Infinite Peripherals introduces mobile POS device compatible with iPad mini

November 7, 2013

Mobile point-of-sale device provider Infinite Peripherals Inc. has introduced the Infinea Tab M, which the company said is the first mobile POS device…

CETW: Mobile marketing expert talks anti-showrooming strategies

by James Bickers

Survey data reveals an across-the-board increase in all showrooming behaviors.

Blockbuster to let the end credits roll, closes all U.S. retail and by-mail operations

November 6, 2013

DISH Network Corporation today announced that its subsidiary, Blockbuster L.L.C., will end its retail and by-mail DVD distribution operations by early January…

Deloitte annual holiday survey: More consumers shopping mobile and local

Many shoppers plan to frequent local small businesses when visiting stores this holiday season.

Sprint, Vantiv release tablet-based mPOS system

November 6, 2013

Sprint and Vantiv have launched a tablet-based, cloud-connected point-of-sale system. Powered by NCR Silver, Vantiv Mobile Checkout makes it easier and more…

Largest grocery chain retailer in Denmark implements customer-centric merchandising

November 6, 2013

Galleria Retail Technology Solutions, a provider of retail and category automation and optimization solutions, has announced that Coop Denmark A/S, the largest…

Pastor says racial profiling at retail chains could drive shoppers to smaller stores

November 6, 2013

Macy's and Barneys of New York have been in the news recently, but not for any reasons they can be happy about: Both retailers have been accused of racial…

Study: Americans cautious about holiday spending this year

November 6, 2013

While European retailers have a rosy outlook for the holidays this year, it looks like American shoppers are taking a different view: According to a recent…

ICSC predicts festive holiday sales season in Europe

November 5, 2013

European Christmas-holiday spending in 2013 is likely to be stronger this year, according to an International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) survey of…

Outdoor retailer Anaconda Stores implements pricing and promotion tech

November 5, 2013

Revionics Inc., a provider of end-to-end merchandise optimization solutions, announced today that it has entered into an agreement with The Spotlight Retail…

Hammacher Schlemmer standardizes its email marketing software

November 5, 2013

StrongView, a provider of email marketing and cross-channel marketing solutions for enterprises, today announced that Hammacher Schlemmer, one of America's…

Square will sell mPOS tablet stands at Staples

November 5, 2013

Square announced a deal to sell its Square Stand in Staples, according to Tech Crunch. Square Stand is a $299 piece of hardware that turns a merchant's iPad…

Retail Orphan Initiative celebrates 5-year anniversary

November 5, 2013

The Retail Orphan Initiative has announced that it is celebrating its fifth anniversary. Inspired by the late Paul Singer, former SVP and CIO for SuperValu and…

Best Buy to open early for new console launches

November 5, 2013

Two big new gaming consoles are on the way this month, and Best Buy is opening its stores early in anticipation of eager gamers willing to camp out for them.

TOMS One for One implements Oracle Commerce

November 4, 2013

TOMS One for One, which gives a pair of TOMS shoes or provides eye care to a person in need for every corresponding purchase, has installed Oracle Commerce as…

Largest US mall operator Simon adds mobile shopping app for holidays

November 4, 2013

Zoomingo, a personalized shopping discovery app that helps shoppers find the best deals in their local stores and malls, today announced an agreement with…

J.Crew adding MasterPass digital wallet option for holidays

November 4, 2013

J.Crew announced that it has added the MasterPass checkout option from MasterCard. According to the companies, the digital wallet service enables shoppers to…

Market share, pricing and profitability 'strategies'

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

A September 11, 2013 Reuters article, "iPhone 5c: Apple picks profit over market share yet again," provides an opportunity to make a distinction between market…

Symphony EYC acquires Slingshot one-click marketing

November 4, 2013

Retail technology firm Symphony EYC today announced the acquisition of Slingshot, a marketing communications "one click" shopping platform, for an undisclosed…

Online retailer could benefit from some 'inside-the-box' thinking

One shopper presents a virtual case study on how not to deliver good customer service.