News & Media
Urban Outfitters adds cross-channel tools from Sterling
November 11, 2009
Sterling Commerce, an AT&T company, today announced that Urban Outfitters Inc. has selected Sterling Order Management and Sterling Managed File Transfer as…
read nowMarketLive Mobile lets retailers build mobile storefronts
November 11, 2009
MarketLive Inc., an e-commerce solutions provider for mid-sized retailers, today unveiled MarketLive Mobile, a mobile commerce application for the MarketLive…
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Five things any retailer can learn from Apple
While most retailers can't lean on Steve Jobs for help with reinvention, there are lessons that all can learn from the Apple/Disney partnership.
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Five things any retailer can learn from Apple
by Doug Stephens — President, Retail Prophet Consulting
Walt Disney Company announced last month that in an effort to reverse the ill fortunes of its 340 U.S. and European retail stores they would undergo a…
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The Digital Signage Show: Inside Target's digital signage network
Target's interactive media team reveals some success factors of the company's Channel Red in-store digital media network.
read nowForecast: Smaller inventories, more price cutting for the 2009 holidays
November 10, 2009
The line between outlet stores and mainstream retail is blurring this holiday season as even upscale and luxury chains ratchet back their inventories and slash…
read nowGallery: In Japan, barcodes can be beautiful
by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance
November 10, 2009
Blog The Dieline has run a gallery of barcodes designed by the firm D-Barcode, and they truly beg the question of why more brands aren't doing this. After all…
read nowReport: Social media, mobile phones are key retail influencers this year
November 10, 2009
Digital advancements continue to drive a new approach to shopping, with social media and mobile phones emerging as key influencers this holiday season…
read nowAfter last year's tragedy, Walmart prepares for traffic on Black Friday
by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance
November 10, 2009
With Black Friday on the horizon, Walmart is taking steps to make sure last year's tragic trampling death doesn't happen again.
read nowBest Buy execs to talk consumer behavior
November 10, 2009
A Sunday afternoon session at January's NRF Big Show 2010 will tackle new buying behavior that retailers will need to adjust their strategies for.
read nowNRF 2010 to feature Innovation Station
November 10, 2009
The Innovation Station at the 2010 NRF Big Show will provide unique access and insight to some of today's retail thought leaders and the innovations, mistakes…
read nowAltierre introduces out-of-stock sensor tool
November 9, 2009
Altierre Corp. today expanded its line of wireless products with the introduction of the Out-of-Stock Sensor Solution, which alerts retailers when it's time…
read nowResearch: Holiday retail outlook is positive
November 9, 2009
This holiday season could be a make or break year for many retailers as most cannot survive another year of suppressed sales. However, on the bright side, the…
read nowLevi's chooses i2 for vendor managed inventory
November 8, 2009
i2 Technologies Inc. today announced that Levi Strauss & Co., one of the world's largest apparel marketers with sales in more than 110 countries, has…
read nowNRF releases crowd management guidelines for retailers
November 8, 2009
As one of the busiest shopping days of the year approaches, retailers are focusing on one key component of their holiday plans: crowd control. With the help…
read nowG&D launches cell phone sticker that enables contactless payments
by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance
November 8, 2009
Giesecke & Devrient today announced the availability of its Convego Air Mobile sticker, which enables users to add full debit and/or credit card…
read nowResponseTek CEM upgrade adds SMS surveys, new reports
November 5, 2009
ResponseTek, a provider of on-demand customer experience management (CEM) software, has announced the Fall 2009 release of its ResponseTek:CEM solution.
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Barnes & Noble Nook raises questions about digital-only products
by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance
Technology has made it possible to deliver music, movies, books and more without a physical product. But is that good for shoppers or retailers?
read nowLaneHawk BOB scanner now available for NCR self-checkout
November 5, 2009
NCR Corp. and Evolution Robotics Retail (ERR) have announced the availability of ERR's LaneHawk loss-prevention feature on NCR's SelfServ Checkout terminal.
read nowCorporate Safe Specialists Announces New Business Development Executive — Dan Taylor
November 5, 2009
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: November 6, 2009 Contact: Wes Wernette Company: Corporate Safe…
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