Newsletter | October 10, 2011

10.10.2011 -- Macy's To Accelerate Adoption Of RFID Technology

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Editor's Notebook

PCI Compliance And The SMB Retailer
By Erin Harris, associate editor
PCI compliance is on the minds of retailers for many reasons, primarily because nothing is more important than keeping your customers' payment card data secure. SMB retailers, specifically, are concerned about the 12 PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards) requirements.

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Data Security In An Omnichannel World
By David Tran, enterprise architect, Verizon
Data security in the world of omnichannel retail (an approach that offers customers a seamless experience whether purchasing on the Web, via mobile, or in-store) is not just about the technology deployed to safeguard all the channels and customer touch points.

Data Security In An Omnichannel World

Featured Articles

12 Tips For A Successful Holiday Season
Submitted by Bronto Software
Whether you have all of your plans finalized or you haven't even started, there are several things that you should do to make sure this holiday season is stellar.

12 Tips For A Successful Holiday Season

How POS Printers Can Save You Money
By Erin Harris, associate editor
Salvatore Pugliese, VP of IT and systems at Hart Stores, a Canadian department store chain with 92 stores, is in the process of overhauling the company's ERP (enterprise resource planning) system in various phases.

How POS Printers Can Save You Money

The Price Of Progress: Assessing The Need For A Mobile Computing Migration
Submitted by Intermec
The benefits to migrating to new mobile computing technology and risks from maintaining aging systems are sometimes hard to measure. Eventually there is an end of life for every enterprise mobile computer. Planning is the difference between a successful migration and being left out in the cold.

The Price Of Progress: Assessing The Need For A Mobile Computing Migration

A 10-Step Guide To More Profitable Allocation
Submitted by Quantum Retail Technology
Allocation is one of the most often overlooked areas to optimize retail and gain profit margin. Here are some successful strategies that will help you locate profit, understand your customers, and achieve efficient and strategic allocation execution.

A 10-Step Guide To More Profitable Allocation

Industry News

NRF Forecasts Holiday Sales Increase Of 2.8% To $465.6B
Macy's To Accelerate Adoption Of RFID Technology
U.S. Shoppers Value The Choice Of Self-Service When Shopping
Hypercom USA Changes Name To Equinox Payments, LLC.
Increased Gas Cost Drives Workers To Over-Report Mileage
New Multi-Pocket Sorter With 39% Faster Processing In 64% Less Space
Kitson To Install Merchandising Suite, Store And Direct With Island Pacific
Global eCommerce Provider Goes Social To Celebrate 10th Anniversary
Vector Security National Accounts Division Moves Into New National Service Center
Oreck Partners With Knotice For Email Marketing
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Featured Content

Multitouch Technology Stands To Change The Face Of Retail
The multitouch technology that has enthralled consumers on smartphones and tablets and enlightened them on television news is poised to transform the way people interact with self-service solutions.

Keys For SMB Merchandising Optimization
No matter what kind or size of operation, all companies must have uncompromised visibility levels if they are to optimize their inventory investment via their merchandising, staff, activities, and business processes.

Charlotte Russe Finds Traffic Data The Perfect Accessory
Securing accurate footfall data was the vital first step in laying firm foundations for a robust and insightful performance management framework.

Are You Prepared: The Holiday Prep Checklist Every Retailer Needs To Have
Most retailers are accustomed to managing the holiday shopping season, but each year can present unique circumstances, surprising traffic, and intense competition that require significant preparation in order to prevent losses and maximize profitability.
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