Is augmented reality the future of retail?

February 28, 2011

 Global revenues from augmented reality (AR) applications and services are projected to reach $1.5 billion by 2015, according According to Pocket-lint.com.

In-store coupon kiosks saving grocery shoppers money

February 27, 2011

Customers at Food Lion supermarkets are using more coupons than ever since the grocery chain deplolyed coupon-dispensing kiosks inside stores.

Proposed legislation would eliminate price stickers in Michigan

February 27, 2011

According to The Detroit Free Press, shoppers in Michigan may no longer see price stickers on merchandise because of pending legislation supported by Gov. Rick…

Borders files bankruptcy, plans to close nearly 200 stores

February 27, 2011

Borders Group, an Ann Arbor, Mich.-based bookstore owner, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Feb. 16, citing a challenging economy and a changing…

Microsoft introduces Microsoft Dynamics AX for Retail R2 at EuroShop 2011

February 27, 2011

Microsoft Corp. launched Microsoft Dynamics AX for Retail R2 in Germany at the global retail industry trade fair, EuroShop 2011.

Retail installation designed for Puma on display at London’s Selfridges stores

February 24, 2011

According to WIDN.com, London’s Selfridges, a high-end department store chain, is presenting a retail installation for Puma, designed to showcase an…

PeopleAnswers and RadioShack partner to improve hiring process

February 24, 2011

According to BusinessWire.com, PeopleAnswers has announced a software licensing agreement with RadioShack Corp. The agreement will expand RadioShack’s use of…

Delvinia Dig report focuses on future of retail

February 24, 2011

The latest "Dig" report from Delvinia, a Canadian digital strategy and customer experience design firm, indicates the growing influence of digitally savvy…

DigitalSignageToday.com publishes guide to media players

February 24, 2011

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — DigitalSignageToday.com announced the publication of its "Digital Signage Media Player Comparison Guide," a 34-page report that aims to help…

Digby brings In-Store Mobile Module to retailers

February 23, 2011

Digby, provider of mobile commerce for top retail brands, announced today the launch of the Digby In-store Mobile Module, a new feature that enables retailers…

Panphonics Directional Audio Speakers installed in 7-Eleven in-store digital networks

February 23, 2011

Panphonics, a provider of directional audio speakers, announced Wednesday that its patented Sound Shower loudspeakers have been installed in the industry’s…

Sears announces new CEO

February 23, 2011

The Sears Holdings board of directors has elected Lou D’Ambrosio as the chief executive officer and president of the company.

STORES/BIGresearch survey says consumers investing in small luxuries again

February 22, 2011

New research released by STORES Magazine reports that consumers are slowly starting to enjoy some of the services or items they may have previously sacrificed…

Retailers review the role of stores as multi-channel booms

February 22, 2011

An increasing number of consumers are researching products in bricks-and-mortar retail stores before purchasing online, according to new research by Deloitte…

Amazon offering unlimited instant streaming to Prime members

February 22, 2011

According to WSJ.com Market Watch, Amazon announced yesterday that it is now offering unlimited instant video-streaming of movies and TV shows at no additional…

GoGo Cast digital signage on the go for Xtra Mart

February 22, 2011

Digital out-of-home network company GoGo Cast Inc. today announced an in-store partnership with Xtra Mart for the use of GoGo Cast's high-definition Go-Screens…

MICROS-Retail announces XBR and Balance Sales Audit versions 7.0

February 21, 2011

MICROS-Retail, a division of MICROS Systems, Inc. and provider of retail technology, announced the release of XBR Loss Prevention and Store Analytics version…

Apple planning a secret retail employee meeting?

February 21, 2011

According to TG Daily.com, it is rumored that Apple will hold meetings with its retail store employees to introduce product changes and additions.

NRF: Americans plan to spend a little, save a little of their tax refunds

February 21, 2011

With signs of an improving economy, many Americans are now keen to use their tax refunds to treat themselves, or their families, to a major purchase such as a…

Square drops transaction fees for merchants

by James Wester

February 21, 2011

Mobile payment start-up Square has announced it will be dropping per-transaction fees charged to its customers. Merchants using the service to accept credit…