Posts Tagged ‘Retail’

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Jan04

Wireless LAN powers supermarket of the future

by retailnu on January 4th, 2009 at 9:31 am
Posted In: News & Articles, Retail Technology

SAN JOSE, Calif.—In a warehouse demo facility at its headquarters here, startup Altierre Corp. maintains a mock supermarket that could easily be mistaken for the real thing. The facility is complete with shopping carts, aisles stocked with goods, and Altierre’s flagship product—a wireless LAN based on a system of RF tags, LCD displays, servers, access […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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Jan07

THE DEVIL IS NOT REALLY IN THE RETAIL.

by retailnu on January 7th, 2009 at 1:29 pm
Posted In: CRM, Govt Policy & Taxation, Marketing, News & Articles, Retail Management, Tips

As we step into a new year, we are also entering a new era of business and economic environment. A new era calls for fresh thinking, exploring new scenarios and new solutions. Whether it is through deficit-financed tax cuts that will put more money in the pocket of consumers, or through vouchers that encourage people to spend immediately, we have to explore ways and means to further boost private consumption.

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Jan07

Are shopping malls losing the game to stand alone stores?

by retailnu on January 7th, 2009 at 1:48 pm
Posted In: CRM, Mall Management, News & Articles, Retail Management, Tips

They epitomise America’s consumerist society and have contributed terms like ‘mall hopping’ and ‘mall rats’ to popular lexicon. But are shopping malls in the US losing the game to stand alone stores?

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Jan09

Australia: WorkSafe targets Melbourne retailers

by retailnu on January 9th, 2009 at 9:45 am
Posted In: Health Care, News & Articles

WorkSafe’s inspectors are targeting retail and hospitality outlets in Melbourne’s central business district this month. Retail businesses and restaurants, cafes and bars will be inspected to check that employers are meeting their return to work obligations for injured workers. The visits in Melbourne will run over two weeks, from January 19 to 30. Over the […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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Jan13

SunEdison to Install up to 259 MW of Solar on Shopping Centers

by retailnu on January 13th, 2009 at 5:42 am
Posted In: Mall Management, News & Articles

SunEdison, a North American solar energy services provider, recently announced a solar distributed generation program with Developers Diversified Realty, a Cleveland-based real estate investment trust (REIT) actively engaged in the development and management of shopping centers. According to the companies, SunEdison has the rights to deploy solar energy systems at more than 200 shopping centers, […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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Jan13

Microsoft Australia drops prices on peripherals

by retailnu on January 13th, 2009 at 5:51 am
Posted In: Hardware, Marketing, News & Articles

Microsoft Australia has realigned the pricing structure of its PC hardware range, effective immediately. The price drop covers select products across Microsoft’s range of mice, webcams, keyboards and Internet communication devices. Sean Davis, sales director (AUS/NZ) of Microsoft’s Entertainment & Devices Division said the new recommended retail pricing framework allows retailers who stock its hardware […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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Jan13

Pick n Pay boss is International Retailer of the Year

by retailnu on January 13th, 2009 at 6:09 am
Posted In: News & Articles, Online Shopping

Nick Badminton, CEO of South Africa’s Pick ‘n Pay Stores, has been honoured with an international accolade for excellence in retail by the retail industry umbrella group, the National Retail Federation (NRF). Badminton is set to receive the International Retailer of the Year Award, at a special ceremony to be held during the NRF’s Annual […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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Jan15

Google launches Reseller Program

by retailnu on January 15th, 2009 at 6:42 am
Posted In: Marketing, News & Articles, Software

Google has launched a program for technology solution providers to sell Google Apps. Authorized resellers will be able to sell, customize and support Google Apps Premier Edition for customers, creating new revenue opportunities for partners and easier access to Google’s cloud services. The Google Apps reseller program is now open for applications from interested parties. […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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Jan15

“Shoppers Drug Mart” tops as Canada’s most valuable retail brand

by retailnu on January 15th, 2009 at 7:29 am
Posted In: Health Care, News & Articles

Canada: With a brand value of $3.1 billion, Shoppers Drug Mart took the number-one spot on Interbrand’s first-ever ranking of Canada’s top 5 retail brands. The list was rounded out by Canadian Tire ($1.8 billion), Rona ($485 million), Sobeys ($368 million), and LuLuLemon ($352 million). “Shoppers Drug Mart has great geographic coverage, but in addition […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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Jan21

Apple to sell used products in China

by retailnu on January 21st, 2009 at 3:08 pm
Posted In: Discount Stores, News & Articles, Online Shopping

SHANGHAI – U.S. tech giant Apple said Tuesday it had started selling discounted second-hand products in China to court more customers. The used products, offered on Apple’s Chinese online store, include iPod shuffle music players at 308 yuan each (US$45) and iMac personal computers priced at more than 14,000 yuan. Apple, whose products are more […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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