Target switching to Target-only credit card

April 19, 2010

Target Corp. announced today that all new qualified credit card applicants will receive the Target Credit Card, a credit product accepted at all Target stores…

Survey: Mother's Day spending set to increase this year

April 19, 2010

Having spent slightly more on Valentine’s Day, Easter and even St. Patrick’s Day, consumers this year are continuing the trend and will spend a little bit more…

Reviews platform Viewpoints adds social sharing feature

April 19, 2010

Viewpoints Network, a social technology and media company, announced in a press release the addition of persistent social sharing to the Viewpoints Technology…

Retail e-mails: Treading the fine line between marketing and spam

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

A retailer's opt-in list is one of its most valuable assets, but reaching out to it too often can result in brand backlash.

QR codes: Building a mobile loyalty program beyond key tags

Two-thirds of retailers are planning to launch digital mobile initiatives this year, and many of these will include a QR code capability.

Back-office retail suite available for iPad

April 19, 2010

Cornell-Mayo Associates (CMA) today announced that its full suite of back-office retail solutions is now available on the iPad. The new iPad suite is the…

Lego deploys augmented reality kiosks in stores

April 19, 2010

International toy manufacturer Lego has deployed Lego Digital Box augmented reality kiosks at its stores worldwide. TechChee.com reports that the kiosk blends…

Working Harder, Making Less

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

If I told you to: Expand into new markets to stimulate growth. Dramatically increase your investments in inventory and facilities. Accept 15% to 20% lower…

10 Reasons Your Retail Competitors Have More Business Than You

by Bob Phibbs — CEO, The Retail Doctor

If I hear one thing over and over from small business owners its, "I just need more customers." Heard it before 9/11, heard it after, heard it during the…

35. Green Retailing

Retail customers continue to drive the "green movement" in retail, particularly in grocery stores. U.K.-based Tesco’s carbon labeling program is one example.

JCPenney, People magazine announce cross-promotional partnership

April 18, 2010

J.C. Penney Company Inc. and People StyleWatch have teamed up to make it easier than ever to find the latest celebrity-inspired fashion looks and trends…

Shopping center uses Facebook promotion to snag new fans

April 18, 2010

Upscale Houston shopping destination Uptown Park has announced a new Facebook promotion aimed at getting more people to interact with the company on the…

Partnership enables real-time retail ad campaign manipulation

April 18, 2010

Online targeting platform provider [x+1] announced in a press release that it has partnered with KN Dimestore, provider of online ad effectiveness measurement…

Retail Media Kiosk from Frank Mayer

The new Retail Media Kiosk from Frank Mayer & Associates, Inc. allows users to download music, video, ringtones and more.

Budget Blinds picks ServiceTycoon to improve customer service

April 15, 2010

More than 160 owners of Budget Blinds, the fast-growing blinds franchise, have selected ClickSoftware’s ServiceTycoon at the recent Budget Blinds National…

Fatto a mano: The seductiveness of luxury

A stroll through the streets of Florence highlights the true meaning of luxury in the post-recession world.

Wet Seal’s Arden B. selects Digby for mobile commerce

April 14, 2010

Digby has announced that Arden B., the women's contemporary division of The Wet Seal, Inc., has launched its mobile Web storefront built on the Digby Mobile…

36. Aldi

Although deep-discount grocery chain Aldi offers a no-frills shopping experience, shoppers appreciate its measures to keep prices as low as possible…

March retail sales stronger than anticipated, according to NRF

April 13, 2010

Surging past expectations, retail sales continued to show signs of improvement as consumers hit the stores for seasonal home goods, furniture and apparel.

1-800-FLOWERS.COM wins Mobile App of the Year award

April 13, 2010

1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc., a leading florist and gift shop, announced that its Mobile Flower & Gift Shop has been named winner of the Retail Info Systems…