News & Media
In the holiday spirit
by Julie Sturgeon — independent journalist, CEOEditor, Inc.
June 19, 2008
Customer experience wasn't the strongest branch on the tree in 2007. Here are a few tips to help you improve this time around.
read nowA wait they won't hate
by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance
June 19, 2008
Long lines can be powerful outreach and branding opportunities.
read nowIt's alive
June 19, 2008
Many brands die anonymous deaths. Here's how to make yours unforgettable.
read nowReport sheds light on tricky security issues
June 19, 2008
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Consumer fraud and identity theft numbers have risen steadily over the past few years, and, whether you realize it or not, your customers are…
read nowOnkyo debuts new hardware for in-store media
June 18, 2008
LAS VEGAS — Onkyo Professional introduced three new components designed specifically for the professional A/V installation market at InfoComm 08, the world's…
read nowSelf-service transactions to top $1.7 trillion by 2012
June 18, 2008
FRANKLIN, Tenn. — Transactions at self-service kiosks will surpass $607 billion this year in North America as consumers continue to embrace self-service…
read nowSome gas stations stop taking credit cards
June 18, 2008
MSNBC: When gas station manager Roger Randolph realized it was costing him money each time someone filled up with $4-a-gallon gas, he hung a sign on his…
read nowIkan device lets customers scan groceries from home
June 18, 2008
The New York Times: A new countertop appliance called the Ikan lets customers scan products in their home, and automatically have them delivered. Each time…
read nowNew Oracle release offers 'insight-driven retail'
June 18, 2008
eWeek: Oracle is positioning Oracle Retail Release 13 as an integrated solutions suite based on best-of-breed applications and the company's long-term vision…
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Learning from in-store traffic patterns
Cutting-edge technology shows how well merchandising is working.
read nowTouch-pay tech down, but not out
June 17, 2008
(Fort Wayne, Ind.) Journal Gazette: A high-tech payment system that arrived in grocery stores almost two years ago has quietly disappeared. But retail experts…
read nowArtisan Complete, BroadSign, CognoVision launch nCAPSULE retail signage
June 17, 2008
TORONTO — Artisan Complete has launched the first installation of its nCAPSULE digital merchandising solution, featuring digital signage software from…
read nowIntra-business applications prime targets for RFID
June 16, 2008
Supply Chain Review: While mandates from retailers like Wal-Mart continue to drive RFID growth in the retail space, the real potential might lie in…
read nowMobile payments the 'obvious next step forward'
June 16, 2008
Scenta: The next step in payment transactions could happen through mobile phones, said the UK Payments Association, Apacs. As people use credit cards and other…
read nowCase study: Leading electricity company reaches customers with bill-pay kiosks
June 16, 2008
Arizona Public Service partnered with TIO Networks to utilize bill-pay kiosks at C-stores.
read nowNanonation expands mobile media solutions
June 15, 2008
LINCOLN, Neb. — Nanonation announced a partnership with Impact Mobile to deliver a variety of mobile media solutions to the hospitality and retail markets.
read nowE-tailers tailoring the experience to match user preferences
June 15, 2008
Seattle Times: Online retailers never meant to offer highly customized service when virtual stores were a new concept. But a decade later, it's that…
read nowDesigning luxury retail for young men
June 12, 2008
Design Week: Credit crunch or not, luxury seems here to stay. And while the world chooses to turn a blind eye to hedge fund managers and energy oligarchs…
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