Amazon Prime Instant Video takes to the skies

May 6, 2015

Amazon Prime members will have instant access to thousands of titles available on Prime Instant Video over free Wi-Fi at no additional cost to their membership.

JCPenney expands Sephora presence

May 5, 2015

JCPenney introduced this week the SEPHORA product line to 25 additional stores, enabling the beauty retailer to enter smaller markets.

5 ways to improve your hiring

by Doug Fleener — President and Managing Partner, Dynamic Experiences Group, LLC

Doug Fleener, former director of retail for Bose Corporation, lists five ways to improve retail hiring practices.

Hallmark shows signs of 'The Force'

May 4, 2015

Select Hallmark Gold Crown stores will offer in-store promotions for the celebration of May the 4th.

Warriors of Mandalore invade Spencer's

May 4, 2015

Spencer's Gifts unveiled its newest Star Wars product line today, aligning with "May the 4th" Star Wars' fan festivities.

The Force is strong with this chocolate

May 4, 2015

Star Wars-themed merchandise reaches M&M'S World stores far, far away.

What lane are you in?

There are some retailers that focus on customer service. Blogger Cindy Pass takes a look at why these companies are worthy of recognition, and why a "confused…

Customer is still king according to survey

April 30, 2015

Annual Total Retail Survey emphasizes the need for Canadian retailers to provide a full consumer experience.

Buying groceries online gaining acceptance globally

April 30, 2015

More than half of global consumers are willing to buy groceries online, according to Nielsen Global. Survey also shows 57 percent of shoppers consider grocery…

Bipartisan bill seeks to protect retailers from patent trolls

April 30, 2015

Bipartisan patent reform legislation was introduced this week by Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck E. Grassley, R-Iowa, and Ranking Member Patrick J.

Amazon introduces Amazon Business

April 29, 2015

Amazon Business is a new marketplace on Amazon.com with features and benefits customized for businesses.

Retailers enhancing customer experience with interactivity

by Casey Dubbs — Marketing Manager, Horizon Display

A look at why adding interactive digital signage could give retailers a seamless customer experience.

3 lessons retailers can learn from ad agencies

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Retailers, marketers and business owners can learn a lot from ad agencies.

Report: Path to online purchasing is nonlinear

by Josh Fischer — Editor, NetWorld

New survey results found that 60 percent of consumers shop online at least once a month and prefer smartphones to tablets.

Meijer Curbside service gives shoppers drive-thru experience

April 27, 2015

New shopping service allows customers to shop for their items online curbside pick up.

Lock it up: 5 ways to protect customers using mobile payments

There are plenty of cost-efficient mobile payment processors designed to fit the budget needs of small businesses, but ensuring sensitive data customers that…

360pi reports Amazon's power due to a trio of categories

April 27, 2015

Report finds electronics as an example of a mature e-commerce category, auto parts as a nascent but growing e-commerce category, and patio and garden goods as…

Netsuite inks deal to acquire Bronto software

April 24, 2015

Partnership brings together cloud-based omnichannel commerce provider and cloud-based commerce marketing company.

iPad POS designer announces partnership with Powa

April 24, 2015

Retailers and restaurateurs in U.S. and Asia can manage transactions through Bindo, powered by PowaPOS next generation POS hardware, according to a company…

Retailers encouraged by passage of cyber security bills

April 24, 2015

The Protecting Cyber Networks Act and the National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act encourage businesses to share cyber threat information…