Three specialty stores that stand out from the pack

When times are tight, experience counts more than ever. Here are three small retailers with singular in-store experiences.

Many retailers struggle, but Walmart is hiring

June 4, 2009

Forbes: While many employers are firing, Wal-Mart is hiring. The retailer says it plans to create 22,000 U.S. jobs this year.

In-flight merchandising menu might bring shopping to the skies

June 4, 2009

The Denver Post: Air passengers soon could shop, reserve theater and theme-park tickets, and purchase vouchers for taxis and trains — all from their seats.

Study: Shoppers value eco-friendliness over price

June 4, 2009

Progressive Grocer: Although some recent consumer research indicates that you'll still need a crowbar to pry open the majority of shopper's wallets, the ORC…

Canadian Tire wins store design award

June 3, 2009

TORONTO — Earlier this week, Canadian Tire was awarded the Retail Council of Canada's 2009 Excellence in Retailing Award for "Retail Store Design for a Large…

Ecast launches podcast covering customer-centric solutions

June 2, 2009

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — Ecast, a provider of place-based media, has launched "Touch Points," a series of weekly podcast interviews exploring real-life…

Research: Retail digital signage market to triple by 2013

June 2, 2009

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — The changing needs of retailers are prompting them to move away from traditional advertising and seek alternative means, including retail…

Primera shipping full-color POS printer

June 2, 2009

PLYMOUTH, Minn. — Primera Technology Inc., a manufacturer of specialty color printers, today announced that its new PX450 Color Printer is now shipping.

K-VA-T Food Stores selects Retalix Loyalty

June 2, 2009

DALLAS — Retalix, a provider of software solutions for retailers and distributors, announced that K-VA-T Food Stores has selected Retalix Loyalty as its…

Coinstar adding prepaid online gaming cards

June 2, 2009

BELLEVUE, Wash. — Through a partnership with leading online gaming companies, Coinstar will launch a line of digital entertainment products at U.S. retail…

Walmart wooing wealthier shoppers

June 2, 2009

The Globe and Mail: Walmart Canada Corp. is finding ways to benefit from the downturn as well-heeled consumers switch to the discounter from higher-end chains…

Why Microsoft's Project Natal could revolutionize in-store media

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

Unveiled at the E3 show this week, the user recognition and tracking device could have a major impact on how shoppers interact with displays.

Callison acquires RYA Design Consultancy

June 1, 2009

NEW YORK — Callison LLC has acquired RYA Design Consultancy, a US-based architecture and design firm headquartered in Dallas, Texas and with an office in New…

NRF: Tough economy will mean more of the same for Dad

June 1, 2009

WASHINGTON, D.C. — According to the National Retail Federation's 2009 Father's Day Consumer Intentions and Actions Survey, conducted by BIGresearch, Americans…

Curiosk wins Wine 2.0 competition

Curiosk recently walked away with the top award at this year's Wine 2.0 Business Plan Competition, where the hottest wine-related ideas or companies vie for…

Four Initial Considerations for Every Digital Signage Project

Careful planning can help ensure the success of a digital signage project. Learn about the four key elements of installation, connectivity, software and…

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Victoria's Secret launches mobile site

May 31, 2009

Promo: Mobile is considered a highly personal medium, and intimate apparel retailer Victoria's Secret is raising that intimacy bar with the soft launch of a…

Krillion adds video games to local search index

May 31, 2009

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. — Krillion has added video games to its enormous local search index. Krillion's real-time product search technology, which already powers…

Selenium Interactive announces Universal Product Code digital signage system

May 28, 2009

CALGARY, Alberta — Selenium Interactive announced that it has released its latest enterprise application, the UPC (Universal Product Code) digital signage…

Unilever testing mobile coupons

May 28, 2009

The Wall Street Journal: Seeking to marry a ubiquitous device with a time-tested marketing technique in a sour economy, Unilever plans to begin a trial run…