Google Wallet expected to launch today

by James Wester

The Google Wallet is finally available for consumers today.

Verint expands its retail video BI suite

September 18, 2011

Verint Systems Inc. has announced the launch of key enhancements to its Nextiva Video Business Intelligence (VBI) solution, part of the Nextiva IP Video…

PayPal demos its offline strategy

by James Wester

PayPal gives merchants a sneak peak at how it plans to take on the offline world.

Major technology initiative unveiled by Macy's

September 13, 2011

Macy's Inc. has outlined a series of technology-related innovations being launched or piloted in its stores and online sites as part of the company's…

Alien, MyDealerLot offer RFID vehicle-tracking solution for auto dealers

September 13, 2011

Alien Technology, a supplier of radio frequency identification (RFID) ultra-high frequency (UHF) products and services, and MyDealerLot, provider of Automated…

Bill's Superette sees operational improvements with solutions from LOC Software

September 12, 2011

Bill's Superette, an eight-store grocery/fuel chain operating in the Twin Cities, has announced the launch of store management solutions from LOC Software. The…

Infogain service enables low-risk transition to cloud-based customer support

September 12, 2011

Infogain Corporation has announced the newest addition to its line of services, Transformational Customer Support service. The new service creates a…

Demandware unveils new open commerce APIs

September 11, 2011

Demandware Inc., a provider of on-demand ecommerce, has announced its new Open Commerce APIs that are designed to empower its clients and partners to quickly…

Starmount releases version 2.0 of its mobile POS

September 8, 2011

Austin, Texas-based Starmount, a provider of software for the retail space, announced today it has released Starmount Engage 2.0, an update to its Starmount…

Consumers ready, but merchants see complications with mobile payments

by James Wester — Editor 1, Mobile Payments Today

As mobile payments develop, consumers may be ready, but some merchants see headaches and costs.

Joe Pine to kick off CETW with keynote address: Driving Customer Engagement through Digital Experiences

September 7, 2011

In the seminal work "The Experience Economy," B. Joseph Pine II identified a seismic shift in the business world: To set yourself apart from your competition…

Global Bay, Epicor partner on mobile retail software suite

September 6, 2011

Epicor Software Corporation, a provider of business software solutions for manufacturing, distribution, retail and services organizations, and Global Bay…

Same visual search used by eBay and Art.com now available to any site

September 5, 2011

Picitup, a developer and provider of computer vision solutions, has announced the launch of PicCommerce, a suite which adds visual shopping functionally to any…

Barix IP Audio Solution delivers retail radio program to 300 Penny Market Italy stores

September 5, 2011

Barix has announced a major in-store media win that encompasses the rollout of an IP audio system to 300 retail stores in Italy to enhance the shopper…

Google Analytics unveils Multi-Channel Funnel

Five new reports significantly expand retailers' ability to see how shoppers came to their site.

Retail Customer Experience publishes best practices guide for multichannel integration

August 31, 2011

Retail Customer Experience has announced the publication of "Best Practices: Multichannel Integration," a new 25-page report.

U.K. supermarket putting iPad docks on shopping carts

August 30, 2011

Broadcaster Sky is trying to make its content even more ubiquitous in the U.K. through a partnership with Sainsburys. According to a report in the Telegraph…

WorkflowOne unveils marketing suite for retail

August 30, 2011

WorkflowOne, a provider of print management, marketing and distribution services, has announced "Venue," a software solution that allows retail chains to…

Shopko e-commerce now more interactive

August 30, 2011

Shopko has announced an upgrade to its online shopping system; consumers visiting Shopko's website can now browse an engaging digital version of the current…

Portuguese retailer implements mobile self-scanning

August 29, 2011

Portugal's largest food retailer, Sonae, is deploying Wincor Nixdorf's mobile self-scanning solution, TPiSHOP. Following a successful pilot installation, the…