Wincor Nixdorf 360 Scan Portal speeds consumers through the checkout line

January 15, 2012

Wincor Nixdorf Inc., one of the world's leading providers of total IT solutions for the retail industry, has introduced its 360 Scan Portal, a fully automatic…

KWI and VeriFone team up to deliver cloud-based mobile POS

January 15, 2012

KWI today announced a partnership with VeriFone to bring KWI Cloud 9 Mobile Point-of-Sale (Mobile POS) to market.

Saks Fifth Avenue pilots Cornell-Mayo's mobile POS

January 15, 2012

Cornell-Mayo Associates today announced that Saks Fifth Avenue is piloting Cornell-Mayo's Omniexpress mobile POS application for the iPod at two Saks Fifth…

Digby launches Localpoint location-based marketing platform

January 15, 2012

Digby announced today the launch of Digby Localpoint, a mobile platform that enables location-based marketing, analytics and commerce for top brands.

Starmount unveils open shopper engagement platform Starmount Connect

January 15, 2012

Starmount, a software provider focused on helping retailers optimize the shopper experience, today introduced Starmount Connect, an open shopper engagement…

HP unveils latest tools for enhancing, unifying the store experience

January 15, 2012

HP today unveiled new offerings designed to help retailers create an exciting, seamless customer experience across multiple store touch points.

Aruba announces smartphone- and tablet-based POS

January 15, 2012

Aruba Networks today announced a new smartphone- and tablet-based point-of-sale solution. The solution was developed in partnership with Infinite Peripherals…

JDA Software launches JDA Customer Engagement suite

January 15, 2012

JDA Software Group Inc. today announced a new solution designed to improve and personalize the customer shopping experience, build consumer loyalty and drive…

Microsoft announces Dynamics AX 2012 for Retail

January 15, 2012

At the National Retail Federation's annual conference today, Microsoft Corp. announced the upcoming release of Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 for Retail, which the…

Tesco to begin deployment of the Retalix 10 Store Suite

January 15, 2012

Retalix Ltd. announced today that Tesco Plc. will commence the deployment of its next-generation store platform following a successful initial pilot of the…

AisleBuyer announces mShop version 2.0

January 15, 2012

AisleBuyer LLC, a provider of in-store mobile commerce solutions for retailers, restaurants and brands, today released a major update to its commerce platform…

NRF12: Day One launch news round-up

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

Highlights from a very busy opening day for "Retail's BIG Show," which saw a heavy emphasis on mobile POS.

NRF12: Using mobile technology to reach teen employees

Aeropostale implemented mobile apps to help manage and communicate with employees.

Massachusetts home to newest Moosejaw concept store

January 12, 2012

Moosejaw will open its eighth location March 3 in Natick, Mass. The Natick location will be the first to embody the outdoor retailer's new concept and design.

Kroger automated c-store hits college campus

January 12, 2012

A new robotic c-store, owned by Kroger, is running 24 hours a day at Ohio Northern University, according to a story in Vending Market Watch.

Verizon's 4G helps 3-D kiosks personalize shopping experience

January 10, 2012

A new breed of mobile commerce applications from TelePresence Tech, a 3D telepresence innovator,  Verizon Wireless and Alcatel-Lucent is on display this week…

Technology allows shoppers to create digital doppelgangers

January 8, 2012

A new retail product designed to give shoppers an interactive experience is now available from ComQ.

Barnes & Noble looking to sell Nook

January 5, 2012

Barnes & Noble may be selling, or at least splitting off, its Nook e-reader and tablet business, despite its recent success. It hit a record level of sales…

Home Depot in pilot of PayPal's mobile payments

January 5, 2012

PayPal is moving forward with its in-store mobile payment program and one of its retail partners is big box home improvement store Home Depot.

BuySAFE, MarketLive partner to provide better service for online retailers

January 4, 2012

BuySAFE, a provider of conversion and customer satisfaction programs for ecommerce merchants, and MarketLive, a provider of eCommerce software and solutions…