New study reveals impact of Facebook on retail

March 30, 2010

Retailers who are actively involved in marketing their products and services using Facebook may have a distinct advantage over their competitors, according to…

42. Big-name designers partnering with retail

By joining forces with the likes of Michael Graves, Mossimo Giannulli and Isaac Mizrahi, Target has brought products by big-name designers to the masses at…

Cisco, RSR retail observations for 2010

What did retail winners do in 2009 -- and what will they continue to do to stay ahead in 2010? Brian Kilcourse, Managing Partner, RSR Research, shares his…

Report: 'We are seeing a multichannel revolution'

Nearly one-third of consumers use three or more channels to browse, research and purchase products.

Overcoming the sameness of retail

These four practical tips can help retailers rediscover their brands, and stand out from the competition.

43. Digital signage

Digital signage has the potential to transform the customer experience by providing helpful, relevant information at the critical point of decision, or by…

The Art of Saying "No"

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

Whose Brand Is It Anyway? How To Stifle A Business: Us Versus Them

by Bob Phibbs — CEO, The Retail Doctor

One of my first clients was a Best Western hotel nearly twenty years ago and I’m going to share with you about them to illustrate a common challenge to…

NCR's Mike Webster on reaching consumers in 2010

The senior vice president and general manager for the tech giant's retail and hospitality division discusses the changing nature of American consumers, and…

Walgreens getting a customer-driven makeover

March 28, 2010

The Chicago Tribune reports that Walgreens stores are about to get a customer-centric makeover.The new design is scheduled to hit 2,500 to 3,000 stores this…

Report: DVD kiosks second only to theaters

March 28, 2010

A new study released by Market Force Information Inc. indicates that most movie watchers still prefer seeing films in the theater, with DVD-rental kiosks next…

Consumer survey on live help to be unveiled during webinar

March 28, 2010

The results of a survey of 3,000 consumers and their feelings about live help on retail Web sites will be released this Thursday during the webinar, "Online…

Callison design wins America's Coolest Store contest

March 25, 2010

Upscale jewelry store London Jewelers was awarded first place in INSTORE Magazine’s annual “America’s Coolest Store” contest. The award honors design…

Rose Displays introduces track system for ceiling-hung signage

March 25, 2010

Rose Displays Ltd. has announced the availability of its EasyGlide Track System for displaying graphics hung from the ceiling. Consisting of moveable Gliders…

Treepodia tool tracks the effectiveness of product videos

March 25, 2010

Treepodia has announced the launch of its Control Group Measurement Tool, a new enhancement to the Treepodia Smart Video Platform that accurately measures the…

44. Self-checkout

Not all that many years ago, many shoppers hesitated to use self-checkouts because they were unfamiliar. But as more people have tried them — some surveys…

Remote management improves kiosk up-time, customer experience

By turning to remote monitoring and management, retailers can tremendously increase operational efficiencies.

GlobalShop 2010 roundup

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

This year's GlobalShop event in Las Vegas was well-attended, well-staffed and full of great insights. Here's a quick recap of some of the stories we brought…

Target selects DemandTec for assortment optimization

March 23, 2010

DemandTec Inc., a provider of on-demand optimization solutions for retailers and consumer products manufacturers, has announced that Target Corp., the…

Blockbuster gets a better deal with Warner Bros.

March 23, 2010

According to Ars Technica, Warner Bros., the same movie studio that has recently announced deals with Netflix and Redbox to delay the DVD release of its titles…