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Study: RFID improves inventory accuracy
April 1, 2008
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — A preliminary analysis of the effect of radio frequency identification on retail-inventory accuracy demonstrated that an automated…
read nowATM Marketplace releases new ATM tech-related reports
April 1, 2008
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — ATM Marketplace announced the release of three new special publications, each addressing topics central to businesses that deploy ATMs.
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GlobalShop goes green
by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance
Designed-in technology, green products this year's big emphases.
read nowHighJump unveils software for direct store delivery
March 31, 2008
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — HighJump Software, a 3M company, announced the release of a survey management application which helps direct store delivery companies…
read nowVestcom launches turnkey shelf-edge communication system
March 31, 2008
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Vestcom International Inc., provider of data-driven, shelf-edge marketing solutions to major retailers and brand manufacturers in the…
read nowAmerican Express changes contactless payment strategy
March 31, 2008
The Wall Street Journal: Six years after it began testing a payment device that attaches to a key chain, American Express Co. is discontinuing its "Express…
read nowChockstone initiative turns credit cards into loyalty cards
March 30, 2008
Media Daily News: Starting this week, consumers will be able to turn their credit cards into loyalty program cards at retailers, eliminating the need for a…
read nowDirectory kiosks fund green initiatives
March 27, 2008
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — Launching in March at the Mesa Riverview shopping center in Meza, Airz., are 26 backlit media advertising displays and four interactive…
read nowDigital Signage Today answers your burning questions in new guide
March 27, 2008
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Digital Signage Today has spoken with numerous experts in the digital signage industry and published "Digital Signage: Frequently Asked…
read nowPhilips introduces AmbiScene lighting concept for retail
March 27, 2008
Hardware Zone: Philips Lighting Singapore announced the introduction of AmbiScene, a flexible lighting concept designed to help retailers create inspiring and…
read nowDigital Signage Today publishes exclusive industry survey
March 26, 2008
LOUISVILLE, Ken. — Digital Signage Today has published "Digital Signage: The State of the Art and the Promise for the Next Five Years," an exclusive 77-page…
read nowGlobalShop: Artisan Complete sweeps POPAI awards
March 26, 2008
MARKHAM, Ontario — Artisan Complete took home 14 statuettes at last week's POPAI Outstanding Merchandising Achievement (OMA) Awards Gala honoring the most…
read nowAppeal of smaller stores, European design on the rise
March 26, 2008
Oakland Business Review: What has the retail world rethinking their bricks and mortar? Tesco, says retail designer Chuck Voydanoff. Specifically, it's the…
read nowBallpark retail hits a home run
March 25, 2008
Sun Herald (Mississippi): Fans at ballparks served by Delaware North Companies Sportservice will see a broad selection of retail options in 2008, including…
read nowMacy's explores local focus
March 25, 2008
Advertising Age: Peter Sachse, like many marketers before him, is doing a tricky balancing act: trying to find the perfect mix of national and local. Some 1…
read nowMore retail executives are devoted to cross-channel
March 25, 2008
Internet Retailer: Two broad developments are leading to more effective cross-channel retailing. Recent research by AMR Research Inc. found that more…
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Cisco, Future Group reportedly in talks for retail RFID
March 24, 2008
The Economic Times: Future Group, owner of brands such as Pantaloon Retail, Big Bazaar and Food Bazaar, is set to enter into a partnership with Cisco Systems…
read nowRetail application for Microsoft Surface unveiled
March 24, 2008
SEATTLE — Accenture and Avanade announced the availability of their first retail showcase application for Microsoft Surface, a 30-inch surface-computing…
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