Futurecart makes Singapore debut

November 30, 2008

SINGAPORE — Store of the Future (SOTF), a technology media company, rolled out its first batch of Futurecarts in conjunction with the official opening of…

Cellfire wins mobile marketing innovation award

November 20, 2008

SAN JOSE, Calif. — Cellfire Inc., a nationwide mobile coupon and discount offer service, was honored by the Mobile Marketing Association (MMA) with the MMA…

Marketing show heavy on innovation

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

Fresh ideas from the In-Store Marketing Expo in Las Vegas.

Five things shoppers will do this holiday

A tough economy is impacting shopper plans and behaviors.

Amazon sending daily deals to mobile phones, with instant-buy feature

November 11, 2008

SEATTLE — Amazon.com announced it is now allowing customers to sign up to receive its "Daily Deal" offers via SMS.

One-fifth of online retailers offer a mobile microsite

November 9, 2008

The Retail Bulletin: A fifth of online retailers have used mobile microsites to push specific promotions, according to new research by mobile marketing agency…

Study: Multi-channel marketing drives new sales

November 6, 2008

LONDON — Hybris, a vendor of multi-channel commerce and communication software, announced research carried out at its e-Commerce Summit in Switzerland which…

Connecting with conversational marketing

From "friending" to "tweeting" — social networking at retail.

ISMI grows, adds speakers

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

Show will bring together more than 300 retail solution providers.

Targeting attractive segments in tough times

Many shoppers are going "full spend ahead" despite the economy.

Four out of 10 shoppers influenced by social media

October 28, 2008

SEATTLE — Four out of 10 consumers have made a purchase based on advertising they saw on a social media site, and 76 percent welcome advertising on social…

E-tailers get pushy with email discount offers

October 26, 2008

Yahoo Tech: Online retailers — grappling with a sharp drop in consumer spending from even their most gung-ho Web enthusiasts — are becoming pushier with…

Barnes & Noble adds social networking

October 26, 2008

NEW YORK — Barnes & Noble Inc., the world's largest bookseller, announced the launch of "My B&N," a fully-integrated Web experience that allows users…

Retailers eyeing Woot business model

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

The e-commerce site is influencing traditional retailers.

Virgin launches pop-up store for Rock Band 2

October 22, 2008

NEW YORK — Virgin Megastore Times Square has teamed with MTV Games to help celebrate the special edition release of the popular game Rock Band 2 by creating a…

Retailers get hands-on with new tech

Attendance at KioskCom, The Digital Signage Show up from fall.

Gallery: Major electronics retailer bringing digital signage to 200 stores

October 16, 2008

ISTANBUL, Turkey — Teknosa, the largest electronics retailer in Turkey, announced that it will implement digital signage networks in roughly 200 of…

Kmart revives layaway in prep for a tight holiday season

October 16, 2008

Brandweek: Kmart has launched a campaign that positions the company as the only mass discount retailer to offer a layaway service. The hope is to drive sales…

KIOSKCOM: Intava announces smart phone capability

October 15, 2008

NEW YORK — Touchscreen design company Intava announced today at The Digital Signage Show at KioskCom its new smart phone integration capability. The company's…

NRF, Retail Customer Experience announce pavilion partnership

October 14, 2008

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — NetWorld Alliance, publisher of Retail Customer Experience magazine and RetailCustomerExperience.com, and the National Retail Federation…