Shopatron receives A+ rating with BBB

April 20, 2011

Shopatron Inc., a technology company that provides eCommerce solutions to branded manufacturers and retailers of consumer goods products, recently announced…

Visa launches mobile coupon program with Gap

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April 20, 2011

Credit card brand Visa Inc. announced it is moving into mobile coupons and is working with retailer Gap to deliver real-time discounts and promotions to…

Report: Falling home prices, rising energy costs weigh on consumer purchasing power

April 19, 2011

The Deloitte Consumer Spending Index tumbled in March due to a drop in real home prices and a decline in real wages driven by rising energy prices. The Index…

Digital Screenmedia Association announces 2011 Industry Excellence winners

April 19, 2011

The Digital Screenmedia Association has announced the winners of its inaugural DSA Industry Excellence Awards, which honors the best digital signage, mobile…

Meredith Video Studios and PRN, Inc. partner to deliver video content in retail outlets

April 18, 2011

Meredith Corp. announced yesterday an agreement between Meredith Video Studios, its multiplatform and branded-entertainment division, and Premier Retail…

New social shopping site lets members connect with celebs

April 18, 2011

OpenSky, a new social shopping site launching this month, allows consumers to design their own shopping experience and discover new products and ideas. OpenSky…

Digby raises $8 million to expand mobile commerce platform, names new CFO

April 18, 2011

Digby, a mobile commerce developer, announced it raised $8 million in Series C funding led by Battery Ventures with RIM’s BlackBerry Partners Fund and…

Walmart purchases startup Kosmix

April 18, 2011

According to NASDAQ.com, Walmart will acquire Kosmix Corp. to accelerate the company's social and mobile commerce offerings. Terms of the deal were not…

Tesla Motors opens new interactive store in San Jose, Calif.

April 17, 2011

According to the Bellingham Herald, Tesla Motors, designer and manufacturer of electric vehicles and EV powertrain components, has opened a new San Jose…

Candy Rox opens first location in Rye, NY

April 17, 2011

According to Dexigner.com, Candy Rox, a cutting edge confectioner, has opened its first outlet in Rye, N.Y.

Square debuts at Apple site and stores

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April 17, 2011

According to TechCrunch, Square has succeeded in placing its dongle on the Apple online store, with in-store availability reported to start this week. The…

Report: Consumer price transparency threatens localized retail prices

April 14, 2011

According to Benzinga.com, RSR Research, an analyst firm providing market intelligence on retail technology trends, released its latest report, "Optimizing…

Brookstone announces QR code program plans

April 14, 2011

According to DDI.com, Brookstone Inc. has announced plans for a new Quick Response (QR) code program in 30 New York-area stores. Once scanned, the codes offer…

Best Buy announces plans to double web sales

April 14, 2011

Best Buy Co. Inc. has announced plans to double its annual web sales to $4 billion within five years. Those plans include opening more stores selling mobile…

Webinar: Optimizing HR and payroll effectiveness

April 14, 2011

Kronos Inc., a leader in workforce management solutions, is sponsoring a free webinar entitled “Strategies for Optimizing HR and Payroll Effectiveness” on…

Sears announces plans to expand beauty department

April 12, 2011

According to DDI.com, Sears Holdings Corp. has announced plans to expand its beauty departments in more than 100 Sears locations and online.

Office Depot to downsize stores

April 12, 2011

According to South Florida’s Sun-Sentinel, Boca Raton-based Office Depot is planning a remodeling effort that will reduce the size of its stores nationwide.

Aldeasa unveils first walk-through travel retail store in Spain

April 12, 2011

According to MoodieReport.com, Aldeasa, an airport retail operator, has unveiled its new travel retail store “The Shop” at the Alicante Airport in Spain. It is…

NRF: March retail sales indicate confident, but cautious, consumer

April 12, 2011

According to the National Retail Federation, retail sales in March increased across the board for the ninth straight month. For March, retail industry sales…

Retail industry lobbyists in Indiana push for online sales tax

April 11, 2011

According to The Chicago Tribune, retail industry lobbyists in Indiana are trying to get state lawmakers to pass an online sales tax provision that they claim…