Cambashi publishes paper on design approaches for Retail

April 15, 2013

Cambashi, a global industry analyst and market consulting firm, has released a paper describing ways that retailers are gaining a competitive advantage with…

Study: Consumers want a seamless shopping experience

April 15, 2013

New research from Accenture's Seamless Retail Study found that as online shopping continues to grow as a consumer preference, there is a mutually beneficial…

Avon's makeover: A world affair brought home

by Lisa Biank Fasig — Director, JZMcBride and Associates

When I was a teenager my sister sold Avon products. She was actually pretty good. Our house was filled with Skin So Soft lotion, Sweet Honesty perfume and…

Nike outdoor campaign in Amsterdam features 3D holographic digital signage

April 14, 2013

To promote a sneaker with the model name Free, Nike has launched a holographic outdoor advertising campaign in Amsterdam.

Manitoba telecomm stores deploy digital signage posters

April 14, 2013

Toronto-based Dot2Dot Communications has helped expand in-store messaging at Manitoba Telecom Services Inc.'s MTS Connect stores by deploying new LCD digital…

Hackers may just look to embarrass you

by Brad Cyprus — Chief of Security and Compliance, Vendor Safe Technologies

When you think about electronic security, what comes to mind? Do you consider how vulnerable your customer credit cards are, or how easily someone can break…

Retail's new industrial revolution

Cashiers aren't going to become executives ... because soon, there won't be any cashiers.

Lilitab to display tablet kiosk lineup at GlobalShop 2013

April 12, 2013

San Francisco-based Lilitab announced that it will showcase its tablet kiosk solutions at GlobalShop 2013, held April 16-18 in Chicago.

New HP media players pair with digital signage displays to engage customers

April 11, 2013

Two recently released Hewlett-Packard media players are meant to help retailers and hospitality businesses engage customers through interactive digital…

Dutch firm says new face analysis software gauges emotional responses

April 11, 2013

An Amsterdam startup has released new face analysis software that promises to read consumers' emotional responses.

A new tablet dedicated to retail

April 11, 2013

Retail technology provider Omnico Group announced the launch of the Digipos Freedom Tablet, a dedicated tablet POS device that the company said readies…

Catalog Spree app expands to iPhone platform

April 11, 2013

Catalog Spree, a mobile and Web application that enables users to shop from various catalogs, announced its expansion to the iPhone platform, giving what the…

X2O Media president to talk cross-channel strategies at Payment Landscape 2013

April 10, 2013

David Wilkins, president and CEO of the visual communications software provider X2O Media, will present at this year's Payment Landscape conference in Las…

Commentary: On Martha Stewart's latest courtroom battle

Macy's has accused JC Penney of entering into an illegal licensing agreement with Stewart's company.

Infinite scrolling feature could increase shopper browse time

April 10, 2013

Brazilian internet retailer MuccaShop is increasing its revenue with the help of an infinite scrolling browsing feature, according to an announcement.

Apple taps design firm for retail store changes

April 10, 2013

Apple is rumored to be on the hunt for fresh design input for its line of retail outlets, according to Apple Insider.

Brooks Brothers bringing new concept store to Ann Arbor, somehow integrating a foosball table

April 10, 2013

Brooks Brothers, the 195-year-old clothing company headquartered in New York, will open a new concept store in Ann Arbor, Mich., later this year.

MoMA Design Store to fill windows with littleBits

April 9, 2013

LittleBits, the open hardware start-up, has been invited to take over the windows of MoMA Design Stores in New York City from today through May 12. LittleBits…

GES, Shopworks partner to offer specialty retail units

April 9, 2013

Global Experience Specialists, providers of event and retail marketing services, announced today it is partnering with the retail design and consulting firm…

Johnson ousted as JCP CEO

April 9, 2013

The board has had enough: JC Penney CEO Ron Johnson is out and its former CEO, Mike Ullman, will rejoin the company.