New Technologies, New Risks

New technologies will come and go, opening new windows of opportunity for theft, fraud and loss.

Designing a Retail Business Based on Biometrics and Real Statistics

With the help of biometrics, brick and mortars aren’t relying only on their sales numbers to solve problems.

Seven Deadly “Retail” Sins

The Seven Deadly “Retail” Sins include Overbuying, Underbuying, Not Attending Markets, and No Markdown Strategy.

Memory on Hand Bands

The Memory on Hand (MoH) band, a silicone bracelet clasped together by a USB flash drive, keeps files accessible at all times and is a big hit among high school and college kids.

Bye Bye Cash Register. Hello Tablet!

Using software platforms, with the necessary features, to handle all POS needs on the service-side, allows small business owners to focus on growing their businesses.

Omni-channel Retail a Reality in Demand Forecasting

Demand forecasting requires knowledge of consumer technology used to learn about and purchase products.

Businesses Update Advertising with Mobile Barcodes

Feeling the pressure of interactive online advertising? Make your traditional print media more interactive with mobile barcodes.

Gen Y Goes Digital

With about 75 million individuals ages 12 to 29 living in the U.S. today, Gen Y is believed to be the largest generational cohort since the baby boomers. Now digital media is trouncing traditional channels in the battle for affluent Gen Y consumers, according to a new study by L2, which examined the media consumption [...]

Retailers Chasing “Bottom (Line) Feeders”

Savvy retailers are finding ways to uncover and discourage bargain-hunting customers, and boosting their own bottom line in the process.

Amazon.com Redesigns Webstore

Small and medium sized retailers will now be able to design, build and manage their own ecommerce businesses using Amazon.com’s technology. The massive online retailer recently launched a new version of its Amazon Webstore. Included in the changes are a redesigning and simplification of the registration process. “By leveraging Amazon’s technology and infrastructure, Amazon WebStore [...]