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Walmart buying largest Chinese e-retailer
February 22, 2012
Walmart Stores plans to buy a controlling stake in the fast-growing Chinese online retailer Yihaodian.
read nowNRF: More Americans serious about saving tax returns this year
February 22, 2012
Whether they're putting it aside for a rainy day or a big getaway, a recent survey finds more Americans this year plan to save — not spend — their tax refunds.
read nowLavi launches media manager to control digital signage for retailers
February 22, 2012
Lavi Industries, a provider of public guidance, crowd control systems and customer flow management, has launched its Qtrac Media Manager to centralize control…
read nowStudy: Online shoppers content with service
February 21, 2012
Online shoppers are happy with service, according to the American Customer Satisfaction Index's annual e-Commerce report.
read nowThe Bay testing virtual greeter
February 21, 2012
The Bay is testing a virtual greeter at its flagship store in downtown Toronto, according to a story on theglobeandmail.com.
read nowAuto brand launches interactive experience
February 21, 2012
Green Room, a retail design and delivery firm, has created an interactive experience center for the Smart automotive brand at Mercedes-Benz World in…
read nowToy retailer turns to multi-channel solution
February 21, 2012
The Entertainer, a toy retailer, is hoping to offer shoppers a multi-channel experience by integrating e-commerce into its physical stores and supply chain.
read nowReport reveals 'potential game-changer on the retail horizon'
February 21, 2012
Retail is evolving at a dizzying pace, according to Colliers International's annual U.S. Retail Highlights: 2012 Outlook, a 13-page report that chronicles…
read nowGroupon buys two mobile payment, tech companies
February 20, 2012
Daily deal site Groupon snapped up a couple of companies late last week to bolster its mobile capabilities. Groupon announced on Friday it has bought…
read nowHeal's launches mobile site
February 20, 2012
Heal's, a contemporary furniture, lighting and home accessories retailer, has launched a mobile-optimized website allowing customers to search, browse and make…
read nowE-commerce shoppers have mobile security worries
February 20, 2012
About 60 percent of smartphone users believe that their security could be compromised if they use it for e-commerce transactions, according to Affinion…
read nowIndian mall using kiosks to promote sales, brands
February 20, 2012
Touch Infotainment, promoted by JGI Ventures, has designed a kiosk that tells shoppers about all the deals offered by various brands at a mall. It can give…
read nowDSA announces venue for party at CETW San Francisco
February 17, 2012
The Digital Screenmedia Association (DSA) will hold "The DSA Party @ CETW" at The City Club of San Francisco from 7-10 p.m. March 28.The party is in…
read nowFacebook commerce taking a nose-dive
February 17, 2012
Major retailers, including Gamestop, Gap, J.C. Penney and Nordstrom have each opened and closed storefronts on Facebook in the past year.
read nowGroupon testing VIP program
February 17, 2012
Groupon is testing a subscription-based loyalty program called Groupon VIP, according to the Chicago Tribune. The program costs $29.99 a year after a…
read nowNeiman Marcus, Christian Louboutin launch social media campaign
February 17, 2012
Christian Louboutin, known best for his heels with the iconic red bottoms, is helping Neiman Marcus celebrate its 20th anniversarty with the launch of "Sole…
read nowCloud-based customer queuing system to reduce lines
February 17, 2012
Lavi Industries, a provider of crowd control solutions and customer flow management, today announced a cloud-based virtual customer queuing solution.
read nowStarbucks opens first ski-thru location
February 17, 2012
Skiers talented enough to drink coffee while skiing may be happy to hear that Squaw Valley USA, a ski resort in California, has opened the world's first…
read nowSears Corporate lays off 100 workers
February 17, 2012
Sears laid off 100 workers at its Chicago-based headquarters Thursday, two months after receiving a huge tax credit for promising to stay in Illinois.
read nowStudy: Online retailers aren't ready for tablets
February 17, 2012
Fewer than one-third of retailers have optimized sites for tablet commerce, according to a report, "Mobile & Tablet e-Commerce: Is anyone really ready?" by…
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