Publix closes Little Clinics

May 18, 2011

According to the Orlando Sentinel, Publix Super Markets is closing down its in-store Little Clinics.

Agilysys unveils newest mobile version of POS for retail

May 18, 2011

Agilysys Inc., a provider of  IT solutions, has announced the release of its newest version of mobile point of sale (POS), a next-generation product with…

Kendon Trailers partners with Shopatron to offer consumers eCommerce platform

May 18, 2011

Kendon Trailers, an Anaheim, Calif.-based manufacturer of fold-up motorcycle trailers and lifts, has partnered with Shopatron, an eCommerce solutions company…

Survey reveals diverse online shopping personalities

May 18, 2011

According to a survey by SteelHouse, an eCommerce solutions company, Americans’ online shopping personalities and buying behaviors are both diverse and…

Heritage vs. innovations vs. relevance

by Doug Fleener — President and Managing Partner, Dynamic Experiences Group, LLC

In an interview published a few years ago in Fortune magazine, Disney CEO Bob Iger was asked if Disney's lessening emphasis on animation was diminishing the…

Billpay Kiosks Enhance Supermarket Customer Service

After trying a variety of solutions, Oklahoma's Homeland Stores found success with billpay kiosks from U.S. Payments.

Public Media Works to enter phase 2 of testing DVD kiosks

May 17, 2011

Public Media Works has completed the operational test of its first 25 DVD kiosks at high traffic outdoor locations in Riverside County in Southern California.

Are Apple stores preparing for NFC?

by James Wester — Editor 1, Mobile Payments Today

UPDATED: Rumors are swirling that Apple is bringing NFC to its stores' POS systems.

National Retail Federation launches major campaign to preserve swipe fee reform

May 17, 2011

The National Retail Federation today launched a major nationwide 60-day lobbying, grassroots and media campaign aimed at ensuring that a new federal law saving…

The rebate debate

by Sharon Goldman — Senior Director, COLLOQUY

According to research released by the Aberdeen Group last week, half of retailers use rebate programs as part of their mix of customer loyalty. In addition…

At Kroger, Shoppers are Bananas for Loyalty

by Lisa Biank Fasig — Director, JZMcBride and Associates

Fun fact: Americans are just as likely to have bananas in their kitchen as a Kroger loyalty card in their wallets.

Panphonics unveils new directional audio systems for retail stores

May 16, 2011

Panphonics, a provider of directional audio speakers, today announced that it has developed new audio systems for the direct delivery of messages in retail…

Barnes & Noble College Booksellers to launch DOOH network

May 16, 2011

Barnes & Noble College Booksellers, the bookseller's subsidiary and operator of college and university bookstores, has announced a new partnership with…

Better Pricing / Better Living

by Annamaria Turano — Executive Director, MCAworks

The most recent 2011 Store Openings list (a list obtained from credible published sources available to the general public, updated 3/24/11) reveals that store…

Is it okay to have favorites among your employees?

by Doug Fleener — President and Managing Partner, Dynamic Experiences Group, LLC

We all have employees who make our life a little easier. They take on tasks without being asked and can always be counted on to get things done.

Is 'America-washing' the next big thing?

by Doug Stephens — President, Retail Prophet Consulting

Walmart CEO Mike Duke surprised analysts last week by announcing that the majority of the products the retailer sells are made in the United States. The…

Macy's loyalty pilot still circling the runway

by Lisa Biank Fasig — Director, JZMcBride and Associates

Fans of I.N.C, Martha Stewart and other Macy's exclusive brands will have to wait a while before earning new reward points for their purchases.

How social media is changing conferences

by Jim Joseph — President, Lippe Taylor

Last week I went to two industry conferences (OTC Perspectives and PRSA Counselors Academy) and an awards show (Sabre Awards) — it was a big networking week.…

How 'karma credit' can build a business

by Laurel Tielis — Author and Professional Speaker, Laurel Tielis & Associates

While charity may begin at home, you build business by bringing it into your store. What goes around truly does come around. Take care of other people, and…

NCR fighting Dish for right to keep 'Blockbuster' name

May 15, 2011

NCR Corp. has no plans on changing the name on its 9,000 Blockbuster Express DVD rental kiosks, despite the letter it received from Dish Network demanding it…