Consumer Rally in October Bodes Well for Holiday Shopping

“After four years of economic uncertainty, consumers have grown resistant to bad news,” said Sandy Kennedy, president of the Retail Industry Leaders Association. “Increased consumer activity in October in the face of continued economic headwinds bodes well…

Waste Management and Publix Celebrate America Recycles Day

In honor of America Recycles Day, Waste Management (NYSE:WM) and Publix today celebrated the opening of the Okeechobee Organics Recycling Facility – the most advanced aerated composting technology to process food residuals in South Florida.

eCommerce Sales Revenue Grows 500% for Cookie’s Kids with Mercent Retail

Mercent, a leading technology company that enables retailers to profitably reach and convert more shoppers online, announced today Cookie’s Kids – the world’s largest kids department store and school uniform headquarters,has increased its year-over-year (YOY) online sales…

New Technology – NFC RFID Tags for Use with Mobile Phones

Labels with NFC RFID tags facilitate two-way communications with consumers. The tag can carry more data than barcodes, URLs or QR codes. They are more secure, password-protected and can be tracked to a specific person or account.

Retailers Using JobOn to Prepare for Black Friday Hiring

In anticipation of a busy holiday shopping season and available jobs, retailers in Greater Washington are using a new video interview technology from JobOn to find and hire candidates. Stores that have signed onto the service include…

NRF Says New Bill Shows Momentum On Sales Tax Fairness

The National Retail Federation welcomed today’s introduction of the Marketplace Fairness Act, saying the measure shows momentum is quickly building for Congress to pass legislation requiring Internet merchants to collect sales tax the same as local businesses….