Omnichannel News
Staples to allow Amazon to install shipping lockers in its stores
November 6, 2012
Office supply retailer Staples announced Monday that it is going to allow Amazon to install its shipping lockers in its U.S. stores. The lockers, which have…
read nowIngenico launches loyalty solution in Europe
November 2, 2012
Ingenico announced the European launch of its Next Generation Loyalty solution for retailers and quick-service restaurants to interact with digital consumers…
read nowBlogger: The future of fashion is tech
November 1, 2012
A retail analyst on the blog Vision Mobile highlighted some trends around the latest buzzwords in the industry: "fashion tech."
read nowRetail CIOs think industry needs tech overhaul
November 1, 2012
Retail is in serious need of a technology revolution, according to recent research from Virgin Media Business.
read nowRetailing 2020 Report predicts swift evolution
October 29, 2012
Consulting firms Kantar Retail and PwC Network recently released the "Retailing 2020" report that looks at key factors for retailers and suppliers in an age of…
read nowRetailers discuss importance of multichannel at Wincor World 2012
October 23, 2012
Multichannel retailing remains a focus for global retailers, according to a post on fashionunited.co.uk, as stores fight to boost relevance by enhancing the…
read nowFinish Line selects Oracle to improve operations and customer experience
October 23, 2012
Finish Line announced today that it has selected Oracle Retail Merchandising, Planning and Stores solutions to support its growth strategy across 640 stores.
read nowWalmart's think tank lab to thank for recent innovations
October 16, 2012
While Walmart has been making headlines lately with improvements to its technology and Web presence, the force behind the advances is less widely discussed.
read nowFine jewelry retailer revamps web approach
October 12, 2012
Fine jewelry brand Ritani has a new retail scheme designed to pair the best parts of fine jewelry e-commerce sites and brick-and-mortar stores in the form of…
read nowOne iota releases in-store e-commerce solution for retail
October 11, 2012
The cloud-based retail solutions company One iota announced the launch of the SmartPod, a fully integrated self-service kiosk designed to help stores increase…
read nowTarget launches QR codes for holiday toy shopping
October 4, 2012
In line with the holiday shopping fervor among retailers, Target announced it is adding QR codes in stores for the season's 20 most popular toys. The Target…
read nowSurvey: retail CFOs not concerned with showrooming
October 3, 2012
An annual poll by financial consulting firm BDO shows that the majority of retail CFOs are not concerned with the showrooming phenomenon.
read nowHybris study finds consumers prefer to purchase direct from retailer, instead of via social media
October 3, 2012
The communication software provider Hybris announced the results of its U.S. 2012 Social Media and Shopping Survey which analyzed U.S. consumers' attitudes…
read nowTarget app to support Passbook in iOS 6
October 2, 2012
Target announced yesterday its support for Passbook in iOS 6 on the iPhone and iPod touch, according to a company press release.
read nowNRF forecasts 4.1 percent growth in holiday sales
October 2, 2012
Tempered by political and fiscal uncertainties but supported by signs of improvement in consumer confidence, holiday sales this year will increase 4.1 percent…
read nowLightSpeed offers retailers omnichanel reach with latest platform
October 1, 2012
The Canadian software company LightSpeed today announced the release of its 3.7 Apple-based core platform. The software enables retailers to interact with…
read nowSurvey shows an increase of mobile use in retail
September 25, 2012
With multichannel retail growing in acceptance and significance, many retailers are experimenting with mobile as part of their in-store experience.
read nowNordstrom VP gives warning at conference
September 20, 2012
Nordstrom VP Jamie Nordstrom spoke last week at the shop.org conference and discussed the evolution of the department store into online sales, according to an…
read nowEmpowered consumers drive future of retail, study shows
September 18, 2012
This week in London, leading retailers are gathering for the World Retail Congress. At the center of the conversation is how the empowered consumer, or the…
read nowCharlotte Russe looks to MICROS-Retail to revamp retail strategy
September 11, 2012
MICROS-Retail, a division of MICROS Systems Inc., announced a partnership with Charlotte Russe as part of the retailer's move toward an omni-channel retail…
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