Coinstar says some redbox releases not restricted by 28-day delay

May 20, 2010

Redbox parent Coinstar’s CFO does not see the movie industry’s 28-day DVD release agreements as a standard, according to a report by Home Media…

Top 100: 20. In-store Web access

A few other retailers already offer it — Best Buy and Borders, to name two — but as CompUSA struggles to make a comeback with new parent company Systemax, Web…

Slabb names PityArka exclusive U.K., Ireland distributor for kiosk, digital signage tech

May 20, 2010

Ruggedized kiosk, touchscreen and digital hardware manufacturer Slabb announced today that it has awarded PityArka exclusive rights to distribute the…

Should You Recruit Gay Men To Sell Your Merch? Maybe

by Bob Phibbs — CEO, The Retail Doctor

The Expressive is the spark-plug to your crew. They are the one that adds color, excitement and fun. Is that a gay thing? No, Bob Phibbs says it is an…

Walmart upgrades photo departments with help from HP

May 19, 2010

HP has announced that Walmart is rolling out the HP "Prints in Minutes" retail publishing service in 3,600 of its stores across the United States.According to…

Future POS adds digital signs to the point of sale

May 19, 2010

Future POS announced today that it has added a new digital signage module to its point-of-sale offerings.The signage module is included at no extra cost and…

New iPhone case turns device into mobile wallet

May 19, 2010

In the near future, customers may be able to use their iPhones as credit cards.According to Mobile, DeviceFidelity has built an iPhone case that will enable an…

Five trends to help retailers compete on convenience

A time-starved populace demands immediate gratification, but it won't compromise on selection.

Top 100: 21. Retail at airports

Shopping at airports while waiting for a connecting flight is no longer small potatoes. Indianapolis International Airport, the nation’s first big terminal…

Context Optional unveils social media tools for retailers

May 18, 2010

Social marketing company Context Optional has announced the launch of a new set of tools designed specifically for retailers. The retail offering is part of…

NRF: Gift spending is up for graduation season

Fewer people will buy graduation gifts, but they will spend slightly more than last year.

E-commerce wellness index up 20 percent in April

May 18, 2010

MyBuys, provider of personalized recommendations for multi-channel retailers, has released the latest edition of its MyBuys E-commerce Wellness Index, which…

Top 100: 22. Return policy changes

Employing new technology and softening some policies, cash-strapped retailers were intent on making the returns process as pleasant and easy for customers as…

Specialty outdoor retailer Rock/Creek revamping online presence

May 17, 2010

ATG, a provider of cross-channel commerce solutions, has announced that Rock/Creek, a specialty retailer serving outdoor enthusiasts, plans to replace its…

Retail Anywhere partners with JDS

May 17, 2010

Retail Anywhere, provider of POS software and services for midsize retailers, has announced its partnership with JDS Solutions as a reseller of Retail Anywhere…

NRF: April retail sales show continued momentum

May 16, 2010

Retail sales continued their upward climb in April, showing evidence of a much more confident consumer compared to this time last year.  According to the…

NCR releases new version of self-checkout software

May 16, 2010

NCR has announced the latest release of its NCR SelfServ Checkout software, which delivers several new enhancements that will help retailers implement…

Retail Doc to lead interactive session at Retail Customer Experience Executive Summit

May 16, 2010

Bob Phibbs, retail training guru and author of "The Retail Doctor's Guide to Growing Your Business," will lead an interactive session on the first full morning…

Premium Prices: How High Can You Go?

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

Privacy Is Dead... And It Could Be Great

by Doug Stephens — President, Retail Prophet Consulting

Facebook recent announcement about its intentions to collect and store personal data has privacy advocates up in arms.  But could the move actually vastly…