Proctor & Gamble launches direct-to-consumer website

May 20, 2010

The Procter & Gamble Company and PFSweb Inc. have announced that a new online shopping site is now available for U.S. consumers. Named the eStore, the…

Context Optional unveils social media tools for retailers

May 18, 2010

Social marketing company Context Optional has announced the launch of a new set of tools designed specifically for retailers. The retail offering is part of…

Specialty outdoor retailer Rock/Creek revamping online presence

May 17, 2010

ATG, a provider of cross-channel commerce solutions, has announced that Rock/Creek, a specialty retailer serving outdoor enthusiasts, plans to replace its…

Retail Anywhere partners with JDS

May 17, 2010

Retail Anywhere, provider of POS software and services for midsize retailers, has announced its partnership with JDS Solutions as a reseller of Retail Anywhere…

Privacy Is Dead... And It Could Be Great

by Doug Stephens — President, Retail Prophet Consulting

Facebook recent announcement about its intentions to collect and store personal data has privacy advocates up in arms.  But could the move actually vastly…

Can companies really predict what customers like online?

Internet marketers may not know as much about shoppers as they think do, according to a new study.

Verizon offers ScanLife mobile barcode technology

May 13, 2010

Verizon Wireless has announced that its customers can get one-click access to product information, including application downloads, consumer reviews and more…

Ten ways retailers can build their opt-in email lists

If no one is reading your marketing emails, it doesn't matter how creative or passionate those messages are.

Is mobile making interactive screens redundant?

May 10, 2010

The trendspotters at PSFK.com say they’re noticing two trends that seem to run counter to one another: the drive to add interactive screens in stores and…

NCR showcasing new era c-tailing solutions at FMI 2010

May 10, 2010

NCR Corp. will demonstrate its converged retailing — c-tailing — solutions for multichannel retailers in booth #1952 at FMI 2010, the largest food industry…

Managing brand bashing on social media

For retailers, the best defense against online negativity may be your best customers.

SkyMall launches Blackberry shopping app

May 4, 2010

In-flight catalog company SkyMall has announced the release of SkyMall Mobile for BlackBerry. The downloadable application was developed in partnership with…

Converging the retail experience to connect with the changing shopper

Retailers must be more attuned than ever before to customers, tailoring the shopping experience accordingly.

MyRegistry.com launches iPhone app

April 28, 2010

MyRegistry.com, provider of an "all stores, one registry" online gift registry, today announced the release of its new iPhone app. The MyRegistry.com Universal…

Shopkick signs Best Buy, Macy's for iPhone app launch

April 28, 2010

In anticipation of its shopkick retail mobile application debut this summer, the Palo Alto startup of the same name announce it has added Best Buy and Macy's…

How Facebook pages can impact customer experience

Customers are using Facebook to research companies more than many retail executives and industry experts may have anticipated.

Coming soon: Explore retail shops through Google Maps

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

Google has quietly announced that it is going to allow businesses to add location photos to their Place Pages, accessible through search and Google Maps.Seems…

Retailers: Ask your customers for permission to market to them

You can legally add a customer's email to your mailing list without asking. Here's why you shouldn't.

B&N NOOK adds read-in-store feature, games, web browser

April 22, 2010

Barnes & Noble Inc. announced in a press release more new firsts and features for its popular NOOK eBook Reader, including the Read In Store experience (in…

Celerant e-commerce tool adds CMS features

April 21, 2010

Retail software provider Celerant Technology announced that it has completed the integration of its content management system (CMS). The Celerant CMS was…