Universal Plug and Play: A new report on an old problem

by Brad Cyprus — Chief of Security and Compliance, Vendor Safe Technologies

In the dark ages of personal computers (1980’s and 90’s), you either needed to be a computer geek or have access to one if you wanted any device to work with…

Target drops Shops, focuses on design partnerships

March 11, 2013

Target has decided to close the door on Shops. According to an article on startribune.com, the Minneapolis-based retailer said it has no plans to bring back…

ComQi digital signage-mobile solution takes honors from Canadian marketing group

March 11, 2013

Digital in-venue media management company ComQi today announced that its Passport platform recently won an award for In-Store Engagement at the 2013 Shopper…

Rent The Runway, the 'Netflix for fashion,' secures more funding

March 11, 2013

Rent The Runway, the website that lets users rent designer clothes, accessories and jewelry, has secured an additional $4.4 million in funding, bringing the…

In-mall DOOH network bites on NFC

March 11, 2013

In-mall digital advertising network owner Adspace Digital Mall Network today announced that the company is collaborating with mobile-marketing solutions…

Best Buy VP tells Consumerist 'We are a true multichannel retailer'

March 8, 2013

In a recent article on Consumerist, Best Buy's Chief Communications Officer and Senior Vice President of Public Affairs Matt Furman spoke about whether or not…

Health-centric retailers thriving

March 7, 2013

As many Americans get serious about living a healthier lifestyle, more stores are popping up and thriving that cater to the health-conscious market. According…

How Walmart gets marketing right

by Jeff Fromm — Executive Vice President, Barkley

I believe that one of the reasons that Walmart has been so successful is its ability to think creatively about marketing. A case in point: Walmart recently…

Target launches accelerator program for mobile developers

March 7, 2013

Target has taken a serious interest in developing new consumer-facing applications. According to TechCrunch, the retailer announced the "Target Retail…

Pep Boys revamping Tampa store for improved customer experience

March 7, 2013

In a move to make auto repair more accessible and engaging for customers, Pep Boys is introducing a new approach to customer experience with the construction…

Survey crowns Nordstrom as most-favored retail chain

March 6, 2013

Nordstrom is the nation's favorite fashion retail chain, according to an annual consumer study conducted by Market Force Information. The upscale department…

Looking for love? Try Walmart

March 6, 2013

Walmart has built a reputation as a place where the less style-conscious can shop in their pajamas (or some other, far worse faux pas). But a recent study by…

The future of self-service in retail

As the definition of self-service broadens, so too are its applications for retail.

Target Canada President promises 'new shopping experience'

March 5, 2013

Canadian shoppers got their first taste of Target as the retailer opened its first three locations north of the border today. According to an article on…

Study finds consumers lack interest in same-day delivery

March 5, 2013

Retailers can scale back their efforts to offer same-day delivery to online customers. A new study from The Boston Consulting Group found that free delivery…

Coinstar counting on growth of automated retail

by Natalie Gagliordi — Editor of KioskMarketplace.com, Networld Media Group

The company's kiosk lineup focuses on a new ways to automate the buying process.

Tesco attempts to tackle Amazon with new online entertainment venture

March 4, 2013

The European retail giant Tesco is gearing up for a head-to-head services battle against Amazon. According to an article on telegraph.co.uk, Tesco is tackling…

JC Penney still struggling through reinvention

March 4, 2013

After last week's abysmal earnings call, where JC Penny reported a quarterly loss of $427 million, a writer for Slate decided to take a trip to his local JCP…

Study finds retail wins big with wedding registries

March 4, 2013

According to a recent study conducted by the University of Notre Dame, there is a symbiotic relationship between retail and matrimony. Not only is the total…

AOPEN intros digital signage platform for Android

March 4, 2013

AOPEN, a provider of digital signage and appliance computing, has just released OpenSign, a new Web-based interactive digital marketing and signage platform…