IBM report: The smarter consumer has arrived

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

Growing numbers of people are "instrumented," using two or more technology channels to shop.

Walgreens uses mobile app as customer loyalty strategy

March 6, 2011

According to MobileCommerceDaily.com, a large number of Walgreens customers are using its mobile application to refill prescriptions. The company is reporting…

Nordstrom Privacy Policy Earns Interest

by Lisa Biank Fasig — Director, JZMcBride and Associates

Everyone equates Nordstrom with superior service, but the high-touch retailer is taking its attention to detail even to the bank.

Top 100: 80. Build-A-Bear Workshop

Build-A-Bear Workshop ended the 2010 third quarter reporting a 5.3 percent increase in North America, thanks to comparable store sales and the successful…

Top 100: 81. Craigslist

Like many an Internet phenomenon. Craigslist started small, based on a simple, localized idea that blossomed into something global. Started in 1995 by Craig…

Inside IKEA

Views from around the world of the IKEA in-store design, which some experts have accused of being intentionally confusing.

VeriFone to include NFC in all new POS terminals

March 3, 2011

According to NearFieldCommunicationsWorld.com, VeriFone announced it will include near field communication technology in all its new point-of-sale (POS…

Opinions vary on IKEA store 'maze' layout

by Kim Williams — Reporter, NetWorld Alliance

Some think the layout is meant to be intentionally confusing.

Herbal Essences launches Microsoft Tag displays

March 3, 2011

Herbal Essences recently launched a new retail campaign using the Microsoft Tag on in-store shelf talkers. The Tag help shoppers determine which collection of…

Top 100: 82. Dollar Tree

Dollar Tree has emerged as one of the big winners during the recession and continues to benefit even in a recovering economy. The company targets low to…

Daniel Pink's Drive & The Surprising Truth About Retail

by Bob Phibbs — CEO, The Retail Doctor

I finally picked up a copy of Daniel Pink's Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us due to all the press and read it cover to cover.

HP digital store experience at NRF

Ray Carlin, Emily Dart and others from HP share their company's new offerings, including mobile solutions for retailers, from the floor of the NRF Big Show.

Have you outgrown your market?

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

When you've become the best of the best, what do you do next?I've recently begun working with a gentleman who has reached the pinnacle of his profession and…

D3 unveils custom LED digital display for new GUESS flagship store

March 2, 2011

D3 LED LLC, a provider of specialized LED (light emitting diode) digital display applications, has created a custom LED digital display for the brand GUESS.

Target and Top Chef

by Jim Joseph — President, Lippe Taylor

I was a big big fan of Top Chef when it first debuted, but I have to admit that I've lost interest over the seasons. No reason, really, I just don't watch that…

Top 100: 83. Green retailing

"Greentailing" isn't just for tree huggers anymore. Consumers are increasingly focusing on eco-friendly shopping and greener lifestyles. At the same time…

Retailer demand shows growth according to new report

March 1, 2011

ChainLinks, a retail and real estate advisory services organization, announced the release of its National Retailer and Restaurant Expansion Guide. The report…

Best Buy jumping on the free-delivery bandwagon

March 1, 2011

Best Buy Co. Inc. is now offering free delivery, haul-away service and no-interest financing on all its home appliance purchases, the company said on its…

Canadian consumers embracing mobile retail

March 1, 2011

Canadians are adopting new technologies that improve their shopping experiences faster than consumers in most other countries, according to an annual IBM…

Rising fuel prices and mobile devices pose threats to POS market growth

February 28, 2011

Mobile devices will impact traditional POS sales.