Where clothing stores really fail: the dressing room

December 16, 2007

Retail consultancy Adaptive Path recently used its blog to tear into the clothes-buying process. The main culprit: dressing rooms that don't make the shopper…

Stop & Shop offers language assistance to pharmacy customers

December 16, 2007

Boston Herald: Stop & Shop Supermarket Co. is giving some translation assistance to its pharmacy customers who speak little or no English. The supermarket…

RFID: Uncovering the value

December 16, 2007

In this business paper by SAP and Intel in collaboration with Retail Forward and M-Lab, the METRO Group Future Store Initiative presents a combination of…

Let your customers break (fresh) bread

December 13, 2007

If Ron Wilkinson has his way, consumers are about to acquire a taste for very, very fresh bread. His Bread Bakery, a 7-foot-tall, 4-foot-wide machine, churns…

JCPenney launches 'Know Before You Go' campaign

December 13, 2007

If you can't beat 'em, integrate 'em: JCPenney recently unveiled a new initiative on its Web site, "Know Before You Go," aimed at bringing the online and…

U.K. ATM initiative 'making strong progress'

December 13, 2007

London Stock Exchange: An initiative to increase free access to ATMs in the United Kingdom for people with low incomes has achieved "substantial progress,…

Kohl's stores going green

December 12, 2007

Department store chain Kohl's is joining the growing number of companies emphasizing environmentally friendly facilities. The company is working towards…

U.K. retailers get boost in ATM volume

December 12, 2007

(Belfast, Ireland) Channel4.com: Retailers in the United Kingdom have received a boost, with news that more than £3.2 billion (U.S. $6.5 billion) has…

Aldi to open 100 new U.S. stores in 2008

December 12, 2007

The Wichita Eagle: Aldi, the Germany-based discount grocery chain, is launching an aggressive U.S. growth plan. No specifics are in place, but company…

The planning puzzle

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

For technology, intelligent planning makes all the difference.

Digital Signage Show to debut during '08 Self Service Expo

December 11, 2007

TRUMBULL, Conn. — Self Service Expo conference organizers have announced the debut of their highly anticipated new event, The Digital Signage Show. The…

iHubs available from Sprocket Kiosks

December 11, 2007

infolink.com: With 20 iHub kiosks located on some of Melbourne, Australia's busiest streets, the iHubs provide both visitors and locals with immediate access…

NCR touts growth strategy

December 11, 2007

Dayton (Ohio) Business Journal: NCR Corp. is looking to evolve in its core markets of finance and retail, as well as break into new markets, to grow the…

Portland's Healthnotes adds products, expands beyond natural-food roots

December 11, 2007

(Portland, Ore.) Business Journal: Long a mainstay in natural-food markets, Healthnotes Inc. kiosks can now be found in mainstream grocery stores and…

Coinstar, redbox take aim at c-stores

December 11, 2007

ATLANTA — No longer content to place DVD-rental kiosks solely in McDonald's restaurants and grocery stores, Coinstar and redbox announced plans to deploy…

Co-Op offers surcharge-free ATM use at Costco

December 11, 2007

RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif. — Co-Op Financial Services, which operates the Co-Op Network, now offers surcharge-free ATM access at 341 Costco Wholesale…

Snag shoppers with self-service

Self-service is a key part of any smart multi-channel strategy.

Nike opens first NikeID Studio

December 10, 2007

Nike recently opened its first "NikeID Studio" in London, following similar installations in New York City, Paris and Osaka. The concept connects the in-store…

GameStop opens 'tournament center'

December 10, 2007

The Escapist: GameStop has announced the opening of its first combined store and "tournament center" in San Jose, Calif. The location is 4,000 square feet in…

The psychology of digital signage

by David Drain

A neuroscientist analyzes the effects digital signage has on the brain.