The 'NeoFace' of window shopping

November 15, 2012

Facial recognition technology is making its way from retailers in Japan to North American shopping malls, according to an article on cba.ca.

CETW12: 5 Things to look for at CETW NYC

by Christopher Hall — w, t

CETW in New York City is set to open; here's what to look for this year.

Blogger: The future of fashion is tech

November 1, 2012

A retail analyst on the blog Vision Mobile highlighted some trends around the latest buzzwords in the industry: "fashion tech."

Retail CIOs think industry needs tech overhaul

November 1, 2012

Retail is in serious need of a technology revolution, according to recent research from Virgin Media Business. 

Sporting goods store entertains shoppers with augmented reality

October 30, 2012

Sporting goods retailer Scheels recently installed an ArmorActive iPad kiosk in its Sandy, Utah, megastore, providing shoppers a taste of augmented reality.

ShopperTrak acquires RelTel in move to improve analytics power

October 30, 2012

ShopperTrak, a company that analyzes foot traffic data for retailers, today announced its acquisition of surveillance analytics startup ReTel Technologies. 

Retailing 2020 Report predicts swift evolution

October 29, 2012

Consulting firms Kantar Retail and PwC Network recently released the "Retailing 2020" report that looks at key factors for retailers and suppliers in an age of…

Best Buy begins roll out of audio kiosk program

October 24, 2012

Turtle Beach, a provider of gaming headsets, and Best Buy are launching an in-store interactive kiosk program that delivers a fully interactive and educational…

DOOH network goes pink for the cure

October 10, 2012

An array of Estee Lauder products are being featured this month on the Adspace Digital Mall Network to promote "pink," according to a company announcement.

Augmented reality: A growing force in retail

by Natalie Gagliordi — Editor of KioskMarketplace.com, Networld Media Group

From cereal boxes to lingerie, augmented reality is cementing its place in retail.

Target launches QR codes for holiday toy shopping

October 4, 2012

In line with the holiday shopping fervor among retailers, Target announced it is adding QR codes in stores for the season's 20 most popular toys. The Target…

Isaac Mizrahi New York app brings printed content to life

September 25, 2012

The latest augmented reality retail app from Xcel Brands and Aurasma makes those moving photos from Harry Potter seem like a real possibility. The companies…

C-store chain Wawa goes digital

by Christopher Hall — writer, self

After a successful pilot, the chain is rolling out digital signage to all of its more than 600 locations across the U.S.

Burberry's new London flagship combines fashion and technology

September 17, 2012

British fashion house Burberry unveiled it’s first digitally-integrated retail outlet at its newly launched London flagship store. The blend of craftsmanship…

In-store map apps lead customers to purchases

August 29, 2012

Big-box retailers are trying to simplify the shopping hunt by helping customers locate items in-store with the use of navigation and inventory maps via a…

Verizon retail store partners with restaurant to enhance customer experience

Verizon customers dine while waiting for service.

Casio releases business tablet aimed at retailers

August 14, 2012

Japanese electronics manufacturer Casio announced the release of an Android-based tablet designed for commercial and business use. Retail workers will soon be…

Tokyo toy co testing augmented reality kiosks

July 16, 2012

A Tokyo toy company is testing kiosks with augmented reality capabilities to allow shoppers to interact with toys even when they're still in packaging.

Skype Station digital signage kiosks taking off

Estonian tech company says new Skype-capable kiosks will drive traffic and ad revenue for customers.

Robotic retail: AndyVision debuts in campus store

July 3, 2012

Retail now has its very own robot – AndyVision. The robot's designer Priya Narasimhan, a professor at Carnegie Mellon, who heads the Intel Science and…