28 days earlier: NCR's DVD kiosks work around new release delays

by Christopher Hall — w, t

NCR is testing premium pricing for premium new releases in its Blockbuster-brand kiosks.

Survey: Smart phones are changing behavior for bargain-hunters

Couponing could become a more important part of the retail experience as smart phones proliferate.

Lessons learned from Macy's: Going local can have big payoffs

A local strategy can drive sales, allow flexibility with promotional campaigns.

A two-way integration of digital signage and mobile

by Christopher Hall — w, t

EnQii and Kombi have partnered on an app to further integrate digital signage and mobile techs.

Deploying social media to cultivate customer loyalty

Average spending on social media to achieve loyalty increased by 193 percent over the past year.

Black Friday weekend sees bigger crowds, $45 billion in spending

With one of the biggest shopping days of the year under their belts, retailers have reason to smile.

What impact will OnLive have on video game retail?

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

The "games-in-the-cloud" service could disrupt game retail the way Netflix did movie retail - if consumers embrace it.

At first blush, Isis looks appealing to retailers

A National Retail Federation exec sees competition, tech changes arising from the new mobile payments network.

Legal risks of new retail applications

New technology offers retailers a business boon. Are there possible legal ramifications?

Study: Retailers' return policies often unclear, inconsistent

More than half do not include their return policy on their home page; one-quarter do not allow cross-channel returns.

Holiday e-commerce spending: $38.5 billion in 2010

More online deals means more shoppers will stay home on Black Friday, according to report.

U.S. Bank, Visa to begin mobile-payment pilot

U.S. Bank and Visa Inc. soon will begin testing mobile payments in more than a dozen states.

3-D screen aims to catch eyes, sell chips at Circle K

ProVision 3D says its advertising system will expand to several large merchants next year.

Video: Simbioz gesture-recognition digital signage at CETW

by Christopher Hall — w, t

Montreal-based Simbioz showed off its "touchless interactivity" tech on the show floor.

Three-quarters of consumers plan to shop on Black Friday

Nearly two-thirds plan to make online purchases on Cyber Monday.

Demographic differences surface in holiday shopping survey

Two-thirds of consumers say their financial situation is the same or better compared to this time last year.

CETW: Target exec hits the bullseye with CETWorld keynote

by Christopher Hall — w, t

Christopher Borek detailed Target's 8-point strategy for connecting with shoppers.

The five online commerce features that create loyalty

Product images, speedy search among the most desired features for online shoppers.

Survey: Average holiday shopper plans to spend $845 on gifts

2010 is expected to have a more optimistic outlook for holiday gift spending when compared to last year.

Glamour Shots gets a green-screen makeover

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

The portrait studio is attempting to reboot its brand, and using one-fourth the footprint in the process.