NPR discusses the future of retail

December 14, 2012

National Public Radio's Audie Cornish has been exploring the evolution of the American shopping experience and recently interviewed retail architect M.J.

The trouble with facial recognition technology

December 14, 2012

While the use of facial recognition technology for marketing purposes is attractive for retailers, an article on independent.co.uk discusses how the process…

Best Buy co-founder to make privatization bid

December 13, 2012

Best Buy co-founder Richard Schulze will make a fully financed offer to purchase the electronics retailer by the end of the week, possibly on Friday, according…

Most retail brands miss the mark on mobile functionality, study shows

December 12, 2012

While consumer spending reports indicate that mobile commerce is gaining speed, a new study finds that most top 20 retail brands fall short of consumer…

Apple CEO sparks new speculation of impending Apple TV set

December 10, 2012

In a recent interview with NBC's Brian Williams, Apple Chief Executive Tim Cook furthered speculation that an Apple television set is in the works, according…

User analytics adds muscle to Virtual Concierge (Video)

The Virtual Concierge digital signage kiosk from Parabit provides user insight with analytics-gathering software.

CETW 12: NCR SelfServ 85 Slimline

NCR's Monica Hatchem demos the latest retail solution, the SelfServ 85 Slimline. The ADA-compliant kiosk features a 32-inch multitouch screen, as well as an…

AT&T intros location-based AT&T Alerts for use by retailers

December 5, 2012

AT&T today launched AT&T Alerts, an opt-in, geo-location text messaging alerts service that will enable consumers to receive offers such as discounts…

What do you do after you become PCI compliant?

by Brad Cyprus — Chief of Security and Compliance, Vendor Safe Technologies

Congratulations! You took the time to become PCI (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard) compliant by accurately filling out your Self-Assessment…

CETW: Keynote Paul Price on social media

Paul Price, CEO of Creative Realities, discusses how technology is getting better, cheaper and faster - and how the rate of change is accelerating, and why it…

Indoor mapping gives power to retailers

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

In-store navigation systems appeal to retailers looking to gain shopper insight and boost customer engagement.

HP intros new POS for retail, hospitality

December 3, 2012

HP has introduced a new point-of-sale system for retail and hospitality customer experience. The HP RP7 Retail System, model 7100, is a new fanless version of…

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.

Survey reveals consumers open to mobile payments at POS

November 20, 2012

According to a joint national survey conducted by Sybase 365 and the Mobile Marketing Association (MMA), mobile devices are playing a more crucial role than…

Philips Retail Solutions creates immersive customer experience at Amsterdam airport

November 20, 2012

In what is being called a "multi-sensory shopping experience" by Philips Retail Solutions, design changes made to the shops at Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport…

Mannequins may soon be the eyes and ears of retail

November 20, 2012

It sounds like a scene from the 1980s movie "Mannequin": The pristine face and absent eyes of the life-size model doll hiding some inner life, following people…

Minnie Mouse does the catwalk at Barneys NY (Video)

by Christopher Hall — writer, self

Barneys flagship store in NYC installs an eye-catching electronic window display for the holiday shopping season.

PayPal enters physical shopping market on Amsterdam high street

November 16, 2012

A high-end shopping district in Amsterdam has implemented round-the-clock window shopping with a 24/7 mobile commerce platform utilizing QR codes and PayPal.

The 'NeoFace' of window shopping

November 15, 2012

Facial recognition technology is making its way from retailers in Japan to North American shopping malls, according to an article on cba.ca.

I Saw Mommy Googling Santa Claus [Infographic]

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

U.S. holiday retail sales are expected to reach $586 billion in 2012. Online and mobile sales will account for larger portion of those sales than ever before.