Bipartisan bill seeks to protect retailers from patent trolls

April 30, 2015

Bipartisan patent reform legislation was introduced this week by Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck E. Grassley, R-Iowa, and Ranking Member Patrick J.

Health care solutions developed with the patient in mind

by Kisha Wilson — Marketing Manager, SlabbKiosks

It can be argued that the underlying premise of patient management is to provide answers and implement solutions to the question – "How can a patient's…

Amazon introduces Amazon Business

April 29, 2015

Amazon Business is a new marketplace on Amazon.com with features and benefits customized for businesses.

Kiosk Information Systems working with Intel Security to safeguard retail kiosks from data breaches

April 29, 2015

Intel Security is collaborating with Kiosk Information Systems, a global provider of custom self-service solutions, in an effort to provide new retail kiosk…

Apple announces strong growth in 2Q

April 29, 2015

Robust sales of iPhones, Macs and apps increase revenue by 27 percent, setting a new record, according to an Apple release.

Consumers getting ready to splurge on mom

April 29, 2015

Families are going to spend more on Mother's Day this year, according to NRF Survey.

Retailers enhancing customer experience with interactivity

by Casey Dubbs — Marketing Manager, Horizon Display

A look at why adding interactive digital signage could give retailers a seamless customer experience.

Organize items and simplify merchandising resets with new stackable tote

Organize stored items and simplify merchandising resets with the new Multi-Load Tote from FFR Merchandising.

3 lessons retailers can learn from ad agencies

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Retailers, marketers and business owners can learn a lot from ad agencies.

Best Buy accepts Apple Pay, still involved with MCX

April 28, 2015

Best Buy was one of several large retailers who did not accept Apple Pay at launch in October because it was involved with a competing system called CurrentC.

Report: Path to online purchasing is nonlinear

by Josh Fischer — Editor, NetWorld

New survey results found that 60 percent of consumers shop online at least once a month and prefer smartphones to tablets.

Chase Commerce Solutions, USA Technologies sign strategic pact

April 28, 2015

USA Technologies provides payment acceptance, including mobile, at various vending machines across the US.

Global Payments peddles Ingenico mPOS device in Canada

April 28, 2015

The iCMP mPOS product includes a secure Bluetooth-enabled reader that pairs with a merchant’s Apple iOS or Android device.

India-based gift card provider launches retailer mobile app

April 28, 2015

Qwikcilver said it has partnered with 50-plus brands enabling access to 3,000-plus stores and online portals including India's leading retail chains…

Gap issues statement on Nepal earthquake disaster

April 27, 2015

Gap is matching funds of any eligible Gap employee who donates to the Mercy Corps.

Meijer Curbside service gives shoppers drive-thru experience

April 27, 2015

New shopping service allows customers to shop for their items online curbside pick up.

Lock it up: 5 ways to protect customers using mobile payments

There are plenty of cost-efficient mobile payment processors designed to fit the budget needs of small businesses, but ensuring sensitive data customers that…

360pi reports Amazon's power due to a trio of categories

April 27, 2015

Report finds electronics as an example of a mature e-commerce category, auto parts as a nascent but growing e-commerce category, and patio and garden goods as…

Heartland partners with PAX for EMV-enabled terminals

April 24, 2015

Heartland will also equip the devices with its end-to-end encryption and tokenization services.

Netsuite inks deal to acquire Bronto software

April 24, 2015

Partnership brings together cloud-based omnichannel commerce provider and cloud-based commerce marketing company.