STRATACACHE unveils new 'Digital@Retail' solution

January 15, 2012

STRATACACHE, a provider of scalable, high-performance digital signage, content distribution and enterprise video acceleration technologies, is exhibiting at…

Saks Fifth Avenue pilots Cornell-Mayo's mobile POS

January 15, 2012

Cornell-Mayo Associates today announced that Saks Fifth Avenue is piloting Cornell-Mayo's Omniexpress mobile POS application for the iPod at two Saks Fifth…

Digby launches Localpoint location-based marketing platform

January 15, 2012

Digby announced today the launch of Digby Localpoint, a mobile platform that enables location-based marketing, analytics and commerce for top brands.

Starmount unveils open shopper engagement platform Starmount Connect

January 15, 2012

Starmount, a software provider focused on helping retailers optimize the shopper experience, today introduced Starmount Connect, an open shopper engagement…

HP unveils latest tools for enhancing, unifying the store experience

January 15, 2012

HP today unveiled new offerings designed to help retailers create an exciting, seamless customer experience across multiple store touch points.

Aruba announces smartphone- and tablet-based POS

January 15, 2012

Aruba Networks today announced a new smartphone- and tablet-based point-of-sale solution. The solution was developed in partnership with Infinite Peripherals…

NRF12: 'This Is Retail' video contest unveiled

"We're on a hunt to find the best retail stories in America," says NRF CEO Matthew Shay.

JDA Software launches JDA Customer Engagement suite

January 15, 2012

JDA Software Group Inc. today announced a new solution designed to improve and personalize the customer shopping experience, build consumer loyalty and drive…

Microsoft announces Dynamics AX 2012 for Retail

January 15, 2012

At the National Retail Federation's annual conference today, Microsoft Corp. announced the upcoming release of Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 for Retail, which the…

Tesco to begin deployment of the Retalix 10 Store Suite

January 15, 2012

Retalix Ltd. announced today that Tesco Plc. will commence the deployment of its next-generation store platform following a successful initial pilot of the…

AisleBuyer announces mShop version 2.0

January 15, 2012

AisleBuyer LLC, a provider of in-store mobile commerce solutions for retailers, restaurants and brands, today released a major update to its commerce platform…

Retailers: Out-of-stocks drive nearly half your customers to competitors' stores

Nearly a third of U.S. shoppers found empty shelves this holiday season.

C. Wonder stores take POS mobile

January 15, 2012

Customers are no longer at the mercy of traditional cash register lines in the new C. Wonder brand of women's retail stores introduced last fall. Instead, C.

OpenMotion intros personalized gift card kiosk at NRF Big Show

January 15, 2012

At the National Retail Federation's 101st Annual Convention & EXPO in New York City, digital and mobile marketing solutions company OpenMotion has…

NRF12: Day One launch news round-up

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

Highlights from a very busy opening day for "Retail's BIG Show," which saw a heavy emphasis on mobile POS.

NRF12: Using mobile technology to reach teen employees

Aeropostale implemented mobile apps to help manage and communicate with employees.

Target to partner directly with specialty stores and boutiques

January 12, 2012

Target Corporation will partner directly with shop owners of specialty stores and boutiques to co-create affordable, limited-edition collections for its guests…

Massachusetts home to newest Moosejaw concept store

January 12, 2012

Moosejaw will open its eighth location March 3 in Natick, Mass. The Natick location will be the first to embody the outdoor retailer's new concept and design.

History Channel's Modern Marvels spotlights the c-store

January 12, 2012

Convenience stores might not top the average person's list of marvelous technological achievements, but as The History Channel's "Modern Marvels" makes clear…

Kroger automated c-store hits college campus

January 12, 2012

A new robotic c-store, owned by Kroger, is running 24 hours a day at Ohio Northern University, according to a story in Vending Market Watch.