Obama campaign uses gift registry to raise funds

June 25, 2012

Consumers no longer just register for baby showers and weddings — they're also making lists for their birthday and graduation gifts. So why shouldn't…

Survey: Retail-integrated e-commerce increases sales for brands

June 14, 2012

Business owners using retail-integrated e-commerce are showing overall increases in sales, both online and in-stores, according to a survey from Shopatron that…

Vancouver mall customers now shopping via Facebook

June 14, 2012

A Vancouver shopping destination, Park Royal, has added a way for customers to browse products on its Facebook page.

Shopping online with Internet Explorer 7? That'll cost you more.

June 14, 2012

In a move that will delight Web designers and developers everywhere, Australian electronics retailer Kogan has just announced that customers using Internet…

Digital tool provides retailers 24/7 visibility into competitors' product offerings

June 11, 2012

Retailers can track assortment changes at competitors' websites in real-time and adjust their own product-mix accordingly when using Upstream Commerce's latest…

How to design your own solar-powered QR codes

A step-by-step on how to pull off your version of Emart's innovative marketing campaign.

To send or not to send that email? Here is the answer.

by Bryan Pearson — President, LoyaltyOne

When it comes to consumer tolerance, there is a very fine line between email acceptance and inbox madness. At what point do your digital communications cross…

Retailers to better understand consumer behavior with Adlucent's shopping analytics

June 6, 2012

Non-brand campaigns generate more new customer sales than brand campaigns, according to findings from Free People, a clothing boutique that used new shopping…

What Amazon's move into luxury apparel really means

by Doug Stephens — President, Retail Prophet Consulting

Internet retail behemoth Amazon has turned a dangerous eye toward the luxury apparel market. Long regarded as more of a clearinghouse for commodity items…

'High-speed order fulfillment system' unveiled for U.S. e-commerce market

June 6, 2012

Swisslog, a global provider of integrated logistics solutions, has launched Click&Pick, its high-speed order fulfillment system tailored for e-commerce…

Google buys, shuts down e-commerce rating service

June 4, 2012

Google has officially acquired KikScore, a U.S.-based company that gives scores to e-commerce businesses based on their service. Google will not be keeping the…

3-D gaming technology to help grocer compete with Tesco, Amazon.com

May 31, 2012

Video game software that was first used to portray 3-D warriors and dungeons is now helping U.K. online grocer Ocado Group Plc compete with retail giants…

Modell's ups its online game with new e-commerce provider

May 31, 2012

Modell's Sporting Goods has chosen e-commerce provider Shopatron as the order management solution to deliver sports gear to fans via Modells.com. Modell's will…

Study: Consumers want choice of manned, self-service checkout

May 31, 2012

Consumers want a choice of service options with manned checkout (60 percent) and self-service (21 percent), according to a recent survey conducted by TNS on…

Solar powered QR codes help Korean retailer increase sales

May 25, 2012

Korean discount retailer Emart recently placed 3D QR code sculptures throughout Seoul that could only be scanned between noon and 1 p.m., which are slow…

Charlotte Russe selects Innotrac for e-commerce solution

May 18, 2012

Innotrac Corp., a commerce provider integrating digital technology, fulfillment and contact center solutions, is helping Charlotte Russe run its e-commerce…

Svpply launches dashboard for retailers

May 15, 2012

Svpply, a social shopping site, today launched "We Want This!," a program that allows retailers to target the most relevant and influential members in the…

Alaskan CU goes online with PaySecure Internet PIN debit

May 14, 2012

Acculynk, Alaska USA FCU and Alaska Option today announced that Alaska USA will add Internet PIN debit through Acculynk's PaySecure network. This will allow…

Another nail in the coffin of big box stores?

by Chris Petersen — Owner, IMS

You don't need to look very far to see another article on the growth of online retailing. The phenomenon of online shopping is truly worldwide. While Amazon…

Retailers beware of Amazon's focus on high-end fashion

May 10, 2012

Amazon.com's move into the high-fashion business is bad news for traditional retailers, who are sure to get "a spanking similar to the one Best Buy got from…