Gomez launches Retail User Experience Index

November 29, 2010

Gomez, the web performance division of Compuware Corp., has introduced the Gomez Retail UX (User Experience) Index. The UX Index is a view into the aggregate…

Former redbox exec to lead rival DVD kiosk start-up

November 29, 2010

Public Media Works Inc., the Los Angeles-based parent of upstart DVD-rental kiosk company EntertainmentXpress, has hired former redbox executive Greg Waring as…

Holiday Shopping Index: Most consumers don't know what they're buying this year

November 28, 2010

With the traditional holiday shopping season just beginning, retail stores and online merchants are angling to capture their share of consumer spending.

More than 106 million Americans to shop on Cyber Monday

November 27, 2010

Looking to get the biggest bang for their buck this holiday season, a record number of Americas will hit retailers’ websites this Cyber Monday to take…

Netshoes launches customized web shopping experience

November 23, 2010

ATG, a provider of cross-channel commerce solutions, announced that Brazilian sports retailer Netshoes has successfully completed the re-platform and re-launch…

Old Navy launches 'virtual Black Friday' in Facebook game

November 22, 2010

CrowdStar and Sibblingz, which provide platforms for building social games, today announced the launch of an in-game Old Navy branded virtual store for the…

Nine in ten retailers planning Cyber Monday promotions

November 21, 2010

Five years after the phrase "Cyber Monday" was coined, retailers have even bigger plans for the Monday after Thanksgiving. According to Shop.org’s eHoliday…

Ethan Allen deploys interactive touch screens

November 21, 2010

Intava, a provider of touch screen solutions for retailers, announced that Ethan Allen has selected Intava Vector to power the company’s new touch screens in…

NRF, Digital Screenmedia Association announce Digital & Outdoor Signage Pavilion

November 21, 2010

The National Retail Federation and Digital Screenmedia Association (DSA) have announced a special pavilion for the NRF 100th Annual Convention & EXPO…

Citi partners with retail loyalty solution provider rDialogue

November 18, 2010

Citi Retail Partner Cards announced it has entered into an agreement with rDialogue, a customer loyalty and relationship marketing firm, to provide customized…

Empathica launches mobile reporting solution for multi-unit retailers

November 18, 2010

Empathica Inc., a provider of customer experience management (CEM) solutions to more than 200 of the world’s most respected brands, has announced the launch of…

Survey: Shoppers do not want to hear Christmas music before December

November 18, 2010

The vast majority of shoppers (73 percent) do not want to hear festive songs in stores before December, according to a study released by in-store media…

Research shows U.K. shoppers lack brand loyalty to retailers

November 18, 2010

Fifty-nine percent of U.K. shoppers have not decided on the brand they will purchase before researching or buying a product online. Consumers are also…

Photo gallery: Specialty wine shop unveils new experiential store design

November 18, 2010

Landor Associates, a strategic brand consulting and design firm, has announced its retail brand experience design for Fine Wine & Good Spirits is being…

Black Friday estimate: 138 million shoppers, up from 2009

November 17, 2010

Talk of discounted toys, e-readers, appliances and even HDTVs has millions of Americans already mapping out their Black Friday plans and filling out their wish…

New CLEAR label protects high-value items from theft, doesn't obscure barcodes

November 17, 2010

Checkpoint Systems Inc. today announced its newest RF label series in its Enhanced Performance (EP) Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS) labels. 

Target is testing shopkick

November 15, 2010

Target today became the first mass-discount retailer to make the shopkick mobile application available to its guests. Users of the app will receive points and…

NRF: Consumer reliance on credit cards for holiday purchases lowest since 2002

November 15, 2010

To ensure they only spend within their budget, more Americans will use their debit cards or cash for their holiday purchases, while the use of credit cards is…

Target launches iPad app

November 15, 2010

Target today announced its first app for iPad is available now on the App Store. The retailer said the app provides a rich and interactive shopping experience…

Google adds local product search

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

November 14, 2010

Google has added local availability results to its product search, the company announced today on its retail blog. In the works since March, the service lets…