Retalix, BT launch turnkey tech for grocery retail

June 23, 2008

LONDON — BT has joined forces with Retalix Ltd., to launch a range of in-store technology products and services for food and convenience retailers in the U.K.

Wincor people-counters measure shopper body heat

June 23, 2008

PADERBORN — Visitor numbers for Retail Solutions 2008 will be available in real time, thanks to Irisys people counters installed at the entrances of the ExCeL…

Kiosk Marketplace releases DVD kiosk guide

June 22, 2008

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Kiosk Marketplace has announced the release of its guide, DVD Rental Kiosks.

Retailers pilot new shrink management tech

June 19, 2008

THOROFARE, N.J. — Checkpoint Systems Inc., a manufacturer and marketer of identification, tracking, security and merchandising solutions for the retail…

Report sheds light on tricky security issues

June 19, 2008

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Consumer fraud and identity theft numbers have risen steadily over the past few years, and, whether you realize it or not, your customers are…

Onkyo debuts new hardware for in-store media

June 18, 2008

LAS VEGAS — Onkyo Professional introduced three new components designed specifically for the professional A/V installation market at InfoComm 08, the world's…

Self-service transactions to top $1.7 trillion by 2012

June 18, 2008

FRANKLIN, Tenn. — Transactions at self-service kiosks will surpass $607 billion this year in North America as consumers continue to embrace self-service…

Ikan device lets customers scan groceries from home

June 18, 2008

The New York Times: A new countertop appliance called the Ikan lets customers scan products in their home, and automatically have them delivered. Each time…

New Oracle release offers 'insight-driven retail'

June 18, 2008

eWeek: Oracle is positioning Oracle Retail Release 13 as an integrated solutions suite based on best-of-breed applications and the company's long-term vision…

Learning from in-store traffic patterns

Cutting-edge technology shows how well merchandising is working.

Touch-pay tech down, but not out

June 17, 2008

(Fort Wayne, Ind.) Journal Gazette: A high-tech payment system that arrived in grocery stores almost two years ago has quietly disappeared. But retail experts…

Artisan Complete, BroadSign, CognoVision launch nCAPSULE retail signage

June 17, 2008

TORONTO — Artisan Complete has launched the first installation of its nCAPSULE digital merchandising solution, featuring digital signage software from…

Intra-business applications prime targets for RFID

June 16, 2008

Supply Chain Review: While mandates from retailers like Wal-Mart continue to drive RFID growth in the retail space, the real potential might lie in…

Mobile payments the 'obvious next step forward'

June 16, 2008

Scenta: The next step in payment transactions could happen through mobile phones, said the UK Payments Association, Apacs. As people use credit cards and other…

Nanonation expands mobile media solutions

June 15, 2008

LINCOLN, Neb. — Nanonation announced a partnership with Impact Mobile to deliver a variety of mobile media solutions to the hospitality and retail markets.

E-tailers tailoring the experience to match user preferences

June 15, 2008

Seattle Times: Online retailers never meant to offer highly customized service when virtual stores were a new concept. But a decade later, it's that…

IBM, SelfServiceWorld.com announce free webinar on reaching the 'new consumer'

June 10, 2008

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - IBM, a global provider of business technologies, and Self-Service World, the leading news and information source covering the self-service…

Endeca debuts retail Merchandising Workbench tool

June 9, 2008

CHICAGO — Endeca Technologies Inc., an information access software company, unveiled Endeca Merchandising Workbench, a new management tool suite designed for…

NCR, Unified Grocers announce strategic relationship

June 9, 2008

DAYTON, Ohio — Unified Grocers Inc., a U.S. cooperative grocery wholesaler, has teamed with NCR Corp. to support and promote the NCR Advanced Checkout Solution…

LivePerson debuts third-generation live-assistance solution

June 8, 2008

NEW YORK — LivePerson Inc., a provider of online engagement solutions that facilitate real-time assistance and expert advice, announced the availability of…