Italian supermarket giant installs electronic shelf labels

SISA installing "epop" displays in 15 locations before Christmas.

DIY ethic spells opportunity for independents

Customers looking to save money can be a boon for independent hardware stores, if they tap into the DIY zeitgeist.

Five ways to reduce product returns

When customers return products, look to the source to find out why and put a stop to it.

Online retailer profits from personalizing its outbound marketing

A specialty e-tailer moves 100 units in five off-peak hours with a single email. Personalizing the online experience has never been more powerful.

Consumer desire driving green retail IT

Shoppers increasingly value transparency, sustainability when making buying decisions.

What's in store for malls, formats

Retailers and brands experiment with new store formats.

Retail bringing layaway back to life

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

Layaway making a comeback, thanks to a tightening credit market.

Marketing show heavy on innovation

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

Fresh ideas from the In-Store Marketing Expo in Las Vegas.

Five things shoppers will do this holiday

A tough economy is impacting shopper plans and behaviors.

The cautionary lessons of Circuit City

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

A reminder of the importance of great employees.

Self-checkout adds human touch

In-person assistance combines with self-service convenience.

Connecting with conversational marketing

From "friending" to "tweeting" — social networking at retail.

ISMI grows, adds speakers

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

Show will bring together more than 300 retail solution providers.

Targeting attractive segments in tough times

Many shoppers are going "full spend ahead" despite the economy.

Retailers eyeing Woot business model

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

The e-commerce site is influencing traditional retailers.

Balancing the needs of customers, investors

Rigorous inventory control can keep both parties satisfied.

Retailers get hands-on with new tech

Attendance at KioskCom, The Digital Signage Show up from fall.

Do customers want to haggle?

Is the "garage sale interaction" appealing to today's shopper?

NCR unveils SelfServ 60 line

The company pulls the sheet off its new point-of-decision kiosk.

KioskCom Europe: Lines blur between digital signs, kiosks

Integrated touchscreens, networked signage hint at convergence.