News & Media

Hot Topic to acquire Geeknet

May 28, 2015

Hot Topic, a mall and web-based specialty retailer, will acquire Geeknet, the parent company of retailer ThinkGeek.

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Is Apple overtaking Google?

May 28, 2015

The world's top 100 brands are now worth $3.3 trillion to businesses, according to BrandZ.

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Bindo enhances POS solution

May 27, 2015

The technology will allow developers to take advantage of Bindo's systems and expand upon them.

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Report: Consumers will use subscription-based services if easy, affordable

May 27, 2015

Consumer study reveals top subscription services and how super subscriber shoppers select Internet, cable, mobile phone, streaming, grocery and other services.

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Annoushka launches e-commerce system

May 27, 2015

Jeweler partners with Tryzens to upgrade e-commerce platform using Magento Enterprise to support growth plans.

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Walmart releases position statement on farm animal welfare

May 27, 2015

Walmart, and its membership-model outlet Sam's Club, recently released a statement lining out its position on farm animal welfare.

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5 loyalty program dos and don'ts

by Josh Fischer — Editor, NetWorld

Experts discuss the five fundamentals of a successful loyalty program.

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Canadian hospital rolls out self-registration kiosks

May 26, 2015

Canada-based Health Sciences North is rolling out self-registration kiosks, developed by Slabb Inc, in one hospital in Sudbury, Canada, to improve patient…

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Research identifies 'Brand Mavens' transforming retail

May 26, 2015

Research from CashStar and Texas A&M Center for Retail Studies reveals that brand mavens have enormous purchasing power.

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New platform released in hopes of linking in-store, online shopping

May 26, 2015

Store-Sync is designed to drive e-commerce and in-store sales by providing a seamless experience for shoppers who use both digital and traditional channels.

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Amazon Prime Now adds one-hour delivery from local stores

May 26, 2015

Starting in Manhattan, Amazon Prime Now will deliver groceries and more from D’Agostino, Gourmet Garage and Billy’s Bakery.

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Discovering the best tactics for your retail kiosk

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

Finding the correct space for your retail kiosk can be a challenge. This means you have to become skilled at finding ways to make your kiosk stand out.

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Uber, Nordstrom, Macy's take arms, and Armanis

by Bryan Pearson — President, LoyaltyOne

Living mannequins have their place, but few events translate to pure retail progress like a pair of Louboutins arriving by Uber, writes RCE blogger Bryan…

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Creepy or Cool: Study reveals how consumers react to digital personalization

May 22, 2015

Study of over 1,000 U.S. consumers finds that "cool" features help shoppers discover relevant products, information; "creepy" ones identify, target, track.

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American Eagle Outfitters reports strong Q1

May 22, 2015

American Eagle Outfitters this week reported EPS of $0.15 for Q1..

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RGCA forecasts big gift card sales this summer

May 22, 2015

Retail Gift Card Association bi-annual shopper survey reveals shoppers' preferences for giving, receiving, redeeming and exchanging gift cards.

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Target to add RFID tag technology

May 21, 2015

Target will begin its RFID rollout in a small number of stores late this year.

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Vesta releases solution to 'prevent online, mobile fraud'

May 21, 2015

Built to combat the rising trend of fraud in e-commerce, vGuaranteed is a "revenue-generating payment solution for digital goods, services and subscriptions."

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