E-commerce News & Media
Target website, apps overwhelmed by Lilly Pulitzer shoppers
April 21, 2015
Target took its website off line for about 20 minutes in the dark hours of Sunday morning as early shoppers scanned through Lilly Pulitzer bathing suits, shift…
read nowPOS app provider expands business model into comprehensive business management
April 17, 2015
Lavu Inc. has consolidated the branding of their worldwide POSLavu iPad App by combining and redesigning all of their websites into one, and updating their…
read nowDirect sales company intros platform to connect international brands with Chinese consumers
April 16, 2015
Chinese online direct sales company to leverage logistics and marketing capabilities to help international partners sell directly to China.
read nowBarclays expects huge gains in UK spending on mobile devices
April 14, 2015
Barclays said the influence of mobile on spending, however, is expected to more than double this figure from £18.4 billion to £112 billion over the same period.
read nowLowes Foods opts for Unata to pilot 1-to-1 e-commerce experience
April 7, 2015
Unata, the Toronto-based provider of one-to-one omni-commerce solutions, today announced that Lowes Foods, a locally-owned and operated grocery chain…
read nowReturns are key for retaining UK customers, according to new research
April 7, 2015
More than 83 percent of consumers would stay loyal to a retailer with an easier returns delivery service, but majority expect a free service and more…
read nowFashion retailer expands digital gift card distribution
April 2, 2015
Charming Charlie said it recently expanded its relationship with Stored Value Solutions.
read nowUS retailers struggling to meet consumer expectations around mobile, in-store experience
March 25, 2015
Only 42 percent of shoppers found it easy to complete a purchase using a mobile device, and when asked which aspect of the shopping experience is most in need…
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Retail of the future: Five insights from SXSW Interactive
by Jeannie Walters — Chief Customer Experience Investigator, 360Connext
In the case of retail tech, the biggest question wasn’t around the technology itself, but how to use it.
read nowZumigo launches validation service for online retailers
March 24, 2015
Identity verification company Zumigo Corp. has introduced what it says is the industry's first merchant payments validation service based on the real-time…
read nowAmazon offering one-hour delivery in Baltimore, Miami
March 19, 2015
According to the company, the Prime Now service will be available to Baltimore and Miami subscribers from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., seven days a week.
read nowPetSmart and Amazon.com earn top customer experience ratings
March 16, 2015
PetSmart and Amazon.com deliver the best customer experience in the retail industry, according to the 2015 Temkin Experience Ratings, an annual ranking of…
read nowQuickBooks Online now integrating with Bigcommerce
March 13, 2015
The direct integration is first available to Bigcommerce merchants, and will automatically update and transfer invoices, expenses and other financial data.
read nowEdgecase debuts visual shopping for mobile
March 11, 2015
Retailers can now let shoppers tap and swipe their way to a more relevant selection of products to drive new levels of engagement, all within the mobile…
read nowStudy says online shoppers want more flexibility
March 9, 2015
Online shoppers around the world want the ability to search and shop on multiple channels and devices, expect to see alternate delivery and payment options…
read nowJirafe announces predictive commerce intelligence platform Insight
March 6, 2015
With the release, online merchants can get answers about their customer, marketing, and merchandising data and take action on what they learn in seconds.
read nowIngram Micro, iQmetrix partner on POS and inventory visibility
February 27, 2015
As part of a new agreement, Ingram Micro Mobility announced it will integrate with iQmetrix's RQ Retail Management system to provide its retail customers with…
read nowBigcommerce, Square partner on e-commerce offering
February 26, 2015
According to the companies, Square merchants with brick-and-mortar stores in the U.S. and Canada can launch a branded, customizable store in just a few minutes.
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The ROI of social engagement
by Scott Slucher — Account Executive, Networld Alliance
Current social media trends put the focus on context.
read nowTwo-thirds of consumers expect drone-delivery in the next five years, study says
February 25, 2015
According to the Walker Sands 2015 Future of Retail Study, two-thirds of consumers expect to receive their first drone-delivered package in the next five…
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