Seven disruptive trends that will kill the 'dinosaurs of retail'

by Chris Petersen — Owner, IMS

Retail evolution is speeding up, and it waits for no one.

Amazon lets shoppers add items to wishlist via Tweets

September 25, 2014

The announcement comes after the recent launch of a similar service, #AmazonCart, which uses the same functionality to add products to a user's Amazon shopping…

The real secrets to creating a memorable customer experience

by Kristen Gramigna — Chief Marketing Officer, BluePay

Research points to a strong return on investment for creating positive and memorable customer experiences.

Gamification, digital coupon companies join forces

September 24, 2014

In their initial campaign, Dailybreak and RevTrax achieved results that were above key industry benchmarks, with 47 percent of consumers printing the coupon…

Forecast says retail holiday sales to increase 4 to 4.5 percent

September 24, 2014

Digital interactions expected to influence 50 percent of retail store sales; Non-store sales to rise 13.5 to 14 percent.

New guide caters to restaurateurs, retailers looking to boost income with ATMs

'How to Profit from ATMs: A Guide for Retailers and Restaurateurs' delivers 40 pages packed with essential information about the business of owning, operating…

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…