Microsoft files patent infringement lawsuits against Barnes & Noble

March 21, 2011

According to the Los Angeles DailyNews.com, Microsoft Corp. has filed patent infringement lawsuits, related to the Android-based Nook e-reader, against Barnes…

Globys announces data-driven customer experience solutions suite

March 20, 2011

Globys, a provider of data and analytics solutions for the telecommunications market, has announced a comprehensive customer-experience suite of solutions that…

Trimble and Truecount partner to offer RFID Solutions

March 16, 2011

Trimble announced today that it partnered with Truecount Corp., an innovator in RFID software solutions for the retail industry. Truecount will leverage…

Google to pilot NFC POS system

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March 14, 2011

Google Inc. is looking to test a contactless, point-of-sale system allowing consumers to pay for in-store purchases using phones equipped with near field…

IBM announces new software and consulting services for businesses to help meet consumer demands

March 14, 2011

IBM has announced new software, as well as new consulting services dedicated to the emerging category of "Smarter Commerce," which is focused on helping…

Are interactive window displays the future of retail?

March 9, 2011

According to NewsElectronics.co.uk, researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Telecommunications, Heinrich Hertz Institute are working on a prototype for…

ECRS introduces new retail technology system

March 8, 2011

ECRS, a retail solutions company, has introduced LogicSync, a new business logic and methodology technology that bridges current EDI (Electronic Data…

Retailers using iPads to enhance shopping experience

March 8, 2011

According to InsideRetailing.com, more retailers are expected to begin incorporating Apple’s iPad into store operations. The shift seems to be retailers…

IBM is testing biometrics technology for retail marketing

February 28, 2011

International Business Machines Corp. (IBM) is testing technology that would use biometrics — automated ways of recognizing humans based on physical or…

Is augmented reality the future of retail?

February 28, 2011

 Global revenues from augmented reality (AR) applications and services are projected to reach $1.5 billion by 2015, according According to Pocket-lint.com.

Microsoft introduces Microsoft Dynamics AX for Retail R2 at EuroShop 2011

February 27, 2011

Microsoft Corp. launched Microsoft Dynamics AX for Retail R2 in Germany at the global retail industry trade fair, EuroShop 2011.

PeopleAnswers and RadioShack partner to improve hiring process

February 24, 2011

According to BusinessWire.com, PeopleAnswers has announced a software licensing agreement with RadioShack Corp. The agreement will expand RadioShack’s use of…

DigitalSignageToday.com publishes guide to media players

February 24, 2011

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — DigitalSignageToday.com announced the publication of its "Digital Signage Media Player Comparison Guide," a 34-page report that aims to help…

Digby brings In-Store Mobile Module to retailers

February 23, 2011

Digby, provider of mobile commerce for top retail brands, announced today the launch of the Digby In-store Mobile Module, a new feature that enables retailers…

Panphonics Directional Audio Speakers installed in 7-Eleven in-store digital networks

February 23, 2011

Panphonics, a provider of directional audio speakers, announced Wednesday that its patented Sound Shower loudspeakers have been installed in the industry’s…

MICROS-Retail announces XBR and Balance Sales Audit versions 7.0

February 21, 2011

MICROS-Retail, a division of MICROS Systems, Inc. and provider of retail technology, announced the release of XBR Loss Prevention and Store Analytics version…

Apple planning a secret retail employee meeting?

February 21, 2011

According to TG Daily.com, it is rumored that Apple will hold meetings with its retail store employees to introduce product changes and additions.

Square drops transaction fees for merchants

by James Wester

February 21, 2011

Mobile payment start-up Square has announced it will be dropping per-transaction fees charged to its customers. Merchants using the service to accept credit…

Retail POS Suite integrated with NetSuite cloud computing platform

February 15, 2011

MentisSoft LLC, a supplier of software and services for retail, healthcare, and educational applications, has announced the integration of its Retail POS Suite…

Kiosk prints copies of even hard-to-find books

February 14, 2011

Most would assume that downloading e-books would cut paper demand. However, that’s not the case at the Harvard Book Store in Cambridge, Mass.