AVT announces automated self-service shops

September 5, 2012

AVT Inc., an automated self-service technology company, announced today the development of a new version of its VendStore24 system. The Corona, Calif.-based…

Walmart tests iPhone self-checkout app

September 4, 2012

Walmart shoppers may have another self-checkout option if the retailer's latest pilot program proves successful.

Retailers to make lingerie high-tech

August 31, 2012

Trying on lingerie may become passé if the latest retail technologies from Victoria's Secret and Ann Summers are a hit with consumers, according to an article…

The power of Pinterest to drive online sales

August 30, 2012

Recent studies on the selling power of Pinterest compared to Facebook and Twitter showed that the more recent social networking site does not have much of an…

New AT&T flagship takes retail experience to the future

August 30, 2012

A new AT&T flagship store is set to open tomorrow on Chicago’s Magnificent Mile and aims to give customers a one-of-a-kind retail experience.

No NFC for iPhone 5

August 29, 2012

Speculation as to whether or not the next-generation iPhones would incorporate near field communication capabilities has been potent fodder for techies, but…

In-store map apps lead customers to purchases

August 29, 2012

Big-box retailers are trying to simplify the shopping hunt by helping customers locate items in-store with the use of navigation and inventory maps via a…

Revel brings iPad POS to supermarkets

August 22, 2012

Revel Systems, a provider of iPad point-of-sale (POS) solutions, has released a new version of its POS system designed specifically for supermarkets and…

Major retailers launch their own mobile payment method

by James Wester

August 16, 2012

Spoken of in hushed tones by merchants and retailers at payment conferences far and wide, "The Merchant Mobile Payment Alternative," a mobile payment scheme to…

Emcien technology to help retailers understand customer-buying patterns

August 14, 2012

Emcien Corp. has released its latest version of EmcienPatterns, a solution that analyzes customer buying patterns to provide actionable insights for managing…

Casio releases business tablet aimed at retailers

August 14, 2012

Japanese electronics manufacturer Casio announced the release of an Android-based tablet designed for commercial and business use. Retail workers will soon be…

HSN measuring mobile customer experience with ForeSee

August 13, 2012

Multichannel retailer HSN is now using ForeSee technology to measure and analyze the customer experience of its mobile-optimized site and mobile apps with the…

Airport electronics chain opts for touchscreen digital signage solution (Video)

July 31, 2012

Retail management solutions provider iQmetrix today announced that APW Brands, an airport-based retailer of consumer electronics and wireless accessories, has…

Study: Shopping is top use for tablets

July 31, 2012

Shopping is one of the most popular activities done on a tablet, according to a CouponCabin.com and Harris Interactive survey that found that 20 percent of…

Hallmark using Fujitsu's retail-as-a-service solution

July 25, 2012

Fujitsu is providing a cloud-based, retail-as-a-service solution for Hallmark Cards' more than 2,500 independent retailers and corporate stores in the U.S.

Augmented reality is part of IKEA's 2013 catalog

July 25, 2012

IKEA is taking the catalog experience up a notch, using augmented reality to grab readers' attention. After downloading the IKEA app to smartphones or tablets…

Solution to help retailers of 'any size' offer digital coupons

July 24, 2012

With more than 55.7 million American consumers using online coupons each year, retailers of all sizes are looking to provide shoppers with easy ways to obtain…

Oregon grocer selects cloud-based payment platform

July 24, 2012

C&K Market Inc., an Oregon-based grocer, has rolled out a cloud-based, software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution from Retalix Connected Payments across its 6…

Customer reviews, social marketing go mobile with iPad kiosk, Terillion app

July 24, 2012

Utah-based iPad Enclosures and software provider Terillion are partnering to help businesses integrate social media analytics and mobile solutions into their…

Mobile mapping app helps Walgreens customers locate products

July 23, 2012

Shoppers can map any Walgreens store on their smartphones, thanks to the retailer's partnership with aisle411, a mobile retail navigation service. The…