Barclays expects huge gains in UK spending on mobile devices

April 14, 2015

Barclays said the influence of mobile on spending, however, is expected to more than double this figure from £18.4 billion to £112 billion over the same period.

BJ's Restaurants exec discusses benefits of chain's mobile app

Tim Hackbardt, VP of Marketing for BJ's Restaurants, talks about the many ways the chain's mobile app improves the customer experience.

mPOS 101

What merchants need to know about mobile point-of-sale technology.

GK Software AG and Wipro partner to implement SAP Store Management apps

April 10, 2015

Wipro Ltd., a global IT, consulting and business process services company, and GK Software AG, a technology developer and provider of standard software for…

Clarks steps into digital experiences across the UK and Ireland

April 10, 2015

Clarks, the iconic British shoe manufacturer and retailer, has selected Moki Total Control to deliver contextual and relevant digital signage experiences via…

The ultimate retail disruptors: Shoppers are the new POS

by Chris Petersen — Owner, IMS

Why do retail stores still have "cash registers"?

Millennials aren't loyal to fashion brands, and almost half say that's not going to change

April 9, 2015

Recent study says 45 percent expect to abandon their current favorite within two years, while others cite innovation and uniqueness as factors that could…

Microsoft Payments on the horizon

April 9, 2015

Microsoft has applied for state money transfer licenses to act as a money transmitter.

How retailers can win by making things easier

by Pat Bakey — General Manager Consumer Industries, SAP

The world is becoming more complicated, and technology is to blame. Here's a look at how technology can make things simpler again.

How SeaWorld's mobile app enhances the guest experience

Len Dudis describes SeaWorld's folio approach to guest payments via its mobile app.

Secure display components and signs with versatile new extra-duty fastener

Secure display components, signs and more with the new multipurpose Extra-Duty Panel Fastener from FFR Merchandising.

Networld Media publisher named among 'Top Women in Media' in Folio: awards

April 8, 2015

The annual list includes publishing executives who have 'fearlessly moved their brands, teams and companies in new directions,' according to the sponsor.

Lowes Foods opts for Unata to pilot 1-to-1 e-commerce experience

April 7, 2015

Unata, the Toronto-based provider of one-to-one omni-commerce solutions, today announced that Lowes Foods, a locally-owned and operated grocery chain…

Returns are key for retaining UK customers, according to new research

April 7, 2015

More than 83 percent of consumers would stay loyal to a retailer with an easier returns delivery service, but majority expect a free service and more…

A customer service journey map can lead to instant gratification

by Shep Hyken — CAO, Shepard Presentations

Customer experience expert outlines how a customer journey map can lead to instant gratification and avoid 'instant misery' for customers.

Boating retailer West Marine deploys in-store digital signage kiosks

April 7, 2015

North American boating and accessories retailer West Marine, with more than 300 stores in 38 states, has deployed digital signage West Advisor kiosks in stores…

Ingenico, Intel to work on products for the Internet of Things

April 6, 2015

The companies will jointly develop a mobile tablet that supports EMV and NFC payment functionalities.

Learn why 'Fitting Rooms Matter'

'No buying decision is final until the try-on is complete!' says fitting room expert and Alert Tech CEO Marge Laney, who's on a one-woman mission to improve…

Verifone, Heartland strengthen relationship

April 3, 2015

Heartland said it will immediately make available Verifone's EMV and NFC-enabled VX 520 payment terminal and VX 805 PIN pad with Heartland Secure E3 end-to-end…

Ingenico preps merchants for EMV migration with new products

April 3, 2015

The point-of-sale provider announced two new additions to its line of products to help retailers and restaurants ease into chip card acceptance.