Retailers eyeing Woot business model

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

The e-commerce site is influencing traditional retailers.

Digital 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…

Blackfin 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…

New 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…

Balancing the needs of customers, investors

Rigorous inventory control can keep both parties satisfied.

VIDEO: 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…

Virgin 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…

Online-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…

Home 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…

ROBOTGALAXY 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…

U.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…

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.

Specialty retailers integrate channels, reap rewards

October 21, 2008

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — CORESense Inc., a leading developer of on-demand, multi-channel retail management software for small and medium-sized retailers…

Big Lots moving online

October 21, 2008

BusinessWeek: Big Lots, the nation's largest broadline closeout retailer, said it will retain the "treasure hunt atmosphere" found in its stores by offering…

Australia's largest supermarket chain testing RFID

October 21, 2008

RFID Journal: Woolworths Ltd., which operates Australia's largest supermarket chain, has completed two trials of radio frequency identification. One trial…

2008 DIGI Award winners announced

October 20, 2008

NEW YORK CITY — The Digital Signage Group has announced the winners of the fourth annual DIGI Awards. The winners were announced last week at the Digital…

Finish Line deploys Web app experience management for the holidays

October 20, 2008

LEXINGTON, Mass. — The Finish Line Inc., one of the largest mall-based specialty retailers, today announced that it has selected Gomez Inc. to provide Web…

Retailers get hands-on with new tech

Attendance at KioskCom, The Digital Signage Show up from fall.

American Apparel testing RFID solution

October 19, 2008

DALLAS — Xterprise Incorporated, a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner, announced it has entered into an agreement with American Apparel Inc. to immediately begin…

Gallery: Major electronics retailer bringing digital signage to 200 stores

October 16, 2008

ISTANBUL, Turkey — Teknosa, the largest electronics retailer in Turkey, announced that it will implement digital signage networks in roughly 200 of…