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C O N T E N T S<br />
<strong>Spring</strong> 2008<br />
24 TEVA’S HIGH-TECH TOUCH POINT<br />
Internet connectivity and interactive media are making<br />
their way onto the retail sales floor, and Teva’s<br />
new touch-screen program is an early example for<br />
outdoor specialty.<br />
By Martin Vilaboy<br />
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26 POS SOFTWARE DIRECTIONS & DIRECTORY<br />
POS software is handling more and more functions,<br />
from the back office all the way to the sales floor.<br />
Turn to our detailed POS software directory for help<br />
with any upgrade, replacement or migration strategies<br />
that might be in the works.<br />
By Martin Vilaboy<br />
Departments<br />
DATA POINTS<br />
8 NUMBERS WORTH NOTING<br />
Returns on returns; stimulus plans; mobile commerce;<br />
plus more<br />
GEar<br />
34 COOL GEAR, LUKEWARM OUTLOOK<br />
Heat up the camping market<br />
FEATURES<br />
24<br />
12 RETAIL ODYSSEY 2015<br />
In the coming retail landscape, the emphasis behind technology<br />
investment continually will shift away from its capability to<br />
increase operational efficiencies to becoming a key asset for<br />
customer acquisition, retention and business success.<br />
By Martin Vilaboy<br />
20 HEEDING THE CALL OF IP TELEPHONY<br />
Phone and data services typically aren’t a top-of-the-mind issue<br />
for specialty retailers, but new capabilities and cost savings<br />
made possible through IP-based communications are well<br />
worth hearing about.<br />
By Martin Vilaboy<br />
FLOOR SPACE<br />
38 GRAMICCI’S REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT<br />
A better buy plan<br />
BACK OFFICE<br />
40 ON THE RECORDS<br />
Keeping behind the corporate veil<br />
GREENSHEETS<br />
42 CARBON FOOTPRINT 101, PART II<br />
What to expect from an LCA<br />
46 THE GREEN GLOSSARY<br />
Think wikipedia for the eco-minded<br />
6 Letter from the Editor<br />
50 Advertiser Index<br />
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