Target.com announces vendor partners for re-platforming effort

January 11, 2010

Target announced today that it has selected its core vendor partners to assist in building and managing the new Target.com eCommerce platform.

Hot Topic implements NCR Netkey kiosk, digital signage solutions

January 11, 2010

NCR Corporation has announced that Hot Topic, Inc., a mall and Web-based specialty retailer of apparel and accessories, has implemented NCR Netkey self-service…

Genesco upgrades more than 1,000 stores to Fujitsu TeamPoS 3000 XL2 systems

January 11, 2010

Fujitsu has announced that Genesco Inc., a North American shoe and headwear retailer, has successfully upgraded its point-of-sale (POS) infrastructure with the…

Survey: More than half of consumers use mobile phones for holiday shopping

January 11, 2010

A recent Motorola Inc. Enterprise Mobility Solutions annual research study of holiday shoppers identified that more than half (51 percent) of consumers across…

NRF Panel: Store design must change in an age of e-readers and endless apps

January 11, 2010

Store design has long been driven by the need to make the customer experience as compelling as possible. But in a society where shoppers can download Kindle…

NRF CEO Mullin: Retailers demonstrating 'courage to lead'

Mullin lauds Macy's, Sears and Apple in BIG Show opening speech in New York City.

NRF: Microsoft to showcase connected store, digital signage platform

January 10, 2010

Microsoft Corp. will showcase new technologies and interactive solutions that help retailers create differentiated and connected experiences for value-driven…

Retail media consultant Laura Davis-Taylor joins Creative Realities

January 10, 2010

Experiential branding and marketing firm Creative Realities has announced that Laura Davis-Taylor has joined the organization as vice president of Global…

NRF: Epicor extends mobile marketing capabilities for retailers

January 10, 2010

Epicor Software Corp., a provider of enterprise business software solutions to the mid-market and Global 1000 companies, has introduced Epicor Retail Mobile…

Best Buy International deploys Predictix merchandise financial, item planning

January 10, 2010

Predictix has announced that Best Buy has successfully deployed merchandise financial planning and item planning applications from Predictix in Mexico and…

NRF: Nanonation to preview new FrameWorks digital signage software

January 10, 2010

Nanonation, a provider of customer experience software, will be demonstrating a preview release of its new FrameWorks DS software. FrameWorks DS is the latest…

77. Electronic shelf labels

One of shoppers' biggest peeves is when the shelf display doesn't match what they're charged at the cash register. Their dissatisfaction at being overcharged…

NRF: Cisco Retail booth walk-through

A quick Walk Thru of NRF 2010 Cisco Booth, including TelePresence with AT&T;, Digital Media Suite, Energy Management, Lean Retail, PCI, Loss Prevention, Store…

Reflect Systems to showcase ReflectView 5.0 in-store digital media solution at NRF

January 6, 2010

Reflect Systems, a provider of digital media solutions to retailers, will join with Microsoft Corp. at the National Retail Federation's Annual Convention in…

NCR to celebrate 125-year anniversary at NRF

January 6, 2010

NCR Corporation will celebrate 125 years of innovation and helping retailers around the world better connect, interact and transact with their customers in…

Epicor to add U.are.U fingerprint biometrics to retail store POS solution

January 6, 2010

DigitalPersona Inc., a provider of fingerprint identity and authentication solutions, today announced that the company's U.are.U fingerprint biometrics…

Ed Hardy uses YCD video, interactive mobile technologies in Australia, U.K. stores

The lifestyle brand used digital signage as part of an integrated shopper marketing strategy used to boost customer experience.

78. Forever 21

If you go where teens gather, you're sure to see at least a few of Forever 21's famous yellow shopping bags. The chain, known for its low-price, teen-friendly…

Four ways to get online shoppers to contribute reviews

Most retail Web sites allow users to write product reviews, but building a vibrant community takes more than just the tools. A recent success story from Sears…

79. Luxury retail

First, it was the aspirational shoppers who pulled back from luxury retailers like Saks and Neiman Marcus. Now, the truly affluent have decided to stay home…