New report details ROI for in-store digital signage

May 11, 2008

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The Digital Signage Association has published "Retail Digital Signage ROI: Finding the break-even point," an exclusive research report that…

Near-future boom for near-field?

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

NFC-enabled cell phones might make m-payments, m-banking common.

EnQii announces mobile retail media services

May 8, 2008

NEW YORK — EnQii announced a partnership with Ping Mobile, a full-service mobile agency, and LocaModa, a mobile social platform provider. By joining forces…

PRN and Cabco Group aim to enhance retail through in-store media

May 5, 2008

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — Thomson's Premier Retail Networks Inc. (PRN) and Cabco Group, the world¹s leading international operator of electronic shopping…

Shortlist announced for 2008 European Retail Solutions Awards

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

April 30, 2008

Nominees have been announced for the eighth annual European Retail Solutions Awards, which will be awarded in a ceremony June 25 at Old Billingsgate Market in…

'The year of digital media' for NCR

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

NCR touted 2008 as the year of change for self-service.

Report: Importance, prevalence of retail technology on the rise

April 24, 2008

Retail Bulletin: Contrary to suggestions that the online channel may soon prevail over bricks and mortar stores, new research commissioned by Visa Europe…

Eye kiosk stands above KioskCom crowd

SoloHealth's EyeSite sweeps Self Service awards.

Evincii launches 'in-store search'

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

Company wants to do for shelves what Google does for the Web.

Study: 18-to-30-year-olds drawn to out-of-home media

April 16, 2008

MediaPost: Aegis Media Americas' Posterscope USA concluded what it termed the first consumer-insight research study of the U.S. out-of-home market. The study…

Experticity names Alex Richardson to board of advisors

April 16, 2008

SEATTLE — Experticity, provider of video-assisted customer support solutions, announced that Alex Richardson, a managing director of Selling Machine Partners…

Online sales to drive in-store technology growth

April 10, 2008

Inside Retailing (Australia): With Internet sales expected to account for almost 20 percent of turnover by 2012-15, and Web sites becoming increasingly…

More retail technology on the way, and soon

April 10, 2008

Arizona Daily Star: More new technologies are likely on the way for retail stores, speakers said Thursday at this year's Global Retailing Conference, held by…

Interest in electronic shelf labels grows

April 10, 2008

San Jose Business Journal: With the click of a mouse, the local grocery store could drop prices for a happy hour sale, and just as easily, with another click…

ShopperDNA gauges effectiveness of in-store marketing

April 9, 2008

Progressive Grocer: Marketing and sales management consulting firm Cannondale Associates has developed an analytical process and methodology for successfully…

Muzak, DMX receive DOJ clearance on merger

April 7, 2008

FORT MILL, S.C. & AUSTIN, Texas — Muzak LLC and DMX Inc. announced that they have been informed by the Antitrust Division of the U.S. Department of…

Manufacturing-on-demand could reinvent video retailing

April 6, 2008

Screen Digest: The video business is approaching saturation point in many markets. Retailers struggle to accommodate an ever-expanding DVD catalog while…

Inaugural Customer Experience Summit announced

April 6, 2008

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The inaugural Customer Experience Summit, co-hosted by RetailConnections and by Cathy Hotka & Associates, will take place August 17-19…

Report: In-store systems get most retail IT dollars

April 3, 2008

IT Pro: According to a report from research firm Martec, the average IT investment among the top 100 retailers has stayed flat at 1.3 percent of sales for the…

3D video kiosks land in grocery stores

April 3, 2008

CHATSWORTH, Calif. — Provision Interactive Technologies has announced its 3DEO Reward Centers are now available in the United States. The kiosks are currently…