Commentary: Whole Foods' 'drink while you shop' plan won't work for most retailers

Whole Foods in Washington, DC not only has a bar in-store, but lets shoppers carry their drinks while they shop.

Amazon Fresh expanding to more ZIP codes

January 28, 2013

Doorstep delivery of supermarket groceries could soon be available in more neighborhoods. Internet giant Amazon.com launched the grocery delivery service…

Tesco pilots new kiosk, AR tech

January 24, 2013

U.K. retail chain Tesco is piloting a "magical" augmented reality mirror and digital mannequin in several locations, according to digitalartsonline.co.uk.

NRF: Walmart CEO's three-part plan for change

Local sourcing and a guarantee of jobs for veterans are at the core of the retail giant's 2013 strategy.

NRF: 3 ways to thrive in the global arena

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

NRF: Execs from MANGO, McMillanDoolittle and Delhaize share how to succeed globally.

NCR Mobile Shopper goes live in Wis. grocery store

January 11, 2013

A small-scale grocery chain has gotten a high-tech checkout makeover with the help of NCR's Mobile Shopper. Wisconsin-based Woodman's Food Markets announced…

Self-checkout theft detection to showcase at NRF

January 10, 2013

Theft at the self-checkout is an ongoing issue for retailers. According to StopLift Checkout Vision Systems, theft occurs five times more at self-checkout than…

Walmart ads spark legal battle over pricing war

January 4, 2013

Walmart's price comparison ads claiming that the retail giant has better prices than specific, named competitors, have spurred legal retaliation from its…

Dick's and Walmart suspend sales of semi-automatic rifles

December 18, 2012

While it may be a stalemate issue legislatively, some major retailers are taking action on gun control — for now.

Walgreens utilizes pharmacy kiosks in new store designs

December 17, 2012

Walgreens has begun the roll out of new store designs at select locations across the country with self-service kiosks touted as a tool to improve customer…

Tesco's US venture Fresh & Easy to get axed

December 6, 2012

Tesco, the largest retailer in the U.K., has pulled the plug on its U.S. endeavor, its 199-store Fresh & Easy chain.

NCR announces $650 million-dollar deal to acquire Retalix

by Natalie Gagliordi — Editor of KioskMarketplace.com, Networld Media Group

The cash deal for the retail POS software company allows NCR to expand its solutions portfolio and end-to-end offerings.

Walmart launches Goodies doorstep delivery service

November 15, 2012

Shoppers looking to have unique seasonal foods delivered to their doorstep need look no further than the latest brainchild of Walmart Labs: Goodies.

Halloween and Sandy boost retail sales

October 31, 2012

The Johnson Redbook Index, an indicator of performance in U.S. retail sales, released figures yesterday showing that national chain-store sales fell 1.…

UK retail sector shows job growth

October 25, 2012

The British Retail Consortium announced today that retail employment rose by 2.9 percent in the third quarter of 2012 compared with the year prior, marking the…

Retailers 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…

Walmart faces new lawsuit as Black Friday walkout threats continue

October 22, 2012

As employee walkout threats loom for Walmart, a new lawsuit filed today in Chicago accused the retailer and two staffing agencies of requiring temporary…

Study: Grocery shoppers want stocked shelves, clean stores

October 22, 2012

A recent study by The Retail Feedback Group reveals that out-of-stocks are the most important overall element that impact satisfaction with the grocery trip…

Scan and Go crosses the pond, piloted in London Sainsbury's

October 18, 2012

Sainsbury's supermarket in London is currently testing the Scan and Go self-checkout app that made headlines here in the U.S. when Walmart piloted the program.

Walmart stock soars as company announces growth

October 11, 2012

Walmart's stock hit an all-time high yesterday, allowing the retailer to promise investors that they will continue to deliver strong results, according to an…