Dan Berthiaume

Infosys is positioning ShoppingTrip360, a platform based on a network of tiny wireless devices, as a way to answer questions retailers and consumer packaged goods companies have about in-store activities. The business solutions provider announced ShoppingTrip360 July 31. “There was a lack of granular visibility into what goes on inside the store,” said Sandeep Dadlani, […]

RedPrairie is integrating RFID (radio-frequency identification) and AIDC (automatic identification and data capture) technologies into its E2e Supply Chain Execution suite. The company intends for the upgraded suite, which was released July 31, to unify the supply chain process. “Integrated visibility and control over the movement of inventory and assets across today’s complex global supply […]

Infor Software is upgrading its PLM Optiva product lifecycle management solution. PLM Optiva, announced July 30, is targeted at process manufacturers and retailers who offer private label products. Enhancements in the new release improve formula development-including editing-strengthen performance modeling and production simulation, provide greater flexibility and data analysis capabilities, enhance testing, and streamline quality and […]

So Starbucks is closing some of its lower-performing stores. Across the nation, java junkies, who will now have to walk six blocks instead of three to get their grande mocha latte fix, are venting feelings of frustration and betrayal. I’m as much of a coffee freak as any other journalist, but forgive me if I […]

Business intelligence technology vendor SAS is launching version 5.11 of its Space Planning application. Announced July 22, Space Planning 5.11 features 3-D graphics and provides customer-centric views of retail space. “Retailers can tailor space plans to a store-specific level,” said Alexi Sarnevitz, senior director of retail strategy for SAS. “The solution performs macro-space planning, which […]

Eqos, which sells retail supply chain management technology, is rolling out the Eqos 4.2 global sourcing application. Enhancements in the latest version, announced July 22, are designed to allow retailers to make more informed decisions across sourcing operations and supplier networks. Tony Wood, head of product management for Eqos, said upgrades to the configurability of […]

NCR is adding bare disc-handling technology from e-Play to its self-service technology portfolio. Announced July 17, the partnership will allow bare movie and game discs to be vended and returned at in-store kiosks. “We’re focused on expanding our solution portfolio into the entertainment segment,” said Mel Walter, vice president of corporate development at NCR. “We […]

Envysion, which makes PCI-compliant Web video management technology, is adding new features to its managed video surveillance solution. Announced July 21, the features allow users to perform activities such as event search and filtering, reporting and alerting, and video collaboration. “We have extended the capability well beyond video surveillance,” said Matt Steinfort, CEO of Envysion. […]

VideoMining, which sells in-store CRM solutions and analytics, is rolling out VideoMining Online, an Internet application designed to enable real-time access to shopper metrics. Announced July 15 at the IIR Shopper Insights in Action Conference, in Chicago, VideoMining Online helps automate the generation and measurement of customer data from in-store video. VideoMining Online serves as […]

Enterprise retail solutions provider Tomax and WHI Solutions, a specialist in technology for automotive retailers and wholesalers, are integrating key solutions to improve the customer experience of the automotive service business. Announced July 9, the partnership integrates the Tomax Retail.net and CXA (Customer Experience Architecture) applications with the WHI Nexpart e-catalog and e-commerce modules. “Most […]