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Gift cards a bright spot for retailers
April 14, 2009
Progressive Grocer: Shopping survey experts National Research Network (NRN) and leading consumer anthropologists The Hartman Group have announced data results…
read nowWebinar: Behind the fall of a retail giant: Seven things every retailer can learn from the collapse of Circuit City
The recent collapse of once-great electronics retailer Circuit City sent shockwaves through retail but to many, it wasn't entirely a shock. Two former…
watch nowNRF: March retail sales disappoint as retailers wrap up first quarter
April 13, 2009
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Several months of stronger-than-expected retail sales provided hope that the industry was poised to bounce back, but March retail sales…
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Microsoft's Retail Experience Center: It's all about connectedness
by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance
The Redmond giant's retail test lab focuses on connecting all the moving parts of a retail enterprise, right down to the customer level.
read nowMacy's CEO Terry Lundgren to speak at Shop.org Annual Summit
April 12, 2009
WASHINGTON D.C. — Shop.org announced today the addition of Terry J. Lundgren, chairman, president and chief executive of Macy's Inc., to its list of Annual…
read nowHandheld scanners boost sales by 10 percent
April 12, 2009
The Hartford Courant: Stop & Shop has deployed new hand-held scanners in several of its Connecticut stores. The purple devices allow customers to keep a…
read nowAsk the Experts: What are the fundamental customer service mistakes retailers are making today?
April 12, 2009
Today's expert is Shep Hyken, author of "The Cult of the Customer." We asked him to talk about some of the fundamental mistakes he's seeing at the front line…
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Optimus concept store by Displax
The new Optimus Concept Store, located at Casa da Música, in Oporto, Portugal, is creating an enormous buzz around its visitors with the interactive…
watch nowNew app lets shoppers access in-store coupons on an iPhone, iPod Touch
April 9, 2009
FT. COLLINS, Colo. — Approved by Apple, the new Coupon Sherpa application is available at the iPhone App Store. Finish Line, Zales Jewelers, Coldwater Creek…
read nowPredictix launches SaaS suite for consumer-centric merchandising
April 9, 2009
ATLANTA — Predictix announced the official launch of its consumer-centric merchandising solution suite. The Predictix suite is delivered in a…
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New research initiative to measure qualitative effectiveness of in-store marketing
7-Eleven, Ahold, Frito-Lay North America, Pepsi-Cola North America Beverages, Walgreens are among the research participants.
read nowNew digital signage network aimed at Hispanic shoppers
April 8, 2009
ORANGE, Calf. — Captive Media Marketing, a Scala partner, has developed CMM.LATV, a retail TV network catering to Hispanic shoppers. It allows manufacturers…
read nowPOPAI Display of the Year awards announced
April 8, 2009
LAS VEGAS — Displays for the brands Dr. Scholl's, Yellow Tail, the movie "Space Chimps" and retailer Best Buy received POPAI's coveted Display of The Year…
read nowCheckpoint introduces source-to-store merchandise visibility solution
April 7, 2009
THOROFARE, N.J. — Checkpoint Systems Inc., a supplier of shrink management solutions, has announced the release of its Merchandise Visibility Solution, which…
read nowPOPAI announces digital signage award winners
April 7, 2009
LAS VEGAS — POPAI, The Global Association for Marketing at Retail, has announced the winners of its 2009 Digital Signage Awards.
read nowGiant Food debuting c-store concept
April 7, 2009
Progressive Grocer: Giant Food Stores LLC plans to open its first convenience store, Giant To Go, on April 15 in Lancaster, Pa. The 4,422-square-foot store…
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Samsung interactive vending machine for Coca-Cola
For the Beijing Olympics, Samsung deployed 20 interactive vending machines featuring Samsung 46-inch touchscreen. The networked units send customer's selection…
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St. Pancras passenger information points
These interactive kiosks were part of the London station's remodeling in 2007. They were designed by AMX Inspired Signage and feature wayfinding and other…
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SCREEN MEDIA EXPO: Wututu's PersonCounter measurement system
Spanish company Wututu showed its PersonCounter audience measurement system for digital signage at Screen Media Expo in April. Also shown is the back end of…
watch nowMaritz, Welcome Real-Time announce POS-based marketing and loyalty program
April 6, 2009
ST. LOUIS — Maritz and Welcome Real-Time have announced a partnership to launch a new loyalty solution in the United States and Canada. The offering, Maritz…
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