Square reaches $100 million single-day sales milestone

December 10, 2014

Square also announced over 40 percent of its payment volume comes from sellers who process over $125,000 a year.

CardFlight inks pact with merchant services provider for mobile POS

December 9, 2014

Partnership to provide a custom mobile POS solution to merchants through its sponsor bank's network of retail branches.

Mobile payments dominate the early holiday shopping season

by Will Hernandez — Editor, NetWorld Media Group

Consumers now more than ever are using their smartphones and tablets to shop on Thanksgiving, Black Friday and Cyber Monday.

Jewelry retailer Pandora implements assortment planning solution

December 9, 2014

Founded in 1982 as a local Danish jewelry shop, Pandora today has stores in more than 80 countries with 10,000 retail locations and 1,200 concept stores.

Amazon adds 'make an offer' feature to its marketplace

December 9, 2014

Amazon has added a feature to its third-party marketplace that calls to mind the spirit of weekend yard-sale trips: haggling.

NY State tax agency clarifies sales-tax status for virtual-currency purchases

December 9, 2014

Be aware of exceptions to the rule for merchants as well as customers.

Walgreens offering 'virtual doctor visits' through its mobile app

December 8, 2014

Available in both iOS and Android versions of the Walgreens mobile app, the platform enables users to consult virtually with physicians for a range of acute…

Webinar to delve into the impact of mobile on holiday shopping

December 8, 2014

Retail Customer Experience will host a free webinar that delves into the impact mobile technology is having on this holiday season, including analysis of this…

One in five Americans will soon purchase a wearable device

December 8, 2014

On an overall basis, more than four in 10 adults are very familiar with wearable computers.

Beef ‘O’ Brady’s and The Brass Tap Sign National Contract with Datum Corporation

Beef ‘O’ Brady’s and The Brass Tap have announced plans to optimize point of sale systems and increase network security across 226 units with support from…

How to align your loyalty program with your company's charitable works

by Bryan Pearson — President, LoyaltyOne

It took Scrooge three ghosts and a long night to become a charitable man. For many loyalty marketers, it only requires the spirit of competition.

UGG brings interactive signage to new concept store

by Christopher Hall — w, t

The first-ever UGG Australia technology-driven concept store opened last month in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area, featuring interactive digital…

Data from sales registers shows Black Friday down over last year

December 5, 2014

November sales comps before the holiday were positive, suggesting that consumers began their holiday shopping earlier this year.

Report says Black Friday down from last year, but November saw modest growth overall

December 4, 2014

In-store engagement improved, with average duration up and bounce rate down, as the shoppers that did visit the store had a strong intent to buy.

StickerYou Develops Innovative Technology that Changes the Branding Landscape for Small Business

Online technology makes packaging new products way more affordable. For the first time ever, small businesses can stand out by creating high quality custom…

[Infographic] The Campus Technology Crave: Communication Methods Graduate with Digital Signage

Students utilize technology for more than just social media and shopping. They rely on it for studying and wayfinding, as well as general announcements.

Report details shopping behaviors of US Hispanic population

December 3, 2014

Hispanics account for one-sixth of the U.S. population, totaling 53 million people. These shoppers have increased their spending more than 200 percent since…

BitStraat providing free tablets to Amsterdam retailers

December 3, 2014

Goal is "to make Amsterdam the bitcoin capital."

The basics of bitcoin for retail

E-commerce and brick-and-mortar retailers targeting millennials and other tech-savvy consumers should give serious consideration to accepting the virtual…

IBM report says Cyber Monday revenue up 8.5 percent over last year

December 2, 2014

From Thanksgiving through Cyber Monday, overall online sales increased 12.6 percent, with mobile sales up 27.2 percent compared to the same period in 2013.