Why payments providers can beat Amazon

In an increasingly crowded payments space, providers who keep it simple still stand a chance of maintaining market share.

Study: Social media for brand conversations on the rise

'Word-of-mouth champions' are twice as likely to recommend a brand via digital.

Holiday 2013: How to translate fewer days into more revenue

This year's holiday calendar is unique, and it will create some equally unique challenges for retailers.

Holiday spending expected to increase by 11 percent

Nearly all shoppers will be searching for discounts and sales, study finds.

Facebook and Cisco combine forces for in-store mobile

by Natalie Gagliordi — Editor of KioskMarketplace.com, Networld Media Group

The networking powerhouses created CMX for Facebook Wi-Fi to drive 'likes' and improve the connected customer experience.

5 questions to consider before pulling the turnover trigger

Consider salvaging your retail employee before making the final decision to fire.

Report: M-commerce grew 24 percent over the last 12 months

Consumers are increasingly turning to their smartphones and tablets for specific retail activities.

Target offers to lend a hand with 'Diaper Duty'

by Natalie Gagliordi — Editor of KioskMarketplace.com, Networld Media Group

The retailer's new subscription service aims to capture the loyal business of new parents and busy moms.

New Balance builds brand engagement at Foot Locker flagship

by Natalie Gagliordi — Editor of KioskMarketplace.com, Networld Media Group

The sneaker brand recently launched its 574 customization kiosk that turns shoppers into shoe designers.

What's in store for the 2013 holiday shopping season?

Five predictions for what retailers can expect this holiday season and how they can prepare.

The store is still the star: Takeaways from the DSA symposium

The Digital Screenmedia Association's recent event highlighted the innovation of in-store technology.

Is iBeacon the answer to payments and indoor mapping?

Camps weigh in on both sides on the potential impact of Apple's lastest mobile milestone.

What to take away from the 2013 back-to-school season

Sales data can show how successful your back-to-school season was, but numbers don’t reveal the reasons why.

PayPal points Beacon toward the future of in-store payments

by Natalie Gagliordi — Editor of KioskMarketplace.com, Networld Media Group

PayPal takes simplifying mobile payments to new level with the launch of its hands-free function.

Three lessons sci-fi can teach us about interactive experiences

Wouldn't it be great if all you had to do to create an awesome interactive experience was copy what we see in the movies?

5 tips to grow your business with bill-payment kiosks

Convenience store operators can combat a sales dip by offering alternative financial services.

Should marketers trust their gut or their data?

According to a recent study, 80 percent of marketers are making decisions based on their gut instincts.

Commentary: The showrooming myth

The "false paradigm of showrooming" will only distract retailers from the real task at hand.

PCI DSS 3.0 changes focus on risks, simplify compliance

New requirements focus on mitigating some of the most frequently seen risks that have led to data compromise.

Has the Apple Store lost its uniqueness?

Apple's third quarter earnings dipped slightly, the first decline since 2009.