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Best Buy moving store technology to web and satellite-powered regional hubs

In a move to cut IT spending and better integrate store operations, Best Buy is reducing the number of application servers in each store in favor of regional hubs using web and satellite technology, says senior vice president of operations Bob Willett.

Posted 05/27/2005Kurt PetersPost a comment

In a move to cut IT spending and better integrate store operations, Best Buy is reducing the number of application servers in each store in favor of regional hubs using web and satellite technology, says senior vice president of operations Bob Willett.

How combining web-based task and workforce management benefits retailers

Web-based task management technology combined with web-based workforce management is helping retail chains bring store operations to a new level of consistent performance, industry analysts say.

Posted 04/19/2005Kurt PetersPost a comment

Web-based task management technology combined with web-based workforce management is helping retail chains bring store operations to a new level of consistent performance, industry analysts say.

FTC charges two organizations with duping consumers in Internet kiosk scam

The Federal Trade Commission has charged two California organizations with duping hundreds of consumers into buying Internet kiosk business opportunities using deceptive sales tactics.

Posted 04/11/2005Kurt PetersPost a comment

The Federal Trade Commission has charged two California organizations with duping hundreds of consumers into buying Internet kiosk business opportunities using deceptive sales tactics.

SAP vies for major retail industry presence in $496 million deal for Retek

Enterprise software maker SAP is building on its retail industry presence in its move to spend $496 million for web-based software provider Retek. But analysts say the deal raises several questions for existing and prospective clients among retailers.

Posted 03/01/2005Kurt PetersPost a comment

Enterprise software maker SAP is building on its retail industry presence in its move to spend $496 million for web-based software provider Retek. But analysts say the deal raises several questions for existing and prospective clients among retailers.

Web-based product videos step up marketing at Marks Work Warehouse

At apparel and accessories chain Marks Work Warehouse, product demonstration videos shown on new web-based kiosks are helping the retailer sell unusual products like fiberglass reinforced safety work boots, Marks says.

Posted 01/31/2005Kurt PetersPost a comment

At apparel and accessories chain Marks Work Warehouse, product demonstration videos shown on new web-based kiosks are helping the retailer sell unusual products like fiberglass reinforced safety work boots, Marks says.

Borders expects to boost sales with web-based store management tool

By using the web to make it easier for store personnel to implement merchandising plans, Borders expects to boost sales about 7% from customers who are greeted by sales associates, the retailer said at the NRF conference this week.

Posted 01/20/2005Kurt PetersPost a comment

By using the web to make it easier for store personnel to implement merchandising plans, Borders expects to boost sales about 7% from customers who are greeted by sales associates, the retailer said at the NRF conference this week.

Staples increases sales and margins with web-based planning

With a web-based retail planning system, Staples increased its gross margin 75 basis points to 28.6% of sales and its operating margin 90 basis points to 8.7% of sales, Staples said at the NRF show.

Posted 01/20/2005Kurt PetersPost a comment

With a web-based retail planning system, Staples increased its gross margin 75 basis points to 28.6% of sales and its operating margin 90 basis points to 8.7% of sales, Staples said at the NRF show.

At Staples, data is as close as an employee’s web-based handheld

Staples is rolling out web-based, wireless handheld devices that let store employees access inventory and other corporate data on central databases as well as log onto Staples.com.

Posted 12/15/2004Kurt PetersPost a comment

Staples is rolling out web-based, wireless handheld devices that let store employees access inventory and other corporate data on central databases as well as log onto Staples.com.

Mac’s c-store chain builds new revenue streams with wi-fi kiosks

Mac’s, a Canadian c-store chain, is reaping multiple revenue streams while increasing customer service and store traffic with new ZapLink kiosks that provide wi-fi wireless Internet access, the retailer says.

Posted 12/13/2004Kurt PetersPost a comment

Mac’s, a Canadian c-store chain, is reaping multiple revenue streams while increasing customer service and store traffic with new ZapLink kiosks that provide wi-fi wireless Internet access, the retailer says.

Barnes & Noble offers wi-fi web access in 600 stores

Joining Starbucks and others that let customers access the web from their own wireless computers while sipping coffee, Barnes & Noble is offering wi-fi wireless web access in more than 600 bookstores.

Posted 11/24/2004Kurt PetersPost a comment

Joining Starbucks and others that let customers access the web from their own wireless computers while sipping coffee, Barnes & Noble is offering wi-fi wireless web access in more than 600 bookstores.

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