Walgreens, LoyalBlocks unveil loyalty innovations

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

The Walgreens app lets customers scan their mobile devices to earn points and redeem awards without a physical card.

The new 'super shopper' and the fate of bricks and mortar retail

Despite the mobile boom, 90 percent of consumers still embrace the physical store when making retail purchases.

iPhone 5 features Passbook loyalty app, but no NFC

by James Wester — Editor 1, Mobile Payments Today

Apple unveils a new design for its flagship phone but doesn't include near field communications.

Scan & Go puts retail self-checkout on the move

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

Walmart puts mobile in charge by testing an iPhone application for self-checkout.

Six ways mobile payments can increase customer loyalty

Mobile payment is a channel that opens up huge loyalty opportunities for companies that do it right.

RCE Podcast episode 8: This week's big changes at Best Buy, Groupon

Two big retail names announced big changes this week: Best Buy installed its new CEO, and Groupon shook up its leadership with a new emphasis on its…

RCE Podcast episode 7: What is Merchant Customer Exchange, and why should you care?

The big news this week was the announcement of Merchant Customer Exchange, a mobile payments initiative launched by some big-name retailers including Walmart…

Webinar to discuss strategies for successfully marketing mobile applications

Mobile app experts provide advice for developers looking to get their apps noticed.

Skype Station digital signage kiosks taking off

Estonian tech company says new Skype-capable kiosks will drive traffic and ad revenue for customers.

Go mobile or go home: Check-out lines are disappearing

Retailers must embrace mobile POS solutions to stay relevant.

Vending kiosks providing retailers variety of solutions

From dispensing products to tracking consumer behavior, vending kiosks are the new go-to retail solution.

Retail tech heats up to beat holiday shopping lockdown

by Christopher Hall — w, t

Behind-the-scenes prep for the holidays is underway, with digital signage and engagement tech on the upswing.

Study: Self-checkout is here to stay

North America replaced western Europe as the largest region for self-checkout shipments in 2011.

Motorola shares vision for future of retail

Motorola unveiled new customer experience solutions at its New York event this week.

New technology allows buttons to pop up from touchscreens

Tactus Technology has debuted a haptic user interface with physical buttons that rise up from a touchscreen surface.

How to design your own solar-powered QR codes

A step-by-step on how to pull off your version of Emart's innovative marketing campaign.

Debate this: Do prescription drug kiosks belong in the marketplace?

The FDA recently held a hearing to weigh the pros and cons of deploying prescription drug kiosks across the nation.

Redbox sets sights on Canada

Will the retail giant push out the smaller competition?

The top retail tech deployments of the year ... so far

Industry experts discuss a few solutions that have enhanced the customer experience.

Kiosks 'Going Postal' in North Virginia stores

The U.S. Postal Service is testing shipping kiosks in retail settings.