Circuit City: What went wrong?

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

As the once-great electronics retailer winds down, experts weigh in on what mistakes were made.

Ask the Experts: What are the graphical requirements for digital signage content?

March 21, 2009

We asked Alan Douglas, creative director for 2hemispheres, to talk about the graphical requirements for digital signage content.

A new kind of creative canvas

Are you using your digital signage to its best advantage?

Digital shopping assistants

In the next five years, shoppers will increasingly rely on themselves - and the opinions of each other - to make purchasing decisions rather than wait for help…

New Elo POS features customer-facing component

March 19, 2009

MENLO PARK, Calif. — Elo TouchSystems has released its 15D1 All-in-One Touchcomputer, designed for point-of-sale applications, with the ability to accept…

The psychology of color at retail

Cultural, demographic differences play crucial roles in color design for the retail environment.

Ask the Experts: What are some important digital signage content considerations for retail?

March 19, 2009

We asked Alan Douglas, creative director for 2hemispheres, about some of the important content considerations for retail when it comes to digital signage.

Epson Honors Direct Source for Partnership Excellence

March 19, 2009

Epson Honors Direct Source for Partnership Excellence

March 19, 2009

Altierre unveils Retail Technology Center

March 18, 2009

SAN JOSE, Calif. — Altierre Corp., a provider of wireless dynamic pricing solutions for retailers, today unveiled a Retail Technology Center at its company…

Microsoft, Cactus announce Commerce Server 2009

March 18, 2009

LAS VEGAS — Cactus Commerce announced that its partnership with Microsoft Corp. has resulted in the availability of Microsoft Commerce Server 2009. In August…

Basket-at-once scanning technology exists, but retailers aren't biting

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

RFID-based scanners can massively speed up checkout and cut wait times, but supply chain challenges have prevented adoption.

The gap between shipping tech, customer expectation

March 17, 2009

E-Commerce Times: Customers want shippers to provide as much information as possible on demand, and the technology exists to provide it, but shippers have…

NRF, Shop.org Partner with Expo TV

March 17, 2009

WASHINGTON, D.C. — In an effort to gain more insight into what consumers are feeling, why they make certain decisions and how the economy has changed them…

eBay 'cries uncle,' returns to its roots

March 17, 2009

Compete: At Web giant eBay, it's out with the new and in with the old both in terms of corporate strategy and product mix. After trying in vain to remake…

GestureTek's Cube gesture-based digital signage

GestureTek has announced that it is beginning to roll out its Cube product, which is designed to be a more portable and affordable version of the company’s…

Compelling online holiday offers

Customers were influenced by offers like free shipping, flexible return policies, and free gifts with purchase. Newsletters targeted to shopper interests were…

The economy's impact on shopper habits

Shopping habits have absolutely been affected by the economy. People are shopping less frequently and planning shopping trips in advance - or shopping online.

Opinion: 12 ways to maximize the customer during a recession

The author of Retail Business Kit for Dummies weighs in with tips on how to get more out of each customer interaction and drive repeat business.

Tough times drive retailers back to basics

The economy is prompting a number of retailers to drop their experimentation with millennial marketing.