Cyber Monday spending shifts to early mornings, evenings, less shopping at work

November 30, 2009

Retailers who were expecting strong Cyber Monday sales over shoppers' lunch hour may have been disappointed when those sales were softer than expected, but…

Retailers tackle 2010 with technology

Retailers are seeking technologies that do for any product category what mannequins do for apparel—show the customer how to bring many items together into a…

Blockbuster Express kiosks coming to Manhattan Duane Reade locations

November 30, 2009

NCR Corp. today announced the deployment of its Blockbuster Express DVD-rental kiosks in 200 Duane Reade drugstore locations in Manhattan. The kiosks offer DVD…

Black Friday verdict: Number of shoppers up, average spending down

A National Retail Federation survey conducted over the weekend confirms the expected: more people spent less.

Number of Americans to shop on Cyber Monday nears 100 million

November 29, 2009

As online retailers put the finishing touches on Cyber Monday promotions, the number of people who plan to shop on the Monday after Thanksgiving may surpass…

The changing face of Black Friday

The weekend after Thanksgiving remains the biggest shopping event of the year, but the reasons customers pack the stores are changing.

Mall Networks partners with SoundBite Communications to deliver mobile marketing for CyberMonday.com

November 24, 2009

Mall Networks has announced a partnership whereby SoundBite Communications Inc. will power the mobile marketing offers for CyberMonday.com. CyberMonday.com is…

Walmart, Amazon stir up holiday price war

November 24, 2009

The New York Times reports this morning that Walmart might have met its adversary, at least price-wise. Amazon and Walmart are waging an online price war on…

eBay opens first pop-up store

November 24, 2009

Home Textiles Today reports this week that eBay has opened its first pop-up store, a 5,500-square-foot shop on 57th St. in Manhattan. The store allows users to…

Cartoon Network launches build-your-own-DVD tool

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

November 22, 2009

Cartoon Network last week added a new feature to its Adult Swim Retail Shop: an interactive tool that allows users to build a custom DVD from a pool of…

Report: Consumers in a frugal holiday mood

November 22, 2009

U.S. households are expected to spend an average of $390 on Christmas gifts this holiday season, down from last year's estimate of $418, The Conference Board…

Smilebox adds direct-to-store printing at Walmart, Sam's Club

November 22, 2009

Smilebox, a Washington-based company that lets consumers create photos, DVDs and other products from their digital media, announced that its users can now…

Retailers ramping up Cyber Monday promotions

November 22, 2009

Holiday shoppers looking for bargains aren't likely to be disappointed when they learn what retailers have planned for Cyber Monday. According to Shop.org's…

Sports Authority chain launches 'Wii Fit Experience'

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

November 22, 2009

For the first time, video game giant Nintendo has partnered with a major sports retailer. Last week, Sports Authority began launch of its "Wii Fit Experience,…

Shifting retailers respond to new 'season of discontent'

Smart retailers are combating the tough times with an organizational shift to a customer-centric focus.

KIOSKCOM: Intava's Vector interactive display for retail

From the floor of the KioskCom Self Service Expo and The Digital Signage Show in New York, Troy Caroll, CEO of Intava, demonstrates the company's "Vector,…

Economic, H1N1 worries will impact holiday shopping behavior

The H1N1 flu virus is expected to impact retail sales on Black Friday and throughout Thanksgiving weekend, but perhaps the bigger concern for retailers is…

Corporate Safe Specialists Announces New Business Development Executive — Dan Taylor

November 19, 2009

PRESS RELEASE        FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   Date:                November 6, 2009 Contact:            Wes Wernette Company:         Corporate Safe…

Tory Burch, Sir Terry Leahy, other speakers announced for NRF 2010

November 18, 2009

The National Retail Federation will welcome some of the world's most influential retail leaders during its 99th Annual Convention and EXPO at the Jacob Javits…

JCPenney bringing back Doghouse campaign

November 18, 2009

One of last year's most successful viral retail campaigns is ready for its comeback: JCPenney announced that it is bringing back its "Beware of the Doghouse…