Organized retail crime still growing problem for industry

June 9, 2010

Industry partnerships, concerned law enforcement officers and resilient retailers have done their part in making a small dent in the growing problem of…

Five reasons retailers should look to mobile video

With past technological barriers now down, mobile video is a fertile playground for retail marketers.

Top 100: 13. iTunes store

Apple and its iTunes store pleased a lot of customers in 2008 when it finally dropped its digital rights management (DRM) restrictions on most of its song…

How FTD lost a customer for life

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

My heart sank yesterday morning when I went to check my Facebook feed and saw this message from a friend:

TradeStone, First Insight bring social media to the product design process

June 8, 2010

TradeStone Software, developer of solutions that unify the design, sourcing, ordering and delivery of private label and branded goods, and First Insight, a…

New enterprise m-commerce platform helps retailers unify their channels

June 8, 2010

Venda, an on-demand e-commerce provider, has introduced its Venda Advanced Mobile Platform (A.M.P.) powered by Digby, an enterprise mobile commerce offering…

Why customers abandon shopping carts online

In 2009, 88 percent of U.S. online customers abandoned at least one shopping cart, 136 million people in total.

Jewelry retailer adds sparkle to merchandise with LEDs

June 8, 2010

What makes a piece of jewelry stand out from others doesn't just have to do with the four C's (cut, color, clarity and carat). Sometimes it has everything to…

The Mayor of Starbucks, or just your average coffee addict

by Sharon Goldman — Senior Director, COLLOQUY

Drink a lot of Starbucks? Now you can become the “Mayor” of Starbucks in your town, thanks to the popular Foursquare application — and as a loyal customer…

Dollars and Sentiments. The Real R.O.I. on Social Marketing

by Doug Stephens — President, Retail Prophet Consulting

With the rush to social marketing, some companies are falling prey to a few common pitfalls that are ultimately derailing their success.  In this article…

Jewelry retailer adds sparkle to merchandise

As one of the largest independent jewelers in the U.S., The Diamond Cellar in Dublin, Ohio is known for its expertise in service, selection and, now, its…

Report: Affluent customers driving the retail recovery

Findings include an uptick in affluent consumer spending and optimism, and shifting online commerce expectations.

Sonic Solutions and MOD Systems to link kiosk, online entertainment delivery

June 7, 2010

Sonic Solutions and MOD Systems have announced a strategic partnership to arm retailers with a complete, multi-platform system for digitally delivering premium…

Sourcing Retail Store Fixtures from China

Sourcing fixtures from China can increase ROI, but a careful eye must be kept on hidden expenses and quality.

The Right Way to Rollout

When rolling out a fixture installation, companies can choose to use in-house staff or outsource to an experienced company. Learn the pros and cons of each…

Finish Line launches mobile commerce site

June 6, 2010

Endeca Technologies Inc., a search applications company, has announced that leading athletic retailer The Finish Line, Inc. has launched a new mobile shopping…

Cellfire launches coupon syndication for iPhone, Android devices

June 6, 2010

Cellfire Inc. announced the launch of QMobile Coupons, which it says is the first electronic coupon syndication platform developed for iPhone and Android…

Report shows rise in retail brand abuse online

Unauthorized use of trademarked brands hits consumers and retailers where it hurts.

Study: Grocery shoppers highly susceptible to in-store marketing

Two-thirds of consumers buy 'off list,' and 90 percent will pick up impulse items perceived to be a bargain.

Digital signage comes to the country store

by Christopher Hall — writer, self

Digital signage usually brings to mind Times Square, not the town square, but it looks like it's headed that way too.