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Venmo acceptance comes to 2M online merchants mobile digital wallet pos
October 25, 2017
Venmo users can now shop on their mobile phone and make purchases at more than two million U.S. retailers via the mobile web, according to a press release.
read nowHudson Group boosts store experience with digital signage
October 24, 2017
Hudson Group, a travel retailer, has upgraded its location at the Detroit Metropolitan Airport with digital signage. The retailer deployed a circular LED…
read nowUnited Airlines secures EZ Access certification for self-serve kiosks
October 24, 2017
United Airlines has incorporated EZ Access technologies into its self-service kiosks to better ensure that the kiosks are accessible to all travelers.
read nowVirtual aquarium tunnel to scan passenger faces at Dubai airport
October 23, 2017
Airline passengers leaving Dubai will pass through a virtual aquarium tunnel that will scan their faces as they walk, according to The National. The tunnel…
read nowIkea vending machine offers kitchen tools
October 23, 2017
Ikea has installed a vending machine at a Stockholm subway station to sell small kitchen items such as a garlic press, an egg slicer and other tools, according…
read nowStudy: Retailers lack tools to tap customer data
October 20, 2017
More than half, 58 percent, of retailers don't have in-store tools to view and analyze customer data across touch points, and of those who do, just 64 percent…
read nowAgilysys adds 'grab n go' cafe features to self-service kiosk
October 20, 2017
Agilysys Inc., a provider of hospitality software solutions, announced enhancements to rGuest Buy, the company's self-service kiosk solution that extends…
read nowLuxury furniture company Weylandts intros digital signage to enhance shopping experience
October 19, 2017
Weylandts, a South African luxury furniture retailer, has teamed up with Moving Tactics to upgrade its stores with digital signage and audio. Moving Tactics…
read nowCustomers love music when shopping
October 18, 2017
A new Mood Media study claims music is something consumers love when shopping and when interacting in the banking environment.
read nowAmazon plans to hire on over 120K workers for holiday season
October 18, 2017
The human resources teams at Amazon are getting pretty busy as the etailer plans to hire for over 120,000 jobs this holiday season for its fulfillment…
read nowArtificial intelligence gaining favor with retailers
October 17, 2017
A new study reveals 54 percent of retailers use or plan to use artificial intelligence to enhance the customer experience.
read nowSmart store tech is a revenue booster, reveals report
October 17, 2017
A new Juniper Research report reveals smart store technologies will spur over $78 billion in annual transaction revenue in the next five years.
read nowReport: Many retailers don't have an omnichannel strategy in place
October 16, 2017
As the holiday season arrives, a new study reveals omnichannel is not a big priority for many retailers as 40 percent don’t even have a strategy.
read nowSeptember retail sales jump thanks to weather-related events
October 16, 2017
Retail sales in September increased 0.5 percent compared to August, and 3.2 percent compared to a year go, due primarily to hurricane event impact.
read nowWirecard provides online payment gateway to Ikea stores in southeast Asia
October 16, 2017
Technology group Wirecard has signed an agreement with Ikea stores in southeast Asia to provide them with a regionally-managed payment gateway product for…
read nowFootwear retailer DSW is striving to inspire self-expression
October 13, 2017
DSW Inc. has a new brand mission focused on building engaging customer experience, enabling associate product knowledge, boosting operational processes and…
read nowBurberry taps Apple for AR fashion app effort
October 13, 2017
Luxury fashion retailer Burberry is boosting its smartphone app with some Apple augmented reality technology.
read nowCostco expands delivery options
October 13, 2017
Costco is now offering same-day and two-day delivery via a new internal program and a partnership with Instacart.
read nowStarbucks shutters online store front
October 11, 2017
Consumers can't jump online any longer to buy Starbucks stuff as the company has shuttered its ecommerce presence.
read nowWalmart grabs up small NY warehouse
October 11, 2017
In its quest to provide same-day delivery on par with its ecommerce arm, Jet.com, Walmart has bought a New York City delivery company boasting a warehouse.
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