NRF: JDA intros customer engagement cloud solution

January 14, 2013

JDA Software Group today announced the release of JDA Customer Engagement Cloud, a single solution addressing omnichannel commerce and optimization logic in…

Survey: Retailers seek to master omnichannel in 2013

January 14, 2013

The rise of the connected shopper is causing a change in strategic focus for retailers. According to the 2013 Shop.org/Forrester Research State of Retailing…

Reflect showcasing digital signage, interactive kiosks with HP, Intel, Seneca at NRF BIG Show

January 14, 2013

Reflect Systems Inc., a national full-service provider of digital out-of-home merchandising and advertising solutions, announced today …

NRF announces leadership changes

January 14, 2013

The National Retail Federation today announced that Saks Inc. Chairman and CEO Stephen I. Sadove has been elected chairman of the NRF Board of Directors and…

CradlePoint demos cloud-based 'connected retail experience' at NRF BIG Show

January 14, 2013

CradlePoint, a provider of 3G/4G wireless networking for the distributed enterprise, today announced its participation at the 2013 National Retail Federation…

Fujitsu intros mobile-heavy self-checkout portfolio

January 14, 2013

Fujitsu ramped up its retail offerings today as the company announced a suit of new services to enhance the consumer's checkout process.

NRF: How Coca-Cola creates happiness for consumers and retailers

An emphasis on optimism and positivity was evident at this year's opening keynote.

NRF: Dell unveils end-to-end cloud solution for retail

The IT giant announced its plan to stitch together all of the disparate pieces needed to move retail tech to the cloud.

Retail Top 100 2012, No. 17: Digital products

January 13, 2013

ShopKeep POS iPad Mini Register Helps Merchants Move Through Lines Faster

Compact iPad® mini lets merchants ring customers up - even before they get to the counter.

When retail associates hold their head up

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

During a panel discussion this morning at the NRF 102nd Annual Convention & EXPO, the conversation turned to hiring and keeping employees that are willing…

NCR Mobile Shopper goes live in Wis. grocery store

January 11, 2013

A small-scale grocery chain has gotten a high-tech checkout makeover with the help of NCR's Mobile Shopper. Wisconsin-based Woodman's Food Markets announced…

Is strategic pricing dead?

by Dale Furtwengler — President, Furtwengler & Associates, P.C.

Given the accessibility of pricing information today, is it possible to be strategic in pricing your products and services? Or are we, all, trapped by the…

Posiflex to show multipurpose media player for digital signage or kiosks at NRF BIG Show

January 11, 2013

At this year's National Retail Federation BIG Show, Posiflex is announcing new retail and hospitality products in development, including an …

Analyst predicts Apple to offer mobile payment, loyalty program soon

January 10, 2013

The near inevitability of Apple's entry into mobile payments in some form continues to fuel speculation. According to Investors Business Daily, Apple's first…

New Amazon service turns old CDs into MP3s

January 10, 2013

Amazon's ever-expanding breadth of services now includes digital music conversion, as the company today announced the launch of Amazon AutoRip, a service that…

NetSuite announces purchase of Retail Anywhere

January 10, 2013

Cloud-based ERP (enterprise resource planning) vendor NetSuite announced Thursday its acquisition of POS and retail management system vendor Retail Anywhere.

Walgreens' Well Experience concept blurs channels

January 10, 2013

Walgreens wants to be known as more than just a pharmacy. In a recent article on Forbes, CEO Gregory Wasson explained how the chain is moving beyond the…

Self-checkout theft detection to showcase at NRF

January 10, 2013

Theft at the self-checkout is an ongoing issue for retailers. According to StopLift Checkout Vision Systems, theft occurs five times more at self-checkout than…

KIOSK targets NRF with display of Bullet-Lock feature

January 10, 2013

Retail rental transactions are the focus of KIOSK Information Systems' display at next week's NRF Big Show in New York City. The LockSpot Self-Service Rental…