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Pharmacy chain installs in-store music and messaging system
by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance
September 24, 2009
Bartell Drugs, a 57-store pharmacy chain headquartered in Seattle, has added music and messaging capabilities from PlayNetwork in its stores. Bartell is the…
read nowRestoration Hardware attempts to differentiate — by raising prices
by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance
September 23, 2009
It's a move that raises eyebrows at any time, much less during a bad economy, but high-end furnishings retailer Restoration Hardware is raising its prices in…
read nowMicrosoft acquisitions extend company's Dynamics line
September 22, 2009
Microsoft Corp. has announced the acquisition of industry solutions that will extend the core capabilities of one of Microsoft's ERP products, Microsoft…
read nowMore grocery stores to stop accepting checks
by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance
September 21, 2009
Whole Foods has stopped accepting consumer checks at three of its stores this month, a test to see how consumers will react.
read nowThe Limited deploys video analytics system
September 20, 2009
DIGIOP Technologies, with technology provider ObjectVideo, has successfully completed a nationwide deployment of its video management systems for Limited…
read nowBlackhawk unveils open-network gift cards
by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance
September 20, 2009
Blackhawk Network, the largest third-party gift card provider, has announced the availability of its Rewards Visa Gift Card through its B2B program. Cards can…
read nowPerformance Bicycle selects 3point5.com for online retail training
September 20, 2009
Performance Bicycle, the nation's largest specialty bike retailer, announced that it has selected 3point5.com to provide online training for its retail…
read nowGrocery deploys deli self-order system
September 16, 2009
Troy, Mich.-based NEXTEP SYSTEMS has announced that Baesler's Market in Terra Haute, Ind., has deployed NEXTEP's Deli 1-2-3 touchscreen self-order kiosk…
read nowNCR, Publix will roll out Blockbuster Express DVD-rental kiosks
September 16, 2009
NCR Corp. says it will deploy its Blockbuster Express DVD-rental kiosk in Publix Super Markets, which it says is the largest employee-owned grocery chain in…
read nowResearch: Canadian shoppers have no patience for browsing, waiting in line
September 15, 2009
MISSISSAUGA, Ontario — Canadians are adjusting to the economic uncertainty by comparison shopping on the Internet and searching out efficient retailers who can…
read nowReport: Multichannel buyers more active, have higher spend per household
September 14, 2009
According to Epsilon Targeting, the newly formed data division of Epsilon, online sales continue to grow and certain product categories remain popular among…
read nowWalmart displays emphasize 'family night'
by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance
September 13, 2009
Mega-retailer Walmart has already rolled out one recession-driven ad blitz, in which it emphasizes how families can make homemade meals for just a few dollars…
read nowA&P to split its brand into four store types
by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance
September 10, 2009
In an interview with New Jersey Business News, A&P chief executive Eric Claus outlined his company's plan to launch four distinct store types, each aimed…
read nowHalfords reaches one millionth online reservation for in-store pickup
by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance
September 10, 2009
British retailer Halfords launched a "reserve and collect" feature on its web site last year, and it appears to be clicking with customers: The company…
read nowStudy: Community features drive traffic, sales to online retailers
September 10, 2009
As social networks proliferate and consumers report spending more of their time online, e-commerce is ripe to weave community into the customer experience. On…
read nowNielsen: Affluent shoppers more likely to be heavy coupon users
September 8, 2009
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. — In today's economy, more U.S. consumers are using coupons when purchasing consumer packaged goods (CPG) items with 1.6 billion coupons…
read nowKronos index shows signs of recovery in retail hiring
September 8, 2009
CHELMSFORD, Mass. — Kronos Incorporated has unveiled the first installment of its Kronos Retail Labor Index, a family of metrics and indices that analyze the…
read nowWalmart's 'Project Impact' shoots for cleaner stores, better customer service
by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance
September 8, 2009
Time is reporting on the real-world impact of Walmart's "Project Impact," a makeover initiative that sees the retailer focusing on cleaner store environments…
read nowHow to make men feel at home while shopping
by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance
September 7, 2009
San Francisco Chronicle fashion correspondent Aaron Britt recently went on a walking tour of S.F. men's retail with Bertrand Pellegrin, author of "Branding the…
read nowGrass-roots marketing: Retailer mails hand-written thank you notes to shoppers
by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance
September 7, 2009
In Palm Springs, Calif., one retailer is going back-to-basics for customer service, reviving the art of the hand-written thank you note.
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