Wincor World focuses on service, automated checkout

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

Wincor Nixdorf says its latest innovations are enhancing the shopping experience for both retailers and consumers.

The convergence of digital signage and mobile marketing

Retail digital signage benefits from a strong mobile integration strategy.

Retail's need to bridge the 'empathy gap'

Commentator Judy Hopelain weighs in on brands that do a great job of understanding their customers — and those that do not.

Move over TJX: Heartland data breach may be biggest yet

With literally tens of millions of card transactions at risk, malware found on the server of Heartland Payment Systems may make history.

Digital download tech takes aim at DVD rental kiosks

Warner Bros. and Paramount have become the first major studios to allow retail digital delivery. Does the agreement signal a new business model for movie…

NRF: Stu Armstrong on in-store digital media

At retail Big Show, the president of the Digital Signage Association delivered 11 reasons to deploy in-store media.

NRF exhibitors, part 3: Self-service, transactions

In this last of three special looks at NRF Big Show 2009 exhibitors, we focus on providers of self-service and transaction solutions.

NRF exhibitors, part 2: Point of sale, point of decision

POS and POD innovations on display at retail's Big Show.

NRF exhibitors, part 1: Biz intel, cash and HR

Business intelligence, cash management and human resources solutions from retail's Big Show.

NRF's Sonic Bar highlights retailing innovations

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

The high-concept concept store gave attendees a taste of retail's future — one that is available today.

NRF sees green with eco-friendly concept store

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

At this year's Big Show, attendees got a glimpse of what a truly environmentally friendly store might look like, and how it would operate.

Microsoft opens new Retail Experience Center

The fully functional store environment will serve as an incubator for customer experience ideas and technologies.

NRF: Outgoing Wal-Mart CEO stresses opportunity

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

H. Lee Scott, Jr. emphasizes an upcoming period of opportunity for both the nation and the retail industry.

Shoppers willing to pay more for products they can touch

A new study suggests that consumer desire for a product is intensified at the moment of first contact.

NRF preps the Customer Experience Pavilion

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

This year's Big Show to emphasize real-world tools for shaping the customer experience.

Store traffic reporting - are new tools needed?

Commentator Judy Hopelain says retail traffic numbers are conflicting, and possibly part of a "massive undercount."

Photo gallery: The retail windows of Christmas 2008

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

The retail window display is a fixture of holiday merchandising, and nobody does it better than New York City.

Retailers open shop in Second Life

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

Just in time for last-minute shopping, Canada Post sets up virtual stores where shoppers can buy real products.

Grocery stores stepping into the financial services world

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

Recent additions to Kroger's financial services product line see the company moving into territory traditionally dominated by banks.

Wincor Nixdorf U.S. CEO: retail will grow

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

This year will mark the first Wincor World for U.S. chief executive Patrick Wright, who has already taken steps to help build the company's strength with…