Northern Brewer using multi-channel retail software from Retail Anywhere

February 15, 2012

Northern Brewer of Minnesota has implemented Retail Anywhere's end-to-end, cloud-based multi-channel retail software.

Impinj providing chip-based serialization for item-level tagging

February 15, 2012

RFID provider Impinj has launched a chip-based EPC serialization method to give brand owners the flexibility to decide when, where and how they manage the…

NRF: 2012 all about customer interaction and experience

February 15, 2012

In an effort to build customer engagement, capture wallet share and accelerate sales growth, retailers in 2012 will focus on a number of customer-centric…

Zappos.com launches emerging designer program

February 14, 2012

Zappos.com today announced the the launch of its new Emerging Designer Program — a program developed internally by Zappos employees for up-and-coming fashion…

What will the tech giants sell in retail stores?

February 14, 2012

Apple's hundreds of stores generate billions of dollars in sales annually, and its competitors are hoping to repeat Apple's success in the retail space.

RaceTrac rolling out new design

February 14, 2012

RaceTrac Petroleum is building nearly 140 convenience stores this year, and some of them will be in the form of the chain's new 6,000-square-foot prototype…

In-store radio network expands Texas footprint

February 14, 2012

A professionally-produced, private-label radio station is now playing throughout 90 locations of Spec's Wines, Spirits and Finer across Texas

Building loyalty the Hsieh way

by Lisa Biank Fasig — Director, JZMcBride and Associates

Perhaps it has something to do with our general fondness for footwear and do-goodery, because when it comes to delivering a positive image, Zappos.com walks…

Udi's Food using ShelfX self-checkout

February 13, 2012

ShelfX, a provider of a self-checkout and inventory management solution, announced today that Udi's Food will integrate the system to shorten customer…

OfficeMax second retailer to pilot PayPal's in-store solution

February 13, 2012

PayPal is testing it's point-of-sale system in Office Depot Inc. stores. This is the second high-profile retailer known to be working with PayPal on perfecting…

Retailers asking suppliers to lower prices

February 13, 2012

Suppliers should consider adjusting pricing models to help retailers planning to expand into global markets, said Peter Birtles, the CEO of Super Retail Group.

IBM partners with David Jones

February 13, 2012

IBM has signed a multi-million dollar deal with David Jones, Australia's longest-standing department store group, to develop a cross-channel retail platform…

Boomers buying more online products than Gen Y

February 10, 2012

Shoppers ages 50-54 lead the charge when it comes to purchasing health and beauty products online (52 percent), and shoppers ages 45-49 are purchasing more…

Floral retailers gearing up for Valentine's Day

February 10, 2012

Valentine's Day flowers symbolize more than love; they represent prosperity for the retail industry. And business is looking good not only for American…

Shopping cart abandonment rate set to rise again in 2012

The shopping cart abandonment rate reached a new all-time high of 72 percent by the end of the year.

Good selling is good service; Good service is good selling

Sales and service are not separate functions. They are two sides of the same coin.

Chinese sportswear company targets U.S. online shoppers

Li-Ning, China's No. 1 domestic sportswear company, is targeting Americans with a new e-commerce site.

Kodak changing business focus, emphasizing retail kiosks

February 9, 2012

Eastman Kodak Company announced today that it plans to phase out its dedicated capture devices business — comprising digital cameras, pocket video cameras…

For retailers, too many choices leads to 'just looking'

by Bob Phibbs — CEO, The Retail Doctor

I was intrigued by an article in the Los Angeles Times entitled "Too Many Choices Can Tax the Brain Research Shows." It said in part, "Americans have come to…

Google may open its first stand-alone retail store

February 9, 2012

Google Inc. may open its first stand-alone retail store in its European headquarters in Dublin after a trial at a computer shop in London, according to…