Let your customers break (fresh) bread

December 13, 2007

If Ron Wilkinson has his way, consumers are about to acquire a taste for very, very fresh bread. His Bread Bakery, a 7-foot-tall, 4-foot-wide machine, churns…

Aldi to open 100 new U.S. stores in 2008

December 12, 2007

The Wichita Eagle: Aldi, the Germany-based discount grocery chain, is launching an aggressive U.S. growth plan. No specifics are in place, but company…

The planning puzzle

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

For technology, intelligent planning makes all the difference.

Co-Op offers surcharge-free ATM use at Costco

December 11, 2007

RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif. — Co-Op Financial Services, which operates the Co-Op Network, now offers surcharge-free ATM access at 341 Costco Wholesale…

Snag shoppers with self-service

Self-service is a key part of any smart multi-channel strategy.

The psychology of digital signage

by David Drain

A neuroscientist analyzes the effects digital signage has on the brain.

Tapping the POS to test content

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

POS data can provide insight into how well in-store media is working.

Wegmans goes a cut above with RFID for supermarkets

November 19, 2007

Supermarket chain Wegmans successfully piloted tracking meat products with EPC Gen 2 RFID so cuts could be tracked to individual stores to improve…