CORESense unveils next-gen e-commerce platform

July 11, 2010

CORESense, a software-as-a-service provider of e-commerce and retail software solutions, has announced today the general availability of its Web 2.0 e-commerce…

Coldwater Creek launches mobile site

July 11, 2010

Coldwater Creek has launched a new mobile website that supports the iPhone and Android platforms. The new mobile website is an optimized version of Coldwater…

Facebook 'Like' widget affecting retail marketers

Like is rapidly becoming an index of content, based on mass popularity as opposed to an arbitrary Google algorithm.

J.C. Penney gets 'maniacal' about digital commerce

The department store chain is looking to grow its online business by $1 billion within five years.

IBM SurePOS 500 overview

IBM's SurePOS 500 helps retailers build a dynamic infrastructure that can improve customer service while reducing checkout time.

Limelight Marketplace

by Jim Joseph — President, Lippe Taylor

If you live in NYC or plan to visit soon, you have to check out something really special. The Limelight Marketplace. For those of you who don't know The…

NRF releases blueprint for mobile retailing

July 8, 2010

Thanks to features like texting, GPS and Web browsing, mobile phones have quickly become a necessity many consumers cannot live without. Nearly three-quarters…

Apparel retailer Lilly Pulitzer goes mobile

July 8, 2010

Lilly Pulitzer has announced the launch of its first-ever mobile website, compatible with all Web-enabled mobile phones and optimized for the iPhone and…

The Aspirational Tourist

by Annamaria Turano — Executive Director, MCAworks

Remember your last out-of-town getaway?  You probably wandered into a few shops at your destination to browse, buy a few mementos, or just pass the time before…

ILoveVelvet brings retail platform to the U.S.

July 7, 2010

Technology firm ILoveVelvet has announced in a press release that it is introducing its suite of solutions to the United States retail market.ILoveVelvet's…

Report: Americans will pay more for excellent service

Customers want outstanding service, but two-thirds feel they aren't getting it.

Slingshot releases Web-based POS system

July 6, 2010

Slingshot Software, a provider of Web-based enterprise software solutions for mid- to large-sized enterprises, today announced the general availability of its…

Social Guardian tool helps retailers protect online reputation

July 6, 2010

ChannelNet, a provider of multichannel solutions, has announced the launch of Social Guardian, its online reputation management service. The service is…

Retail Roundtable: Sam's Club offering SBA loans

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

Is this a natural extension of the brand, or is the company overextending itself and getting away from its retail roots?

Cold Stone Creamery debuts 'social e-gifting' program

July 6, 2010

First Data Corp. and Cold Stone Creamery announced they have teamed up to offer a new gifting application through Facebook. Starting today, loyal Cold Stone…

Mobile barcodes continue march towards mass adoption

by Sharon Goldman — Senior Director, COLLOQUY

Using 2D barcodes as virtual loyalty cards that offer rewards is  a significant investment for large retailers, who must invest in special equipment to read…

Sam's Club now offering small business loans

July 5, 2010

Existing small business owners and entrepreneurs with hopes of starting up continue to seek access to capital in the form of bank loans, yet are still…

Shaping customer experience a critical strategy as retail recovers

'Indistinguishable sameness' can alleviated by a cohesive experience plan.

Top 100: 3. Amazon

What was once a humble online bookstore is now the 800-pound gorilla of the retail world. The company was a pipedream of founder Jeff Bezos at first; within…

Top 100: 1,2.The economy/gas prices

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

Call it two different sides of the same lack of coin: The first and second place finishers in our survey of the 2009's movers, shakers, brands and trends are…