LightSpeed adding Apple Pay compatibility to its mobile POS

September 22, 2014

With LightSpeed Payments, retailers will no longer need to deal with a third party to begin accepting credit and debit cards or to access critical information…

What did you miss at #CONNECTsummit14? Check out the highlights

#CONNECTsummit14 included mobile innovation leaders from across the spectrum: tech, restaurant, retail.

Simon announces retail startup competition

September 18, 2014

Simon Launch organizers will select 10 startup finalists to pitch a panel of judges and will then select up to three winners.

How to create immersive in-store experiences with directional audio

Combining directional audio with digital signage offers an entirely new dimension to customer engagement.

Mood Media activates location-based technology in 75,000 locations

September 17, 2014

Presence is an inaudible digital signal broadcast through Mood’s global content delivery network of media players. With the Presence signal activated, clients…

Feedvisor launches repricing dashboard for online retailers

September 16, 2014

According to the company, the Revenue Intelligence Dashboard utilizes self-learning algorithms to present the seller with in-depth business information and…

TNS unveils new cardholder data encryption solution

September 16, 2014

TNS' Managed POS Encryption includes support for the VeriShield Protect end-to-end encryption solution from VeriFone and Trustwave's hardware-agnostic…

E-receipt analytics app Slice opens its API

September 16, 2014

Slice, which offers an eponymous shopping app that extracts and organizes online shopping data from e-receipts, announced it has opened its API to web…

Is the Amazon Fire phone the ultimate showrooming machine?

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

Amazon's first smartphone combines visual product recognition with one-click shopping from the online giant's inventory. Should other retailers be scared?

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.