Blockbuster Express kiosks coming to Manhattan Duane Reade locations

November 30, 2009

NCR Corp. today announced the deployment of its Blockbuster Express DVD-rental kiosks in 200 Duane Reade drugstore locations in Manhattan. The kiosks offer DVD…

JCPenney bringing back Doghouse campaign

November 18, 2009

One of last year's most successful viral retail campaigns is ready for its comeback: JCPenney announced that it is bringing back its "Beware of the Doghouse…

Electronic Arts opens a store for a single product

November 17, 2009

Talk about having limited SKUs — video game forum NeoGAF has spotted a pop-up store dedicated to a single product, Electronic Arts' Wii workout software "EA…

At the Microsoft store, staffers break into song and dance

November 17, 2009

Blogger Brad Slavin recently wrote about a visit to the Shops at Mission Viejo mall, which is notable as one of the locations for the new Microsoft retail…

Forecast: Smaller inventories, more price cutting for the 2009 holidays

November 10, 2009

The line between outlet stores and mainstream retail is blurring this holiday season as even upscale and luxury chains ratchet back their inventories and slash…

Gallery: In Japan, barcodes can be beautiful

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

November 10, 2009

Blog The Dieline has run a gallery of barcodes designed by the firm D-Barcode, and they truly beg the question of why more brands aren't doing this. After all…

Report: Social media, mobile phones are key retail influencers this year

November 10, 2009

Digital advancements continue to drive a new approach to shopping, with social media and mobile phones emerging as key influencers this holiday season…

NRF releases crowd management guidelines for retailers

November 8, 2009

As one of the busiest shopping days of the year approaches, retailers are focusing on one key component of their holiday plans: crowd control. With the help…

ResponseTek CEM upgrade adds SMS surveys, new reports

November 5, 2009

ResponseTek, a provider of on-demand customer experience management (CEM) software, has announced the Fall 2009 release of its ResponseTek:CEM solution.

NRF updates 'buyer beware' product list

November 2, 2009

The National Retail Federation has added new products to a consumer alert about common household items being sold through some online auction sites, warning…

Digital Signage Association to host free webinar on future trends

October 28, 2009

The Digital Signage Association (DSA) is holding a free webinar entitled "Digital Signage Future Trends" on Tuesday, Nov. 3 at 12 noon Eastern time. In this…

Best Buy CEO: Low prices are 'table stakes' for retailers

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

October 25, 2009

Customers care about low prices, but they want a lot more from their retailers than just the best deal.

Target's new return policy raises questions

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

October 25, 2009

The bloggers at Consumer Reports are having fun trying to figure out how Target's new return policy works. While they acknowledge that the changes represent a…

First Microsoft retail store could open next week

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

October 14, 2009

Next week is shaping up to be a big one for Microsoft: Not only is the company preparing to launch its Windows 7 operating system, but according to the Wall…

The Flaming Lips to open pop-up store for one day

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

October 12, 2009

Avant-garde rock band The Flaming Lips is going into the retail business, for exactly one day.

Steve Jobs helping overhaul Disney Stores

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

October 12, 2009

It looks like some of the visionary thinking that went into the Apple Stores is being brought to the retail wing of the Magic Kingdom: The New York Times…

Online shopping a 'work in progress,' says report

October 7, 2009

A new report released this week from Tealeaf Technology and Harris Interactive shows that the use of websites for transactions is growing and that while the…

Report: Store-based retailers see the most potential in mobile

September 30, 2009

RSR Research's latest report, "Online Commerce in 2009: The Model Has Changed — Have Retailers?" finds that store-based retailers see the greatest…

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…

Walmart'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…