Makeovers go virtual

Modiface has debuted technology that allows head-to-toe makeovers via in-store kiosks, mobile phones or tablets.

Gilbarco gas pumps to greet customers by name, offer personalized promotions

September 28, 2011

Convenience store cashiers may not remember their customers by name or recall their favorite soft drinks, but fuel dispensers soon will — thanks to the…

Mattress retailer Sleepy's selects Mood Media for in-store music and messaging

September 28, 2011

Mood Media Corporation, an in-store media specialist, has won a contract to supply mattress retailer Sleepy's with in-store music and messaging for more than…

T-Mobile USA unveils new store design

September 28, 2011

Today T-Mobile USA Inc. announced the rollout of a new global design for nearly 400 new and remodeled stores across the country. According to the company…

The six incorrect reports you will hear about holiday retail – again

by Bob Phibbs — CEO, The Retail Doctor

Fruitcakes aren't the only things that reappear, stale, each holiday season.

You should stop issuing coupons. Here's why.

by Dale Furtwengler — President, Furtwengler & Associates, P.C.

Megan McArdle, in her May 11, 2011 article, "Discriminatory Pricing," in The Atlantic, suggests that coupons are simply a way to distinguish between markets…

Northwoods Software delivers web-based planogram solution

September 27, 2011

Northwoods Software announced that it has delivered Hillman Planogrammer Version 1.0 to The Hillman Group Inc. Hillman Planogrammer is a web-based planogram…

Best Buy announces its plans for 2011 holiday season

September 27, 2011

Best Buy has launched its holiday season by announcing a collection of offers that delivers what people say they want most from a retailer: competitively…

NRF: 161 million people plan on celebrating Halloween, highest in survey's 10-year history

September 27, 2011

Ghouls and goblins galore, Halloween celebrations will be "BOOming" this year as more people than ever are expected to partake in traditional festivities.

DVD kiosks may steal Netflix market share

Netflix's decision to split its streaming and mailing services into separate businesses may create opportunities for DVD kiosk companies.

InContext Solutions, IMI Merchandising partner on virtual stores

September 26, 2011

InContext Solutions, a provider of web-based 3-D virtual store environments for research, visualization and e-commerce, has announced a partnership with IMI…

Sorry John-Boy, but Sam's Club is real

by Lisa Biank Fasig — Director, JZMcBride and Associates

The Waltons of our childhood lived as a tight-knit family during the Great Depression in a rambling old house in the middle of rural Virginia. The Waltons of…

Design Within Reach selects TD Retail for private-label credit card

September 25, 2011

North American furniture and home accessories retailer Design Within Reach has selected TD Retail Card Services to develop and administer its private label…

Deloitte forecasts a 2.5 to 3 percent increase in holiday sales

September 25, 2011

Although the slow U.S. economic recovery and uncertainty overseas are sending shivers through consumers this fall, retailers should expect small gains in 201…

Digital signage: How it affects our everyday lives (infographic)

by Christopher Hall — writer, self

Digital signage is everywhere, so much so that sometimes we don't even realize it. Nearly 70 percent of Americans see it every month, and more than half every…

Meet Marina, the doll behind Target's Missoni launch

In preparing for the highly anticipated Missoni for Target launch, the retailer "hired" a rather curious brand advocate.

Five Benefits of NFC Deployment for Retailers

Supported by major credit card companies and retailers alike, near field communication is making its way as a top method of payment processing and advertising.

Mobile meets retail at recent RAMP conference

by James Wester

Mobile Payments Today chatted with a host of mobile payment companies at the recent RAMP conference. 

NRF launches campaign to push jobs, innovation and consumer value agenda

September 21, 2011

With the 2012 election season around the corner, the National Retail Federation has launched a first-of-its-kind major year-long advocacy campaign to advance a…

Gilbarco certifies LIFT up-selling tech for use with Passport POS

September 21, 2011

Gilbarco Veeder-Root announced it has certified up-selling technology from LIFT Retail Marketing Technology Inc. for use with the Passport point of sale…