NRF sees green with eco-friendly concept store

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

At this year's Big Show, attendees got a glimpse of what a truly environmentally friendly store might look like, and how it would operate.

Microsoft opens new Retail Experience Center

The fully functional store environment will serve as an incubator for customer experience ideas and technologies.

NRF preps the Customer Experience Pavilion

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

This year's Big Show to emphasize real-world tools for shaping the customer experience.

Store traffic reporting - are new tools needed?

Commentator Judy Hopelain says retail traffic numbers are conflicting, and possibly part of a "massive undercount."

Retailers open shop in Second Life

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

Just in time for last-minute shopping, Canada Post sets up virtual stores where shoppers can buy real products.

Wincor Nixdorf U.S. CEO: retail will grow

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

This year will mark the first Wincor World for U.S. chief executive Patrick Wright, who has already taken steps to help build the company's strength with…

Italian supermarket giant installs electronic shelf labels

SISA installing "epop" displays in 15 locations before Christmas.

Online retailer profits from personalizing its outbound marketing

A specialty e-tailer moves 100 units in five off-peak hours with a single email. Personalizing the online experience has never been more powerful.

Consumer desire driving green retail IT

Shoppers increasingly value transparency, sustainability when making buying decisions.

Marketing show heavy on innovation

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

Fresh ideas from the In-Store Marketing Expo in Las Vegas.

Self-checkout adds human touch

In-person assistance combines with self-service convenience.

Connecting with conversational marketing

From "friending" to "tweeting" — social networking at retail.

Retailers eyeing Woot business model

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

The e-commerce site is influencing traditional retailers.

Balancing the needs of customers, investors

Rigorous inventory control can keep both parties satisfied.

Retailers get hands-on with new tech

Attendance at KioskCom, The Digital Signage Show up from fall.

NCR unveils SelfServ 60 line

The company pulls the sheet off its new point-of-decision kiosk.

KioskCom Europe: Lines blur between digital signs, kiosks

Integrated touchscreens, networked signage hint at convergence.

PCI standard v1.2 clarifies rules

Latest version is tougher on malware, easier on firewalls.

Digital Signage Expo East wrap-up

Quality attendees meant more bang for the buck, exhibitors said.

Hackers 'are picking on the small guys'

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

New research into recent card breach incidents may surprise merchants.