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Tesco to deploy 'scan as you shop' at more locations
October 5, 2012
The U.K. chain store Tesco is planning a national rollout of scan-as-you-shop devices after a successful trial, according to a recent article on…
read nowStarbucks announces Square, Passbook support
October 4, 2012
Starbucks provided additional details on the company's recent deal with Square and updates to its mobile payment app at the company's annual Leadership…
read nowSAP intros products at Dallas forum
October 4, 2012
SAP announced its new solutions for real-time analytics that help retailers achieve visibility across channels, according to a company press release.
read nowTarget launches QR codes for holiday toy shopping
October 4, 2012
In line with the holiday shopping fervor among retailers, Target announced it is adding QR codes in stores for the season's 20 most popular toys. The Target…
read nowSurvey: retail CFOs not concerned with showrooming
October 3, 2012
An annual poll by financial consulting firm BDO shows that the majority of retail CFOs are not concerned with the showrooming phenomenon.
read nowHybris study finds consumers prefer to purchase direct from retailer, instead of via social media
October 3, 2012
The communication software provider Hybris announced the results of its U.S. 2012 Social Media and Shopping Survey which analyzed U.S. consumers' attitudes…
read nowWalmart exec says no to Google Wallet, NFC
by James Wester — Editor 1, Mobile Payments Today
October 3, 2012
Mike Cook has been called the most powerful man in payments. As vice president and assistant treasurer for Walmart Inc., Cook is tasked with running the…
read nowTarget app to support Passbook in iOS 6
October 2, 2012
Target announced yesterday its support for Passbook in iOS 6 on the iPhone and iPod touch, according to a company press release.
read nowOutlet malls got a boost when the economy went bust
October 2, 2012
Outlet stores can thank the tough economy for a reinvigorated consumer base. According to an article on DailyFinance.com, outlets and factory stores are no…
read nowGoogle removes shopping catalog from the confines of tablets
October 2, 2012
A little more than a year ago Google introduced Google Catalogs for iPad, followed by a similar app for Android. The apps were accessible only on tablet…
read nowNike's Chicago flagship reopens
October 2, 2012
Last week, Nike re-opened its Chicago flagship store after remodeling and expanding the retail space, according to an article on ballerstatus.com.
read nowNRF forecasts 4.1 percent growth in holiday sales
October 2, 2012
Tempered by political and fiscal uncertainties but supported by signs of improvement in consumer confidence, holiday sales this year will increase 4.1 percent…
read nowSaudi Arabian IKEA catalog removes women from its pages
October 1, 2012
Apparently women in Saudi Arabia stay away from IKEA stores — or at least they do in the Saudi version of the store's catalog.
read nowLegal battle continues in Visa, Mastercard swipe-fee case
October 1, 2012
A lawyer representing retail groups opposed to the billion dollar settlement with Visa and MasterCard over credit-card fees charged to merchants, told a…
read nowMacy's, Finish Line team for in-store shops
October 1, 2012
Macy's Inc. announced plans to open Finish Line footwear shops in more than 450 of its stores and online at macys.com.
read nowVictoria's Secret opens new store at unlikely venue
October 1, 2012
Tonight's Monday night football game at the Dallas Cowboys' $1.2 billion stadium will offer attendees a chance to drink some beer, eat a few hotdogs and pick…
read nowLightSpeed offers retailers omnichanel reach with latest platform
October 1, 2012
The Canadian software company LightSpeed today announced the release of its 3.7 Apple-based core platform. The software enables retailers to interact with…
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