RSR releases state of retail benchmark report

May 3, 2011

RSR Research's latest report, "Crystal Ball 2.0: The State of Retail Demand Forecasting, Benchmark 2011," finds that retailers believe demand forecasting…

Sears chairman takes blame for first-quarter losses

May 3, 2011

According to Reuters, Sears Holdings Corp. Chairman Edward Lampert took the blame for the company's first-quarter losses during the annual shareholders meeting…

Study: One in four shoppers will pay more for environmentally friendly products

May 3, 2011

According to a shopper experience study currently underway by The Integer Group and M/A/R/C Research, titled "The Checkout," nearly one in four shoppers are…

When two become one: Corporate Safe Specialists merges with Fire King

May 3, 2011

Corporate Safe Specialists Inc., a Posen, Ill.-based provider of cash-management products and services has merged with its portfolio company, FKI Security…

NRF: Retailers increasing mobile, search efforts

May 2, 2011

In an effort to better serve multi-touchpoint, always-on, and empowered consumers, a growing number of retailers are experimenting with mobile and social…

Kidlandia opens shop inside FAO Schwarz

May 2, 2011

According to DDi Online, Kidlandia, a San Francisco-based company that lets kids personalize fantasy maps to create their own "kingdoms," has opened its first…

MasterCard CEO says company is looking at all mobile payment scenarios

May 2, 2011

On an earnings call with analysts today, MasterCard Inc. President and CEO Ajay Banga addressed mobile payments. According to Forbes, when asked about consumer…

Prysm announces new retail digital display solutions

May 1, 2011

Prysm, a company specializing in dynamic digital signage and kiosk initiatives, today announced its new line of retail solutions. Prysm’s product suite…

Rhodes, Shopatron offer online store

April 28, 2011

Rhodes Music Corporation has announced its online store, www.rhodespiano.com, which relies on Shopatron’s retail-integrated eCommerce system. The online store…

Study reveals social media has little effect on buying behavior

April 28, 2011

According to USAToday, a new study by Forrester Research and GSI Commerce reports that social media has almost no influence on online buying behavior.

NRF: Mother's Day spending to return to 2008 spending levels, reach $16 billion

April 27, 2011

Often known as the voice of reason, and even frugality, mom doesn't expect much for Mother's Day. But this year, her loved ones are fully intent on pampering…

IRG expands managed services to include iPad support

April 27, 2011

Industry Retail Group Inc. (IRG), a provider of retail-centric, broadband-based applications and services, today announced the expansion of its managed…

Wal-Mart tests online food purchasing service in California

April 25, 2011

According to the New York Times, the "Walmart To Go" test allows customers to order grocery items online and have them delivered to their homes via…

New supermarket chain in Dubai uses Oracle Retail Solution

April 25, 2011

Zawya, Dubai's newest supermarket and convenience-store chain, has implemented Oracle Applications to support its growing business in the United Arab Emirates.

Is YouTube launching a movie-on-demand service ?

April 25, 2011

According to TheWrap, YouTube will launch a movie-on-demand streaming service as early as next week.

Kiosks make it easy to buy hard liquor

April 21, 2011

Pennsylvanians can already buy wine from grocery-store kiosks, but the state's Liquor Control Board announced Thursday that some of the kiosks will also stock…

5th Finger announces mobile trial with JoS. A. Bank Clothiers

April 21, 2011

5th Finger, a mobile-marketing technology firm, has announced plans to bring in-store mobile trials to another major retail partner, JoS. A. Bank Clothiers.

Intuit's GoPayment for iPads available through Apple App Store

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April 21, 2011

Intuit Inc. announced that its GoPayment mobile point-of-sale application optimized for the iPad is now available through Apple's App Store. The version…

PlaceWise expands Shoptopia launch to include Madison Marquette

April 20, 2011

Madison Marquette is the next shopping center developer and operator to join Forest City Enterprises in the launch of the Shoptopia Network, PlaceWise Media…

Canadian retail sales increased in February

April 20, 2011

According to Bloomberg.com, Canadian retail sales increased 0.4 percent in volume terms in February to C$37.3 billion (U.S. $39.1 billion), compensating a…