Is your store ready for tablets? Three steps to help make the decision

Develop a meaningful application strategy before you even look at hardware and software.

CETW: Nanonation's approach to customer engagement

CMO Brian Ardinger talks about the importance of interactivity as part of its software development.

CETW: Motorola product-scanning solutions

Dana Warszona shows tools to help customers check-out and to shop/check-out on the fly.

CETW: CTS's new ADA-compliant enclosure

Sandy Nix, president of Connected Technology Solutions, demonstrates an adjustable-hieght touchscreen mount.

CETW: CTS's new ADA-compliant enclosure

Sandy Nix, president of Connected Technology Solutions, demonstrates an adjustable-hieght touchscreen mount.

EyeTrackShop uses webcams for online eye tracking

by Kim Williams — Reporter, NetWorld Alliance

The online eye tracking tool delivers results at one-tenth of traditional costs.

Rhodes, Shopatron offer online store

April 28, 2011

Rhodes Music Corporation has announced its online store, www.rhodespiano.com, which relies on Shopatron’s retail-integrated eCommerce system. The online store…

Study reveals social media has little effect on buying behavior

April 28, 2011

According to USAToday, a new study by Forrester Research and GSI Commerce reports that social media has almost no influence on online buying behavior.

Top 100: 50. Cabela's

Cabela’s takes the concept of "in-store experience" to new vistas. After passing statues of two huge bears wrestling at the store’s entrance, outdoor…

CETW: Avoid these mistakes when implementing self-service

Marketing, manufacturer and IT experts discussed the do's and don'ts of kiosk and digital signage deployments.

NRF: Mother's Day spending to return to 2008 spending levels, reach $16 billion

April 27, 2011

Often known as the voice of reason, and even frugality, mom doesn't expect much for Mother's Day. But this year, her loved ones are fully intent on pampering…

IRG expands managed services to include iPad support

April 27, 2011

Industry Retail Group Inc. (IRG), a provider of retail-centric, broadband-based applications and services, today announced the expansion of its managed…

Visa makes strategic investment in Square

by James Wester — Editor 1, Mobile Payments Today

Start-up Square receives funding from industry leader.

CETW: RMG announces deals for NFC mobile and Groupon networks

by Christopher Hall — w, t

RMG's CEO says DOOH is more than screens, but a media ecosystem; also announced deals with Groupon and NFC firm Blue Bite.

CETW: Retailers can locate their shoppers via smartphone

Location-based marketing is the latest way to touch customers, according to Philip Stanger, CEO of Wifarer, the company behind a software-only indoor…

Failing forward

by Doug Fleener — President and Managing Partner, Dynamic Experiences Group, LLC

A while ago a colleague and I worked together on what we both believed was a great opportunity. After a lot of hard work, especially on my colleague's part…

Are your stores connecting with today's connected Moms?

by Lynn Switanowski — President, Creative Business Consulting Group

With Mother's Day just around the corner, we can't help but think about all the wonderful moms out there who are customers in our favorite retail stores. For…

Does love scale?

by Doug Stephens — President, Retail Prophet Consulting

Wal-Mart recently announced its purchase of social media firm Kosmix to help it better manage and capitalize on its social and mobile marketing efforts. What…

GM's subprime auto loans: Great sales tool, or history repeating itself?

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

General Motors, recognizing that many potential buyers' credit is less than stellar these days and that funding sources aren't readily available, has entered…

Top 100: 51. Costco

As part of its foray into urban areas, Costco is experimenting with locating in regional shopping malls. The strategy has raised eyebrows as food stores tend…