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Revionics launching inventory-optimization system at NRF
January 3, 2010
Revionics Inc., a provider of full lifecycle price-optimization and consumer demand-management software, announced the launch of RAPS Replenishment in advance…
read nowStudy: Customer adoption of self-checkout growing
December 30, 2009
A benchmarking study earlier this year showed that more than 70 percent of respondents have adopted using self-checkout lanes inside stores, according to…
read now80. Nordstrom
December 30, 2009
Compared to some of its peers, Nordstrom may be weathering the downturn better than most. February same-store sales were off "only" 15 percent from last year…
read nowLocal book store challenges Internet titans with charity
December 29, 2009
A small book store in Orleans, Mass., is trying a new way to attract business through the Web, says the Cape Cod Times. Don Krohn and Janis Brennan of Main…
read nowRetailers jockey to market swine-flu shots
December 29, 2009
Pharmacies, supermarkets and other retailers, such as Walmart, Kroger and Rite Aid, are jockeying to become the go-to providers for swine-flu vaccinations in a…
read nowReport: Loyalty to nationally advertised brands is falling
December 28, 2009
Loyalty to nationally advertised brands has been falling over the past two years. Decision Analyst's "Anatomy of the Recession" report, based on a survey of…
read nowGreentailing to be hot topic at NRF
December 27, 2009
Whether it's conserving water in their stores or promoting their reusable shopping bags, many retailers are committed to the "greentailing" movement. Green…
read nowNRF announces opening weekend receptions for January event
December 27, 2009
The National Retail Federation announced two opening weekend events for the upcoming 99th Annual Convention & Expo, to be held at the Jacob K. Javits…
read nowSwiss farm shop tests unmanned NFC retail payments system
December 22, 2009
Eighty customers of a farm shop in the Zurich region of Switzerland have been equipped with NFC phones that automate the process of shopping for locally…
read nowSeven supermarket trends for 2010
December 22, 2009
The high cost of groceries in 2009 had a large impact in the way America ate this year. More made their meals at home, took their lunches to work, and switched…
read nowSeasonal stores pop up, make money, then go away happily
December 22, 2009
In recent years, numerous retailers seeking to drum up buzz have turned to temporary outlets, often to bring products to areas where they might not be sold…
read nowStudy: Christmas shoppers trust social networking for gift inspiration
December 21, 2009
More than a quarter of consumers highly value their friends' recommendations via social networking sites when shopping for Christmas gifts, according to a…
read nowCrossView to debut new cross-channel tools at NRF
December 21, 2009
CrossView, a provider of global cross-channel commerce solutions, has announced the launch of its next-generation cross-channel commerce platform. The latest…
read nowRetail Innovation Awards open for nominations
December 20, 2009
The IBM Retail User Group has announced that nominations for the 2010 Retail Innovation Award are now open. The award will be presented at the Group's…
read nowStudy: Promotional bundles devalue products, reduce long-term profit
December 16, 2009
The best things in life aren't free, especially for companies trying to lure customers by offering sweet deals on two complementary products.
read nowNRF survey: Most consumers are less than halfway done with holiday shopping
December 16, 2009
Though the Christmas countdown is in its final stages, it seems shoppers still have plenty of shopping left to do. According to NRF's 2009 Holiday Consumer…
read nowKroger loyalty program offers free wireless minutes
December 16, 2009
Grocery chain Kroger has announced a clever new wrinkle to its loyalty program. It is now giving shoppers free minutes on its wireless phone service…
read nowIntava announces touchscreen in-store music merchandising system
December 15, 2009
Intava has announced Intava Backbeat, an in-store music and promotional system, and a global music licensing partnership with Jamendo PRO, a online music…
read nowEstee Lauder's social media a good example of channel marketing
December 15, 2009
CreativeFeed chief creative officer Arthur Ceria says that Estee Lauder's social media campaign is a smart departure in a recent article on DMNews.com. The…
read nowHoliday shoppers were out last weekend, but stuck to lists
December 15, 2009
AP reports that many holiday shoppers were out last weekend spending money, but many stuck to pre-made lists. Many said they were holding out for bigger…
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