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Bigcommerce launches real-time analytics platform for retailers
September 30, 2014
Bigcommerce Analytics delivers information such as best-selling products, popular categories, average order value (AOV), purchase funnel analysis, abandoned…
read nowComosoft taps digital signage and mobile for in-store marketing
September 29, 2014
Comosoft Inc. recently announced the development of two new point-of-sale technologies for high-volume multichannel marketers: in-store digital signage and…
read nowSouth Korean firm acquires shopkick mobile app
September 29, 2014
SKP seeks to expand its global market reach with U.S. entry and intends to expand beyond mobile with online and offline shopping experiences.
read nowReport says social media less important in the shopping process than two years ago
September 26, 2014
According to the report, compared to 2012, less importance is being placed on following retailers on social media, finding out about new products through…
read nowMood Media launches streaming music service for business
September 25, 2014
The company said Mood Mix is designed to give small business owners a high level of control and interaction with their music programming, allowing brands to…
read nowHome Depot breach reportedly generating card fraud
September 25, 2014
Banks aren't confirming it and Home Depot insists that no PIN data was taken, but sources say bank accounts have been compromised.
read nowAmazon lets shoppers add items to wishlist via Tweets
September 25, 2014
The announcement comes after the recent launch of a similar service, #AmazonCart, which uses the same functionality to add products to a user's Amazon shopping…
read nowGamification, digital coupon companies join forces
September 24, 2014
In their initial campaign, Dailybreak and RevTrax achieved results that were above key industry benchmarks, with 47 percent of consumers printing the coupon…
read nowForecast says retail holiday sales to increase 4 to 4.5 percent
September 24, 2014
Digital interactions expected to influence 50 percent of retail store sales; Non-store sales to rise 13.5 to 14 percent.
read nowSquare plans to add bitcoin, Apple Pay acceptance
September 23, 2014
Square CEO Jack Dorsey recently said the company's register service will eventually accept all forms of payment, including bitcoin and Apple Pay.
read nowHalf of Americans plan to start online holiday shopping earlier this year
September 23, 2014
Overall, 70 percent of Americans consider shipping options to be an important factor in the shopping experience compared to 66 percent in 2013. Also, one-third…
read nowSurvey explores upcoming priorities for online retailers
September 23, 2014
Retailers identified a renewed focus in marketing efforts, investing in tools with greater data capture and analytical capabilities.
read nowAltierre ships more than 6 million digital tags
September 23, 2014
Four million of the company's signs are currently installed and operating in retail stores in over 1,000 US cities.
read nowLightSpeed adding Apple Pay compatibility to its mobile POS
September 22, 2014
With LightSpeed Payments, retailers will no longer need to deal with a third party to begin accepting credit and debit cards or to access critical information…
read nowDSA extends deadline for entries for annual Crown Awards to Sept. 22, adds Mobile category
September 19, 2014
The Digital Screenmedia Association has extended its deadline for entries for its annual DSA Crown Awards that recognize "outstanding and best-in-class…
read nowHome Depot data breach comes into focus
September 19, 2014
The account information for 56 million payment cards was compromised in a malware attack that lasted five months.
read nowID TECH lists new mPOS as Visa Ready
September 19, 2014
UniPay is a combination magnetic stripe and EMV mobile reader that connects through the audio jack port of a mobile device.
read nowSimon announces retail startup competition
September 18, 2014
Simon Launch organizers will select 10 startup finalists to pitch a panel of judges and will then select up to three winners.
read nowStarbucks redesigns Android app
September 18, 2014
Starbucks has redesigned its Android app, adding several new features.
read nowMore than half of Americans are unhappy with their loyalty programs
September 17, 2014
Ninety-three percent of U.S. consumers said the type of reward offered is a “very important” or “somewhat important” factor in their decisions to join a…
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