Payvment paves the way for shopping on social networks

by Kim Williams — Reporter, NetWorld Alliance

Facebook Shopping Mall sets the stage for the next major shopping portal.

Aggregator site launches commitment-free coupons program

by Kim Williams — Reporter, NetWorld Alliance

Services like Xferral offer an easy way to browse deal-a-day sites like Groupon and others.

Study: Personalization key to retail growth

In-store technologies can boost customer satisfaction, according to two new consumer reports.

Report: Healthy growth for e-commerce as retail continues shift to web

Growth rates to taper off as online retail matures, according to a new study.

Mobile Monday: Home Depot app

The app makes shopping easy, and makes customers better shoppers with tools that help avoid extra trips to the store.

Walmart plans to open ‘Express’ stores across the country

March 20, 2011

According to Twice.com, Walmart is planning to open Walmart Express stores across the country, possibly totaling in the hundreds.

Jones Lang LaSalle launches social media tool in retail sector

March 20, 2011

Jones Lang LaSalle Retail, a leading retail service provider, has added live retailer social streams on the websites of the centers it manages. The new…

Netflix, Amazon, redbox don't need to lose sleep over this new competitor

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

This week, a very strange service is coming out of beta, a service that is taking on entertainment giants like Netflix and redbox with a business model that…

Report says retailers need to focus on multi-channel experience

March 16, 2011

The most recent report from RSR Research, a research company run by retailers for the retail industry, is titled,“Omni-Channel Fulfillment and the Future of…

Fast Company names its 'Ten most innovative retail companies'

March 15, 2011

FastCompany.com posted its list of the Ten Most Innovative Companies in Retail yesterday, with Groupon topping the list. Reasons for the honor range from…

IBM announces new software and consulting services for businesses to help meet consumer demands

March 14, 2011

IBM has announced new software, as well as new consulting services dedicated to the emerging category of "Smarter Commerce," which is focused on helping…

AT&T offers customers location-based mobile advertising

by Kim Williams — Reporter, NetWorld Alliance

Customers are concerned about charges for text ads and number of messages.

Canadian entrepreneur developing RFID for smartphones

March 13, 2011

According to NBBusinessJournal.com, a Canadian entrepreneur is developing an RFID tag for use in big-box retail stores to help customers with product…

Mobile Monday: Coach Gift Finder

This special-purpose app's elegance is in how easily it helps customers find the perfect gift.

Walmart launching ‘Pick Up Today’ service this month

March 10, 2011

Walmart has announced plans to expand its U.S. multichannel platform by launching "Pick Up Today" later this month. The service allows customers to purchase…

Merkle announces new retail marketing suite and leadership roles

March 9, 2011

Merkle, an independent customer relationship-marketing agency, announced the release of its new retail database-marketing suite. Merkle’s Retail Marketing…

The three key attributes of effective mobile retail apps

Very few successfully incorporate all three, and without all three, an app will likely be short-lived.

New study says creating emotional ties with consumers is a successful strategy

March 9, 2011

According to NRF.com, a recent research study by Kurt Salmon, a global management consulting firm, says that consumers feel a personality connection to the…

Analysts say brick-and-mortar stores will live on

March 9, 2011

According to TheStreet.com, despite major retailers such as Blockbuster and Borders filing for bankruptcy, retail experts think the demise of brick-and-mortar…

Retailers using iPads to enhance shopping experience

March 8, 2011

According to InsideRetailing.com, more retailers are expected to begin incorporating Apple’s iPad into store operations. The shift seems to be retailers…