Retail stories - Page 492
HP snaps up real-time analytics firm
Tue, 15th Feb 2011
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Vertica buyout to let HP customers analyse large chunks of data stored in physical, virtual and cloud environments.
Lush NZ website hacked - card details leaked
Tue, 15th Feb 2011
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Cosmetics retailer Lush has taken its Australian and New Zealand websites offline after another hack, urging customers to cancel their cards immediately.
Mighty Ape staffers get engaged on World of Warcraft
Fri, 11th Feb 2011
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Mighty Ape lovebirds, Scott and Rhia, engaged in World of Warcraft, exchanging vows in Stormwind to the delight of gaming fans.
Rock Band will continue to rock
Fri, 11th Feb 2011
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Rock Band vows to play on, offering a lifeline to Guitar Hero fans, despite the franchise's end. Harmonix promises the beat marches on with ongoing development.
UPDATE: Nintendo 3DS NZ RRP announced
Tue, 8th Feb 2011
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Nintendo 3DS set for NZ launch on 31st March at an EB Games announced RRP of $449, lower than the expected $453. Is this the right price for you?.
Retail makes space for white iPhone 4
Tue, 8th Feb 2011
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UK retailers gear up for the launch of the elusive white iPhone 4, with pricing set to match its black counterpart. Announcement imminent.
IDC: RBI open concerns valid
Mon, 7th Feb 2011
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Lack of details on the true openness of Telecom and Vodafone's RBI project is making informed debate difficult.
Telecom, Vodafone to compete “fiercely” for rural customers
Mon, 7th Feb 2011
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rural broadband initiative
High fives all round after today's announcement that the joint RBI bid has been picked for commercial negotiations.
Former Kalooma MD to rescue Yoobee
Fri, 4th Feb 2011
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Ex-Kalooma MD, Lindy Shuttleworth, joins Yoobee to steer retail strategy, hinting at a rebrand for Renaissance's schools division.
Read The Daily - without an iPad
Fri, 4th Feb 2011
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Journalist Andy Baio sidesteps Murdoch's iPad Wall with 'The Daily: Indexed', making digital news free and searchable for all.
Android Market launches on the web
Thu, 3rd Feb 2011
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Google has launched the web version of Android Market, letting users browse, share, and download apps from their desktops for the first time.
White iPhone 4 ready to ship
Wed, 2nd Feb 2011
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Apple's elusive white iPhone 4 is set to be released soon, following a fix to its previous light leak issues, says co-founder Steve Wozniak.
Make a point with POS
Tue, 1st Feb 2011
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New Zealand retailers enhance customer experience and streamline operations with accessible, advanced POS technology, redefining sales efficiency.
Convergence in channel shopping
Tue, 1st Feb 2011
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Retailers are urged to embrace a multichannel strategy to enhance customer loyalty and meet the evolving expectations of consumers, a study says.
Offline but in control
Tue, 1st Feb 2011
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Brick-and-mortar shops are embracing cloud-based POS systems, ensuring sales continue seamlessly, online or offline.
2011 retail refresh
Tue, 1st Feb 2011
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cloud services
In 2011, retailers embark on a major tech overhaul, driven by the need to update POS systems and tap into sleeker, smarter solutions.
Turn Smartphones into Mobile POS Solutions
Tue, 1st Feb 2011
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Transforming smartphones into POS systems is revolutionising small business transactions, offering affordability and mobility.
Chip and PIN in New Zealand
Tue, 1st Feb 2011
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NZ to boost transaction security with chip and PIN for Visa cards by 2010, aiming for broader fraud reduction akin to UK and Malaysia.
Top 5 New and Future POS Software Technologies
Tue, 1st Feb 2011
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Revolutionising retail: Explore the top 5 POS techs transforming shopping experiences, from biometrics to advanced CRM, shaping the future checkout.
Point of sale innovation
Tue, 1st Feb 2011
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Innovations in POS technology revolutionize retail, catering to consumer demands for speed and convenience, reshaping shopping experiences.