Apple might have bigger plans for iOS payments

January 4, 2016

The company has filed a patent on a system that would give iPhone users the ability to transfer funds to others through texts, phone call and email.

Apple aims to draw out the artist in iPhone, iPad user base

January 1, 2016

Apple will debut new creative and artistic workshops for device users.

Manhattan Toys 'R' Us closes doors as new year arrives

December 31, 2015

One of New York City’s Times Square retail icons closed its doors this week, with children and adults alike not feeling very jolly about the prospect of never…

Consumers show love for Apple devices during holiday season

December 30, 2015

Phablets made a big comeback in the gift giving season which proved lucrative for Apple as the year comes to an end.

Retailers, online and off, enjoy robust holiday shopping experiences

December 29, 2015

The retail holiday sweet spot was furniture purchases as consumers were in a jolly mood to shop, with overall spending jumping 7.9 percent over last year and…

Holiday season proves record-breaking for Amazon

December 29, 2015

It was a happy, happy holiday season for the world's biggest etailer.

Etailer offers unique customer experience in inventory redux strategy

by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com

December 29, 2015

Everlane, a clothing etailer, hopes to reduce inventory by allowing shoppers to choose one of three price points on certain clothing in a special five-day…

U.K. to Nestle: Stop marketing Nesquik as healthful breakfast option

December 24, 2015

Advertising regulator tells Nestle to stop marketing Nesquick as a healthful breakfast option in the U.K.

Holiday time getting more digital and what it means for retailers

December 24, 2015

If you whip out your smartphone during the holiday meals at least half the table will likely be annoyed unless you're doing photo snapping.

Study: Gift card popularity remains high, consumers eager for mobile storage

December 23, 2015

Gift cards are a popular retail consumer focus this holiday season but they’re also a last-minute gift purchase before the big day.

Amazon mulling air freight service operation, claims reports

December 22, 2015

Amazon isn’t just looking to drones to provide faster and more efficient shipping and delivery operations.

Federal regulators reject latest Staples-Office Depot merger proposal

December 22, 2015

Staples isn’t likely to get the gift it was hoping for this holiday season: federal approval of its move to merge with competitor Office Depot.

Amazon grabs early online holiday sales share

December 22, 2015

Amazon takes top rank in early holiday consumer spending.

Mystery Santas deliver random retail acts of kindness

December 21, 2015

It’s a story that would warm even the Grinch’s cold heart.

Retail hours for Christmas Eve aim to provide late shoppers a reprieve

December 21, 2015

The retail segment is hoping more than a few procrastinators will be out and about Christmas Eve and expanding hours to accommodate the last-minute consumer…

Small craft brewery demand spurs hop production upward

December 21, 2015

Increasing demand from the craft brewing retail segment is driving U.S. hop production upward.

Warm holiday temps present a cold front for retail sales

December 18, 2015

The warmer than usual temperatures during the holiday season isn't likely making retailers very jolly.

Retailers embracing Free Shipping Friday

December 18, 2015

Whether free shipping offers a competitive edge for retailers is a bit murky as the incentive is now pretty much an expected consumer benefit.

Apple Pay coming to China in 2016

December 18, 2015

Rumor becomes reality as Apple's mobile payment system is set to debut with the support of 15 Chinese banks.

Speed, convenience are tops for retail consumers reveals new research

December 17, 2015

Retail consumers aren't very patient with slow loading online stores and are using their smartphones more than tablets this year when it comes to online…