Retailers launch comprehensive cyber intelligence sharing center

The R-CISC is an independent organization, the centerpiece of which is a Retail Information Sharing and Analysis Center (Retail-ISAC).

Pizza Hut, Firehouse Subs, Atlanta Falcons, McAlister’s Deli executives to speak at CONNECT Mobile Innovation Summit

May 15, 2014

Networld Media Group has announced the slate of panelists for the "C-Level Roundtable" closing general session at the 2014 CONNECT Mobile Innovation Summit in…

New RSR report finds the potential in retail emails

May 14, 2014

In a new report available today, “Retail’s Email Moment: How Personalization Can Revitalize Retailers’ Email Strategy,” RSR Research analysts Nikki Baird and…

IBM unveils portfolio of cloud-based engagement tools

May 13, 2014

IBM today announced "IBM ExperienceOne," a new integrated portfolio of cloud-based and on premise offerings that it says will help clients quickly deliver…

Research says most shoppers are regularly 'webrooming'

May 13, 2014

Retail marketing firm Interactions has released its second Retail Perceptions trend report, "The Rise of Webrooming: A Changing Consumer Landscape." The report…

Michaels launches online store

May 12, 2014

Michaels has announced the launch of its new inspirational arts and crafts site that offers 24-hour shopping on any computer, tablet or smartphone.

Learning from Heartbleed: 5 ways online retailers can stay safe and ready

Even with protections in place for standard security events, online retailers must understand that Heartbleed was truly an acute event.

Verizon expands customer experience program

May 9, 2014

Medallia, a provider of customer experience management (CEM) solutions, announced it has signed an agreement with Verizon Communications to unify customer…

How to be smart in a world of dumb retail mistakes

by Kristen Gramigna — Chief Marketing Officer, BluePay

There are no "magic bullets" that will instantly transform your retail store into a customer magnet. But there are steps you can take to avoid sabotaging…

Jimmy Choo parent co. selects Amplience media platform

May 9, 2014

Amplience, a provider of rich media production technology for e-commerce, announced that Labelux, a global provider of high-end lifestyle brands, has selected…

Amazon eyes mobile payments, POS

by Will Hernandez — Editor, NetWorld Media Group

The online retail leader has a chance to make an immediate impact with an mPOS product.

Duane Reade rolls out major app update, tests iBeacons

May 6, 2014

Duane Reade, the largest drugstore chain in New York City, has released the first update to its app for iPhone including the integration of iBeacon for 1…

Nordstrom Rack launches integrated online/mobile shopping site

May 6, 2014

Seattle-based Nordstrom, Inc., announced it has launched nordstromrack.com, a new e-commerce site and mobile app, built on a shared platform with HauteLook…

Stitch Labs integrates with Square

May 6, 2014

Inventory management tech provider Stitch Labs has announced an integration with Square. With this new integration, Stitch will now enable any seller to easily…

Report says less than two-thirds of retailers use push messaging

May 2, 2014

Mobile marketing analytics firm OtherLevels has released a study that looks at how the top Internet retailers are using mobile messaging.

Survey says 60 percent of consumers will purchase Mother's Day gifts online

April 30, 2014

Online shopping platform PriceGrabber has released the results of its 2014 Mother's Day Shopping Survey, revealing how families will celebrate mothers this…

The collateral damage of a retail data breach

Effects of a breach go well beyond just the financial impact.

The rise of the millennial and what it means for retail

by Clare Evans

Making up a fourth of the population and responsible for over $600 billion in annual marketplace spending, it is little wonder that retailers are racing to win…

Square introduces new features for Market and Register

April 29, 2014

Square has introduced new features for its Square Market and Square Register tools. Starting this week, sellers can easily post their items on MKT.COM for…

PriceSpider where-to-buy service expands into new markets

April 29, 2014

PriceSpider, an online retail marketing service provider, has announced expanded availability of its Where-to-Buy services. Previously available in the…