- Wed Apr 9 2003 Supply chain reaction
Once laughed off as the concept that made Net-connected toasters possible, "pervasive computing" is hitting its stride--as a tool for industry.
- Wed Dec 9 2009 Milo.com and Google Products search store shelves
New tools for just-in-time shoppers find the things you need when you don't have time to wait for delivery.
- Wed Feb 24 1999 Can Net drugstores outpace the chains?
Drugstore.com enters the online pharmacy foray, but the competition will extend beyond the Internet as the big chains show their muscle.
- Fri Mar 5 1999 Bookseller abandons suit against chains
The owner of a bookstore in Chapel Hill, North Carolina drops his lawsuit against Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Borders.
- Tue Jan 22 2008 The RFID vision gets scaled back
Radio frequency identification technology is out there, but the onslaught has been slowed by practical and economic considerations.
- Tue Nov 14 2006 Circuit City's $99 laptop war
Chain takes on Wal-Mart and Staples (after rebates)
- Tue Sep 27 2005 Wal-Mart, Fuji offer two-day photo printing
New plan targets those who have digital cameras but lack access to a broadband connection.
- Tue Nov 24 2009 Let the battle for holiday gadget shoppers begin
Retailers try different strategies for competing with behemoths like Amazon and Wal-Mart in the cutthroat competition to lure those giving electronics as gifts.
- Fri Dec 5 2008 The future of music retail
When big chains stop selling music, where will casual music fans turn to make impulse buys?
- Mon Oct 20 2008 Circuit City considers shutting some stores
The troubled consumer electronics retail chain has outlined a plan to avoid bankruptcy, according to reports.
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