RedPrairie developing mobile solutions for supply chain, stores

May 22, 2011

According to Retail Info Systems News, RedPrairie, a global supply chain and retail technology provider, has announced that its mobile solutions group is…

Disney Store ramps up 2011 store opening schedule

May 22, 2011

Disney Store today announced it plans to open its interactive concept stores in more than 40 locations in 2011. The announcement was made at the Global Retail…

UniteU releases Retail API for ecommerce functionality

May 22, 2011

UniteU Technologies, an ecommerce provider, has released its web-services Retail API, which provides an open integration path for merchants and third-party…

Square announces mobile POS system for brick-and-mortar merchants

by James Wester — Editor 1, Mobile Payments Today

Square sets sights on brick-and-mortar merchants

Mobile Retail Monday: The Tour Wrist app

Our expert says the new panoramic image tool is a killer app for retailers.

Iconic NYC men's clothier Rothman's relocating, updating

May 22, 2011

Rothman’s Men’s Clothing, the iconic New York City menswear retailer, is moving. After 25 years at Union Square Park, the store announced it has signed a new…

Media Logic helps Cabela's celebrate its anniversary

May 22, 2011

Cabela’s, the world's largest direct marketer of hunting, fishing, camping and related outdoor merchandise, is having a birthday party and has retained Media…

Action West Group selects Aldata planning software

May 22, 2011

Aldata Solution, a retail and distribution software provider, has announced a new customer for its Apollo Space Optimization solution. According to Aldata…

Survey says 60 percent of factory outlet shoppers are "cross shoppers"

May 19, 2011

Due to increased interest recently in the factory outlet segment of the industry, the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) and Goldman Sachs (GS…

NFC in the UK

Orange and Barclaycard introduce U.K.'s first contactless payment product

Publix closes Little Clinics

May 18, 2011

According to the Orlando Sentinel, Publix Super Markets is closing down its in-store Little Clinics.

Agilysys unveils newest mobile version of POS for retail

May 18, 2011

Agilysys Inc., a provider of  IT solutions, has announced the release of its newest version of mobile point of sale (POS), a next-generation product with…

Kendon Trailers partners with Shopatron to offer consumers eCommerce platform

May 18, 2011

Kendon Trailers, an Anaheim, Calif.-based manufacturer of fold-up motorcycle trailers and lifts, has partnered with Shopatron, an eCommerce solutions company…

Survey reveals diverse online shopping personalities

May 18, 2011

According to a survey by SteelHouse, an eCommerce solutions company, Americans’ online shopping personalities and buying behaviors are both diverse and…

Heritage vs. innovations vs. relevance

by Doug Fleener — President and Managing Partner, Dynamic Experiences Group, LLC

In an interview published a few years ago in Fortune magazine, Disney CEO Bob Iger was asked if Disney's lessening emphasis on animation was diminishing the…

Billpay Kiosks Enhance Supermarket Customer Service

After trying a variety of solutions, Oklahoma's Homeland Stores found success with billpay kiosks from U.S. Payments.

Public Media Works to enter phase 2 of testing DVD kiosks

May 17, 2011

Public Media Works has completed the operational test of its first 25 DVD kiosks at high traffic outdoor locations in Riverside County in Southern California.

Are Apple stores preparing for NFC?

by James Wester — Editor 1, Mobile Payments Today

UPDATED: Rumors are swirling that Apple is bringing NFC to its stores' POS systems.

National Retail Federation launches major campaign to preserve swipe fee reform

May 17, 2011

The National Retail Federation today launched a major nationwide 60-day lobbying, grassroots and media campaign aimed at ensuring that a new federal law saving…

The rebate debate

by Sharon Goldman — Senior Director, COLLOQUY

According to research released by the Aberdeen Group last week, half of retailers use rebate programs as part of their mix of customer loyalty. In addition…