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Griffin, Belkin And Goodwill Implement iPad POS From Revel Systems

Increasing conversions, releasing floor space and improving customer service are key reasons why more retailers are implementing mobile solutions, including tablet-based mobile POS (mPOS). Nearly two thirds (64%) of retailers…

News January 6

2012 Holiday Shopping: The LOHAS View

Now that the 2012 holiday shopping is behind us, it is clear that the early projections for strong sales were way off base. In reality, this turned out to be…

News January 4

Gap Acquires Luxury Retailer Intermix For $130 Million

Gap has announced the acquisition of Intermix Holdco Inc., a New York-based multi-brand retailer focused on luxury and contemporary women’s apparel and accessories, for approximately $130 million in cash. The…

News January 3

Pier 1 Imports Taps Demandware For Commerce-Enabled Sites

Pier 1 Imports, a home furnishings and gifts retailer, has selected Demandware to deliver on the company’s omnichannel strategy, including an e-Commerce-enabled Pier1.com web site, launched in July 2012, and…

News January 3

UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan To Keynote During NRF 2013

Last year, hot topics during the NRF Big Show 2012 included cross-channel, digital signage, mobile technology and social networking. One year later, these topics remain essential and will be addressed…

News January 2

Battle On The Showroom Floor

It’s a very real threat. “Showrooming” has been a leading cause of profit decline for brick-and-mortar retailers for years. Today, with the proliferation of smartphone technology, consumers are now able…

Executive Viewpoints January 2

Nearly 50% Of Consumers Believe They Are More Informed Than Store Associates

Shoppers found their personal mobile devices to be more efficient than store associates in helping them make buying decisions, according to a new survey from Motorola Solutions. But the buying…

Features January 2

Perfect Shelf Offers 3D Modeling For In-Store Merchandising

As more consumers use digital channels to research products and complete transactions, solutions such as 3D modeling and visualization tools are helping to make brick-and-mortar stores the star once again.…

News January 2

Home Depot Selects Clear Demand Pricing Solution

The Home Depot has chosen a pricing solution from Clear Demand to help manage prices via “sophisticated rules while providing The Home Depot with an agile delivery model,” according Clear…

News January 2
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