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Report: Rising demand for wearable payment devices
May 14, 2019
The global wearable electronics market is expected to post a CAGR of more than 15% during the period 2019-2023, according to market research by Technavio.
read nowNike prepping footwear sizing feature for app, retail stores
May 10, 2019
Nike wants to make sure its customers buy footwear that fits and is prepping a Nike Fit functionality in its app and within physical store locations to make…
read nowCivic Pay app taps blockchain for automated retail, smart vending
May 6, 2019
Civic Network will release its Civic Pay app to enable partners to combine identity verification, payment and rewards into a single transaction. The company…
read nowAWM Smart Shelf debuts autonomous shopping shelf technology
May 6, 2019
AWM Smart Shelf, which is bringing the benefits of the online experience to physical retail, has integrated its frictionless shopping application with its…
read nowBrowns Shoes deploys iGotcha Media video wall at Quebec location
May 2, 2019
Browns Shoes, an independent footwear chain based in Canada, has installed a video wall from iGotcha Media at its Carrefour Laval store in Quebec. The company…
read nowConsumers embracing payments via voice assistant, but wary about security
May 1, 2019
Research from Transaction Network Services Inc. indicates adoption of smart payments technology has grown substantially, but consumers have significant…
read nowSocial media, visual content to dominate online retail
April 29, 2019
A Bazaarvoice study reveals retailers are enjoying a 111% conversion lift among shoppers that engage with visual customer generated content and a 180% revenue…
read nowShutterstock debuts AR feature for iOS app users
April 29, 2019
Shutterstock if offering its first AR feature, a "view in room" capability, that lets users virtually position images on walls as part of the shopping…
read nowL'Oreal taps Boots for AI advice tool
April 29, 2019
L'Oreal skincare brand La Roche-Posay has launched a AI-based spot-diagnosis tool that provides mobile and PC users free advice on skin care treatment.
read nowChase offers digital gift card transfers to checking customers
April 25, 2019
Chase checking account holders can now send digital gift cards for more than 60 top retailers through the Chase.com website or Chase Mobile app.
read nowWhole Foods opens fast casual inside West Palm Beach store
April 23, 2019
Bird in the Hand, a fast casual American rotisserie, opened Tuesday inside the Whole Foods Market in West Palm Beach, Florida. The restaurant, owned by Collab…
read nowMastercard offers enhanced data to Amazon Business commercial card users
April 23, 2019
Mastercard has announced an agreement to provide enhanced transaction data to large and mid-size commercial cardholders in the U.S., Germany and U.K., who use…
read nowSimon Property Group pilots online shopping platform
April 23, 2019
Simon Property Group is piloting Shop Premium Outlets, an online shopping destination, in an effort to drive traffic to its outlet stores.
read nowMichigan grocer boosts customer satisfaction, revenue with Toshiba self-checkout system
April 19, 2019
Value Center, a Michigan grocer, is enhancing the customer experience as well as boosting revenues following the deployment of Toshiba Global Commerce…
read nowNeiman Marcus connects stylists, customers via Instagram
April 10, 2019
Neiman Marcus is tapping Salesfloor's SocialShop feature that allows sales associates to share Instagram posts with customers, and then lets customers purchase…
read nowAnimal Supply launches fulfillment, delivery for independent pet retailers
April 8, 2019
Animal Supply Co., an Irving, Texas-based pet food distributor, has launched the Animal Supply Connect platform, which offers digital e-commerce fulfillment…
read nowCarnival Cruise launches artsy, crafty guest experience
April 4, 2019
Those who may tire of scenic views on Carnival Cruise Line excursions now have another experience to try as the cruise operator is partnering with arts and…
read nowAmazon curates special e-storefront for Coachella festival
April 4, 2019
Those heading to the 2019 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival have a special curated shopping site to get all the items they may need for the event…
read nowFootwear retailer expands nail salon strategy across five locations
April 3, 2019
North American footwear designer and retailer DSW is expanding its partnership with W Nail Bar to develop nail salons to five retail locations in Texas…
read nowOffice Depot, Alibaba join forces on co-branded e-commerce site
April 2, 2019
In an effort to stem competition from Amazon.com, Office Depot is teaming up with Alibaba on an e-commerce effort aimed at the small and medium size business…
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