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The National Retail Federation (NRF) Big Show 2009, held January 11-14, offers attendees a glimpse at some of the most innovative and cutting edge technology on the market. Couldn't make it to the convention? Hospitality Technology offers this round-up of some of biggest innovations and announcements that you missed from the show.

Zebra Technologies' off-the-shelf kiosk enclosure can rapidly be deployed to support a wide range of self-service applications.

Findings released by a recent survey show that 72 percent of shoppers are more likely to shop with a retailer that gives them the flexibility to interact easily via online, mobile and kiosk self-service channels versus a retailer that does not.

The Association for Retail Technology Standards announces the release of the Web Services Point of Service, a new standard that allows POS peripherals to be connected to multiple transaction points such as POS terminals, mobile devices and more.

The National Retail Federation, in association with PCI Knowledge Base, releases the first installment of PCI best practices information based on 300+ hours of anonymous interviews with key retail executives.

Developed from the ground for POS applications, Elo TouchSystems's 15D1 All-in-One Touchcomputer offers a compact, modern display with a footprint that is sized to match standard cash drawers.

Torex Loyalty allows retailers to create personalized offers for customers sent via text message, Bluetooth and email.

With escalating energy costs and manufacturing prices, inventory control in the foodservice industry is becoming more and more of a focal point each day. Part 1 of this two part series explored the benefits of moving from a par stock based inventory control system to a minimum-maximum algorithm. In Part 2, learn about purchasing order links, top inventory control software functions and more.