Vodafone tests virtual shopping wall on German employees

September 23, 2013

The mobile network operator Vodafone is tapping staff members at its German headquarters in Dusseldorf to test out an NFC-equipped virtual shopping wall…

Deloitte: Retailers must merge physical, digital storefronts for holiday sales win

September 23, 2013

As the economy improves at a gradual but steady pace, retailers can expect moderate gains this holiday season, according to a recent forecast from Deloitte.

Shopko turns to MICROS, Innotrac to update e-commerce site

September 20, 2013

Green Bay, Wis.-based Shopko Stores Operating Co., a retailer that operates over 330 stores in 21 states, has turned to Innotrac and MICROS for its new…

Staples, Radio Shack pull Amazon lockers from stores

September 20, 2013

Both Staples and Radio Shack have removed Amazon lockers from stores, ending a nearly year-long partnership, due to increasing competition with the online…

Heartland, Bigcommerce launch mobile-optimized e-commerce platform with SMBs in mind

September 19, 2013

The payment processor Heartland Payments has joined forces with e-commerce platform Bigcommerce to launch an online storefront meant to help small and…

Is iBeacon the answer to payments and indoor mapping?

Camps weigh in on both sides on the potential impact of Apple's lastest mobile milestone.

Gap targets 'all three screens' with fall marketing campaign

September 16, 2013

Gap continues to roll out its Back to Blue fall global marketing campaign and is optimizing the content for what it calls "all three screens" — TVs, desktops…

UK's Dixons opens 'Store of the Future'

September 13, 2013

The U.K.-based electronics retailer Dixons has opened its Currys/PC World "Store of the Future," an article on pcr-online.biz reported.

AT&T goes heavy on digital signage, interactivity in KY, OH stores

September 10, 2013

As the lines between the physical and digital retail worlds blur and consumers turn to their mobile devices and apps to enhance their mobile lifestyle…

Retailers 'behind the curve' with tablets

September 6, 2013

In a new commentary published in The Guardian, Simon Black, CEO of payment gateway provider Sage Pay, says that retailers are "still behind the curve" when it…

The Shopping Channel launches new online experience

September 6, 2013

Ontario-based THE SHOPPING CHANNEL helps Canadians discover something new every day — and beginning today, the way to discovery becomes easier and even better.

The loyalty lie

by Doug Stephens — President, Retail Prophet Consulting

Loyalty is an increasingly fleeting thing. In fact, the average Gen Y mother now defines "brand loyalty" as a window of allegiance lasting 6-12 months before…

UNIQLO to revamp website and interactive app ahead of 10 store openings

September 4, 2013

Clothing retailer UNIQLO has announced the fall opening dates for its ten new mall stores in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and California — strategically…

Moving past the showroom challenge: The beauty of Sephora's customer-centric approach

by Jeannie Walters — Chief Customer Experience Investigator, 360Connext

Many retailers have been spending a lot of time and energy battling showrooming.

Cellum trials object-recognition function for mobile purchases

September 3, 2013

Seeking to take greater advantage of smartphone technology, Cellum Global Corp., a provider of mobile payment solutions, is working on a new solution that may…

Target to roll out BOPS service in time for Black Friday

September 3, 2013

The buy online, pick up in-store trend continues to gain momentum, with Target joining Walmart and Best Buy on the growing list of retailers looking to beef up…

Shopify launches POS for online, in-store integration (Video)

August 29, 2013

The e-commerce platform Shopify today released a POS system designed to simplify the transition between selling in-store and online.

Commentary: The showrooming myth

The "false paradigm of showrooming" will only distract retailers from the real task at hand.

Sears seeks retail innovation from Silicon Valley

August 27, 2013

Sears is showing the retail world that it's serious in its efforts for a technology turnaround. The retailer announced today the winners of its Startup …

ConnectQuest expands location-based rewards app

August 23, 2013

ConnectQuest, a location-based shopping application, has added a new loyalty program feature to the ConnectQuest application software, the company announced.