Defense Team Protecting stores from customers in a mall near you The retail generation gap is killing premium brands The Retail Revival has begun The return of the Target only credit card The seven reasons independent retailers go broke The single greatest miss in retail store metrics Footfalls The six incorrect reports you will hear about holiday retail again The spectacular marketing fail of JC Penney The ten commandments of networking The twenty four hour WOW The Value of Employee Experience The waiting is the hardest part for your customers The Walmart whale is making waves in South Africa retail The War for Market Share The world would like to buy a Coke There is more to PCI than your POS software There s no room for revolutionaries on Wall Street These Target training videos are a joke I think This is the most popular customer service question ever This Mother s Day say it with plastic This Year Let the Grown Ups Have a Holiday Three ways to make your training more effective Three ways you are frustrating your customers Thumping the sales slump To beat showrooming change the showroom To bundle or not to bundle To ignite your customers fire up your employees To send or not to send that email Here is the answer Total Wine More A toast to their success Traditions build customer loyalty Training Your Customers Tried and true or tired and through Triggering An Avalanche Two simple ingredients of personalization that almost all retailers miss Two tales of retail showrooming Unbendable Customer Experience Rule 1 Unbendable Customer Experience Rule 2 Unbendable Customer Experience Rule 3 Unbendable Customer Experience Rule 4 Unbendable Customer Experience Rule 5 Understanding retail s third shelf Undressing an online loyalty trend Unexpected Consequences Unintentional branding Universal Plug and Play A new report on an old problem Updating the referral bonus US Airways suing for lower prices Waging war Marketing vs sales Walgreens lawsuit highlights the need for common sense in managing employees Walmart gas discounts Will they change the fuel incentive landscape Walmart Joins the Data ing Game Walmart To Go Will it Stay Walmart s pricing strategy Further evidence revisited Walmart s secret sauce How the largest survives and thrives Walmart A Victim of Its Own Strategy Want to be good at customer service Be mediocre Want to Increase Demand Wanted Impulse buy killer Wasting Time with Walmart We get a kick out of mobile loyalty Welcome to the new Retail Customer Experience What Amazon s move into luxury apparel really means What are your 2012 retail resolutions What can we learn from Scottish farmers What customers really remember from the holidays What do you do after you become PCI compliant What every company should take from Barnes Noble a page from their corporate playbook What Facebook s Want button means for retailers What great looks like What if Best Buy charged admission What if your cash register could count people and not just cash What is an industry leader What Is Price What recent events in Japan will mean for luxury brands What retailers can learn from Hurricane Irene What terrible advertising looks like What We Can Learn from Bankers What would happen if all the store signs were removed What you can t teach buyers What s Really Good About HomeGoods When all else fails buy your competitor When choosing means losing time When is a reward NOT a reward A lesson from Panera Bread When Must is Always Should is Most of the Time and Never is Out of the Question When retail associates hold their head up When to use customer service games in training When will I see the results of my customer experience program Where does the time go Which retail brands do a good job at pricing Whither retail Some thoughts as NRF 2012 winds down Who is the master of your company s destiny Who Needs Retail Anyway Who s running your business Who A U Whole Foods to stop accepting checks Whose Brand Is It Anyway How To Stifle A Business Us Versus Them Why Tweets for Treats must die Why adding on may be costing you sales Why Apple Will Dominate Location Based Marketing Why build a great customer experience if you have no competition Why consumer confidence deserves much less attention Why Costco discounts postage stamps and why it matters Why Customers Seem Scarce Part 1 Why customers seem scarce part 2 Why customers seem scarce part 3 Why do sales people forget that they are also buyers Why don t the old customer service ways work anymore Why dynamic pricing is a trap you must avoid Why I continue to encourage higher prices Why Self Checkout Lanes Are Increasingly Getting Checked off Why should anyone work for you Why small retailers must work harder on customer service Why tablets are so compelling to kids of all species Why Target s gay couple ad is in the spotlight Why the Apple Store hires for smiles Why The Fresh Market is more fresh than Whole Foods Why you should never ask customers how much they re looking to spend Why you should trust your hunches Why Your Best Managers Have To Drink Why Your Incentive Plan Might Be Killing Sales Will consumers opt in for the store of the future Will same day shipping make us happier customers Working Harder Making Less Wowing Customers Doesn t Come With A Groupon Yes Virginia Retail Holiday Sales Will Suck Again YOU ARE HERE Whether You Like It Or Not You can trust the experts to be wrong You can t sell a Rolex like a Ram Truck You don t need to be a jerk to give bad customer service You had me at hello but What neuromarketing and Big Data miss You have got to hit the customer You know your brand stinks when the government adds regulations You should stop issuing coupons Here s why You re hot and you re cold Your favorite retail store might just be your pickup locker Your merchandise is NOT like fine wine Your role is silent The debacle of Netflix Zappo s Tony Hsieh on The Colbert Report Zappos takes the high road once again bites a 1 6 million bullet Zoning in for Best Buyers
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Coax Black Box Mini CAT5 VGA Extender Kit Black Box NEC 3M Touchscreen LCDs BMW X3 Portable Wireless Kiosk Brilliant HP Digital Signage Displays BulleT wireless secure card reader authenticator Carousel Enterprise Carousel Pro Carousel Server Carousel Solo Player 230 Casino and Gaming Solutions Cell Phone Charging Station Check Cashing Codigo Custom Content Codigo Digital Signage Codigo iPad Kiosk Codigo Large Format Kiosk Codigo Voice Commercial Grade LCD with Speakers 42 NEC V422 Comprehensive Services Partner Resources ComQi Videos Consultant Consulting Network Design for Digital Signage Content Advertising Services for Digital Signage Content Management Software Design Studio and WayView Content Management Software Remote Transfer Corporate Communication with Digital Signage CradleCare Services CradlePoint 3G 4G Integrated M2M Router CradlePoint Mission Critical Mobile Broadband Router CradlePoint Mobile Broadband Adapter CradlePoint Mobile Broadband Adapter with Integrated 3G 4G 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MultiSync LCD8205 Gift Cards Certificates Pre Paid Cards Global ATM Security Alliance Government KIOSKS Green KIOSKS Healthcare KIOSKS High Performance Commercial Grade LCD 65 NEC V651 Hiring Retail Horizon Hobby FS One Kiosk How it works HP Retail Mobile POS and Barcode Case QY459AA HP rp3000 Point of Sale System HP rp5800 Retail System HP SignagePlayer Human Resources Human Resources KIOSKS iDynamo Secure Card Reader Authenticator In store merchandising Installation Implementation Interactive Kiosks International Deployment Inventory Management Asset Protection IPAD PIN Transaction Device John Deere Live KEO Mobile Charging Kiosk Kiosk 3DES PIN Pad Kronos Scheduling Kronos Time and Attendance Labor Analytics LG M2901SCBN 29 class 29 1 measured diagonally LG M3204CCBA 32 class 31 5 measured diagonally LG M3704CCBA 37 class 37 0 measured diagonally LG M3801SCBN 38 class 38 1 measured diagonally LG M4210LCBA 42 class 42 0 measured diagonally LG M4214CCBA 42 class 42 0 measured diagonally LG M4225CCBA 42 class 42 0 measured diagonally LG M4716CCBA 47 class 46 9 measured diagonally LG M4720CCBA 47 class 46 9 measured diagonally LG M5203CCBA 52 class 52 0 measured diagonally LG M5520CCBA 55 class 54 6 measured diagonally LG M6503CCBA 65 class 64 5 measured diagonally License Renewal Kiosk Livewire Content Network LockSpot Locker Solutions Logistic Coordination Maintenance Makeovers Media Player by ComQi Media Players SDA 230 330 430 630 SIA 630 SMA 3000 Member Information Grid Microsoft Windows Phone Kiosk Mike s Bio Mini Dynasign Player System Mizuno Modular Displays Mobile Multi touch retail kiosk National PCI Compliance Program National Service Center Nationwide Equipment Rollouts National Service Center Systems Integration National Service Center Wireless Networking Services NEC MultiSync 15 Series NEC MultiSync Professional Series NEC NP Installation Series Network Call Center Operations for Digital Signage Olea Boston Kiosk Olea comPADre Olea Metro 22 Kiosk Olea Metropolis Kiosk Olea Milan Kiosk Olea Retail Kiosk Olea Soho Kiosk Olea Tokyo Kiosk Olea Tuscon Kiosk Onsite Service and Day 2 Support OnTarget News Content Services Outdoor Encrypting Pin Pad INT1315 4220 Outdoor Encrypting PIN Pad with Display Cryptera EPP 2100 Passport Pay For Use Internet PaySite Bill Payment Kiosk PCI Compliance Managed Network Services PCI Compliance Services PeopleMatter ENGAGE PeopleMatter HIRE PeopleMatter LEARN PeopleMatter SCHEDULE Player 300R Project Management Project Management Deployment for Digital Signage Project Program Management Qwick Codes Mobile Wallet QwickPAY Mobile POS Real time Reporting Alerts and Messaging InView DeskView Vista eView ReflectView Software Suite for Digital Signage Remote Monitoring Management Measurment Software CommandPoint Retail Chain Solutions Retail Design Distribution for Digital Signage Retail Digital Media Kiosk Retail KIOSKS RFID Customer Driven Smart Shelves RoninCast Software Roundy s Human Resource Employment Kiosk ScreenGate IP Streamer SecureApp Easy to Deploy Private Label Instant Credit Solution Security Cabinets Security KIOSKS Self Service Kiosk Self Service Solutions Self Service Terminals Biller Benefits Self Service Terminals Customer Service Self Service Terminals How Does TIO Work for Billers Self Service Terminals How Does TIO Work Self Service Terminals The Distributor TIO Opportunity Self Service Terminals The Retailer TIO Opportunity Self Service Terminals The TIO Biller Opportunity Simple Digital Signage Messaging Slabb Custom Design Solutions Slabb Q Series Digital Signage Slabb Self Service Solutions Slabb X5 Slabb X6 SlideBuy Interactive Shelf Merchandising System Small Merchant Social Solo 300R Sony PictureStation Sony SnapLab Pedestal Speaker Strategy Consulting Installation Integration Training Technical Support Super Slim LCD for Video Walls 55 NEC X551S Tablet PC Floor Display Tech Rich Professional Grade LCD 46 NEC P462 The Dot The SoloHealth Station 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VIDEOS 3D holographic displays at retail 3M debuts Virtual Presenter at SXSW 3M Vikuiti film at William Ashley furniture store 3M Vikuiti Signage for J adore Dior retail display 44Doors QR codes and the art of mobile marketing A closer look at Motorola s new Smart Badge A pharmacy kiosk from Parata About Phoenix Kiosk adiVERSE from Intel BAI 2011 Wincor s Cineo 6030 Basics of a POS solution BF Group digital signage pods at Westfield London Bobbi Brown s video wall and touchscreen project Bongo shopping cart demo BroadSign looks to 2009 Capturx solutions for merchandising CETW 12 NCR SelfServ 85 Slimline CETW12 Digiboo kiosk offers new way to download movies CETW12 KioWare develops software for Android based kiosks CETW12 Nanonation rocks out its digital signs CETW12 NCR Screenreach integrating mobile in retail digital signage and kiosks CETW12 Olea debuts small footprint kiosk CETW12 RewardMe takes loyalty mobile CETW12 Zebra demos on demand gift card kiosk CETW A look at the Verizon bill payment kiosk CETW Age and gender detection CETW An update to SlideBuy POP digital sign CETW ComQi says Shazam CETW CTS s new ADA compliant enclosure CETW ExaDigm s mobile POS system CETW Frank Eliason of Citibank talks social media CETW Industry veteran reflects on industry changes CETW It s iPads to the rescue for POD info CETW Keynote Paul Price on social media CETW Kiosk as social media marketer CETW Kiosk keyboards take on a more natural feel CETW MediaTile s HumanKiosk CETW Motorola product scanning solutions CETW Multi touch assisted POP CETW Nanonation s approach to customer engagement CETW NCR s endless aisle solution CETW The four finger ultra slim kiosk Touch Revolution CETW The integration of mobile digital signage and kiosks CETW Touch Revolution s multi touch solution CETW Wifarer Choosing the right digital signage system Cisco augmented reality used in retail fitting rooms Cisco Digital Signage Video Data Sheet Cisco Lean Retail Architecture introduction Cisco Retail Demonstration at VoiceCon 2010 Cisco Retail Store Workforce Management Solution Cisco Unified Communications enhance the retail experience Cisco RSR retail observations for 2010 ClickFox Customer Experience Analytics demo Coca Cola vending machine marries self service and digital signage Coinstar launches TV ad campaign Compelling online holiday offers Creating the ultimate customer experience CSG s Digital Folio on Microsoft Surface CTIA 2011 Aisle 411 s mobile wayfinding application CTIA 2011 m bux and the state of the mobile wallet CTIA 2011 Mobile check out applications from Verifone CTIA 2011 Mobile coupons CTIA 2011 Mobile payments for the underbanked CTIA 2011 Sprint exec compares wireless to water CTIA 2011 Wi Fi reliability and mobile transactions Curiosk wins Wine 2 0 competition Customer preferences for receiving advertising Daniel Pink describes Emotionally Intelligent Signage Dell on retail technology trends Demo Custom foot scanning kiosk from eSoles Dennis Perkins on leadership lessons from Shackleton Detroit Tigers Store at Comerica Park Opening Day 2011 Development Design Group sample designs Digby demonstrates its In Store Mobile app Digital signage case study Supermarket chain Digital signage on London s Oxford St Direct Source unveils Hardware as a Service Dynascan s round LED signage at Japan s Aqua Stadium Earthlink VP talks PCI compliance at NRF 2013 Enhancing the In Store Experience Experiential exhibition for Nokia product launch Expert on Millennials shares tips on how to reach them Experticity s Matt Scoble demos live talkback kiosk Fast Casual Executive Summit Keys to good hiring FreeMonee The Power of the Gift Fujitsu demos mobile kiosk printers Future of Payments ATM Mobile Executive Summit 2013 GestureTek s Cube gesture based digital signage Getting Clued In to Experience Management GlobalShop 2012 DSA Phototech launches LCD Digital Bundle GlobalShop 2012 Kiosk recognizes age gender GlobalShop 2012 Vislogix intros EZ Touch Window GlobalShop2012 Gesture Interactive digital sign GlobalShop 3D product imaging GlobalShop Battery powered shelf video player GlobalShop Earth friendly digital signage enclosures GlobalShop Fixtures employee training and how they mix GlobalShop Floors walls and the customer experience GLOBALSHOP FogScreen walk through projection screen GlobalShop Product security data with touch screens GLOBALSHOP SKU activated merchandising GLOBALSHOP SlideBuy shelf front interactive displays Hallensteins Virtual Dressing Room Hands on video Amazon Windowshop How Plink works A conversation with CEO Peter Vogel HP digital store experience at NRF HSN VP looks forward to 2010 HSN VP on customer service HSN VP on data analytics and customer feedback HSN VP on social media HSN VP on the evolution of the network HSN VP with advice for other retailers Hugo Boss uses interactive digital signage to launch perfume IBM Retail Hardened retail units IBM self checkout IBM SurePOS 500 overview IdentityMine s Retail Map on Microsoft Surface IMG hopes its kiosk will give a new face to customer service Improving the customer experience with smart technology INFOCOMM A tour of LG s Digital City Intel demos gamified interactive Pepsi vending machine Intelligent systems make vending machines fun Interactive displays at the Hello Kitty Store Interactive displays go to the window to the wall Interactive merchandising and payment by cell phone Interactive storefront window at Elle MacPherson NYC Introduction to Microsoft Tag Is that a digital signage lapel pin on your uniform ISME 08 360 degree displays from DynaScan ISME 08 3D digital signage from Encore ISME 08 Audience tag personal digital signage ISME 08 Interactive entertainment from Ecast ISME 08 Interactive merchandising for Suunto watches ISME 08 Interactive projection mannequin ISME 08 Low cost illuminated signage from Kraslex ISME 08 Media Cart smart cart ISME 08 Microsoft Multi Touch Natural Kiosk ISME 08 ShelfCast interactive shelves from Madix ISME 08 Springboard Concierge smart cart ISME 08 Virtual Beauty Consultant from Digital Aisle ISME 09 SuperImaging window ad demo Jewelry retailer adds sparkle to merchandise KB virtual store walk through KioskCom 2008 Nanonation KIOSKCOM CSS demonstrates the small footprint bill pay kiosk KIOSKCOM Frank Mayer exhibits its SlideBuy technology KIOSKCOM Frank Mayer s digital downloading station KIOSKCOM ID Tech exhibits card reader solutions KIOSKCOM Intava s Vector interactive display for retail KIOSKCOM Nanonation content data tagging KIOSKCOM Netkey shows deli self order kiosk KIS Photobook Maker kiosk organizes images into albums Kony explains its mobile application platform Kronos Workforce Mobile Scheduler LG digital signage installations at Harrod s in London McLaren opens flagship showroom in London Microsoft opens Retail Experience Center Microsoft Surface demo at AT T retail stores Mike Wittenstein on NRF and display tech Mobibucks discusses its ready made m payment solution Mobile Monday Equus iPad app review Mobile printer helps with line busting Monster Media interactive campaign for Oxygen Network NACSTech Gilbarco s Applause digital merchandising system NACStech Radiant Systems food ordering kiosk NCR at NRF presenting the mobile shopper NCR s Mike Webster at NRF 2010 NCR s Mike Webster on consistency of customer experience NCR s Mike Webster on reaching consumers in 2010 NCR s Mike Webster on the economy and self service NCR s Mike Webster talks new retail offerings NCR s Mike Webster talks NRF 2010 NEC at NRF13 New Motorola MK500 retail touchpoint NRA 2012 Front Flip NRF 2010 highlights in review NRF 2012 Foresee ing the customer experience NRF 2012 Interactive signage with a brand focus NRF 2012 Is PCI fundamentally inadequate NRF 2012 Phone charging as bait for digital signage NRF 2012 Reducing shrink for high loss items with kiosks NRF 2012 StoreBOT an automated retailing kiosk NRF 2012 The 360 degree scanner evolves NRF 2012 The ins of visual in store customer analytics NRF 2012 Tools to get more from the retail floor NRF 2013 Honeywell Sled Devices NRF 2013 HP Concierge NRF 2013 Intel s Guess that Spice NRF Sonic Bar concept store video wall NRF Cisco Retail booth walk through NRF Curiosk wine kiosk demonstration NRF Foresee talks about the importance of multichannel NRF IBM presents the Virtual Mirror NRF Intel demonstrates smart shelves for retail NRF Intel s Smart POS self checkout NRF MetTel combines invoices to save retailers money NRF Microsoft Dynamics mobile POS NRF Microsoft Omnichannel and Home Depot NRF Mobile assisted selling from Zebra NRF Motorola s MP6000 bioptic imaging checkout NRF Nanonation Frameworks DS signage software NRF NCR music download station NRF Point of decision signage from MicroSigns NRF Voice feedback tool from Saygent Nuvo Technologies cell phone charging kiosk Onlinet digital signage queue management system Optimus concept store by Displax Pan Oston NGA tour America to support independent grocers Parabit shows off virtual concierge Phoenix Kiosk Setting Up Your Kiosk with a PC Phoenix Kiosk Dual Touch Kiosk Phoenix Kiosk Setting Up Your Kiosk without a PC ProVision Technologies 3D holographic kiosk QThru demo Self checkout via mobile phone RAMP Getting customer feedback without boring surveys RAMP Growth of direct carrier billing RAMP Kaseya helps retailers manage all digital solutions RAMP Mobile card swiping technology RAMP Mobile couponing and daily deals RAMP Mobile loyalty RAMP NFC and mobile loyalty programs RAMP One time use payment codes RAMP PCI compliance with NFC devices RAMP The evolution of mobile payments Reactions to Cisco s TelePresence demo RedDotNet launches NFC integrated kiosk Retail Case Study PCI Compliance and Video Surveillance Retail Case Study Store Ops Analytics Retail design tips for creating the customer experience Retail Doctor Bob Phibbs talks customer service training Retail Media Kiosk from Frank Mayer Retail Selling Bad Customer Service in Retail Robotic ice cream kiosk Samsung interactive vending machine for Coca Cola Scala s SaaS solution for digital signage Screen Media Expo Europe Viral Video Episode 1 Screen Media Expo Europe Viral Video Episode 2 SCREEN MEDIA EXPO Samsung s ultra thin bezel video wall SCREEN MEDIA EXPO Sony s Ziris Canvas video wall SCREEN MEDIA EXPO Wututu s PersonCounter measurement system signagelive running Quividi audience measurement SlideBuy Shopper Information System SoloHealth EyeSite kiosk demonstration St Pancras passenger information points Stein Mart transforms itself with Microsoft BI technology Summit Don t set social media expectations Summit Doug Stephens Retail Prophet Summit Helping customers find themselves Summit How to track your employees customer service Summit Latest consumer trends Summit Location based marketing Summit The handheld POS Summit The power of positive thought Summit The ROI of customer experience T Mobile s new store design The business drivers for retail self service THE DIGITAL SIGNAGE SHOW An inside look at Ecast s IQ digital signage system THE DIGITAL SIGNAGE SHOW Elo TouchSystems 42 inch APR touch monitor THE DIGITAL SIGNAGE SHOW Elo TouchSystems demonstrates multi touch tech at KioskCom THE DIGITAL SIGNAGE SHOW MediaTile Return on Message methodology explained THE DIGITAL SIGNAGE SHOW Netkey s product lift digital signage technology The economy s impact on shopper habits The first tipping point of the digital signage industry The impact of omnichannel on specific retail segments The promise of RFID in retail The SteriStation hand sanitization kiosk Tim Burke talks tactile keyboards vs digital keyboards TMN interactive retail experience Touch demos solution that connects tablets digital signs Using technology to streamline retail processes Using video for retail store ROI Using YouTube for retail promotions Vampire Diaries digital storescapes by Inwindow Outdoor Vodafone WOW Stores Walkthru NRF s Customer Experience Concept Store Walkthru NRF s Seeing Green Concept Store Wincor Nixdorf Always Open Self Checkout Wincor Nixdorf Real 360 Automatic Scanning in action Wittenstein on the term customer experience Wittenstein Stand in the shoes of your customers

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