Whole Foods offering free rides home — via rickshaw

June 9, 2009

Supermarket News: Whole Foods Market stores in Manhattan this week are offering to take shoppers home for free — via rickshaw.

Italian hypermarket Iper Lando pilots ZBD's epaper POP solution

June 8, 2009

MALVERN, U.K. — Iper Lando, the Italian hypermarket, has implemented ZBD's epaper for retail solution in its Conselve store in Northern Italy. Over five…

Business intelligence solution debuts at Center for Advanced Retail Technology

June 8, 2009

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Center for Advanced Retail Technology (CART) at Green Hills today announced a new partnership with BVI Networks, provider of comprehensive…

New solution simplifies gift card sales in Japan

June 8, 2009

ATLANTA — FUJITSU ADVANCED SOLUTIONS LIMITED (FASOL) announced the release of a new solution that will streamline operations for retailers that carry gift…

Grocers look to technology to stand out

June 8, 2009

Business Week: With little room to further cut prices or wow consumers with unique products, food retailers are seeking out new trends and technology that…

Five underutilized features of the modern POS

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

Today's point-of-sale systems are sophisticated business tools, but many retailers are still using them as glorified cash registers.

New Pan-Oston self-checkout aimed at independent grocers

June 7, 2009

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — Pan-Oston, provider of smart retail counter and checkout solutions, has introduced the newest model in its Utopia self-checkout product…

Digital Ad View network expands into 14 malls

June 7, 2009

BOCA RATON, Fla. — A&H Media Corp has announced its expansion of Digital Ad View's network of out-of-home digital advertising venues in the Southeast.

RetailWire Discussion: Most loyal customers aren't profitable

A recent Harvard Business Journal article suggests that few customers are profitable — and of the ones that are, most are not loyal.

Three specialty stores that stand out from the pack

When times are tight, experience counts more than ever. Here are three small retailers with singular in-store experiences.

Many retailers struggle, but Walmart is hiring

June 4, 2009

Forbes: While many employers are firing, Wal-Mart is hiring. The retailer says it plans to create 22,000 U.S. jobs this year.

In-flight merchandising menu might bring shopping to the skies

June 4, 2009

The Denver Post: Air passengers soon could shop, reserve theater and theme-park tickets, and purchase vouchers for taxis and trains — all from their seats.

Study: Shoppers value eco-friendliness over price

June 4, 2009

Progressive Grocer: Although some recent consumer research indicates that you'll still need a crowbar to pry open the majority of shopper's wallets, the ORC…

Canadian Tire wins store design award

June 3, 2009

TORONTO — Earlier this week, Canadian Tire was awarded the Retail Council of Canada's 2009 Excellence in Retailing Award for "Retail Store Design for a Large…

Ecast launches podcast covering customer-centric solutions

June 2, 2009

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — Ecast, a provider of place-based media, has launched "Touch Points," a series of weekly podcast interviews exploring real-life…

Research: Retail digital signage market to triple by 2013

June 2, 2009

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — The changing needs of retailers are prompting them to move away from traditional advertising and seek alternative means, including retail…

Primera shipping full-color POS printer

June 2, 2009

PLYMOUTH, Minn. — Primera Technology Inc., a manufacturer of specialty color printers, today announced that its new PX450 Color Printer is now shipping.

K-VA-T Food Stores selects Retalix Loyalty

June 2, 2009

DALLAS — Retalix, a provider of software solutions for retailers and distributors, announced that K-VA-T Food Stores has selected Retalix Loyalty as its…

Coinstar adding prepaid online gaming cards

June 2, 2009

BELLEVUE, Wash. — Through a partnership with leading online gaming companies, Coinstar will launch a line of digital entertainment products at U.S. retail…

Walmart wooing wealthier shoppers

June 2, 2009

The Globe and Mail: Walmart Canada Corp. is finding ways to benefit from the downturn as well-heeled consumers switch to the discounter from higher-end chains…