Swirl, Motorola partner on beacon marketing solution

July 1, 2014

Swirl Networks, Inc., a provider of an enterprise-class beacon marketing platform, announced that it has entered into a strategic relationship with Motorola…

Goodwill stores automate POS, cash handling with NCR

July 1, 2014

Retail Control Systems (RCS), a point-of-sale solutions provider for retailers, announced that Goodwill Industries of Chattanooga has successfully automated 1…

Report says most millennials are using mobile retail apps

July 1, 2014

CFI Group has published its Retail Satisfaction Barometer, which reveals consumer expectations during the shopping process, specifically noting the popularity…

Return Saver launches, offers unlimited e-commerce returns for flat annual fee

July 1, 2014

Clarus Marketing Group has announced the launch of Return Saver, a subscription program that it says helps alleviate costs and simplify the returns process.

Luxury brand Tod's new retail space, Syracuse, New York

When Tod’s, an Italian luxury shoes and leather goods brand, acquired a new retail space at Destiny USA in Syracuse, New York, the mall’s design management…

Amazon's Fire Phone: Will it succeed?

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

The sprawling online retailer has finally unveiled its smartphone. But is the company too late to a game that is well underway?

Social media 'gender scorecard': Men tweet, women pin, everyone uses Facebook

June 30, 2014

According to new research from ACCENT Marketing, the key to a successful customer engagement strategy on social media is to understand how Facebook, Twitter…

Nine West implements LivePerson engagement software

June 30, 2014

LivePerson Inc., a provider of live digital engagement solutions, has announced Nine West Group's successful integration of LiveEngage into the Demandware…

Amazon rolling out takeout service

June 30, 2014

Amazon is rolling out a food takeout service to directly compete with the likes of GrubHub, Seamless and DeliveryHero. TechCrunch reports:

Digital Screenmedia Association hosting omnichannel digital consumer engagement symposium

June 30, 2014

The Digital Screenmedia Association will host its next DSA Symposium — featuring executives from PepsiCo-Frito Lay, Dave & Buster's, Top Golf and…

L'Oreal app holds a mirror to consumer insights

by Bryan Pearson — President, LoyaltyOne

The beauty giant, whose luxury brands include Lancôme, Giorgio Armani and Kiehl’s, has recently unveiled Makeup Genius, an app that redefines digital…

Salesforce.com introduces Salesforce1 for Retail

June 27, 2014

CRM platform Salesforce.com has announced Salesforce1 for Retail. According to the company, retailers can now leverage Mobile Clienteling and Salesforce…

Old Navy vending machines dispense free flip flops

June 26, 2014

In the run-up to its annual $1 summer flip-flop sale on June 28, Old Navy has been dispensing free flips from vending machines in locations around New York and…

mShopper launches Version 4.1 of mStore mobile commerce platform

June 26, 2014

Mobile commerce platform provider mShopper has announced version 4.1 of its mStore product. With the addition of new user experience improvements, universal…

Johnston & Murphy migrates to the Demandware omni-channel platform

June 26, 2014

Demandware Inc., a provider of enterprise cloud commerce solutions, announced that Johnston & Murphy, a premium footwear, accessories and apparel brand…

Growing e-commerce market drives digital wallet adoption in China, Forrester report says

June 26, 2014

Digital wallets adoption is growing in China, according to a new report from Forrester Research. The growth is attributed to the burgeoning e-commerce market…

Barnes & Noble splitting off NOOK into separate company

June 25, 2014

Barnes & Noble announced today that it would separate its retail business from NOOK Media, which makes the eponymous e-reader tablet. The company said it hopes…

Consumers are willing to spend more with companies that are socially responsible

June 25, 2014

Global retail analysis shows increased sales for brands with sustainability claims on packaging, or active marketing of corporate social responsibility efforts.

Consumers' favorite gas stations are grocery stores, wholesale clubs

June 24, 2014

Although convenience leads motorists to fill up at traditional gas stations, most prefer Kroger and Costco.

Sam's Club launches travel service

June 24, 2014

Sam's Club has announced the launch of Sam's Club Travel, an online booking service that is a collaboration with travel wholesaler Tourico Holidays. According…