U.K. apparel retailer integrates channels

October 22, 2008

WILTSHIRE — Rowland's Classic Clothing has implemented the OPTIONS suite of mail order management and retail software systems to manage sales made in-store, by…

KioskCom 2008: Nanonation

A visit with Brian Ardinger of Nanonation, who demonstrates the company's use of Apple touchscreen devices as remote controls for digital signage.

Specialty retailers integrate channels, reap rewards

October 21, 2008

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — CORESense Inc., a leading developer of on-demand, multi-channel retail management software for small and medium-sized retailers…

Big Lots moving online

October 21, 2008

BusinessWeek: Big Lots, the nation's largest broadline closeout retailer, said it will retain the "treasure hunt atmosphere" found in its stores by offering…

Australia's largest supermarket chain testing RFID

October 21, 2008

RFID Journal: Woolworths Ltd., which operates Australia's largest supermarket chain, has completed two trials of radio frequency identification. One trial…

2008 DIGI Award winners announced

October 20, 2008

NEW YORK CITY — The Digital Signage Group has announced the winners of the fourth annual DIGI Awards. The winners were announced last week at the Digital…

Finish Line deploys Web app experience management for the holidays

October 20, 2008

LEXINGTON, Mass. — The Finish Line Inc., one of the largest mall-based specialty retailers, today announced that it has selected Gomez Inc. to provide Web…

Retailers get hands-on with new tech

Attendance at KioskCom, The Digital Signage Show up from fall.

American Apparel testing RFID solution

October 19, 2008

DALLAS — Xterprise Incorporated, a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner, announced it has entered into an agreement with American Apparel Inc. to immediately begin…

Gallery: Major electronics retailer bringing digital signage to 200 stores

October 16, 2008

ISTANBUL, Turkey — Teknosa, the largest electronics retailer in Turkey, announced that it will implement digital signage networks in roughly 200 of…

Redbox sues Universal Studios

October 16, 2008

Home Media: Redbox has filed a federal suit against Universal Studios Home Entertainment that alleges Universal's new revenue-sharing terms for DVD-vending…

Do customers want to haggle?

Is the "garage sale interaction" appealing to today's shopper?

Kmart revives layaway in prep for a tight holiday season

October 16, 2008

Brandweek: Kmart has launched a campaign that positions the company as the only mass discount retailer to offer a layaway service. The hope is to drive sales…

Billpay tech coming to checkout lanes

October 16, 2008

BROOKFIELD, Wis. — Fiserv Inc., a leading provider of information technology services to the financial industry, announced it has partnered with PayScan…

KIOSKCOM: Intava announces smart phone capability

October 15, 2008

NEW YORK — Touchscreen design company Intava announced today at The Digital Signage Show at KioskCom its new smart phone integration capability. The company's…

KIOSKCOM: DIGI Award winners announced

October 15, 2008

NEW YORK — Yesterday at The Digital Signage Show, leaders in the digital signage industry were honored at the first-ever ".5 edition" of the DIGI Awards.

KIOSKCOM: Fujitsu releases end-to-end digital media solution

October 15, 2008

NEW YORK — Fujitsu Computer Products of America Inc., Fujitsu Components America Inc. and Fujitsu Transactions Solutions Inc. have announced the Fujitsu…

NCR unveils SelfServ 60 line

The company pulls the sheet off its new point-of-decision kiosk.

Hastings selects Fry for new online experience

October 14, 2008

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Fry Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of MICROS Systems Inc. and leading e-commerce solutions provider, announced it has been selected to…

Circuit City to align online, in-store prices

October 14, 2008

The Associated Press: Circuit City Stores Inc. has started offering the same prices in its stores as on its Web site in an effort to beef up its rapport with…