Helios running Acquire in Europe’s largest shopping mall

Both kiosks and digital signs are using Acquire in more than 40 systems in three major shopping malls in Turkey.

Impinj announces item-level RFID components for retail, supply chain

April 4, 2011

Impinj Inc., a radio frequency identification (RFID) technology provider, today announced the launch of two components for implementing item-level RFID across…

Developing a technology strategy to support multichannel content

The Internet is now "the new staging ground for personalized marketing."

Opinion: Forget about selling on Facebook for now

One expert suggests that the market for retailers on the social network is actually miniscule.

Domino's UK teams up with eBay Advertising

April 4, 2011

Domino's Pizza U.K. has partnered up with eBay Advertising to target consumers within specific delivery zones via geo-targeting.

Top 100: 63. Starbucks

During the Great Recession, Starbucks found itself bruised by rising costs and the cannibalizing effects of years of overexpansion in an economic climate that…

Top 100: 62. RFID in retail

If the developers of radio frequency identification (RFID) tags have their way, grocery store checkout lines will soon be a thing of the past. RFID technology…

Shinsegae department store, South Korea

CBX, strategic branding and retail design consultancy, announced that its Seoul, South Korea-based JMCBX Division is working towards the completion of the…

Junction Solutions launches new on-demand multichannel retail solution

April 3, 2011

According to SYS-CON Media, Junction Solutions, a provider of vertical, market-specific on-premise and on-demand software applications and services for the…

New 500,000-sq. ft. Shinsegae department store design opens in South Korea

April 3, 2011

With the first phase of its design unveiled late last year, CBX, the strategic branding and retail design consultancy, has announced that its Seoul, South…

Best Buy, TiVo, Walgreens affected by weekend hackers

April 3, 2011

According to The Los Angeles Times, Best Buy Co., TiVo Inc. and Walgreen Co. have reported security breaches, joining Kroger Co. and JPMorgan Chase &…

Luxury Isn't Social

by Doug Stephens — President, Retail Prophet Consulting

I've read a number of articles recently commenting on the conspicuous lack of social marketing in the luxury sector. While it's also true that participation in…

Top 100: 64. eBay

EBay is betting on recent technological innovations to revive its marketplace business. By adopting a catalog approach similar to Amazon’s, eBay’s search…

Sony opens new concept store in Los Angeles

March 30, 2011

Sony Electronics has announced the opening of the first newly branded Sony store in the U.S., which offers a new concept, design and customer experience. It…

GlobalShop: Interbrand announces best retail brands of 2011

March 30, 2011

LAS VEGAS — Interbrand, a branding and design consultancy, revealed the findings of its most recent report, “Best Retail Brands 2011,” this week at the…

GlobalShop: Studio V architect discusses designing retail spaces for unusual sites

by Kim Williams — Reporter, NetWorld Alliance

Principal architect tells audience he sometimes refers to his firm as "the architects of last resort."

Charming Shoppers in all Sizes

by Lisa Biank Fasig — Director, JZMcBride and Associates

Lost in the recent news about Charming Shoppes closing 10 percent of its stores is whether this decision will have any bearing on its loyalty…

Report: Four out of five mobile shoppers frustrated with the experience

Whether the platform is a mobile device, tablet or computer, online customer experience is still fraught with issues.

Top 100: 66. GoogleTV

“Imagine turning on the TV and getting all the channels and shows you normally watch and all of the websites you browse all day.” Advance promotions for the…

Top 100: 65. Forever 21

Forever 21 grew during the recession by taking advantage of liquidation sales and abandoned retail spaces. This past spring, the LA-based fashion retailer set…