Retail industry continues to lead in online ad spending

Consumer packaged goods industry increases its share of online spending.

CETW: MediaTile rolls out 'mini-me' HumanKiosk

by Christopher Hall — w, t

MediaTile CEO Simon Wilson talks about the new 19-inch HumanKiosk digital signage solution.

A Non-Crude Method for Lowering Grocery Prices

by Lisa Biank Fasig — Director, JZMcBride and Associates

Procter & Gamble has figured out one sweet way to bottle up its leading line of shampoos – and it might just help keep prices down.

Wal-Mart tests online food purchasing service in California

April 25, 2011

According to the New York Times, the "Walmart To Go" test allows customers to order grocery items online and have them delivered to their homes via…

New supermarket chain in Dubai uses Oracle Retail Solution

April 25, 2011

Zawya, Dubai's newest supermarket and convenience-store chain, has implemented Oracle Applications to support its growing business in the United Arab Emirates.

Is YouTube launching a movie-on-demand service ?

April 25, 2011

According to TheWrap, YouTube will launch a movie-on-demand streaming service as early as next week.

Getting customers in your store ... by putting them in the window

by Laurel Tielis — Author and Professional Speaker, Laurel Tielis & Associates

If you've been looking for an easy and inexpensive way to bring in more business, check this out. Taking advantage of people's propensity to sit — at their…

Webinar: Optimizing HR and Payroll Effectiveness for Retail and Restaurants

Investing in an HRM application has proven to be one of the most effective ways for businesses to reduce costs, improve productivity and increase employee…

Mobile Monday: Ralph Lauren

This retail app has no instructions ... because it doesn't need any.

Top 100: 52. CVS/Caremark

CVS Caremark Corp was forced to lower the high end of its expected 2010 earnings range as a result of increased spending to streamline its ailing pharmacy…

Kiosks make it easy to buy hard liquor

April 21, 2011

Pennsylvanians can already buy wine from grocery-store kiosks, but the state's Liquor Control Board announced Thursday that some of the kiosks will also stock…

5th Finger announces mobile trial with JoS. A. Bank Clothiers

April 21, 2011

5th Finger, a mobile-marketing technology firm, has announced plans to bring in-store mobile trials to another major retail partner, JoS. A. Bank Clothiers.

Intuit's GoPayment for iPads available through Apple App Store

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April 21, 2011

Intuit Inc. announced that its GoPayment mobile point-of-sale application optimized for the iPad is now available through Apple's App Store. The version…

Why should anyone work for you?

by Harry Friedman

The nightmare of finding people to work on the selling floor continues. It seems like it's been a problem forever. But the last 25 to 30 years it's been…

Microsoft Store, Mall of America

Several scenes from inside the Microsoft Store located in the Mall of America in Minneapolis, MN. (Photos taken April, 2011)

PlaceWise expands Shoptopia launch to include Madison Marquette

April 20, 2011

Madison Marquette is the next shopping center developer and operator to join Forest City Enterprises in the launch of the Shoptopia Network, PlaceWise Media…

Canadian retail sales increased in February

April 20, 2011

According to Bloomberg.com, Canadian retail sales increased 0.4 percent in volume terms in February to C$37.3 billion (U.S. $39.1 billion), compensating a…

Shopatron receives A+ rating with BBB

April 20, 2011

Shopatron Inc., a technology company that provides eCommerce solutions to branded manufacturers and retailers of consumer goods products, recently announced…

Visa launches mobile coupon program with Gap

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April 20, 2011

Credit card brand Visa Inc. announced it is moving into mobile coupons and is working with retailer Gap to deliver real-time discounts and promotions to…

Lo Siento, Taco Bell

by Lisa Biank Fasig — Director, JZMcBride and Associates

Forget about burritos, Taco Bell may be saving its best beef for the law firm that tried to charge it with false advertising.