Square plans to add bitcoin, Apple Pay acceptance

September 23, 2014

Square CEO Jack Dorsey recently said the company's register service will eventually accept all forms of payment, including bitcoin and Apple Pay.

Half of Americans plan to start online holiday shopping earlier this year

September 23, 2014

Overall, 70 percent of Americans consider shipping options to be an important factor in the shopping experience compared to 66 percent in 2013. Also, one-third…

Survey explores upcoming priorities for online retailers

September 23, 2014

Retailers identified a renewed focus in marketing efforts, investing in tools with greater data capture and analytical capabilities.

Altierre ships more than 6 million digital tags

September 23, 2014

Four million of the company's signs are currently installed and operating in retail stores in over 1,000 US cities.

LightSpeed adding Apple Pay compatibility to its mobile POS

September 22, 2014

With LightSpeed Payments, retailers will no longer need to deal with a third party to begin accepting credit and debit cards or to access critical information…

Why it's time to retire the concept of generations

by Jeff Weidauer — Vice President, Marketing & Strategy, Vestcom International, Inc.

For marketers, labeling a target market as "millennials" or "boomers" makes as much sense as grouping all the Capricorns together and targeting them.

What did you miss at #CONNECTsummit14? Check out the highlights

#CONNECTsummit14 included mobile innovation leaders from across the spectrum: tech, restaurant, retail.

DSA extends deadline for entries for annual Crown Awards to Sept. 22, adds Mobile category

September 19, 2014

The Digital Screenmedia Association has extended its deadline for entries for its annual DSA Crown Awards that recognize "outstanding and best-in-class…

Home Depot data breach comes into focus

September 19, 2014

The account information for 56 million payment cards was compromised in a malware attack that lasted five months.

ID TECH lists new mPOS as Visa Ready

September 19, 2014

UniPay is a combination magnetic stripe and EMV mobile reader that connects through the audio jack port of a mobile device.

Simon announces retail startup competition

September 18, 2014

Simon Launch organizers will select 10 startup finalists to pitch a panel of judges and will then select up to three winners.

How to create immersive in-store experiences with directional audio

Combining directional audio with digital signage offers an entirely new dimension to customer engagement.

Starbucks redesigns Android app

September 18, 2014

Starbucks has redesigned its Android app, adding several new features.

Understanding the lifetime value of a loyal customer

by Bryan Pearson — President, LoyaltyOne

It is a business practice so long-standing it is practically a cliché. Companies fall all over themselves to woo new customers, but once they get them, they…

Why the Alibaba IPO is a golden opportunity for online retailers

For online retailers, Alibaba’s enormity is a good illustration of the vast size and opportunity presented by Chinese e-commerce, which has recently been…

More than half of Americans are unhappy with their loyalty programs

September 17, 2014

Ninety-three percent of U.S. consumers said the type of reward offered is a “very important” or “somewhat important” factor in their decisions to join a…

Mood Media activates location-based technology in 75,000 locations

September 17, 2014

Presence is an inaudible digital signal broadcast through Mood’s global content delivery network of media players. With the Presence signal activated, clients…

Study: QuikTrip, Wawa named favorite convenience stores

September 17, 2014

Other regional players such as Sheetz, RaceTrac and Speedway also earned high enough scores to land in the top five.

Mood Media Activates Location-Based Technology to Enhance Consumer Targeting for Retailers

Available in More than 75,000 Locations Nationwide, “Presence” Powers Connections Between Brands and Customers In-Store

Feedvisor launches repricing dashboard for online retailers

September 16, 2014

According to the company, the Revenue Intelligence Dashboard utilizes self-learning algorithms to present the seller with in-depth business information and…