Reasons digital wallets are destined to be ‘the’ payment process

The future of payments will be based on three things: versatility (online and offline usage), convenience, and security. Digital wallets provide all three.

U-Vend, Ingram Micro team up on self-serve retail platform

September 3, 2015

Self-serve kiosks being launched in Canada will provide consumers a new channel for buying cell phones and phone accessories.

Why technology is the linchpin of the omni-channel strategy

by izge cengiz — product manager, monitise

The impact of technology may be the greatest game-changer of all. Consumers don’t even need to leave their houses to shop or can buy things on their daily…

Young shoppers want lowest price, seniors seek retailers who treat them nice

September 2, 2015

Price matters to the youngest of shoppers, but service quality matters to the older consumer.

Why retailers' collaboration is more than a win-win, it's a win-win-win

by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media

Collaboration and partnerships between retailers are more common than ever, and that's a great thing for veteran retailers and newcomers launching products.

CONNECT: How to get your app into the hands of millennials

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Millennials will only keep 20 apps on a phone so the challenge is creating one that makes the cut.

MCX adds more digital couponing options to CurrentC

August 27, 2015

MCX said Inmar will leverage its extensive manufacturer relationships, digital coupon technologies and promotional expertise to provide MCX with content, offer…

Amazon debuts daily delivery service in its own backyard

August 27, 2015

One-hour service via Prime Now is $7.99, two-hour delivery is free.

Watch highlights from this year's CONNECT Mobile Innovation Summit

Couldn't make the CONNECT Mobile Innovation Summit? Catch the highlights with this video.

Video highlights of CONNECT Mobile Innovation Summit

August 26, 2015

This video highlights reel of the CONNECT Mobile Innovation Summit reveals opportunities for enterprises to leverage mobile and digital channel in everything …

Back-to-School: How retailers are tackling consumers' social network activity to engage customers

by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media

In our final segment of our 10-part Back-to-School series, the focus is on social networks and social influence and how retailers are adjusting marketing…

CONNECT: The current state of mobile wallets and mobile ordering

by Will Hernandez — Editor, NetWorld Media Group

A recent panel at Networld Media Group's CONNECT Mobile Innovation Summit attempted to clarify today’s mobile payments market, which is becoming an…

Digital wallets: How merchants can tap mobile platforms to draw in shoppers

Can mobile wallets help customers and merchants? Yes, but just going 'mobile' is half the equation.

Target deploys beacon technology to boost customer experience

Using the Target iPhone app, customers can get insight on sales and special deals during pilot program.

SITO Mobile chief to ring market closing bell Thursday

August 12, 2015

The mobile solution provider's NASDAQ uplisting will be marked by the bell ringing event.

Mobile consumers tap different online sites for different needs

August 12, 2015

Mobile shoppers have different sites for product research and product pricing, and loyalty plays a part in mobile buying.

Consumers love the personal touch in email marketing

August 12, 2015

Taking time to customize that email strategy can pay off for retailers.

Back-to-School: Reports reveal what’s hot, what’s not and consumer trends

by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media

Consumer shopping reports reveal some new trends and why consumer activity will be down a bit compared to a year ago.

There's still time to hit CONNECT 2015: An industry event not to miss

August 6, 2015

Don't miss an opportunity to hear from experts, retail and restaurant leaders on everything from mobile payment to technology innovation.

Visa tests new mobile wallet service in India

August 6, 2015

Starting in September, mVisa will be available to 20,000 merchants in the greater Bangalore region.