Pick-up or delivery, AisleBuyer helps customers do both at once

May 25, 2011

AisleBuyer LLC has launched a new multichannel checkout solution available for iPhone and Android mobile devices. The new solution allows shoppers to use one…

Google's wallet becomes a reality

by James Wester — Editor 1, Mobile Payments Today

Google announces its Google Wallet NFC payment product.

American Express Social Currency

by Jim Joseph — President, Lippe Taylor

I've been speaking a lot lately about how social media can transform a brand. Either give it a voice for the first time, give it thought leadership status…

RedPrairie developing mobile solutions for supply chain, stores

May 22, 2011

According to Retail Info Systems News, RedPrairie, a global supply chain and retail technology provider, has announced that its mobile solutions group is…

UniteU releases Retail API for ecommerce functionality

May 22, 2011

UniteU Technologies, an ecommerce provider, has released its web-services Retail API, which provides an open integration path for merchants and third-party…

Square announces mobile POS system for brick-and-mortar merchants

by James Wester — Editor 1, Mobile Payments Today

Square sets sights on brick-and-mortar merchants

Mobile Retail Monday: The Tour Wrist app

Our expert says the new panoramic image tool is a killer app for retailers.

Action West Group selects Aldata planning software

May 22, 2011

Aldata Solution, a retail and distribution software provider, has announced a new customer for its Apollo Space Optimization solution. According to Aldata…

Are Apple stores preparing for NFC?

by James Wester — Editor 1, Mobile Payments Today

UPDATED: Rumors are swirling that Apple is bringing NFC to its stores' POS systems.

Panphonics unveils new directional audio systems for retail stores

May 16, 2011

Panphonics, a provider of directional audio speakers, today announced that it has developed new audio systems for the direct delivery of messages in retail…

NCR fighting Dish for right to keep 'Blockbuster' name

May 15, 2011

NCR Corp. has no plans on changing the name on its 9,000 Blockbuster Express DVD rental kiosks, despite the letter it received from Dish Network demanding it…

JustEnough inventory solution goes live in Florida wine and spirits chain

May 15, 2011

JustEnough Software Corp., a provider of demand management solutions for retailers, suppliers and brand owners worldwide, today announced that ABC Fine Wine…

Overstock.com and RichRelevance offer $1 million prize in research contest

May 11, 2011

Overstock.com and RichRelevance, an e-commerce company, today unveiled the RecLab Prize on Overstock.com. The prize provides a cash award totaling up to $…

Gproxy announces three sales apps for NetSuite’s SuiteCloud computing platform

May 11, 2011

Gproxy Design Inc., an interactive agency in commerce solutions, announced three new e-commerce NetSuite Applications for the NetSuite SuiteCloud computing…

Aetrex Worldwide opens its first retail footwear store

May 11, 2011

Aetrex Worldwide Inc., a designer and manufacturer of footwear, has opened its first retail concept store in Englewood, N.J. The 2,400 square-foot store will…

Half of smartphone users now shop online via mobile device

May 10, 2011

Fifty percent of smartphone users now have  completed some sort of purchase with their mobile phones, a 20 percent increase in the last nine months. Eleven…

Retail Customer Experience publishes comprehensive guide to PCI DSS compliance

May 10, 2011

Retail Customer Experience has announced the publication of "Understanding PCI DSS and Payment Card Security," a comprehensive guide to card payment security.

Merchant e-Solutions launches mobile POS solution PayEverywhere

May 9, 2011

Merchant e-Solutions, Inc., a Redwood City, Calif.-based payment processor, announced it has rolled out a new suite of mobile point of sale applications on its…

Mobile Monday: Aisle 411

The app shares store-level maps and product positions with customers via their smartphones.

Visa preparing to announce mobile payment strategy this month

May 5, 2011

The Wall Street Journal is reporting that Visa Inc. CEO Joseph Saunders said a "significant" announcement regarding the credit card processor's mobile payments…