Video game developer concerned with pre-owned game retailing

July 22, 2013

A head of the video game developer Ready at Dawn recently aired his grievances with the pre-owned game market — specifically calling out the negative impact…

Vertu taps BrightSign for global in-store digital signage

July 22, 2013

Solid-state digital signage player provider BrightSign announced today that Vertu, a provider of luxury mobile phones, has opted to use its players in its…

Books-A-Million installs Espresso Book Machine in Maine

July 18, 2013

Online retailers increasingly moving into the real world

July 12, 2013

Among online-only retailers, opening brick and mortar locations is an emerging trend, according to a report in the Seattle Times.

Are pop-ups a permanent fixture in retailing?

For shopping centers and permanent stores, a pop-up can create excitement and a sense of urgency that can drive traffic.

Apple reportedly eyes former YSL chief to lead retail division

July 2, 2013

Apple may be tapping a former high-end fashion CEO to head its retail division. Apple Insider reported that Yves Saint Laurent's recently departed CEO Paul…

PAI provides a payment processing option for gun-sellers

June 28, 2013

Recently, retailers who sell guns have been caught in the crossfire of an impassioned Second Amendment debate. And whether it's due to conscience or community…

French retailer Orchestra looks down the endless aisle

The children's specialty retailer turned to touchscreen kiosks to solve its out-of-stock issues.

Samsung's Singapore flagship resembles Apple store design

June 27, 2013

Samsung may be taking another page from the Apple playbook with its latest Samsung Experience Store at VivoCity in Singapore. According to psfk.com, the store…

Stride Rite intros new store design in Ohio

June 27, 2013

Stride Rite Children's Group has announced the opening of its newest retail store at Easton Town Center in Columbus, Ohio, marking the launch of the new…

Staples tacks on digital signage, kiosks to omnichannel stores

Office supply chain Staples recently announced the launch of its omnichannel prototype stores that feature endless-aisle kiosks and digital signage. The…

Staples goes omnichannel with new prototype stores

June 20, 2013

The office supply chain Staples today announced the launch of its omnichannel prototype stores that feature endless-aisle kiosks and consultation areas for…

UK chocolatier Thorntons pilots in-store kiosks

June 14, 2013

The U.K.-based confectionery retailer Thorntons is testing a new in-store kiosk that allows shoppers to buy from its extended online product range using One…

New Apple store in Cali to have 'floating' roof

June 12, 2013

Construction of a new Apple retail store in Northern California may hint at an evolving aesthetic for the iconic Apple store design, according to…

Sport Chek Retail Lab cultivates tech-heavy customer experience

by Christopher Hall

The Canadian sporting goods chain created an award-winning retail environment at its flagship in Toronto.

Changes to Microsoft's pre-owned games market could hurt retailers

May 28, 2013

According to mcvuk.com, with the upcoming launch of its new Xbox One game system, Microsoft plans to take ownership of the pre-owned game market in a way that…

Malaysian retailer TANGS goes live with Manthan analytics

May 16, 2013

Manthan Systems, providers of business intelligence solutions for retailers, announced recently it's successful implementation of the ARC Customer Analytics…

RFID-based self-checkout system targets specialty shops

May 13, 2013

The Nestlé Nespresso boutique in Munich, Germany, is testing an RFID-based self-checkout kiosk by French manufacturer IER. The Expedited Self Payment kiosk is…

Dunkin' Donuts 'Fresh Brew' model designed to enhance in-store experience

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

May 7, 2013

During Dunkin' Brands' Investor Day, today in Boston, John Costello, president of global marketing and innovation, discussed some of the ways Dunkin' Donuts…

Busting the myths of specialty retail

by Doug Fleener — President and Managing Partner, Dynamic Experiences Group, LLC

We achieve what we believe. Sometimes that serves us well, and sometimes that holds us back. Here are some of the myths that create barriers to success in…