Pan-Oston performs logistics feat

November 12, 2012

Pan-Oston, a provider of custom and integrated retail planning and merchandising solutions, was able to deliver custom-designed merchandisers across the…

Women in the retail workforce can increase sales

November 12, 2012

Retailers looking to boost sales should consider bumping up the number of women on their workforce.

The mobile technology impact on retail

November 12, 2012

A recent article on guardian.co.uk looked at the impact technology is having on industries ranging from education to farming. In terms of retail, advances in…

MCX's perspective: What merchants want from mobile commerce

Walmart, Target, CVS, Lowe's, Best Buy … why are so many merchants lining up to commit to MCX?

CETW12: The power of social media done right

by Natalie Gagliordi — Editor of KioskMarketplace.com, Networld Media Group

Citibank executive Frank Eliason explains the pitfalls and benefits of social media.

Petitioners plead with retailers to stop 'Black Friday creep'

November 9, 2012

Target, Walmart, Kohl’s and Sears are among the long list of retailers facing a consumer backlash on Change.org over “Black Friday creep” following Walmart’s…

How showrooming may hurt holiday retail sales

If every holiday season has a scrooge, then this year for retailers, it's showrooming.

CETW12: DSA crowns Crown Award winners

November 9, 2012

The Digital Screenmedia Association has announced the winners for the DSA Crown Awards, which recognize excellence in digital out-of-home content.

Amazon getting into the wine business

November 8, 2012

Amazon.com Inc. today announced the launch of Amazon Wine (www.amazon.com/wine), a marketplace offering customers more than a thousand wines crafted by…

Activists using online gift registry to help victims of Hurricane Sandy

November 8, 2012

Online gift registry is a much-loved and often-used tool for getting the right gifts into the hands of newlyweds and graduates. Now, it's also being used to…

Report: Online retail up 15 percent over last year

November 8, 2012

comScore Inc. has released its Q3 2012 U.S. retail e-commerce sales estimates, showing that online retail spending reached $41.9 billion for the quarter, up 1…

CETW12: NFC will sweep away QR codes

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Panelists discussed how NFC will change the shopping experience.

Price cuts plague Carrefour sales

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

That is the title of a recent Financial Times article. But is it true?

CETW12: Show must go on, despite snow, sleet, Sandy

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

The show's Mobile Engagement Zone is bigger than ever despite the unpredictable weather.

How important is mobility marketing? Follow Mom's lead.

by Chris Petersen — Owner, IMS

There has been a lot of research on "crossing the chasm" and how technology moves from early adopters to mainstream consumers. With previous technology devices…

The best perk of all: Fairness

by Bryan Pearson — President, LoyaltyOne

I remember, in the near past, when getting a safe in your hotel room was considered a perk that many of us didn’t even use. Today, that little extra costs a…

Are your QR codes gathering dust?

Retailers need to use QR codes to deliver something of value to consumers.

MICROS supports new Apple iPad Mini

November 7, 2012

MICROS Systems Inc., a provider of information technology solutions for the hospitality and retail industries, has announced that its OPERA and Simphony…

Walls + Forms showcases "pop up" stores in four standard configurations

November 7, 2012

Walls + Forms Inc. now has a standard set-up of four basic temporary stores at www.wallsforms.com/products/shop-in-a-box that provides an idea of what a basic…

VeriFone, Fujitsu partner on mobile POS

November 7, 2012

VeriFone Systems and Fujitsu have entered a partnership agreement to offer retailers sophisticated mobile retailing solutions powered by VeriFone GlobalBay and…