A little consumer play time could help brands boost engagement

January 9, 2013

With traditional forms of advertising losing effectiveness, improving customer engagement has become the target strategy for many retailers. According to an…

POS users: A new attack has been discovered

by Brad Cyprus — Chief of Security and Compliance, Vendor Safe Technologies

During the Christmas holidays, families across America were anxiously awaiting the day of merriment and joy when they could rip open their presents, spend time…

Mobile POS: Where store meets multi-channel

Put simply, mobile POS is a trend retailers cannot afford to ignore.

Tensator set to display digital signage Virtual Assistant, self-service at NRF Big Show

January 7, 2013

Tensator, a global provider of queue management and customer journey solutions, today announced it is launching several new digital signage and self-service…

The alligator goes modern: Lacoste stores deploy digital signage

January 7, 2013

Global fashion brand Lacoste has picked YCD Multimedia's digital signage platform to manage and control video walls at three stores in the U.S., including…

SeeMore partners with Trends for more retail AR

January 3, 2013

SeeMore Interactive Inc., a developer of augmented reality (AR) retail marketing platforms, has partnered with licensed poster-provider Trends International…

Apple applies for patent on centralized floor plan invention

January 3, 2013

Apple filed a patent application with the U.S. Patent and Trademark office that gives insight into how the electronics retailer operates and designs each store…

Wincor Nixdorf to present 'Always Open' checkout solution at NRF Big Show

December 28, 2012

Wincor Nixdorf announced its newest multifunction automated checkout solution, the BEETLE /iSCAN EASY Hybrid, that is set for presentation at the upcoming…

Augmented reality has its place in retail

December 21, 2012

Augmented reality is already cementing its place in retail. But according to an article on guardian.co.uk, music retail may be the business area with most to…

Home Depot acquires data tech start-up

December 18, 2012

Retailers continue to ride the technology wave with the recent news of Home Depot's acquisition of BlackLocus. The Austin-based startup builds data-driven…

Guess? CIO discusses benefits of in-store iPads

December 18, 2012

In a recent Q&A on openforum.com, Guess? Chief Information Officer Michael Relich admitted that two years ago, the fashion retailer had a bit of a…

NPR discusses the future of retail

December 14, 2012

National Public Radio's Audie Cornish has been exploring the evolution of the American shopping experience and recently interviewed retail architect M.J.

The trouble with facial recognition technology

December 14, 2012

While the use of facial recognition technology for marketing purposes is attractive for retailers, an article on independent.co.uk discusses how the process…

Best Buy co-founder to make privatization bid

December 13, 2012

Best Buy co-founder Richard Schulze will make a fully financed offer to purchase the electronics retailer by the end of the week, possibly on Friday, according…

Most retail brands miss the mark on mobile functionality, study shows

December 12, 2012

While consumer spending reports indicate that mobile commerce is gaining speed, a new study finds that most top 20 retail brands fall short of consumer…

Apple CEO sparks new speculation of impending Apple TV set

December 10, 2012

In a recent interview with NBC's Brian Williams, Apple Chief Executive Tim Cook furthered speculation that an Apple television set is in the works, according…

User analytics adds muscle to Virtual Concierge (Video)

The Virtual Concierge digital signage kiosk from Parabit provides user insight with analytics-gathering software.

CETW 12: NCR SelfServ 85 Slimline

NCR's Monica Hatchem demos the latest retail solution, the SelfServ 85 Slimline. The ADA-compliant kiosk features a 32-inch multitouch screen, as well as an…

AT&T intros location-based AT&T Alerts for use by retailers

December 5, 2012

AT&T today launched AT&T Alerts, an opt-in, geo-location text messaging alerts service that will enable consumers to receive offers such as discounts…

What do you do after you become PCI compliant?

by Brad Cyprus — Chief of Security and Compliance, Vendor Safe Technologies

Congratulations! You took the time to become PCI (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard) compliant by accurately filling out your Self-Assessment…