Sensormatic lets retailers openly, safely display high-theft items

May 5, 2009

SINGAPORE — ADT announced today a comprehensive new line of Sensormatic safers with Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS) capabilities. Also known as…

Report: E-commerce spending to hit $156 billion this year

May 5, 2009

Internet Retailer: Despite the economic downturn, e-commerce sales, including event and movie tickets, will grow about 11 percent to $156.1 billion this year…

KIOSKCOM: Follow the show via Twitter

May 5, 2009

If you're unable to attend this week's KioskCom Self Service Expo and The Digital Signage Show, opening today in Las Vegas, never fear: Self-Service World and…

Report: Online retailers shifting marketing focus

May 4, 2009

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — The economy is forcing online retailers to change their marketing tactics in order to acquire and retain customers, according to findings…

Satisfying the customer whose credit has been denied

The retail credit scene is tough, but retailers don't have to bear the brunt of rejection.

KIOSKCOM: Virgin Megastore exec to discuss self-service

May 3, 2009

Don't let the fact that Virgin is closing its U.S. Megastores fool you: the high-tech, multi-department retailer rocked when it came to providing a cohesive…

Walgreens to redesign its stores this summer

May 3, 2009

Display & Design Ideas: Walgreen Co. recently shed new light on its previously announced store-renovation program. The company will roll out its first…

IKEA lesson: DIY creates loyalty

May 3, 2009

Tampa Bay Online: The cult of IKEA can be explained through psychology. The Swedish retailer sells mountains of build-it-yourself furniture at modest prices…

Fujitsu POS aimed at retail SMBs

May 3, 2009

SUNNYVALE, Calif. — Fujitsu America today introduced its TeamPoS 3600 family of point-of-sale systems, designed to give retailers a scalable hardware system…

Retail design tips for creating the customer experience

The look and feel of a store and its signage send out signals before the customer even reaches the doorstep. So what signals are your customers receiving, and…

Hallensteins Virtual Dressing Room

Quizative Inc. for Hallensteins/Saatchi+Saatchi: As part of the total online store design, an in-store digital mirror was created that allowed customers to try…

Walmart unveils first Hispanic concept store

April 30, 2009

Progressive Grocer: "We are introducing a new and authentic shopping experience that will better serve the needs of the community and will be more relevant to…

Is price the only 'P' that matters?

Convenience-based value propositions are losing their appeal as people are repricing their free time.

Report: Shopping online is a green activity

April 29, 2009

Zero Strategy: E-retail is better for the environment than travelling to shops to get the same items. IMRG cited a report from the Logistics Research Centre…

Toys R Us introduces grocery concept

April 29, 2009

Progressive Grocer: Toys"R"Us has introduced "R" Market, a new, dedicated shop offering a wider assortment of grocery items within select Toys"R"Us stores…

Shop.org adds drugstore.com CEO as keynote speaker for annual summit

April 29, 2009

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Shop.org has announced that Dawn Lepore, chief executive and chairman of the board of drugstore.com Inc., will keynote its Annual Summit…

Panasonic broadens POS support

April 28, 2009

ROLLING MEADOWS, Ill. — Panasonic System Solutions Company announced it has broadened its support base for its leading hardware platforms to now include…

Rosetta Stone opens experiential store

April 28, 2009

ARLINGTON, Va. — Rosetta Stone Inc., a provider of technology-based language learning solutions, announced today it has opened its first retail outlet designed…

Raymark partners with Toshiba to strengthen presence in Asia

April 28, 2009

MONTREAL — Raymark, global provider of advanced retail software solutions, has announced its partnership with Toshiba TEC, whose retail hardware division…

Enhancing the In-Store Experience

Watch this exclusive presentation from GlobalShop 2009 featuring Brian Ardinger, Chief Marketing Officer at Nanonation. In today's market you need to figure…