Sears, Kmart to sell movies, TV shows on demand

June 22, 2010

Two more retailers have joined the growing list of companies wanting to snag some of the revenue being spent on at-home, on-demand entertainment: Reuters…

SocialConnect weaves together brand experience, the social web

June 22, 2010

Bazaarvoice, a provider of hosted social commerce applications, has announced the SocialConnect suite to help brands safely and effectively leverage the power…

Study: Online shoppers expect more from the in-store experience

June 20, 2010

Sterling Commerce, an AT&T Inc. company, has announced the results of its annual research into consumer shopping behavior across retail channels. The…

Sears launches online platform for Blue Crew

June 15, 2010

Sears is taking its Blue Crew, "the trusted experts at Sears who help in-store customers get exactly what they need," onto the Internet.According to a press…

Target executive to talk interactive multichannel at retail summit

June 15, 2010

Hannaford's new website offers shopping list, product recall info

June 10, 2010

Hannaford Supermarkets, which operates more than 170 stores in the northeast, has rolled out a new website that not only includes an interactive shopping list…

New enterprise m-commerce platform helps retailers unify their channels

June 8, 2010

Venda, an on-demand e-commerce provider, has introduced its Venda Advanced Mobile Platform (A.M.P.) powered by Digby, an enterprise mobile commerce offering…

Finish Line launches mobile commerce site

June 6, 2010

Endeca Technologies Inc., a search applications company, has announced that leading athletic retailer The Finish Line, Inc. has launched a new mobile shopping…

Cellfire launches coupon syndication for iPhone, Android devices

June 6, 2010

Cellfire Inc. announced the launch of QMobile Coupons, which it says is the first electronic coupon syndication platform developed for iPhone and Android…

Best Buy relaunches mobile site

May 26, 2010

Best Buy Mobile, the mobile specialty retail unit of Best Buy, announced today the re-launch of BestBuy.com/Mobile. With added features including online…

Yowza adds affiliate program

May 26, 2010

Yowza!!, a paperless mobile coupon application, has announced the launch of its new Affiliate Program. According to the company, the affiliate program offers a…

Skincare retailer builds mobile e-commerce site with MarketLive

May 24, 2010

MarketLive, Inc., an e-commerce software and service provider for midsized specialty retailers, has announced that Perricone MD Cosmeceuticals, a leader in…

MyBuys unveils predictive remarketing for online advertising

May 23, 2010

MyBuys has introduced MyBuys Predictive Remarketing, its consumer profile-driven remarketing suite. MyBuys' approach proactively presents consumers with a…

Macy's embeds interactive catalog in iPad magazines

May 23, 2010

MediaWeek reports that retailer Macy's has experimented with an inventive use of Apple's popular iPad device. Recent digital editions of 20 popular magazines…

Proctor & Gamble launches direct-to-consumer website

May 20, 2010

The Procter & Gamble Company and PFSweb Inc. have announced that a new online shopping site is now available for U.S. consumers. Named the eStore, the…

Context Optional unveils social media tools for retailers

May 18, 2010

Social marketing company Context Optional has announced the launch of a new set of tools designed specifically for retailers. The retail offering is part of…

Specialty outdoor retailer Rock/Creek revamping online presence

May 17, 2010

ATG, a provider of cross-channel commerce solutions, has announced that Rock/Creek, a specialty retailer serving outdoor enthusiasts, plans to replace its…

Retail Anywhere partners with JDS

May 17, 2010

Retail Anywhere, provider of POS software and services for midsize retailers, has announced its partnership with JDS Solutions as a reseller of Retail Anywhere…

Verizon offers ScanLife mobile barcode technology

May 13, 2010

Verizon Wireless has announced that its customers can get one-click access to product information, including application downloads, consumer reviews and more…

Is mobile making interactive screens redundant?

May 10, 2010

The trendspotters at PSFK.com say they’re noticing two trends that seem to run counter to one another: the drive to add interactive screens in stores and…