Windows XP SP3 delayed due to retail compatibility issues

April 29, 2008

ZDNet: Microsoft delayed the launch of the much-awaited Service Pack 3 for Windows XP this week, owing to a compatibility issue with the Microsoft Dynamics…

Electronic prescriptions gaining ground

April 28, 2008

CNN Money: For millions of patients who make two trips to the pharmacy following their doctor's visit — one to drop off the prescription and another to pick it…

'The year of digital media' for NCR

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

NCR touted 2008 as the year of change for self-service.

Report: Importance, prevalence of retail technology on the rise

April 24, 2008

Retail Bulletin: Contrary to suggestions that the online channel may soon prevail over bricks and mortar stores, new research commissioned by Visa Europe…

NCR integrates RFID with Oracle E-Business suite

April 24, 2008

DAYTON, Ohio — NCR Corp. announced it has integrated its RFID software solution, NCR TransitionWorks for RFID and Mobility, with the Oracle E-Business Suite.

Motorola unveils high-performance RFID reader

April 23, 2008

LAS VEGAS — The Enterprise Mobility business of Motorola, Inc. announced the new Motorola XR450, an industrial-class fixed RFID reader featuring both bi- and…

Eye kiosk stands above KioskCom crowd

SoloHealth's EyeSite sweeps Self Service awards.

Lexmark unveils RFID printing solution

April 17, 2008

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Lexmark International Inc. premiered its new RFID Ultra High Frequency (UHF) Laser Option at this week's RFID Journal LIVE! 2008 event.

Evincii launches 'in-store search'

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

Company wants to do for shelves what Google does for the Web.

Self-checkout could reinvent the c-store

April 15, 2008

Convenience Store Decisions: Will self-checkout prove a viable solution for convenience stores? It just may, for some. At least a couple of the larger…

American Apparel deploys Motorola item-level RFID

April 13, 2008

HOLTSVILLE, N.Y. — The Enterprise Mobility business of Motorola Inc. announced that American Apparel Inc. has rolled out RFID at the item level. American…

Snap.Send.Get connects mobile phones, product info

April 13, 2008

PALO ALTO, Calif. — SnapTell, provider of image recognition-based mobile marketing solutions, was recently selected by Gartner, world's leading information…

Making multi-channel make sense

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

Creating consistent experiences is crucial.

Online sales to drive in-store technology growth

April 10, 2008

Inside Retailing (Australia): With Internet sales expected to account for almost 20 percent of turnover by 2012-15, and Web sites becoming increasingly…

More retail technology on the way, and soon

April 10, 2008

Arizona Daily Star: More new technologies are likely on the way for retail stores, speakers said Thursday at this year's Global Retailing Conference, held by…

Interest in electronic shelf labels grows

April 10, 2008

San Jose Business Journal: With the click of a mouse, the local grocery store could drop prices for a happy hour sale, and just as easily, with another click…

Consumer needs to be the central focus of multi-channel retail

April 9, 2008

Retail Week: Multichannel retailing should be about allowing customers to access your services in whatever form they find easiest, while continuing to act as…

ShopperDNA gauges effectiveness of in-store marketing

April 9, 2008

Progressive Grocer: Marketing and sales management consulting firm Cannondale Associates has developed an analytical process and methodology for successfully…

Self-service store may employ RFID instead of people

April 9, 2008

RFID Journal: Food retail research and consulting company Food Information Service Europe is in discussion with retailers in the Netherlands and Belgium to…

TimeTrade announces webinar on personalized retailing

April 8, 2008

BEDFORD, Mass. — TimeTrade Systems, provider of self-service appointment scheduling, announced it will host a complimentary Webcast on April 17 entitled "Drive…