Technology: Retail
AOL launches paperless coupons service
NEW YORK - AOL wants you to stop clipping coupons or even printing them out. The company is launching a new service, Shortcuts, for manufacturers to distribute coupons on the Internet. Instead of clipping them out of your newspaper insert, you can simply choose the ones you want online and add them to an account tied to a grocery store's loyalty program. To redeem those coupons, you simply present your loyalty card at the register.The program is free for consumers and retail chains, while manufacturers pay to have their coupons listed. Charges will be based on how many get selected and redeemed. Manufacturers can also buy banner ads to accompany the coupon listings at Shortcuts.com. The new service, the latest aimed at distributing paperless coupons online or by cell phones, comes as Time Warner Inc.'s AOL continues trying to boost advertising revenue to offset steep declines in subscriptions for dial-up Internet access.
Mar 13, 2008, 18:44

Technology: Retail
Gem and CA launch second retail market assault
Distributor Gem has unleashed the next wave of retail security products from CA on the UK market – in the form of Flash Drives. The first new product is the CA Internet Security Flash Drive, which includes CA Internet Security Suite 2007 and home protection for three PCs. The second is the CA Internet Security Suite with Desktop DNA Migrator, also sold in the form of a 2GB Flash Drive.
Jul 30, 2007, 11:57

Technology: Retail
Hand-held wireless merchant system a boost for mobile businesses
Hypercom has announced the immediate global release of a hand-held wireless card payment system that's very quick, extremely secure and much, much smaller and lighter than previous attempts. Tricked-out with extremely quick processing, a color screen and support for credit, debit, gift, loyalty and check transactions - including non-contact PayWave-style transactions - this unit will make business much smoother for mobile and delivery businesses across the world. Hypercom's Optimum 32-bit mobile M4100, or "Blade," now available worldwide, was recently given Class A certification by Apriva, meaning it is now able to take transactions from virtually anywhere in North America.
Jun 22, 2007, 10:49

Technology: Retail
Coca-Cola and GLAM*IT make Europe’s first Magazine on a Bottle
The concept of miniature magazines appearing on products of all kinds drew a step closer today when On Product Publishing International (OPP) announced that Coca-Cola Belgium will be the first soft drink company to use the Magazine on a Bottle concept. Coca-Cola light and Sanoma Magazines have joined forces to create the world’s first soft drink combined with a magazine, using the labeling innovation. In April 2007, chilled Coca-Cola light 500ml PET bottles on sale in Belgium will have a free copy of a special mini edition of GLAM*IT magazine attached to the bottle. GLAM*IT is a Belgium’s leading young and glamorous fashion title. The Coca-Cola light edition consists of content which is typical for GLAM*IT but reduced to fit the bottle size. A light version of GLAM*IT has thus been created, to further associate Coca-Cola light with the lighter side of life.
Mar 22, 2007, 13:01

Technology: Retail
Philips shows production-ready Lumalive textile garments
The world’s largest consumer electronics trade fair, Internationale Funkausstellung (IFA) opened in Berlin yesterday, and one of the big stories is the demonstration of promotional jackets and furniture featuring Philips’ innovative Lumalive technology. Lumalive fabrics feature flexible arrays of colored light-emitting diodes (LEDs) fully integrated into the fabric - without compromising the softness or flexibility of the cloth. These light emitting textiles make it possible to create materials that can carry dynamic messages, advertisements, graphics and constantly changing colour surfaces. Fabrics used in drapes, cushions or sofa coverings become active and designers can use different inputs to change the illumination based on user behaviour.
Sep 2, 2006, 09:17