New ShopperTrak tool delivers real-time store-level traffic data

September 8, 2010

ShopperTrak, a provider of retail intelligence solutions and services, has introduced Flash Traffic, real-time customer traffic data delivered at the store…

Survey: Despite economy, back-to-school spending holds steady

Households with school-aged children spend an average of approximately $404 per family on back-to-school items.

Amazon challenges GameStop, others with release-day delivery

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

September 8, 2010

Online retail giant Amazon.com is getting more aggressive in its head-to-head competition with bricks-and-mortar retailers. The company tackled bookstores with…

Hybris updates multichannel retailing suite

September 8, 2010

Hybris, a multichannel commerce-software vendor, has announced the release of its hybris 4.2 Multichannel Suite. This latest version of the software is…

Analyst: redbox business model won't work long-term

Streaming, video on demand prompt analyst to call the peak of the DVD kiosk market in 2011.

Opinion: The recession is over, if you're paying attention to customers

A look at two retailers on the right track, and two that aren't, when it comes to satisfying core customers.

Shoe-shopping with Friends in 10 Steps or Less

by Lisa Biank Fasig — Director, JZMcBride and Associates

Think of it as a virtual shopping trip where all your friends can offer their opinions and advice, even though they are not there.

RSR defines 'seven tenets of 21st century merchandising'

September 7, 2010

RSR Research's latest report, "Defining Twenty-First Century Merchandising: Benchmark 2010" dicusses seven tenets of the modern merchandise planning process.

Redbox crosses the 1 billion rental mark

September 7, 2010

Redbox, the DVD-rental kiosk provider and wholly-owned subsidiary of Coinstar Inc., reached a major movie milestone last weekend with the rental of its one…

Target expands its health clinic program

September 6, 2010

Target Corp. today is opening eight new Target Clinics in the Chicago and the Palm Beach, Fla., areas.

Social marketplace Addoway rewards shoppers for sharing deals with friends

September 6, 2010

Addoway.com, an online marketplace that helps people buy and sell with their friends and the merchants they trust, has announced that it will begin rewarding…

Wells Fargo joins smart phone pilot

September 6, 2010

Wells Fargo Bank will participate with Bank of America and U.S. Bank in a pilot that will enable participants to pay for purchases with their smart phones at…

Samsung Gets It Right!

by Dale Furtwengler — President, Furtwengler & Associates, P.C.

Apple TV challenges Amazon and Google — could lead to online TV price war

September 2, 2010

Apple Inc. recently showed off its revamped Apple TV device, signaling its intent to make that business a viable alternative to mainstream cable TV and…

Update: Plastic bag ban fails in California

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

September 1, 2010

The Associated Press reports that California lawmakers have rejected Senate bill AB 1998, which would have banned the use of plastic shopping bags in retail…

Big Y Foods implements deli-ordering kiosks

September 1, 2010

NCR Corp. announced that Big Y Foods Inc. has completed its initial deployment of automated deli ordering kiosks powered by NCR’s self-service technology. Now…

Reflect, TXT4CRM partner to offer in-store marketing platform

September 1, 2010

Reflect Systems, a national full-service provider of in-store digital media solutions including digital signage, has announced a strategic partnership with…

Making your in-store technology deployment a success, part 2

An expert discusses the five key elements of a successful in-store tech project.

Shop.org announces new members of its Board of Directors

September 1, 2010

Shop.org today announced the addition of 11 new members to its Board of Directors. The newly elected Board members, who will each serve a two-year term, will…

Opinion: Top 10 things driving the adoption of self-checkout

The self-checkout market is positioned for strong growth in the next few years, and the timing could not be better.