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January 18, 2012
Cisco study: Immersive in-store shopping experiences attract and engage tech-savvy consumers

Retailers need to respond to technology-savvy consumers by creating digitally rich, easy-to-use, technology-based experiences in the store to expand basket size and increase margins, according to the results of a new survey by Cisco.

New York City -- Retailers need to respond to technology-savvy consumers by creating digitally rich, easy-to-use, technology-based experiences in the store to expand basket size and increase margins, according to the results of a new survey by Cisco. The survey also found that cross-channel shopping behavior is prevalent and desired by most consumers, with nearly 74% of all respondents conducting online research before making in-store purchasing decisions.

June 10, 2011
Cisco report details best practices in global e-commerce

With global e-commerce estimated to reach nearly $1.4 trillion in 2015, more and more retailers are looking to gear up or expand their online operations.

New York City -- With global e-commerce estimated to reach nearly $1.4 trillion in 2015, more and more retailers are looking to gear up or expand their online operations. A new report by Cisco Internet Business Solutions Group (IBSG) sizes up the challenges and opportunities -- and outlines best practices -- for retailers who want to take advantage of e-commerce growth by going global.

January 24, 2011
Grubb & Ellis appoints senior exec

Grubb & Ellis Co. announced that Robert Cook has joined the company as senior VP corporate services, based in the company’s San Jose office.

San Jose, Calif. -- Grubb & Ellis Co. announced that Robert Cook has joined the company as senior VP corporate services, based in the company’s San Jose office. 

November 7, 2010
Office Depot selects Global Crossing for network that supports data, voice services

Global Crossing, global provider of office products and services, announced that it is providing Office...

May 31, 2010
The Right Connection

Interactive, Web-based services that enable shoppers to create customized merchandise are helping Ritz Camera...

March 22, 2010
Barnes & Noble names senior-level ops/customer service exec

Barnes & Noble said Tuesday that it has named Dan Gilbert as executive VP, operations...

January 12, 2010
Harrah’s to launch digital signage solutions pilot with Cisco

Harrah's Operating Co., a subsidiary of Harrah's Entertainment, is expanding an existing collaborative effort with...

January 12, 2010
Regis Corp. selects managed network services solution

Regis Corp. announced that it plans to use Spacenet’s managed network services and Prysm Pro...

October 31, 2008
Let the Self-Healing Begin

Christmas may not be 1-800-Flowers.com’s top-selling season, but the gifting retailer still needs to...

September 30, 2008
AManaged Improvement

Anna’s Linens originally transitioned to a private wide-area network (WAN) to secure its credit-card...

June 30, 2008
Build-A-Network

Build-A-Bear Workshop has built its reputation on creating a unique shopping experience. If the...

February 29, 2008
The Value of VoIP

When Wesco Inc. initially added a frame-relay network, it seemed like the perfect way...

December 31, 2007
Wake Up to Risks

The race is on between companies that secure retail networks and hackers who compromise...

November 30, 2007
Managing Rollout for Growth-Oriented Companies

When you work in an extremely fast-paced environment like retailing and tie it to a...

November 30, 2007
U.S. Military Secures Transactions

To comply with the Payment Card Industry’s (PCI) security standards for wireless environments, the Navy...

October 2, 2007
FraudSciences Appoints CEO and President

FraudSciences Corp., the...

April 30, 2007
IP Power

Like so many supermarket chains that are operating on thin margins while trying to stand...

January 31, 2007
Dialing Up Satisfaction

As new specialty brands continue to enter the marketplace, department store retailers worldwide are hard-pressed...