POS system hackers are caught and prosecuted

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

Subway has been the subject of intensive scrutiny and media attention since it came to light that their POS system was found to be vulnerable and that several…

Latest tech pair-up brings retailers detailed shopper data

September 27, 2012

Irisys Inc., which specializes in thermal technology, and WirelessWerx, which specializes in in-store behavioral analytics, have announced a partnership and a…

Build-A-Bear targets tech savvy kids with updated stores

September 27, 2012

Build-A-Bear Workshop stores will try to capture more technologically adept young shoppers with new store formulas that increase interactivity, according to an…

Webcollage intros side-by-side product comparison for online retail

September 25, 2012

WebCollage Inc. announced the launch of a feature that enables shoppers on retail websites to compare products.

Isaac Mizrahi New York app brings printed content to life

September 25, 2012

The latest augmented reality retail app from Xcel Brands and Aurasma makes those moving photos from Harry Potter seem like a real possibility. The companies…

Finish Line deploying mobile POS units from VeriFone

September 25, 2012

POS maker VeriFone Systems Inc. will be deploying its latest mobile checkout and multimedia-driven countertop payment solutions at sporting goods retailer The…

Analytics system offers heat mapping and shopper dwell time to retailers

September 24, 2012

A new interior counting system that delivers shopper dwell times and heat mapping for in-store analytics was announced by Chicago-based ShopperTrak, according…

Opinion: Technology is a must for department store success

September 21, 2012

A blog post on the Australian website The Conversation highlighted the rocky future facing department store retail. 

World Retail Congress highlights consumption slowdown

September 20, 2012

Somber news is coming out of the World Retail Congress in London, according to a report on marketwatch.com. 

Big data: Finding an ant in an avalanche

by Jeff Weidauer — Vice President, Marketing & Strategy, Vestcom International, Inc.

Big data. It's the latest answer to our marketing prayers; the "holy grail" that will deliver the ultimate return for our precious marketing spend. Last year…

Walgreens, LoyalBlocks unveil loyalty innovations

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

The Walgreens app lets customers scan their mobile devices to earn points and redeem awards without a physical card.

The new 'super shopper' and the fate of bricks and mortar retail

Despite the mobile boom, 90 percent of consumers still embrace the physical store when making retail purchases.

Body scans could improve online shopping

September 17, 2012

Annoying airport body scanners may hold the key to accurate online shopping, according to an article in the Financial Times.

iPhone 5 features Passbook loyalty app, but no NFC

by James Wester — Editor 1, Mobile Payments Today

Apple unveils a new design for its flagship phone but doesn't include near field communications.

'Future of Retail' event to discuss RFID and NFC

September 17, 2012

Retail self-checkout with RFID and NFC will be discussed at next week's "Future of Retail" event.

Pre-orders for iPhone 5 available down under

September 13, 2012

Australian retailer Kogan is already taking pre-orders for unlocked versions of the newly unveiled iPhone 5, according to an article on cnet.com.

New loyalty app lets customers 'walk-in to check-in'

September 13, 2012

LoyalBlocks, the first automated, mobile-based "walk-in to check-in" app for brick and mortar retailers and their customers, announced today the completion of…

Splunk offers PCI compliance tool for retailers

September 12, 2012

Software maker Splunk Inc. is going after retailers with a new version of its PCI reporting and analysis application for businesses that want to accept credit…

RFID pilot a success at Colombian electronics chain

September 11, 2012

Colombian electronics chain Grupo Éxito announced the results of its major pilot study that tested the effectiveness of RFID tags for tracking merchandise. 

Scan & Go puts retail self-checkout on the move

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

Walmart puts mobile in charge by testing an iPhone application for self-checkout.