Macy's new tech plans include Apple Pay, smart fitting rooms, more

September 15, 2014

The company outlined its latest advancements in omnichannel strategy and technology as the company continues to add new dimensions for attracting shoppers and…

An in-depth look at Apple Pay, and what it means for retailers

by Will Hernandez — Editor, NetWorld Media Group

Apple introduces mobile wallet capabilities that combine NFC, Passbook and Touch ID. The company has support from banks, major card issuers and retailers.

Apple unveils Apple Pay mobile wallet at iPhone launch event

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

September 9, 2014

Apple Pay, which is set to launch in the U.S. in October, uses a secure element in the phone to store card information. It eliminates the need for a mag…

iPhone mobile payment option opens up opportunity for marketers

by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group

With Apple's rollout of Apple Pay, now might be a good time for marketers to get to know Passbook.

Home Depot confirms data breach

September 9, 2014

Retailer is still in the process of determining the scope of the intrusion, which first began in April.

Report says that for first time, online shoppers primarily interact with brands via mobile

September 8, 2014

In August 2014, mobile devices generated 51 percent of all online retail visits, the majority of which occurred on Apple devices. In 2010, only four percent of…

Apple to use NFC, tokenization in new iPhone and iWatch, according to report

September 8, 2014

Devices will work in tandem to share tokens to verify payments.

Mobile payments must be relevant, useful, study confirms

September 5, 2014

Young adults are especially interested in wearable mobile technologies that they can use for banking and making payments.

Roundtable: Experts talk digital customer engagement

by Christopher Hall — w, t

Four digital signage and in-store merchandising experts talk about the customer engagement challenges facing retailers ahead of this year's DSA event.

Apple and NFC: 10 key considerations for retailers

Apple's next iPhone might be capable of NFC payments. Most retailers are not well-prepared, though there is still time.

#CONNECTsummit14: Jack Philbin on mobile marketing best practices

During this year's CONNECT Mobile Innovation Summit, Vibes CEO Jack Philbin led the opening panel on the future of mobile and what it means for retail.

#CONNECTsummit14: Beacons offer immediacy, simplicity and context

Beacons are powerful tools, enabling marketers to push the right message to the right person in the right place at the right time.

Backoff is the new standard by which other malware will be judged

by Brad Cyprus — Chief of Security and Compliance, Vendor Safe Technologies

Every now and then, hackers develop a piece of malware that is so insidious, it changes the landscape of computer security. While there are many contenders for…

Seven critical questions required for business decision precision

by Chris Petersen — Owner, IMS

Today's retail stakes are too high for "lies, damned lies, and statistics."

Tyco updates retail RFID tools

August 21, 2014

The new features enable retailers to maximize existing investments in iOS devices for RFID inventory transactions and to support in-store mobility strategies.

#CONNECTsummit14: Gartner shares mobile best practices statistics

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

In the opening session for the CONNECT Mobile Innovation Summit, Gartner vice president of research Michael McGuire shared his view of how retailers should…

Embracing big data, technology and omni-channel operations to enhance the customer experience

The retail world today is epitomized by near-global access to the Internet and speedy adoption rates of smartphones.

Amazon enters the mPOS competition

by Will Hernandez — Editor, NetWorld Media Group

The online retailer Wednesday introduced Amazon Local Register with a better transaction rate than Square.

New Balance uses live omnichannel event to promote its latest running-shoe launch

by Greg Sharpless

August 14, 2014

Footwear manufacturer New Balance is partnering with Oregon-based Brandlive to produce a four-day series of online and in-store video events, all designed to…

Epicurious using beacons for in-store experiences

August 8, 2014

Swirl beacons installed in retail shopping locations throughout North America will be used to trigger delivery of value-added lifestyle content and…