tekservePOS News
January 12, 2012
Zebra Technologies Corporation, a recognized global leader in technologies that extend real-time visibility into business operations, and Checkpoint Systems today announced they have entered into a cooperative relationship and licensing agreement. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
This relationship brings together Zebra’s active location solutions with the passive radio-frequency identification (RFID), auto-identification (auto-ID) and sensor capabilities of Checkpoint division OATSystems to give customers in key industries—including retail, industrial manufacturing, automotive, aerospace and process—increased visibility of their assets across the enterprise.
The agreement, which is a non-exclusive contract, provides Zebra with an OEM software license for OATxpress™, which is part of the most widely deployed RFID middleware platform, OAT Foundation Suite™. This software platform is designed specifically for capturing, filtering and managing high volumes of auto-ID and sensor data from a single facility—such as a manufacturing plant, distribution center or retail store—to an enterprise deployment across hundreds of locations.
January 11, 2012
VeriFone recently announced that the popular designer GUESS, Inc. has implemented the VeriFone GlobalBay solution inside a dozen stores in the U.S., taken the technology on the road to Asia, and plans to expand the deployment widely in 2012. GUESS is using the VeriFone solution to enable consumer interaction with iPads mounted on rolling stands that serve as self-service kiosks to its online and in-store products to enhance the overall shopping experience and generate additional sales.
The VeriFone GlobalBay iPad Retailing App is powered by an easy-to-use web-based content management console that allows the retailer to easily design, brand and manage iPad Apps – no programming skills required. Apps deployed via the VeriFone GlobalBay solution sync rich content locally to the device so that users experience an optimized iPad shopping experience. Online connectivity allows for real-time interface to web-based assets and e-commerce transactions when required.
January 06, 2012
Anticipating client needs and responding to the growing demand for the responsible recycling of e-waste, TechnoCycle has expanded its eco-friendly and certified technology disposal and recycling services to San Antonio and surrounding area.
The new 30,000 square foot facility will serve San Antonio and Austin as well as Bexar county and surrounding areas.
As a provider of e-waste disposal and recycling services, TechnoCycle is certified to the e-Stewards and R2 electronic recycling standards -- ensuring industry best practices in Data security, Environmental compliance and Logistical Management.
TechnoCycle partners with clients to develop a solution for managing their end-of-life electronics, data and environmental liability -- providing a simple logistical plan specific to each client's need.
January 04, 2012
Analysis Reveals Higher Conversion Rates Fail to Compensate for Traffic Decline, Leaving Brick-and-Mortar Holiday Sales Down Year-over-Year
Holiday shopping ended disappointingly for specialty stores in 2011, during which a slow Black Friday weekend set a pace that held up until Christmas, according to retail business intelligence provider RetailNext. Even some encouraging post-Christmas spikes failed to make up the gap compared to last year’s holiday season, the company reports in its RetailNext Insights: Holiday Shopping 2011 analysis.
In its RetailNext Insights, the company analyzes more than 40 U.S. retail store chains’ performance, examining the in-store behaviors of more than 20 million shoppers between Thanksgiving weekend and December 31st. The company’s analysis shows that a significant drop in traffic compared to last year was the primary contributor to slow sales in physical stores, despite the fact that many retailers increased conversion among those who did come to their stores.
Key findings include:
December 30, 2011
Lowe’s Companies, Inc. announced today the acquisition of ATG Stores, an online retailer of home improvement and lifestyle products based in Kirkland, Wash.
The acquisition is expected to allow Lowe’s and ATG Stores to capitalize on complementary strengths and employees’ extensive expertise by sharing best practices for online marketing and merchandising. Utilizing ATG Stores’ broad assortment of products and its strong online retailing operation is just another way Lowe’s expects to deliver better customer experiences.
ATG Stores will remain an independent, wholly-owned subsidiary of Lowe’s Companies, Inc. The two organizations will maintain separate branding and independent assortment planning and merchandising. All ATG jobs will remain in Kirkland, and no jobs will be lost as a result of the acquisition. By combining the expertise and capabilities of Lowe's and ATG Stores, each organization expects to grow through expanded assortments and broader customer insights which ultimately lead to better customer experiences.
Terms of the purchase were not disclosed.
