Are retailers down under on the fast track to mobile payments?

July 23, 2013

Australian retailers may be poised for the broad adoption of mobile payment technology. According to an article on ZDNet, there is a strong desire among the…

Shopkick beefs up anti-Amazon arsenal with in-app purchases

July 23, 2013

The iOS and Android app Shopkick, which enables users to search for items, find out where to buy them and then automatically check in at the brick-and-mortar…

UK's Argos taps Blippar for AR catalog

July 23, 2013

The U.K. retailer Argos has launched its first digitally interactive paper catalog with help from Blippar's augmented reality technology.

Target takes aim at busy moms with mobile app promo (Video)

July 22, 2013

Target has begun a full-scale push to promote its mobile app, which touts features such as daily deals and product reviews.

Italy's Coop Group deploys self-scanning by Datalogic

July 18, 2013

The Italian consumer cooperative Coop Estense is rolling out a self-scanning shopping solution by Datalogic. The Coop Group deployed 600 Joya terminals and the…

ShopTV launches on Samsung Smart TVs

July 17, 2013

Another commerce term can be added to the conversation about retail, as the letter "t" joins the ranks of "e" and "m." Television commerce ("t-commerce")…

Commentary: 4 benefits of omnichannel retailing

Retailers need an omnichannel strategy to maintain a competitive edge and retain the connected shopper.

Study: 16% of US consumers have shopped via mobile

July 15, 2013

New research from Havas Worldwide and Market Probe International suggests that consumer shopping via mobile channels is far less commonplace in the U.S. than…

Online retailers increasingly moving into the real world

July 12, 2013

Among online-only retailers, opening brick and mortar locations is an emerging trend, according to a report in the Seattle Times.

Vendaria launches cloud-based product discovery platform Sidekick

July 11, 2013

Vendaria Media, a provider of digital merchandising tools and services to leading manufacturers and retailers for more than a decade, has introduced its…

Oracle shares customer experience findings from global research

July 11, 2013

Oracle recently conducted research into the shopping needs and expectations of consumers in Brazil, China, Germany, Japan, Russia, the UK and the US, in an…

Target and Co.Labs choose retail accelerator winner

July 10, 2013

A winner has been named in the Co.Labs and Target Retail Accelerator contest. According to an article on nytimes.com, the grand prize went to a group of seven…

The problem with mobile advertising isn't mobile. It's advertising.

by Doug Stephens — President, Retail Prophet Consulting

In a recent article for Adweek David Gianatasio asked the question, “Why Does Mobile Advertising Stink?” And it’s a great question, because it really does. And…

Commentary: Three business principles retailers should invest in

Should business and brands always love 'what's new'?

Study: Retailers are ill-equipped to deliver omnichannel experience

July 8, 2013

A new study conducted by EKN and sponsored by Epicor has found that brick-and-mortar retailers are ill-equipped to offer the next-generation of consumers the…

MICROS introduces commerce platform

June 26, 2013

MICROS Systems Inc., a provider of information technology solutions for the hospitality and retail industries, has introduced the new MICROS Commerce Platform…

For retail, 'Big Data' means big benefits

by Natalie Gagliordi — Editor of KioskMarketplace.com, Networld Media Group

The benefits of predictive analytics in retail could outweigh the potential for consumer concern.

Staples goes omnichannel with new prototype stores

June 20, 2013

The office supply chain Staples today announced the launch of its omnichannel prototype stores that feature endless-aisle kiosks and consultation areas for…

Survey highlights consequences of mobile shopping mishaps

June 20, 2013

Survey results released today by Skava, a provider of mobile, tablet and in-store technologies to Internet retailers, identify customer pain points in relation…

Experian launches site analytics to track consumer behavior

June 19, 2013

Experian FootFall, a provider of visitor analytics, announced the launch of its Site Analytics software which provides retailers with the tools to obtain a…