Pinterest opens its API to select retailers

November 15, 2013

Social sharing site Pinterest today announced on its blog that it is making its API available to select retailers and brands. That means retailers can embed…

MyRegistry introduces mobile app for retailers

November 15, 2013

MyRegistry.com has announced the release of its "Kiosk" mobile app on iOS for merchants to operate an in-store gift registry service. According to the company…

140 million people expected to shop online Thanksgiving weekend

November 15, 2013

For the first time since 2002, Thanksgiving falls as late as the calendar possibly allows it to, but eager holiday shoppers are already mapping their…

Four ways to fight showrooming with data

A thorough understanding of the practice can lead to strategies that help thwart the loss of customers to online competition.

Gyft rewards platform accepts credit cards, PayPal or bitcoins

November 14, 2013

Gyft Inc., a mobile gift card company that allows customers to buy, send, manage and redeem gift cards via mobile devices and the Web, has announced the launch…

Former Target, Toys R Us exec launches advisory group

November 14, 2013

Gerald Storch, noted strategist and 30-year veteran of the retail industry, has announced the launch of Storch Advisors, a global business and management…

Cabela's unveils new mobile website

November 14, 2013

Cabela's Inc., outfitter of hunting, fishing and outdoor gear, recently launched a new and improved mobile website for customers with handheld devices or…

Intel pop-up stores coming to NYC this month

November 14, 2013

Intel joins the ranks of Microsoft and Apple later this month when it opens its first pop-up store in New York's NoLita area on Nov. 23. A report from Engadget…

Loyalty provider CrowdTwist announces partnerships with VivaKi, Acxiom and IBM

November 14, 2013

CrowdTwist, a provider of omni-channel loyalty and analytics solutions, has announced three new partnerships with global brands VivaKi, Acxiom, and IBM.

Isis opens its mobile wallet to the rest of the US

November 14, 2013

It's official: Isis is going nationwide. After fits and starts, including pilot programs in Austin, Texas, and Salt Lake City, the carrier-led consortium is…

Luxury shoe brand L.K. Bennett upgrades online presence

November 14, 2013

Luxury brand and shoe specialist L.K. Bennett has selected the Amplience Adaptive Media Platform to enhance its online website merchandising across campaign…

Study: Retail the path to purchase for digital signage market

November 14, 2013

The diluting of mass media and shrinking attention spans of global consumers by media clutter led marketers to gravitate toward the digital signage medium…

Holiday shopping survey reveals Thanksgiving, Black Friday plans

November 14, 2013

Global consultancy Accenture has released the results of its 2013 Holiday Shopping Survey, which polls U.S. consumers on their plans for the upcoming weeks.

World's largest online bike store adds 360-degree imagery

November 13, 2013

Chain Reaction Cycles has partnered with SpinMe to boost its online sales with interactive imagery as its customer base diversifies to include a broader…

America's Research Group, Inmar Forecasting see 'significant increase in Black Friday shopping'

November 13, 2013

According to the "Christmas & Holiday Shopping Forecast" released today by America's Research Group and Inmar, retailers can expect an increase of nearly…

Webinar discussing the 'connected store' on-demand

November 13, 2013

On Thursday, Nov. 7, Retail Customer Experience hosted a live webinar, "The Connected Store: Integrating the customer experience with technology." Sponsored by…

LogicSource, RBM partner on visual merchandising tech

November 13, 2013

LogicSource, a global sourcing solutions firm, has announced a new partnership with RBM Technologies, a provider of cloud-based visual merchandising solutions…

InComm launches mobile-optimized shopping cart for gift card purchase, delivery

November 13, 2013

InComm, a prepaid product and transaction services company, has unveiled its mobile-optimized shopping cart for retailers. According to the company, the…

Report: Only 16% of mobile retail sites load quickly enough

November 13, 2013

Consultancy The Search Agents has released the results of its study of the mobile sites of the top 100 U.S. multichannel retailers, scoring each of them on…

Veterans 4 Vending offers 10 percent startup discount to veterans

November 13, 2013

Carts Blanche LLC announced that it is offering U.S. military veterans a 10-percent discount on the purchase of VendaCarts Trailers through February 2014, as…