Top digital signage tips for retailers offered by Reflect

March 16, 2011

Reflect, the in-store digital media provider powering some of the largest networks in North America, including Best Buy's On Network, GameStop, Target and…

Some supermarkets eliminate rebates for reusable bags

March 15, 2011

According to the JournalGazette.net, some supermarket chains are eliminating reusable bag rebates because the incentive isn’t making enough of a difference.

Fast Company names its 'Ten most innovative retail companies'

March 15, 2011

FastCompany.com posted its list of the Ten Most Innovative Companies in Retail yesterday, with Groupon topping the list. Reasons for the honor range from…

Google to pilot NFC POS system

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March 14, 2011

Google Inc. is looking to test a contactless, point-of-sale system allowing consumers to pay for in-store purchases using phones equipped with near field…

IBM announces new software and consulting services for businesses to help meet consumer demands

March 14, 2011

IBM has announced new software, as well as new consulting services dedicated to the emerging category of "Smarter Commerce," which is focused on helping…

Meijer announces $75 million investment in Michigan and Ohio stores

March 14, 2011

Meijer, the Grand Rapids, Mich.-based retailer with supercenters in five Midwestern states, will invest more than $75 million in a major remodel project for…

Target and Best Buy change political giving policies

March 14, 2011

According to WJR.net, Target and Best Buy have amended political spending policies following controversies surrounding the 2010 election campaign.

Adidas opens women-only concept store in Korea

March 14, 2011

According to Fibre2Fashion.com, Adidas has opened its first women-specific retail store in Korea, which focuses on customer service for a more personalized and…

Canadian entrepreneur developing RFID for smartphones

March 13, 2011

According to NBBusinessJournal.com, a Canadian entrepreneur is developing an RFID tag for use in big-box retail stores to help customers with product…

February brings more good news for retailers

March 13, 2011

Improvements in the U.S. economy bolstered retailers’ February sales, reflecting improved consumer sentiment as it relates to spending. According to the…

Walmart launching ‘Pick Up Today’ service this month

March 10, 2011

Walmart has announced plans to expand its U.S. multichannel platform by launching "Pick Up Today" later this month. The service allows customers to purchase…

Merkle announces new retail marketing suite and leadership roles

March 9, 2011

Merkle, an independent customer relationship-marketing agency, announced the release of its new retail database-marketing suite. Merkle’s Retail Marketing…

New study says creating emotional ties with consumers is a successful strategy

March 9, 2011

According to NRF.com, a recent research study by Kurt Salmon, a global management consulting firm, says that consumers feel a personality connection to the…

Are interactive window displays the future of retail?

March 9, 2011

According to NewsElectronics.co.uk, researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Telecommunications, Heinrich Hertz Institute are working on a prototype for…

Analysts say brick-and-mortar stores will live on

March 9, 2011

According to TheStreet.com, despite major retailers such as Blockbuster and Borders filing for bankruptcy, retail experts think the demise of brick-and-mortar…

Kiosks going all natural

March 9, 2011

Retailers wanting to deploy health-related kiosks now have a less-expensive option, thanks to the iHealthKiosk recently launched by Living Naturally.

Godiva unveils new store design

March 8, 2011

According to WorldInteriorDesignNetwork.com, New York-based D-ash Design has created a new store design for Godiva chocolatier that will be used for retail…

DAILY RFID releases tamper-evident HF Tag for jewelry inventory and security

March 8, 2011

DAILY RFID, the leading producer and manufacturer of RFID readers and tags in the world, has released a tamper-evident HF RFID Tag for jewelry inventory and…

ECRS introduces new retail technology system

March 8, 2011

ECRS, a retail solutions company, has introduced LogicSync, a new business logic and methodology technology that bridges current EDI (Electronic Data…

Retailers using iPads to enhance shopping experience

March 8, 2011

According to InsideRetailing.com, more retailers are expected to begin incorporating Apple’s iPad into store operations. The shift seems to be retailers…