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Oracle Corporation - Industry Software Solutions for Retailers

9/6/2007 9:59:00 AM

Oracle is the number one provider of innovative and comprehensive industry software solutions for retailers.

NCR Advanced Checkout Solution (ACS): Retail Software

9/28/2007 9:03:00 AM

Whether a retailer runs two stores or 200, NCR offers the best software solution regardless of store size or sales volume. Offering superior promotion flexibility, ACS can be customized for larger retailers or packaged for smaller ones.

Retail Anywhere Point of Sale — POS Software

8/10/2006 3:49:00 PM

Delivering the highest level of service at the point of sale is crucial for turning today's shopper into tomorrow's loyal customer. With power and flexibility built in at every step, Retail Anywhere Point of Sale software provides retailers with the information they need to offer customers the exceptional service they deserve.

Telsource Information Transport Systems (ITS): Structured Network Cabling

8/1/2007 8:44:00 AM

Telsource provides total end-to-end cabling solutions and the expertise you need for complete voice, data, and video network cabling design; installation and testing; and new and existing store sites.

Motorola: Mobile Computers At-A-Glance

7/9/2008 12:10:00 AM

When it comes to selecting mobile computers to mobilize your enterprise applications, choose from the family of devices that keeps many of the world's largest retailers, manufacturers, transportation and logistics companies, field sales and service functions, and healthcare providers up and running every day.

Accertify: Interceptas - Complete Fraud Management Solution

7/8/2008 7:10:35 AM

Interceptas provides the fraud prevention workbench or ERP system that contains all of the components and tools required to automate and streamline the process.

Oracle Retail Merchandising Operations Management

7/31/2008 11:10:00 AM

Oracle Retail Merchandise Operations Management is a scalable, fully integrated but independently deployable group of products that enable retailers to coordinate merchandise operations and maintain a single, comprehensive source of consistent and accurate data across business functions and channels.

IBM - Point-Of-Sale Market Leadership, POS

7/3/2007 8:43:00 AM

leadership, IBM and its network of IBM Business Partners provide retailers of all sizes store solutions that can help increase sales and reduce costs.

Certegy Check Processing

7/28/2008 12:26:00 AM

To stay profitable, you have to make customers feel trusted and welcome - even with COD arrangements. Yet to protect your bottom line, you have to scrutinize every payment you receive.

Datalogic Skorpio: Compact Handheld Mobile Computer

7/2/2007 2:02:00 PM

The Datalogic Skorpio is a rugged mobile computer particularly suitable for mobile commerce solutions in the retail environment both on store shelves and in the stock room. Thanks to one of the best ergonomics ever seen on the market, Datalogic Skorpio reduces operator fatigue with no compromise in terms of reliability and robustness, resisting harsh environments, multiple drops, strong shocks, and repetitive tumbles.

Tripwire Enterprise

6/29/2007 7:44:00 AM

Unauthorized change is the most significant threat to an IT organization's ability to improve availability, security and compliance. That's why thousands of organizations worldwide use Tripwire� Enterprise as their configuration audit and control solution.

MMF Cash Drawer IBM Cash Drawer Accessories

6/28/2007 10:28:00 AM

At MMF Cash Drawer, we've developed peripheral platform products that let you upgrade your or your clients' new or existing IBM systems to take advantage of the savings offered by using "best of breed peripherals".

RedPrairie Blended Learning: Online Courseware And Training Management

5/31/2007 4:19:00 PM

RedPrairie's blended learning approach combines instructor-led training with complementary e-Courses for on-demand, web-based deployment, seamlessly administered through RedPrairie's Learning Manager.

WebDT 310 Mobile Tablet

5/28/2008 10:37:00 AM

The WebDT 310 features the integration of a brilliant 10.4" touch display over an efficient AMD Geode(tm) processor within a thin, light, durable package. Ideal for mobile computing, the WebDT 310 is more dependable than a laptop, offers a larger display than a PDA, and is easy to use and integrate with other systems. With a stylus-activated touch screen, on-screen keyboards, and an optional outdoor-viewable display, the WebDT 310 performs on the sales floor, in the warehouse, in the classroom, and in the field.

Jesta I.S. Inc. - end-to-end software solutions provider

5/23/2008 10:31:33 AM

Jesta I.S. is an end-to-end software solutions provider for the soft goods and specialty markets. Jesta's solutions empower retailers, wholesalers, manufacturers to increase visibility across both their internal and external supply network through a single vendor.

Datasym Customer Statements — POS Software

3/30/2007 9:29:51 AM

POS software: At Datasym we have always strived to meet the needs of our customers and provide them with all the tools needed to fullfill their POS requirements. Many customers have required very specific pieces to their POS puzzle, while others require the common pieces to complete their ultimate POS solution.

Netkey Software Platform For Kiosks

2/28/2007 11:18:00 AM

Netkey is the industry-standard software platform for the creation, monitoring, management and control of self-service applications and content delivered through kiosks, digital signs, PC terminals and other retail devices.

Elo TouchSystems 1529L Multifunction 15" LCD Desktop Touchmonitor (3000 Series): Retail Hardware

12/28/2007 10:43:42 AM

Elo's 1529L touchmonitor expands the company's family of reliable, easily integrated, multifunction touch solutions and is now available with Elo's newest, breakthrough touch technology, Acoustic Pulse Recognition.

Elo TouchSystems - Touch Screen and Touch Monitor Products

12/27/2007 11:03:00 AM

Elo TouchSystems, the global leader in touch technology, develops, manufactures and markets a complete line of touch screen and touch monitor products.

ITEK - Pin Pad/Signature Capture Solutions

12/27/2007 10:20:00 AM

iTEK has established it roots in the POS market delivering solutions for mobile devices. iTEK has emerged as a leader in the Pin Pad/Signature Capture solutions, encryption and service.

Chargebacks 101: What Is A Chargeback?

11/9/2008 10:52:00 PM

A chargeback occurs when a credit cardholder contacts their credit card-issuing bank to initiate a refund for a purchase made on their credit card. Chargebacks arise for a variety of reasons but generally they are the result of a cardholder changing their mind, being dissatisfied with their purchase or a case of fraud. The fraud can result from the unauthorized use of their credit card (stolen card) or the cardholder purposely seeking to dispute a legitimate purchase they made ("friendly fraud"). By Accertify

Product Sheet: Tellermate TY+ R200 Cash Management Solution

11/9/2008 10:39:00 PM

A leading provider of cash management solutions for the retail, food service and financial industries, Tellermate Group has more than 250,000 systems in use worldwide.

Ryzex Certified Refurbished Equipment

11/4/2008 11:59:00 PM

Ryzex offers a unique alternative to purchasing new barcode and data collection equipment before you have to: refurbished versions.

Contributing Editorial: Can POS Help Retailers In A Tough Economy: The Challenges Facing Retailers And POS Vendors

11/20/2008 11:24:00 PM

It's no secret that the economy is in trouble and retailers are facing ever-increasing competition for what is left of their customers' share of wallet. Even die-hard shoppers have to think twice before plunking down their scarce dollars for what used to be necessities, but are now luxuries. By Robin Scott, Claris Solutions

Global Sourcing: Eqos Launches FastTrack Sourcing Enabling Retailers To Scale Private Label Programs In 30 Days

11/20/2008 1:15:00 PM

In response to the severe economic downturn and retail woes, Eqos recently announced the commercial availability of FastTrack Sourcing. FastTrack is the industry's first "one-stop" solution for retailers that would like to quickly scale their private label business. Designed to improve visibility across the business, reduce the risk of non-compliance, and decrease product lead times, FastTrack unites and streamlines retail sourcing operations across buying teams, including local and global agents and suppliers.

Epicor RetailStore

11/2/2007 7:49:00 AM

Epicor RetailStore includes all of the store system back office modules necessary to efficiently and easily manage the retail store.

Frank Mayer & Associates, Inc. Takes Home Five Design Of The Times Awards.

11/19/2008 4:42:00 AM

Frank Mayer & Associates, Inc. (FMA) has won five Design of the Times awards presented at the In-Store Marketing Expo in Las Vegas.

Eqos Launches FastTrack Sourcing Enabling Retailers To Scale Private Label Programs In 30 Days

11/19/2008 3:58:00 AM

In response to the severe economic downturn and retail woes, Eqos today announced the commercial availability of FastTrack Sourcing. FastTrack is the industry's first 'one-stop' solution for retailers that would like to quickly scale their private label business.

Datalogic Scanning Appoints David Suarez As New Director For Latin American Sales

11/19/2008 2:04:00 AM

Datalogic Scanning is pleased to announce the appointment of David Suarez as the new Director of Sales for Latin America.

GuestLogix Launches First Fully-Integrated Mobile POS With PIN PAD And Printer For Airlines

11/19/2008 12:04:00 AM

GuestLogix Inc. the leading provider of on-board retail systems to the airline industry, recently released its OnBoard PowerSeller™ 2, the Company's next generation mobile payment handheld.

Star Micronics America Announces Printer Certification

11/19/2008 11:08:52 PM

Star Micronics America is proud to announce that leading hospitality software company, Posera Software, has certified the printer manufacturer's premier thermal printer, the TSP700II, with the Maitre'D POS Software suite.

Retailers Need To Make Smarter Real Estate Decisions In A Down Economy

11/19/2008 1:30:00 AM

While real estate remains most retailers' largest capital investment and plays a critical role in customer-centric business strategies, far too few decisions about market development priorities and store capital allocation are backed by the same kind of fact-based management science now commonplace in other critical retail business processes. By Jim Stone, president, geoVue

The 2008 ERP In Manufacturing Benchmark Report

11/19/2008 1:03:00 AM

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) provides the necessary infrastructure that forms the operational and transactional system of record for manufacturers of all types and sizes. With its roots in Material Requirements Planning (MRP) and a history that spans more than two decades, ERP has truly become a mature business application. By Aberdeen Group

Hypercom Optimum L4150: Retail Hardware

11/19/2007 11:25:00 PM

The Optimum L4150 is Hypercom's PCI PED online and offline approved, high-performance multi-lane payment and advertising terminal. Easy to use and attractive at the same time, using Hypercom's innovative, dual-sided, bi-directional magnetic stripe reader means your customers won't have to deal with frustrating fumbles. In fact, you get accurate card data reads well beyond normal swipe-speeds so you can reduce lanes slowdowns and cashier interactions.

U.S. Retail E-Commerce Growth Slows To 1 Percent In October As Concerns About Inflation, Jobs And The Financial Markets Cause Consumers To Curb Spending

11/18/2008 4:18:00 AM

comScore, Inc. , a leader in measuring the digital world, recently released its monthly retail e-commerce sales estimates, which showed that online spending in October 2008 grew by only 1 percent over October 2007, the lowest monthly growth rate since comScore began tracking e-commerce in 2001.

Hallmark Canada Selects Tomax® Retail.net™ Solutions

11/18/2008 12:17:00 AM

Tomax Corporation is pleased to announce a new relationship with Hallmark Canada for the implementation of the Tomax® Retail.net™ solutions for core merchandising, store operations and customer management, including point-of-sale.

HP Simplifies Installation Of Point-Of-Sale Solutions For Smaller Retailers

11/18/2008 11:51:00 PM

HP is making it even easier for small and independent retailers to purchase point of sale (POS) solutions for their businesses with recent introduction of bundled offerings that include all the POS hardware, software and services needed to get down to business - right out of the box.

Cognitive And TPG Introduce New Brand Identity And Website

11/18/2008 11:20:00 AM

After a year of operating under two separate brands, Cognitive and Transaction Printer Group have decided to co-brand.

Sephora Goes Live With RedPrairie Warehouse Management System (WMS) In Utah Distribution center

11/17/2008 4:40:00 AM

RedPrairie Corporation, a world leading consumer driven optimization company, announced recently its WMS is running in cosmetics retailer Sephora's new Salt Lake City distribution center.

RPE Adds Mark Stanford To Retail Consulting Team

11/17/2008 3:50:00 AM

Retail Process Engineering (RPE) announced recently the appointment of Mark Stanford as senior project manager joining the consulting team.

Arthur Blank & Co. Appoints New President And Vice Presidents

11/17/2008 11:40:00 PM

Arthur Blank & Company announced recently that former owners and long-time executives Stuart and Eric Blank would be transitioning from their respective roles of President and Executive Vice President to join the Corporate Team of American Banknote (ABnote), Arthur Blank's parent company, where they will focus on Strategic Planning and Corporate Development.

10 Expert Views - Retail Survival Strategies For The Holidays

11/14/2008 5:10:00 AM

The following ten strategies not only can help your retail business to endure these uncertain times during the upcoming holiday season, but can have long-reaching benefits far into the future. By J.D. Associates, a Division of Mander, Inc.

Case Study: Apparel Retailer 'Escapes The Ordinary' With Advanced Warehouse Management System

11/14/2008 4:27:00 AM

Norm Thompson has been known for high quality private label and brand name apparel, footwear and accessories for men and women. Norm Thompson has made it a core business principle to put the customer first and provide products and services that are not only an 'Escape from the Ordinary,' but also meet stringent quality guidelines in an ecologically responsible manner. By RedPrairie

Online Consumers Plan To Spend Less In Stores, But Slightly More Online This Holiday Season

11/14/2008 3:41:00 AM

Online consumers intend to spend less in stores this holiday season than last year, The Conference Board and TNS report, but slightly more online. Consumers will be expecting free shipping and deals not available in stores when they shop online.

Economic Downturn Hasn't Dimmed Teens' Holiday Season Consumer Confidence

11/14/2008 2:25:57 AM

For retailers expecting lumps of coal in their cash registers this holiday season, teens' consumer confidence about holiday spending may provide an unexpected gift.

Case Study: Leading Grocery Chain Improves Labor Efficiency And Scheduling Through Workforce Management

11/14/2008 12:48:00 AM

Starting In 1930, Charles Hyde and David Vredenburg opened a small general store in Beaconsfield, Iowa which later became known and named as Hy-Vee. Today, Hy-Vee is one of the largest privately owned supermarket chains in the nation with their corporate office located in West Des Moines, Iowa. By RedPrairie

Avatar Partners Helps Westcoast Warehousing Improve Efficiency And Increase Its Competitive Advantages

11/14/2008 12:45:00 AM

Avatar Partners is uniquely positioned in the B2B electronic commerce marketplace because of its alignment with the top supply chain software solutions, as indicated in the competitive "Gartner quadrant" with leading partners such as Inovis, Inc. Avatar Partners provides recommendations and implementation services based on what is in the best interest of the customer. By Avatar Partners

Case Study: Leading Grocery Store Chain Solves Business And IT Challenges With Workforce Management

11/14/2008 12:19:00 AM

Giant Eagle Inc., one of the nation's largest food retailers and food distributors with approximately $6.2 billion in annual sales, is ranked 32 on Forbes magazine's largest private corporations list and is a past recipient of Progressive Grocer's Retailer of the Year Award and the EPA's ENERGY STAR Retail Partner of the Year Award. By RedPrairie

A New Framework For Adapting To The Fast-Changing Needs Of Grocery Customers

11/14/2008 1:18:00 AM

An adaptive approach offers food retailers an attractive alternative to the traditional reactive mindset because it can help the organization adjust more quickly and systematically to the increasingly complex set of influences impacting shopping behavior. It moves the retailer from a static strategy to one that's continuously adapted to the needs of the marketplace. By Bill Bishop, Chairman, Willard Bishop LLC November 2008

Lowering Costs With A Green Supply Chain

11/14/2008 1:02:00 AM

Effective supply chains accommodate a wide range of unforeseen issues and events, but are otherwise highly structured, well planned, and effectively synchronized. How can yours deliver similar results on a percentage of revenue basis? Start with a simple stratification of sourcing activities into: raw material, production, packaging, and transportation/logistics. In each of these categories, there are choices that can lower your cost, enhance your revenues, and polish your green image so that your customers believe in your corporate commitment to environmental responsibility. By David Diamond, Arigo

UPS Extends "Green" Approach To Its Operations By Adopting HP Paperless Printing Solution

11/13/2008 4:41:00 AM

UPS recently announced it is deploying a new combination scanner and paperless printing device from HP that will print millions of sorting labels directly on packages, helping the world's largest delivery company reduce operational costs while slashing its consumption of paper.

TRAP Systems Changes Name To Hops And Introduces New Software-As-A-Service Platform

11/13/2008 3:55:00 AM

TRAP Systems, a provider of data analytic tools and products, announced recently that it has changed its company name to HOPS. HOPS, which stands for Heuristic Optimized Processing System, is also the name of the company's unique core technology.

The Art Of Shaving Retail Chain Supports Growth Strategy With HP POS System

11/13/2008 3:09:00 AM

The HP rp5700 Point of Sale System with Retail Pro is durable, reliable, scalable, easy to use and fast. In the front office, it's a great tool for capturing customer data. In the back office, the system enables a centralized enterprise view for efficient inventory management and pricing. By Retail Technology Experts

INETCO Version 4.2 Of Insight Recently Released

11/13/2008 11:51:00 PM

This version of INETCO Insight features improved performance, enhanced usability, and added support for basic HTTP transaction decoding and correlation. Insight is INETCO's transaction monitoring solution for managing the real-time application performance of POS terminals, ATM machines, and online banking/e-commerce platforms.

TRAP Systems Changes Name To HOPS And Introduces New Software-As-A-Service Platform

11/13/2008 11:11:00 PM

TRAP Systems, a provider of data analytic tools and products, announced recently that it has changed its company name to HOPS.

Circuit City Stores, Inc. To Reorganize Under Chapter 11

11/13/2008 1:57:00 PM

Circuit City Stores, Inc. (NYSE: CC) recently announced that it has filed a voluntary petition for reorganization relief under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Virginia ("Bankruptcy Court") in Richmond, Va. The company plans to continue operating the business without interruption as management focuses on developing and executing a comprehensive corporate restructuring plan.

Case Study: The Gift Of Giving - Increased Sales, Better Relationships

11/12/2008 2:36:00 PM

For 20 years, privately owned Elby Gifts has kept a focused eye on the giftware market, often spotting and purchasing what will become the season's hottest trend before anyone else. There are thousands of potential items to choose from-wedding favors, anniversary and special occasion gifts, tableware, d�cor, wine accessories and frames. Two different giftware lines are distributed through the Elby Gifts and Direct Gift Imports (DGI) brands, each with its own ordering and billing processes. By Janam

Retail Economics

11/12/2008 12:32:00 AM

All the drama going on in the world economy has thrown a whole heap of debate of what will happen next. Some of the dialogue has been confusing. Politicians and the media have not made it any easier with their fear campaigns, spin or just general lack of understanding of economic fundamentals. By Shaun Mooney, Profit Marketing

Turn To Technology To Weather The Economic Storm

11/12/2008 1:28:00 AM

Recent economic events have created significant challenges for retailers. Even with the US Government moving to shore up the struggling housing and financial markets, the insecurity in those markets has rippled throughout the global economy, affecting many sectors, including retail. By NCR Corporation

White Paper: Inventory Is The Store: How Mobility Maximizes Return On Inventory Investment

11/11/2008 2:32:00 PM

Inventory is the store. Understanding this truth is one catalyst that has the power to make average retailers great. Successful retailing boils down to profitable inventory turn, and the best way to improve profitability and turn is to forget everything you thought you knew about the mundane exercise/discipline/system known as 'inventory management' and freshen up your approach. By Integrated Solutions for Retailers magazine

White Paper: 7 Paths To Payoff Via Retail Mobility Solutions

11/11/2008 2:15:00 PM

Two realities are converging on the retail world, making the margin for error between success and failure razor thin. The first reality is that today's competitive marketplace means retailers can no longer afford to lose a single customer due to failed store execution. The second is that as consumers have come to expect the convenience and instant access of e-commerce, they now have little tolerance for a retailer failing to have the product they want in stock. By Retail TouchPoints

Leading Practices In Market Basket Analysis

11/10/2008 5:57:00 AM

Market basket analysis, also Known as affinity analysis, has emerged as the next step in the evolution of retail merchandising and promotion. Market basket analysis allows leading retailers to quickly and easily look at the size, contents, and value of their customer's market basket to understand the patterns in how products are purchased together, or basic product affinities. Advanced implementation of market basket analysis leverage near - instant results to encourage "train - of thought" or interactive analysis, enabling retailers to drill down into customers buying patterns over time to precisely target and understand specific combinations of products, departments, brands, categories, and even time of day. By FactPoint Group

Case Study: KSA Helps Branded Manufacturer Improve Distribution Center Efficiency And Effectiveness

11/10/2008 4:00:00 PM

This multi-channel branded manufacturer of apparel and footwear had a production-oriented culture driven by a monthly throughput goal. Management had a tendency to "throw bodies" at a problem to meet its goals. At peak, more than 70% of its labor was supplied by temporary agencies. By GoalPost™ Kurt Salmon Associates

RFID Solutions And Services from HP

10/6/2004 8:59:00 PM

HP is embracing RFID not only to increase manufacturing efficiencies in its global supply chain operations, but also to assure leadership in enabling customer compliance with directives such as these. HP's broad, deep understanding of the technology enables us to provide answers to these RFID implementation questions now, not only for our own vast corporate supply chain, but also for our customers and their customers as well.

Telsource Corporation - Network and Technology Integration

10/5/2007 12:00:00 AM

Telsource Corporation, a leading network and technology integrator since 1984, enables retailers to utilize a single source provider for reliable wall-to-wall support of their store technology.

Dolphin® 7850 Mobile Computer

10/22/2007 2:54:00 PM

The Dolphin® 7850 is a compact, pistol-grip style mobile computer purpose-built for scan-intensive in-premise applications. Combining user-focused ergonomics with industrial-grade construction and advanced technologies, the 7850 is designed to increase the productivity of your employees and maximize your return on investment.

ESRI ArcGIS: The Complete Geographical Information System

1/5/2007 3:59:00 PM

ArcGIS is an integrated collection of GIS software products for building a complete GIS. ArcGIS enables users to deploy GIS functionality wherever it is needed - in desktops, servers, or custom applications; over the Web; or in the field

iTEK Hardware And Alliances

1/2/2008 2:12:00 PM

ITEK sells barcode and POS equipment from most of the top equipment manufacturers. Our industry experience will help guide you to the best decisions on your Barcode and POS hardware, software and services choices.