Opinion: Most mobile retail strategies aren't innovative enough

Many proposed scenarios are just new twists on old ways of doing business, says one expert.

Mobile Monday: Apple Store App

Mobile customer scheduling could be a game-changing application for the retailer.

Contactless mobile payment services coming to the UK

by James Wester — Editor 1, Mobile Payments Today

Barclaycard, Everything Everywhere will roll out contactless mobile payment using NFC tech later this year.

Kiosk vs. Mobile: Industry insiders weigh in

As the popularity of mobile technology grows, will it spell the end for self-service as we know it?

Harnessing the power of the mobile web

Mobile web is more than just the mobile website - it's an entirely different paradigm of use.

8 reasons why proximity marketing will matter for retailers in 2011

Proximity marketing exploits activities that consumers are already involved with, and enjoy.

NRF: Convergent technologies on the retail horizon

Shoppers want a seamless cross-channel experience; retailers who miss on convergence could fall behind.

NRF: VeriFone debuts mobile payment solutions (VIDEO)

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

The payments giant unveiled its strategy for mobile at an early sneak-peek on NRF opening day.

NRF: Target, Walgreens execs talk mobile strategy

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

Executives discussed their strategic approach to integrating mobile with the in-store, online experiences.

Livetweet: Follow the NRF 2011 Big Show

This weekend, the retail world will converge on New York City for the NRF 100th Annual Convention & EXPO. The event takes place January 9-12 at the Jacob…

The top 10 Retail Customer Experience stories of 2010

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

Practical information and tactics resonated loud and clear with readers this year.

Council takes wait-and-see approach to mobile payments

PCI SSC announced it would not approve or list any mobile-payment applications as compliant for the time being.

Why hasn't RFID adoption taken off in retail?

New technologies, trends point to RFID making a big impact on retail in the coming months.

Five retail IT trends to watch in 2011

From inventory optimization to mobile marketing, retailers will focus on customer retention in the coming months.

Survey: Smart phones are changing behavior for bargain-hunters

Couponing could become a more important part of the retail experience as smart phones proliferate.

A two-way integration of digital signage and mobile

by Christopher Hall — w, t

EnQii and Kombi have partnered on an app to further integrate digital signage and mobile techs.

What impact will OnLive have on video game retail?

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

The "games-in-the-cloud" service could disrupt game retail the way Netflix did movie retail - if consumers embrace it.

At first blush, Isis looks appealing to retailers

A National Retail Federation exec sees competition, tech changes arising from the new mobile payments network.

Legal risks of new retail applications

New technology offers retailers a business boon. Are there possible legal ramifications?

U.S. Bank, Visa to begin mobile-payment pilot

U.S. Bank and Visa Inc. soon will begin testing mobile payments in more than a dozen states.