Samsung Gets It Right!

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

Apple TV challenges Amazon and Google — could lead to online TV price war

September 2, 2010

Apple Inc. recently showed off its revamped Apple TV device, signaling its intent to make that business a viable alternative to mainstream cable TV and…

Update: Plastic bag ban fails in California

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

September 1, 2010

The Associated Press reports that California lawmakers have rejected Senate bill AB 1998, which would have banned the use of plastic shopping bags in retail…

Big Y Foods implements deli-ordering kiosks

September 1, 2010

NCR Corp. announced that Big Y Foods Inc. has completed its initial deployment of automated deli ordering kiosks powered by NCR’s self-service technology. Now…

Reflect, TXT4CRM partner to offer in-store marketing platform

September 1, 2010

Reflect Systems, a national full-service provider of in-store digital media solutions including digital signage, has announced a strategic partnership with…

Making your in-store technology deployment a success, part 2

An expert discusses the five key elements of a successful in-store tech project.

Shop.org announces new members of its Board of Directors

September 1, 2010

Shop.org today announced the addition of 11 new members to its Board of Directors. The newly elected Board members, who will each serve a two-year term, will…

Opinion: Top 10 things driving the adoption of self-checkout

The self-checkout market is positioned for strong growth in the next few years, and the timing could not be better.

GameStop pulls video game that lets players be the Taliban

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

September 1, 2010

Video game industry site Kotaku reports that retailer GameStop has elected not to sell or advertise the upcoming Electronic Arts game "Medal of Honor" in its…

Is that a banana in your couch, or are you just happy I am shopping?

by Lisa Biank Fasig — Director, JZMcBride and Associates

Supermarkets are wizards at getting us to buy more than we intend. They’ve figured out how to successfully sell diapers to beer customers and pine nuts to…

What will bookstores look like in five years?

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

The proliferation of e-readers is fundamentally changing the value proposition of bookselling.

Benefits of Space-Saving Multifunctional Kiosks in Non-Retail Sectors

Increased versatility of kiosks enhances security, efficiency and productivity in sectors such as education and healthcare.

Montreal retailer moves to Mac-based POS

At Off the Hook, it isn't just about the business of selling designer apparel, it is about creating a brand that makes a statement in the community and…

Macy’s Lakeside, New Orleans

The Macy’s Lakeside design is the next-gen concept department store in Metairie, LA. The project helped re-establish Macy’s in the New Orleans market after…

Opry Originals: The Shop on Broadway

This free-standing, 5,000 sq. ft. store brings together the iconic roots of the Grand Ole Opry and country music’s contemporary culture in an eclectic…

Hannaford supermarkets unveil new online experience

August 30, 2010

E-commerce solutions provider Fry, Inc. has announced the launch of a newly designed website for Hannaford Bros. Co., a Scarborough, Maine, supermarket chain.

Armani Exchange adds interactive videos to e-commerce site

August 30, 2010

Armani|Exchange, a joint customer of Overlay.TV and MarketLive Inc., has announced that it will implement Overlay.TV’s clickable video on its e-commerce site.

CITGO unveils store redesign

August 30, 2010

CITGO Petroleum Corp., which is based in Houston, has unveiled its new retail street-image design for its branded-light oils and lubricants marketers…

Digital signage case study: Supermarket chain

A high-end supermarket chain uses the Cisco Digital Signs for Retail solution to create a store atmosphere that enhances the total shopping experience — and…

California set to vote on plastic bag ban

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

Proponents of the bill point to environmental benefits, while detractors decry possible loss of jobs.