Top 100: 48. Cafes and other amenities

In-store cafés have become an integral part of bookstores, offering shoppers an oasis in which to linger over reading material. Last year, upscale chain…

Survey: Consumers will pay a premium for good service

U.S. consumers also tell twice as many people about bad service compared to good service.

Top 100: 49. Interactive storefront windows

More companies are using channels such as augmented reality (see No. 77) to create enhanced interactive storefront displays designed to allure and captivate…

Supermarket chain Big Y offers rewards card - with a fee

While some consumers expressed interest in the new plan, others were unenthusiastic.

HP expands retail portfolio with kiosk, POS solutions

HP's technology can be used in a variety of settings, including retail, hospitality and healthcare.

Is your store ready for tablets? Three steps to help make the decision

Develop a meaningful application strategy before you even look at hardware and software.

EyeTrackShop uses webcams for online eye tracking

by Kim Williams — Reporter, NetWorld Alliance

The online eye tracking tool delivers results at one-tenth of traditional costs.

Top 100: 50. Cabela's

Cabela’s takes the concept of "in-store experience" to new vistas. After passing statues of two huge bears wrestling at the store’s entrance, outdoor…

CETW: Avoid these mistakes when implementing self-service

Marketing, manufacturer and IT experts discussed the do's and don'ts of kiosk and digital signage deployments.

Visa makes strategic investment in Square

by James Wester — Editor 1, Mobile Payments Today

Start-up Square receives funding from industry leader.

CETW: RMG announces deals for NFC mobile and Groupon networks

by Christopher Hall — w, t

RMG's CEO says DOOH is more than screens, but a media ecosystem; also announced deals with Groupon and NFC firm Blue Bite.

CETW: Retailers can locate their shoppers via smartphone

Location-based marketing is the latest way to touch customers, according to Philip Stanger, CEO of Wifarer, the company behind a software-only indoor…

Top 100: 51. Costco

As part of its foray into urban areas, Costco is experimenting with locating in regional shopping malls. The strategy has raised eyebrows as food stores tend…

Retail industry continues to lead in online ad spending

Consumer packaged goods industry increases its share of online spending.

CETW: MediaTile rolls out 'mini-me' HumanKiosk

by Christopher Hall — w, t

MediaTile CEO Simon Wilson talks about the new 19-inch HumanKiosk digital signage solution.

Mobile Monday: Ralph Lauren

This retail app has no instructions ... because it doesn't need any.

Top 100: 52. CVS/Caremark

CVS Caremark Corp was forced to lower the high end of its expected 2010 earnings range as a result of increased spending to streamline its ailing pharmacy…

Top 100: 53. Marshalls

Cynics may be leery of buying trendy designer clothing at up to 60 percent off, reasoning that if it is too good to be true then it probably is. But because…

Three steps to a successful retail rollout

Retailers must continuously test, measure, refine and communicate change throughout the rollout process.

Body-scanning kiosks a perfect fit for retailers (video)

Mybestfit is a kiosk that measures shoppers' bodies to predict what brands and styles of clothing will fit best.