Global POS network negates need for PCI DSS certification

March 13, 2012

Computop's new Global POS Network for international multi-channel payments offering fraud prevention services is now available. The system combines data from…

Two retail software providers combine to increase POS presence

March 9, 2012

Celerant Technology, a provider of retail software, recently acquired CAM Commerce Solutions, a subsidiary of Robertson Piper Software Group (RPSG) and a…

PHXX, SmartPlace Media deploy retail kiosk

March 8, 2012

A kiosk that generates revenue and data for retailers but also sends coupons and information straight to shoppers' smartphones is now available from PHXX, a…

Fashion fitting going high-tech in US malls

March 8, 2012

Shoppers at malls throughout the country will experience new fitting room technology March 16 when Me-Ality—Measured Reality celebrates its official launch.

Report: Supply chains trending toward growth

March 8, 2012

Retailers and supply chain management (SCM) executives are shifting from cost cutting to growth mode, according to the third annual State of the Retail Supply…

The four benefits of multi-channel retailing

Multi-channel retailing offers plenty of benefits to retailers, benefits that make investing in the strategy worthwhile.

Walmart to push UltraViolet movies

March 7, 2012

Industry analysts are predicting that Walmart will announce its support for Hollywood's UltraViolet digital movie technology at a media event next week in…

GlobalShop 2012 round-up

In case you missed it, here's our coverage of this year's GlobalShop, in one convenient place.

Tech start-up to help college bookstores increase revenues

March 5, 2012

HubEdu.com has officially launched today with the goal of helping college bookstores increase sales. HubEdu's College Bookstore Initiative provides a…

UNIONBAY looking to increase online sales

March 5, 2012

UNIONBAY recently selected Mercent Retail to help accelerate its 2012 e-commerce sales growth, according to a company press release.

Supermarkets changing strategies to compete with ecommerce

March 5, 2012

Large supermarkets are changing strategies as customers begin to shop online instead of going to hypermarkets.

Scala intros analytics to help boost retail sales

March 5, 2012

Scala Inc. has unveiled Scala Advanced Analytics, a cloud computing-based predictive analytics application for retailers that transforms market data and live…

GlobalShop 2012: 8 ways the smartphone can help your customers love you

Mobile technology is not the brick-and-mortar retailer's enemy.

InComm patents 'Value Insert' solution for more effective RFID

March 2, 2012

InComm, a prepaid product and transaction services company, has announced that InComm Japan has received a patent for its "Value Insert" Radio Frequency…

Report: Major retailers teaming on their own mobile wallet

March 1, 2012

The Wall Street Journal is reporting a group of about two dozen retailers, including big box retailers Wal-Mart Stores Inc. and Target Corp., have been working…

Fashion brand Boden puts focus on search and navigation for traditional and mobile e-commerce

March 1, 2012

SLI Systems has announced that Boden, a leading global retailer of men's, women's and children's apparel, has created a richer, more engaging online shopping…

GlobalShop 2012: Family Dollar using new technology to get 'on-site insight' to increase sales

Retailers can measure customer shopping patterns with ShopperGauge.

Kokley unveils new iPad apps for retailers

February 29, 2012

Kokley Inc. will introduce its software solutions for in-store iPad programs at GlobalShop 2012 and Digital Signage Expo. These include Kokley Complete as well…

Video: Understanding the basics of QR codes

Nick Sears of rVue covers how QR codes work, and offers best practices for deploying them.

First Data's OfferWise streamlines offer redemption at the point of sale

February 28, 2012

First Data Corp. has announced the availability of its OfferWise solution, a new open platform that the company says simplifies the offer redemption process…