Analytics firm Retail Next raises $125 million in new funding

April 15, 2015

Retail Next plans to use the money to expand its global operations in several markets across Europe, Asia and Latin America and will also look for suitable…

Kofax works with Blackhawk to enhance digital wallet

April 15, 2015

A mobile capture feature is intended to make it easier for consumers to spend, share and keep gift cards secure.

Highlight categories and promotions with new magnetic supergrip® sign holders

Highlight categories, promotions and more throughout the store with new magnetic sign holders from FFR Merchandising: the 103 SuperGrip® Flush Magnetic Sign…

Lids Sports Group opens up inventory across channels

April 14, 2015

Specialty retailer uses Oracle to help increase available inventory while helping customers and associates easily find items online and at over 1,300 locations…

Amazon wins approval from US regulators to test delivery drones outdoors

April 14, 2015

Amazon must keep drone flights at an altitude of no more than 400 feet and no faster than 100 miles per hour. The Seattle-based online giant has been pursuing…

EMV shift could also shift NFC payments adoption

by Will Hernandez — Editor, NetWorld Media Group

With about six months to go before merchants have to make the switch to POS terminals that accept chip cards, some industry executives are expecting proximity…

The Walking Company stepping up in-store customer experience

April 14, 2015

World's largest specialty retailer of comfort footwear to leverage Epicor Retail CRM with tablet devices to arm store associates with key customer insights…

Army and Air Force Exchange Service looking to improve checkout performance

April 14, 2015

NCR RealPOS 72XRT to be installed at 6,000 Exchange locations worldwide and supported by NCR Services.

Barclays expects huge gains in UK spending on mobile devices

April 14, 2015

Barclays said the influence of mobile on spending, however, is expected to more than double this figure from £18.4 billion to £112 billion over the same period.

BJ's Restaurants exec discusses benefits of chain's mobile app

Tim Hackbardt, VP of Marketing for BJ's Restaurants, talks about the many ways the chain's mobile app improves the customer experience.

mPOS 101

What merchants need to know about mobile point-of-sale technology.

GK Software AG and Wipro partner to implement SAP Store Management apps

April 10, 2015

Wipro Ltd., a global IT, consulting and business process services company, and GK Software AG, a technology developer and provider of standard software for…

Clarks steps into digital experiences across the UK and Ireland

April 10, 2015

Clarks, the iconic British shoe manufacturer and retailer, has selected Moki Total Control to deliver contextual and relevant digital signage experiences via…

The ultimate retail disruptors: Shoppers are the new POS

by Chris Petersen — Owner, IMS

Why do retail stores still have "cash registers"?

Millennials aren't loyal to fashion brands, and almost half say that's not going to change

April 9, 2015

Recent study says 45 percent expect to abandon their current favorite within two years, while others cite innovation and uniqueness as factors that could…

Microsoft Payments on the horizon

April 9, 2015

Microsoft has applied for state money transfer licenses to act as a money transmitter.

How retailers can win by making things easier

by Pat Bakey — General Manager Consumer Industries, SAP

The world is becoming more complicated, and technology is to blame. Here's a look at how technology can make things simpler again.

How SeaWorld's mobile app enhances the guest experience

Len Dudis describes SeaWorld's folio approach to guest payments via its mobile app.

Secure display components and signs with versatile new extra-duty fastener

Secure display components, signs and more with the new multipurpose Extra-Duty Panel Fastener from FFR Merchandising.

Networld Media publisher named among 'Top Women in Media' in Folio: awards

April 8, 2015

The annual list includes publishing executives who have 'fearlessly moved their brands, teams and companies in new directions,' according to the sponsor.