NCR touts growth strategy

December 11, 2007

Dayton (Ohio) Business Journal: NCR Corp. is looking to evolve in its core markets of finance and retail, as well as break into new markets, to grow the…

Portland's Healthnotes adds products, expands beyond natural-food roots

December 11, 2007

(Portland, Ore.) Business Journal: Long a mainstay in natural-food markets, Healthnotes Inc. kiosks can now be found in mainstream grocery stores and…

Coinstar, redbox take aim at c-stores

December 11, 2007

ATLANTA — No longer content to place DVD-rental kiosks solely in McDonald's restaurants and grocery stores, Coinstar and redbox announced plans to deploy…

Co-Op offers surcharge-free ATM use at Costco

December 11, 2007

RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif. — Co-Op Financial Services, which operates the Co-Op Network, now offers surcharge-free ATM access at 341 Costco Wholesale…

Snag shoppers with self-service

Self-service is a key part of any smart multi-channel strategy.

Nike opens first NikeID Studio

December 10, 2007

Nike recently opened its first "NikeID Studio" in London, following similar installations in New York City, Paris and Osaka. The concept connects the in-store…

GameStop opens 'tournament center'

December 10, 2007

The Escapist: GameStop has announced the opening of its first combined store and "tournament center" in San Jose, Calif. The location is 4,000 square feet in…

The psychology of digital signage

by David Drain

A neuroscientist analyzes the effects digital signage has on the brain.

Tapping the POS to test content

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

POS data can provide insight into how well in-store media is working.

Kiosks take over c-stores

Popular self-service devices to move in on convenience stores in 2008.

Brand appeal in the auto showroom

Digital signage is a powerful tool for car dealers.

Blockbuster challenges redbox

Movie-rental giant tests kiosks at Papa John's, Family Dollar locations.

November chain store sales rise 3.5 percent

December 5, 2007

International Council of Shopping Centers: U.S. chain store sales for November grew 3.5 percent year on year, according to ICSC's index. The gain was the…

Optical boutique turns heads — literally

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

Eyewear provider uses creative digital signage to catch the customer's eye.

Survey: Luxury shoppers prefer Amazon.com

December 3, 2007

Display & Design Ideas: Unity Marketing found that the Internet ranked as one of the top three shopping venues in 12 out of 14 luxury goods categories.

Magic Johnson: Urban a 'major opportunity' for retailers

December 2, 2007

International Council of Shopping Centers: Ethnic consumers in inner cities and other urban areas may not have the fat wallets of their suburban counterparts…

Sportswear brand Gant puts entire lineup under one roof

November 30, 2007

Display & Design Ideas: For the first time in the United States, historic sportswear brand Gant is showcasing its entire lineup of products—to include…

Umbra opens first retail store in Toronto

November 30, 2007

Display & Design Ideas: In less than a dozen words, Les Mandelbaum, president and co-founder of Toronto-based home goods retailer Umbra, sums up the design…

Socio-economic benefits of ATMs

November 19, 2007

ATMIA's white paper highlights the ATM's numerous social advantages.

Staples improves the experience for online shoppers

November 19, 2007

With its online channel a critical part of its growth strategy, Staples needed a commerce platform that would support and fuel its online business growth …