Opinion: Technology is a must for department store success

September 21, 2012

A blog post on the Australian website The Conversation highlighted the rocky future facing department store retail. 

World Retail Congress highlights consumption slowdown

September 20, 2012

Somber news is coming out of the World Retail Congress in London, according to a report on marketwatch.com. 

Big data: Finding an ant in an avalanche

by Jeff Weidauer — Vice President, Marketing & Strategy, Vestcom International, Inc.

Big data. It's the latest answer to our marketing prayers; the "holy grail" that will deliver the ultimate return for our precious marketing spend. Last year…

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.

Body scans could improve online shopping

September 17, 2012

Annoying airport body scanners may hold the key to accurate online shopping, according to an article in the Financial Times.

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.

'Future of Retail' event to discuss RFID and NFC

September 17, 2012

Retail self-checkout with RFID and NFC will be discussed at next week's "Future of Retail" event.

Pre-orders for iPhone 5 available down under

September 13, 2012

Australian retailer Kogan is already taking pre-orders for unlocked versions of the newly unveiled iPhone 5, according to an article on cnet.com.

New loyalty app lets customers 'walk-in to check-in'

September 13, 2012

LoyalBlocks, the first automated, mobile-based "walk-in to check-in" app for brick and mortar retailers and their customers, announced today the completion of…

Splunk offers PCI compliance tool for retailers

September 12, 2012

Software maker Splunk Inc. is going after retailers with a new version of its PCI reporting and analysis application for businesses that want to accept credit…

RFID pilot a success at Colombian electronics chain

September 11, 2012

Colombian electronics chain Grupo Éxito announced the results of its major pilot study that tested the effectiveness of RFID tags for tracking merchandise. 

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.

Toys R Us enters children's tablet market in time for holiday season

September 11, 2012

Toys R Us announced plans for next month's release of the company's own children's tablet computer, according to an article on WashingtonPost.com. 

Report: Retailers still conservative about investing in mobile

September 11, 2012

Retailers remain prudent in their financial investments when it comes to mobile objectives, showing tempered future plans for spending on mobile and tablet…

Cricket to go mobile with BizBox

September 6, 2012

Cricket Communications announced its partnership with BizBox mobilized structures for the creation of a wireless carrier mobile retail store.

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.

Retalix acquires Cornell Mayo Associates

September 5, 2012

Retalix Ltd., a provider of software and services for retailers, announced that it has acquired Cornell Mayo Associates, a U.S.-based provider of store systems…

AVT announces automated self-service shops

September 5, 2012

AVT Inc., an automated self-service technology company, announced today the development of a new version of its VendStore24 system. The Corona, Calif.-based…

Walmart tests iPhone self-checkout app

September 4, 2012

Walmart shoppers may have another self-checkout option if the retailer's latest pilot program proves successful.