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Four out of 10 shoppers influenced by social media
October 28, 2008
SEATTLE — Four out of 10 consumers have made a purchase based on advertising they saw on a social media site, and 76 percent welcome advertising on social…
read nowEscalate e-commerce tool adds social merchandising features
October 28, 2008
SAN DIEGO — Escalate Retail announced its partnership with PowerReviews, provider of customer reviews and social merchandising solutions.
read nowNetkey software achieves 'Ready for IBM' status
October 27, 2008
EAST HAVEN, Conn. — Netkey, a provider of solutions for self-service kiosks and digital signage, has successfully completed validation of its Netkey Software…
read nowDesign Within Reach integrates channels with Retail.net
October 27, 2008
SALT LAKE CITY — Tomax Corp. announced the launch of its Retail.net solution at Design Within Reach. Design Within Reach is a multi-channel retailer offering…
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HGTV content coming to in-store screens
October 26, 2008
SAN FRANCISCO — Thomson's Premier Retail Networks Inc. (PRN) and HGTV announced an agreement to present customized content produced by HGTV for display on…
read nowE-tailers get pushy with email discount offers
October 26, 2008
Yahoo Tech: Online retailers — grappling with a sharp drop in consumer spending from even their most gung-ho Web enthusiasts — are becoming pushier with…
read nowBarnes & Noble adds social networking
October 26, 2008
NEW YORK — Barnes & Noble Inc., the world's largest bookseller, announced the launch of "My B&N," a fully-integrated Web experience that allows users…
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Retailers eyeing Woot business model
by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance
The e-commerce site is influencing traditional retailers.
read nowDigital Signage Today publishes interactive tool, guide for selecting digital signage software
October 26, 2008
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Digital Signage Today, the leading daily news and information portal covering the digital signage industry, announced the availability of its…
read nowBlackfin processor powers in-store communications appliance
October 23, 2008
NORWOOD, Mass. — Analog Devices Inc. announced the adoption of the Blackfin embedded processor in the new Indyme Solutions Connect-LX in-store communications…
read nowNew Zealand retailers testing alternate payment methods
October 23, 2008
Reseller News: Retailers are beginning to use emergent payment technologies not only to complete financial transactions, but to obtain competitive advantage…
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Balancing the needs of customers, investors
Rigorous inventory control can keep both parties satisfied.
read nowVIDEO: Using iPhones to drive digital signage content
October 23, 2008
At KioskCom Self Service Expo 2008 in New York, Nanonation demonstrated its touchscreen interactive platform for kiosks and interactive signage. In this…
read nowVirgin launches pop-up store for Rock Band 2
October 22, 2008
NEW YORK — Virgin Megastore Times Square has teamed with MTV Games to help celebrate the special edition release of the popular game Rock Band 2 by creating a…
read nowOnline-savvy shoppers pose a challenge for retailers
October 22, 2008
Retail Jeweller: New research by Ipsos MORI's retail and shopper division found that the online revolution had created a nation of savvy shoppers who are…
read nowHome center to track shopper movement, analyze behavior
October 22, 2008
HELSINKI — Rautakesko Ltd., the fifth biggest do-it-yourself retailer in Europe, has selected Ekahau's Wi-Fi-based real-time location solution (RTLS) for…
read nowROBOTGALAXY concept lands in New York
October 22, 2008
NEW YORK — ROBOTGALAXY, a new interactive toy and online game concept, announced its first New York City Spaceship at Toys "R" Us Times Square. The ROBOTGALAXY…
read nowU.K. apparel retailer integrates channels
October 22, 2008
WILTSHIRE — Rowland's Classic Clothing has implemented the OPTIONS suite of mail order management and retail software systems to manage sales made in-store, by…
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KioskCom 2008: Nanonation
A visit with Brian Ardinger of Nanonation, who demonstrates the company's use of Apple touchscreen devices as remote controls for digital signage.
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