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IBM WebSphere Premises Server connects with sensor data
April 7, 2008
ARMONK, NY — IBM announced the release of WebSphere Premises Server version 6.1, a software product that enables business process transformation by responding…
read nowNorth American consumers demand more self-service
April 7, 2008
ORLANDO, Fla. — A growing legion of North American consumers use self-service in their everyday lives, and the latest research from NCR Corp. shows an…
read nowInaugural Customer Experience Summit announced
April 6, 2008
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The inaugural Customer Experience Summit, co-hosted by RetailConnections and by Cathy Hotka & Associates, will take place August 17-19…
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Mystery shopping changes with the times
by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance
Hidden cameras, online reporting update the venerable tool.
read nowReport: In-store systems get most retail IT dollars
April 3, 2008
IT Pro: According to a report from research firm Martec, the average IT investment among the top 100 retailers has stayed flat at 1.3 percent of sales for the…
read nowNanonation to showcase iPhone applications at Self-Service Expo
April 2, 2008
LINCOLN, Neb. — Nanonation will demonstrate new applications for digital signage and kiosks utilizing Apple's iPhone and iPod Touch at the Self-Service Expo…
read nowNew guide offers advice on planning for digital signage
April 1, 2008
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Digital Signage Today has published a new how-to guide for those planning for a digital signage network deployment. The guide is titled…
read nowStudy: RFID improves inventory accuracy
April 1, 2008
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — A preliminary analysis of the effect of radio frequency identification on retail-inventory accuracy demonstrated that an automated…
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GlobalShop goes green
by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance
Designed-in technology, green products this year's big emphases.
read nowDigital Signage Today answers your burning questions in new guide
March 27, 2008
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Digital Signage Today has spoken with numerous experts in the digital signage industry and published "Digital Signage: Frequently Asked…
read nowPhilips introduces AmbiScene lighting concept for retail
March 27, 2008
Hardware Zone: Philips Lighting Singapore announced the introduction of AmbiScene, a flexible lighting concept designed to help retailers create inspiring and…
read nowDigital Signage Today publishes exclusive industry survey
March 26, 2008
LOUISVILLE, Ken. — Digital Signage Today has published "Digital Signage: The State of the Art and the Promise for the Next Five Years," an exclusive 77-page…
read nowGlobalShop: Artisan Complete sweeps POPAI awards
March 26, 2008
MARKHAM, Ontario — Artisan Complete took home 14 statuettes at last week's POPAI Outstanding Merchandising Achievement (OMA) Awards Gala honoring the most…
read nowMore retail executives are devoted to cross-channel
March 25, 2008
Internet Retailer: Two broad developments are leading to more effective cross-channel retailing. Recent research by AMR Research Inc. found that more…
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Retail application for Microsoft Surface unveiled
March 24, 2008
SEATTLE — Accenture and Avanade announced the availability of their first retail showcase application for Microsoft Surface, a 30-inch surface-computing…
read nowEmail is the worst channel for customer service
March 23, 2008
SME Web: Email is officially the UK's worst channel for customer service, according to research. eService provider Transversal's third annual Multi-channel…
read nowGlobalShop: A.R.E. award winners announced
March 19, 2008
Display & Design Ideas: A.R.E., formerly NASFM, hosted its annual Retail Design Awards at GlobalShop Tuesday evening. The Store of the Year award went to…
read nowGlobalShop: Symon, Madix unveil screens at the shelf level
by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance
March 19, 2008
CHICAGO — A partnership between digital signage company Symon and Madix Store Fixtures and Displays was unveiled this week at GlobalShop.
read nowU.S. consumers making fewer shopping trips
March 18, 2008
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. — U.S. consumers are making fewer shopping trips across most retail outlets as they look for ways to combine errands and save money in an…
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