NRF releases infographic with top back-to-school trends for 2012

July 26, 2012

The National Retail Federation has released a new infographic filled with data relative to the upcoming back-to-school season.

Solution combines social media, online shopping

July 25, 2012

As if showrooming hasn't gotten easy enough, a new app is available to help consumers get not only their  friends' recommendations as they shop, but theWajam…

Augmented reality is part of IKEA's 2013 catalog

July 25, 2012

IKEA is taking the catalog experience up a notch, using augmented reality to grab readers' attention. After downloading the IKEA app to smartphones or tablets…

Customer reviews, social marketing go mobile with iPad kiosk, Terillion app

July 24, 2012

Utah-based iPad Enclosures and software provider Terillion are partnering to help businesses integrate social media analytics and mobile solutions into their…

Macy's novel approach to rolling out mobility in 800 stores

by Chris Petersen — Owner, IMS

Unless you have been living under a rock lately, you'll know that showrooming is one of the hottest topics in retailing. Consumers are increasingly using their…

RCE Podcast episode 4: Mobile retail marketing and Walmart's innovative approach to back-to-school

The mobile phone brings with it an almost infinite array of possibilities for retail marketers, but new innovations bring new concerns about ethical marketing…

The impact of omnichannel on specific retail segments

Peggy Casey and Bharat Popat with Cisco talk about key omnichannel trends facing retail stores and e-commerce operators.

Study: One in 10 smartphone owners have written a review while in-store

Mobile and social customer experience strategies are becoming more important than ever for brands.

Report: Mobile retail commerce rises in second quarter, social shopping drops

July 16, 2012

Mobile shopping rose while social media sales fell, providing an indication of where U.S. retailers may invest in order to capture the attention and loyalty of…

Meet your new gift registry: Pinterest

I'm planning a party for my younger sister. Usually, I flip through magazines or ask friends for ideas. However, this time I went straight to Pinterest.

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.

Best Buy Canada selects Stibo multichannel platform

July 12, 2012

Stibo Systems has announced that Best Buy Canada has selected its solution to optimize its customer's online and mobile e-commerce experience. Best Buy Canada…

Bailey Banks & Biddle revamps in-store, online experience

July 11, 2012

Luxury jeweler Bailey Banks & Biddle is revamping its in-store and online shopping experience by implementing a new design studio, according to a company…

Socket Mobile, LightSpeed partner on interactive POS

July 10, 2012

Socket Mobile, a provider of mobile productivity solutions, is working with LightSpeed, a retail technology company, to design "Personalized selling with…

Tablet shopping is in; PC shopping is out

July 10, 2012

Tablet shopping is gaining on PC- and laptop-based sales and blowing away smartphone shopping.

RCE Podcast episode 3: Why (most) retailers shouldn't worry about showrooming

July 6, 2012

New survey data reveals that most retailers have nothing to fear from the mobile-enabled consumer, and on today's call our panel discusses why that is - and…

Company attempts to 'revolutionize checkout' with mobile platform

July 6, 2012

After a successful test project in a Washington supermarket, QThru is officially launching its mobile platform allowing shoppers to scan items with their…

Skype Station digital signage kiosks taking off

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

How to integrate digital for a great multichannel experience

Blending digital channels into a company's overall multichannel approach requires changes beyond the sales force.

Go mobile or go home: Check-out lines are disappearing

Retailers must embrace mobile POS solutions to stay relevant.