Coinstar adding prepaid online gaming cards

June 2, 2009

BELLEVUE, Wash. — Through a partnership with leading online gaming companies, Coinstar will launch a line of digital entertainment products at U.S. retail…

Walmart wooing wealthier shoppers

June 2, 2009

The Globe and Mail: Walmart Canada Corp. is finding ways to benefit from the downturn as well-heeled consumers switch to the discounter from higher-end chains…

Why Microsoft's Project Natal could revolutionize in-store media

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

Unveiled at the E3 show this week, the user recognition and tracking device could have a major impact on how shoppers interact with displays.

Callison acquires RYA Design Consultancy

June 1, 2009

NEW YORK — Callison LLC has acquired RYA Design Consultancy, a US-based architecture and design firm headquartered in Dallas, Texas and with an office in New…

NRF: Tough economy will mean more of the same for Dad

June 1, 2009

WASHINGTON, D.C. — According to the National Retail Federation's 2009 Father's Day Consumer Intentions and Actions Survey, conducted by BIGresearch, Americans…

Curiosk wins Wine 2.0 competition

Curiosk recently walked away with the top award at this year's Wine 2.0 Business Plan Competition, where the hottest wine-related ideas or companies vie for…

Four Initial Considerations for Every Digital Signage Project

Careful planning can help ensure the success of a digital signage project. Learn about the four key elements of installation, connectivity, software and…

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Victoria's Secret launches mobile site

May 31, 2009

Promo: Mobile is considered a highly personal medium, and intimate apparel retailer Victoria's Secret is raising that intimacy bar with the soft launch of a…

Krillion adds video games to local search index

May 31, 2009

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. — Krillion has added video games to its enormous local search index. Krillion's real-time product search technology, which already powers…

Selenium Interactive announces Universal Product Code digital signage system

May 28, 2009

CALGARY, Alberta — Selenium Interactive announced that it has released its latest enterprise application, the UPC (Universal Product Code) digital signage…

Unilever testing mobile coupons

May 28, 2009

The Wall Street Journal: Seeking to marry a ubiquitous device with a time-tested marketing technique in a sour economy, Unilever plans to begin a trial run…

Commentary: Online retail over-analyzed, 'stripped of all brand soul'

A brand consultant argues that too much emphasis on search engine optimization has diminished the online shopping experience.

Webinar: Seven ways to cut costs with retail systems integration and roll-outs

Retail technology like digital signage and next-generation POS can generate revenue, increase efficiency and satisfy customers – but it also requires…

E-tailer pooling customer ratings across multiple sites

May 26, 2009

Retail Week: Appliance e-tailer DRL plans to pool customer ratings and reviews from its own Web sites and white-label sites it runs for other retailers…

Is Amazon considering bricks-and-mortar?

May 26, 2009

Tech Flash: Is e-commerce giant Amazon.com getting into the brick-and-mortar retail business? The online retailer was granted a patent on Tuesday for a…

Witron system aims to fully automate shelf replenishment

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

The experimental SRS concept could eliminate empty shelves and aisles full of product pallets.

KIOSKCOM: Netkey shows deli self-order kiosk

Bob Ventresca of Netkey discusses the company's newest self-order and product locator technology from the floor of the show.

THE DIGITAL SIGNAGE SHOW: Netkey's product-lift digital signage technology

Netkey's Bob Ventresca demonstrates the company's product-lift digital signage, which helps retailers provide product information and comparisons.

Eye-tracking service helps retailers strengthen shelf presence

May 25, 2009

CHICAGO — User Centric Inc., a user research firm based in Chicago, has announced a new service, Eye Tracking for Package Design, which analyzes consumers…

KIOSKCOM: ID Tech exhibits card reader solutions

Chris Kelly of ID Tech demostrates the company's range of barcode, mag strip, contactless and smart card reader from the show floor.