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.

Top 100: 54. Netflix

In 2010, Netflix added nearly eight times as many subscribers as eight of the top nine pay-TV operators combined. (Cox, ranked No. 3, is private and doesn't…

Five steps to a shopper-centric proof-of-concept

For a retailer to adopt a shopper-centric approach, it takes more than data, shopper insight and a memo.

DSA Excellence Awards honor best in digital signage, kiosks & mobile

by Christopher Hall — w, t

The Digital Screenmedia Association has announced the winners of the inaugural DSA Industry Excellence Awards.

Top 100: 55. Nordstrom

The "Nordstrom experience" is legend in the U.S. retail industry. Nordstrom employees write thank-you notes to customers and the company has one of the most…

Five ways to personalize the e-commerce experience

Enhancing the online experience with personalization can yield higher conversion rates and build trust and loyalty.

Mobile Monday: Meijer Find-It app

Mobile Mondays is a weekly column on mobile apps by retail customer experience authority Mike Wittenstein. Each week, you’ll get a test drive of a leading…

Mobile kiosks drive retail sales

VendaCarts make it possible for retailers to sell to the masses.

Top 100: 56. Retail crowdsourcing

The t-shirt company Threadless and athletic shoe manufacturer Ryz invite consumers to take part in designing their products. Visitors to the websites vote for…

Top 100: 57. Aldi

Rather than trying to dazzle sensory-overloaded consumers with even more choices, the discount no-frills grocery chain has built a global empire by offering…