Survey reveals consumers open to mobile payments at POS

November 20, 2012

According to a joint national survey conducted by Sybase 365 and the Mobile Marketing Association (MMA), mobile devices are playing a more crucial role than…

Philips Retail Solutions creates immersive customer experience at Amsterdam airport

November 20, 2012

In what is being called a "multi-sensory shopping experience" by Philips Retail Solutions, design changes made to the shops at Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport…

Mannequins may soon be the eyes and ears of retail

November 20, 2012

It sounds like a scene from the 1980s movie "Mannequin": The pristine face and absent eyes of the life-size model doll hiding some inner life, following people…

Minnie Mouse does the catwalk at Barneys NY (Video)

by Christopher Hall — writer, self

Barneys flagship store in NYC installs an eye-catching electronic window display for the holiday shopping season.

PayPal enters physical shopping market on Amsterdam high street

November 16, 2012

A high-end shopping district in Amsterdam has implemented round-the-clock window shopping with a 24/7 mobile commerce platform utilizing QR codes and PayPal.

The 'NeoFace' of window shopping

November 15, 2012

Facial recognition technology is making its way from retailers in Japan to North American shopping malls, according to an article on cba.ca.

I Saw Mommy Googling Santa Claus [Infographic]

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

U.S. holiday retail sales are expected to reach $586 billion in 2012. Online and mobile sales will account for larger portion of those sales than ever before.

Invisible EAS tags unveiled by Nedap

November 13, 2012

Nedap Retail has announced a solution to the bulky plastic security tags that often hinder the shopper experience of trying on clothes. The company, in a…

The mobile technology impact on retail

November 12, 2012

A recent article on guardian.co.uk looked at the impact technology is having on industries ranging from education to farming. In terms of retail, advances in…

CETW12: The power of social media done right

by Natalie Gagliordi — Editor of KioskMarketplace.com, Networld Media Group

Citibank executive Frank Eliason explains the pitfalls and benefits of social media.

How showrooming may hurt holiday retail sales

If every holiday season has a scrooge, then this year for retailers, it's showrooming.

CETW12: NFC will sweep away QR codes

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Panelists discussed how NFC will change the shopping experience.

How important is mobility marketing? Follow Mom's lead.

by Chris Petersen — Owner, IMS

There has been a lot of research on "crossing the chasm" and how technology moves from early adopters to mainstream consumers. With previous technology devices…

Are your QR codes gathering dust?

Retailers need to use QR codes to deliver something of value to consumers.

MICROS supports new Apple iPad Mini

November 7, 2012

MICROS Systems Inc., a provider of information technology solutions for the hospitality and retail industries, has announced that its OPERA and Simphony…

Ingenico launches loyalty solution in Europe

November 2, 2012

Ingenico announced the European launch of its Next Generation Loyalty solution for retailers and quick-service restaurants to interact with digital consumers…

Blogger: The future of fashion is tech

November 1, 2012

A retail analyst on the blog Vision Mobile highlighted some trends around the latest buzzwords in the industry: "fashion tech."

Retail CIOs think industry needs tech overhaul

November 1, 2012

Retail is in serious need of a technology revolution, according to recent research from Virgin Media Business. 

JDA, RedPrairie announce merger

November 1, 2012

RedPrairie and JDA Software announced today that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement.

ShopperTrak acquires RelTel in move to improve analytics power

October 30, 2012

ShopperTrak, a company that analyzes foot traffic data for retailers, today announced its acquisition of surveillance analytics startup ReTel Technologies.