Vitamin Shoppe announces Watts as new CEO

March 4, 2015

Vitamin Shoppe reported today that Colin Watts will be joining the company as its new chief executive officer effective April 6, 2015. Watts will also become a…

Target shares roadmap to transform business

March 4, 2015

At a meeting today for the investor community, Target Corporation Chairman and CEO Brian Cornell and members of his leadership team presented the vision and…

From stock options to oranges: Whole Foods Rewards is a natural for growth

by Bryan Pearson — President, LoyaltyOne

Whole Foods is enjoying the fruits of its marketing labor these days, but its long-term success may rely more on its affinity for workers than affinity with…

Slabb, Inc. undergoes a major rebrand and is now SlabbKiosks

Slabb, Inc. has rebranded itself as SlabbKiosks. The change comes after the company completed a major rebranding exercise earlier this week. The initiative…

Protect merchandise displayed on hooks with new peg hook lock.

Protect merchandise displayed on peg hooks with FFR’s new easy-to-use Magnetic Peg Hook Lock.

Ingenico releases new mPOS device for contactless payments

March 3, 2015

The RP170c is fully compatible with the Ingenico Mobile Solutions m-commerce platform, including its mPOS application, management portals and gateway to…

Petland hires former Walmart VP

March 2, 2015

Petland Inc. has announced the hiring of Tony Samples as Vice President of Corporate Stores. According to the company, Samples will lead Petland's retail store…

Playing the JCPenney blame game

by Robert Passikoff — Consultant, Brand Keys

No, it's not a new promotion, but the latest excuse for holiday losses.

Everything But Water adopts Mi9 Retail End-to-End Suite

February 27, 2015

Everything But Water said it is using the Mi9 Retail End-to-End Suite to increase business efficiency, streamline processes and improve visibility into…

Ingram Micro, iQmetrix partner on POS and inventory visibility

February 27, 2015

As part of a new agreement, Ingram Micro Mobility announced it will integrate with iQmetrix's RQ Retail Management system to provide its retail customers with…

Goodwill, Walmart partner on retail career-training program

February 26, 2015

The Careers in Retail Initiative was made possible by a $3 million grant from the Walmart Foundation for a period of two years.

Bigcommerce, Square partner on e-commerce offering

February 26, 2015

According to the companies, Square merchants with brick-and-mortar stores in the U.S. and Canada can launch a branded, customizable store in just a few minutes.

The ROI of social engagement

by Scott Slucher — Account Executive, Networld Alliance

Current social media trends put the focus on context.

New ICXA to promote tech-driven customer experience across all consumer channels

February 25, 2015

The newly launched Interactive Customer Experience Association will host its first annual ICX Summit in Chicago on June 29-30, 2015.

Two-thirds of consumers expect drone-delivery in the next five years, study says

February 25, 2015

According to the Walker Sands 2015 Future of Retail Study, two-thirds of consumers expect to receive their first drone-delivered package in the next five…

Eliminate blind spots in store with new shatter-resistant safety/security mirrors

Enhance safety and security by eliminating blind spots in store using FFR’s new Indoor Safety/Security Mirror.

IBM empowering Shiseido Beauty Consultants with mobile platform

February 25, 2015

IBM has announced its collaboration with global cosmetics manufacturer Shiseido Co. Ltd. to provide its nearly 10,000 Beauty Consultants in Japan with mobile…

GuestLogix lands agreement for onboard iPhone retail platform with large air carrier

February 24, 2015

Global provider of ancillary-focused merchandising, payment and business intelligence technology to airlines and the passenger travel industry today announced…

Modest intros new platform aimed at streamlining m-commerce

February 24, 2015

Modest, a company founded by four engineers from President Obama's re-election campaign, today introduced a mobile commerce platform for retailers designed to…

Four in 10 shoppers are using their mobile phones while shopping inside a store to compare prices

February 23, 2015

Market research firm GfK asked mobile phone users in 23 countries what activities they regularly do on their mobile phones while they are inside a store.