Does Starbucks’ new free Wi-Fi offer really raise the loyalty bar?

by Sharon Goldman — Senior Director, COLLOQUY

No one who loves Starbucks doesn’t love the fact that they’re now offering free Wi-Fi in its over 6500 locations, right?  My question is: How much will this…

AT&T deploys info kiosk in new store

June 14, 2010

According to stltoday.com, AT&T's new 5,900-square-feet store in Brentwood, Mo., will feature a new guided selling kiosk, which includes a rate-plan…

Hannaford's new website offers shopping list, product recall info

June 10, 2010

Hannaford Supermarkets, which operates more than 170 stores in the northeast, has rolled out a new website that not only includes an interactive shopping list…

Five reasons retailers should look to mobile video

With past technological barriers now down, mobile video is a fertile playground for retail marketers.

New enterprise m-commerce platform helps retailers unify their channels

June 8, 2010

Venda, an on-demand e-commerce provider, has introduced its Venda Advanced Mobile Platform (A.M.P.) powered by Digby, an enterprise mobile commerce offering…

The Mayor of Starbucks, or just your average coffee addict

by Sharon Goldman — Senior Director, COLLOQUY

Drink a lot of Starbucks? Now you can become the “Mayor” of Starbucks in your town, thanks to the popular Foursquare application — and as a loyal customer…

Dollars and Sentiments. The Real R.O.I. on Social Marketing

by Doug Stephens — President, Retail Prophet Consulting

With the rush to social marketing, some companies are falling prey to a few common pitfalls that are ultimately derailing their success.  In this article…

Sonic Solutions and MOD Systems to link kiosk, online entertainment delivery

June 7, 2010

Sonic Solutions and MOD Systems have announced a strategic partnership to arm retailers with a complete, multi-platform system for digitally delivering premium…

Finish Line launches mobile commerce site

June 6, 2010

Endeca Technologies Inc., a search applications company, has announced that leading athletic retailer The Finish Line, Inc. has launched a new mobile shopping…

Cellfire launches coupon syndication for iPhone, Android devices

June 6, 2010

Cellfire Inc. announced the launch of QMobile Coupons, which it says is the first electronic coupon syndication platform developed for iPhone and Android…

Sam's Club eValues program generating better-than-expected results

June 2, 2010

FICO, a leading provider of analytics and decision management technology, announced today that Sam's Club, a division of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., is achieving…

P&G to use Tobii eye tracking systems

June 1, 2010

Tobii Technology Inc., provider of attention and visibility measurement technology, has announced today that Procter & Gamble, the world’s largest consumer…

Packstream seizes the 'ultimate marketing touchpoint'

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

Software company helps retailers customize their packaging with one-to-one marketing messages.

Localizing online prices drives international e-commerce sales

Most Internet usage occurs outside of North America, and localizing prices can turn international browsers into buyers.

OpenSky unveils 'distributed secure checkout'

May 26, 2010

OpenSky has announced a secure checkout technology that can be distributed to any site, allowing OpenSky Sellers to integrate shopping seamlessly throughout…

DT Research unveils point-of-service handhelds

May 25, 2010

DT Research Inc. has announced additions to its Handheld POS line, the WebDT 410 and WebDT 415. According to the company, these new point-of-service handhelds…

Amazon unveils new services for small-to-medium retailers

May 24, 2010

Amazon Services has launched its newest version of Amazon WebStore, providing customers with new capabilities, greater control, increased flexibility and lower…

Skincare retailer builds mobile e-commerce site with MarketLive

May 24, 2010

MarketLive, Inc., an e-commerce software and service provider for midsized specialty retailers, has announced that Perricone MD Cosmeceuticals, a leader in…

Macy's embeds interactive catalog in iPad magazines

May 23, 2010

MediaWeek reports that retailer Macy's has experimented with an inventive use of Apple's popular iPad device. Recent digital editions of 20 popular magazines…

Escalate Retail launches Clienteling app for iPad

May 23, 2010

Escalate Retail has announced the availability of its Clienteling solution on the iPad. Escalate Clienteling on the iPad helps retailers take advantage of the…