Kroger, University of Cincinnati testing mobile payments

January 2, 2008

CINCINNATI — The University of Cincinnati announced the launch of a mobile payment program for UC Mobile student clients with merchants on the UC campus and in…

Retail tech spending expected to increase

December 25, 2007

Associated Press: Stores spend $34.5 billion a year on all kinds of technology, from the cables and routers behind-the-scene to in-store devices such as price…

Report: 40 percent of shoppers rely on directional signage

December 19, 2007

A recent study conducted by M/A/R/C Research found 40 percent of shoppers rely on directional signs while shopping. The group polled almost 23,000 shoppers…

Retail Wi-Fi open to hacking

December 19, 2007

Security consultancy AirDefense recently published its "2007 Retail Shopping Wireless Security Survey," which found that most of the wireless devices in use…

Retailers: make customer experience 'more theatrical'

December 19, 2007

A new report from Datamonitor shows that retailers are seeking to win back market share by making the customers' shopping experience more theatrical, with…

Retailers to discuss 'green' initiatives at NRF

December 19, 2007

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Speakers at NRF's 97th Annual Convention and EXPO, January 13-16 in New York City, will teach retailers how to Dream Big and Dream Green.

Home Depot launches project-oriented store

December 19, 2007

RICHMOND HILL, ON. — The Home Depot Canada is changing the way customers shop for home improvement projects with the opening of its first project-orientated…

Now hear this

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

December 19, 2007

In-store audio blazes beyond the blue light special.

Is your live TV legal?

December 19, 2007

Digital signage that incorporates network programs is legal only if licensed correctly. Here are pitfalls to avoid.

POPAI research: digital window signage increases footfall

December 18, 2007

Research commissioned by 3M and POPAI demonstrates the effectiveness of back-projecting dynamic promotional messages onto shop windows.

The planning puzzle

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

For technology, intelligent planning makes all the difference.

Digital Signage Show to debut during '08 Self Service Expo

December 11, 2007

TRUMBULL, Conn. — Self Service Expo conference organizers have announced the debut of their highly anticipated new event, The Digital Signage Show. The…

NCR touts growth strategy

December 11, 2007

Dayton (Ohio) Business Journal: NCR Corp. is looking to evolve in its core markets of finance and retail, as well as break into new markets, to grow the…

Portland's Healthnotes adds products, expands beyond natural-food roots

December 11, 2007

(Portland, Ore.) Business Journal: Long a mainstay in natural-food markets, Healthnotes Inc. kiosks can now be found in mainstream grocery stores and…

Nike opens first NikeID Studio

December 10, 2007

Nike recently opened its first "NikeID Studio" in London, following similar installations in New York City, Paris and Osaka. The concept connects the in-store…

GameStop opens 'tournament center'

December 10, 2007

The Escapist: GameStop has announced the opening of its first combined store and "tournament center" in San Jose, Calif. The location is 4,000 square feet in…

The psychology of digital signage

by David Drain

A neuroscientist analyzes the effects digital signage has on the brain.

Tapping the POS to test content

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

POS data can provide insight into how well in-store media is working.

Kiosks take over c-stores

Popular self-service devices to move in on convenience stores in 2008.

Brand appeal in the auto showroom

Digital signage is a powerful tool for car dealers.