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Electronic gift cards gaining popularity, especially among millennials
November 5, 2014
Fifty-nine percent of gift cards are now offered electronically, up 18 percentage points from 2010.
read nowThree-quarters of consumers plan to use their mobile for holiday shopping this year
November 5, 2014
According to a new survey, 82 percent plan to spend the same amount or more on holiday spending as compared to last year, while just 18 percent plan on scaling…
read nowIBM releases holiday shopping forecast, predicts 15-percent growth
November 5, 2014
The biggest increase in online sales is expected on Cyber Monday, predicted to grow 15.8 percent, followed closely by Thanksgiving with a projected increase of…
read nowWalmart Asia names Scott Price president and CEO
November 5, 2014
Walmart Asia operates more than 850 store units in China, Japan and India.
read nowVantiv prepped to roll out Durbin-compliant EMV card solutions
November 4, 2014
Having completed the first US Common AID-enabled EMV debit transaction with US merchants, Vantiv will begin production of Visa- and MasterCard-certified cards…
read nowUS households plan to spend an average of $538 on holiday gifts
November 4, 2014
About 8 percent of consumers say they plan to spend more this year on holiday gifts, while approximately 32 percent plan to spend less. The remaining 6…
read nowFirst Data unveils Clover mobile POS
November 4, 2014
Armed with Clover Mobile, merchants can place orders, take secure payments, scan inventory, clock in employees, sync sales data with their accounting packages…
read nowRetailers report 550-percent increase in the use of social media for merchandise planning
November 4, 2014
According to a survey released by Boston Retail Partners, retailers are focused on expanding their use of social media and technology solutions to deliver the…
read nowBitpay intros NFC-based merchant POS app
November 4, 2014
Bitcoin Checkout is available today and can sit alongside existing systems.
read nowWebinar to cover mistakes retailers make with mobile during the holidays
November 4, 2014
In this webinar, we'll discuss five common problems that shoppers encounter in the mobile shopping process, and how retailers can remove the friction that is…
read nowBest Buy names Domino's Pizza CEO to its Board
November 4, 2014
J. Patrick Doyle, 51, joined Domino's Pizza in 1997, serving in a variety of leadership roles across its domestic and international businesses. He has been…
read nowAmazon adding unlimited photo storage for Prime members
November 4, 2014
Online retail giant Amazon has just added another perk for members of its Prime program: Free unlimited photo storage.
read nowLeggett & Platt divests its store fixtures division
November 3, 2014
The division manufactures custom-designed, complete store fixture packages for major retailers, including metal and wood shelving, counters and showcases.
read nowKohl's overhauls merchandising, inventory and pricing operations
November 3, 2014
Value-oriented specialty department store Kohl's is transforming many of its core retail operations to accommodate recent growth and ensure that both its store…
read nowShopping center promotes retailers and increases revenue with digital signage
November 3, 2014
Georgetown shopping center installs Navigo digital signage to promote tenants, offer guest services and display special advertising.
read nowNeiman Marcus launches one-click visual shopping experience
November 3, 2014
Neiman Marcus app users can now snap an image of fashion items and instantly be provided with all close matching products currently available.
read nowDeliv expands same-day delivery service
November 3, 2014
By the end of the year, Deliv says it will offer its same-day delivery service in 30 malls across its eight markets.
read nowRetailers preparing for surge in online shopping with re-focused shipping calendar
November 3, 2014
Nearly eight in 10 (78.8 percent) retailers surveyed will set their standard shipping deadlines for guaranteed Christmas delivery to expire at least a week…
read nowRetail Orphan Initiative rallies retail industry for ebola relief in Liberia
November 3, 2014
#RetailFightsEbola campaign works to deliver critically needed supplies for distribution through NGO partners in Liberia that have helped reduce new cases by…
read nowWalmart enters the fray as holiday price war heats up
October 31, 2014
Walmart bracing for competition at least as bad as last year's holiday season, when heavy discounting depressed earnings across the retail industry.
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