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This is what a mobile shopper looks like
Just because consumers purchase less on mobile vs. PC doesn't mean that retailers can't use the phone to drive sales. Forrester provides data that paints a profile of this high value customer.
By Ryan Willumson • May 15, 2013 -
Amazon rolls out digital currency for e-commerce site
Will the trademark currency boost profits for online apps?
By Philip Nations • May 15, 2013 -
Trendline
The direct-to-consumer landscape in retail
More mature brands are pursuing exit strategies and expanding their reach, while traditional retailers are increasingly shifting to a DTC model.
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Target seeks in-store traffic boost via Facebook
Could online discounts for in-store use boast profits?
By Philip Nations • May 8, 2013 -
Walmart launches new social e-commerce site
Will Walmart get an edge on the latest consumer shopping trends?
By Philip Nations • May 7, 2013 -
Square makes retail play with big new hire
Experience from PayPal and Safeway could go a long way.
By Brian Warmoth • May 2, 2013 -
Popular wireless carriers will delay Samsung Galaxy S4 launch
How long will ‘inventory challenges last for the highly-anticipated mobile device?
By Philip Nations • April 25, 2013 -
Giant Eagle's new self-checkout restrictions—smart move?
The decisions appears to be geared to encourage loyalty account sign-ups. But will it work?
By Brian Warmoth • April 15, 2013 -
Retailers aren't jumping to add Wi-Fi, and here's why
Wi-Fi access can ease customer experiences, but stores have to step up and fight for screen time.
By Philip Nations • April 1, 2013 -
Why e-retailers want a piece of the brick-and-mortar space
Etsy and Bonobos have rethought what it means to to be online merchants.
By Brian Warmoth • March 31, 2013 -
First civilian to head AAFES upgrades military shopping experience
New AAFES CEO Tom Shull is using his private sector background to create a more competitive military shopping enterprise.
By Roger Riddell • March 28, 2013 -
New Wal-Mart plan would pay customers to deliver purchases
The retail giant's entry into the "crowd-sourcing" arena is still in the early planning stages.
By Roger Riddell • March 28, 2013 -
Rite Aid suffers website outages Tuesday afternoon
The cause of the downtime is still unexplained.
By Roger Riddell • March 26, 2013 -
Brands are reportedly missing 88% of local consumer feedback
Most brands large and small alike are missing valuable local-channel feedback on social media.
By Roger Riddell • March 26, 2013 -
Europeans choose Amazon over other online retailers
Amazon dominated e-commerce in Europe in December.
By Roger Riddell • March 25, 2013 -
CVS/pharmacy launches 3-D interactive iPad app
The app allows users to navigate a virtual CVS store on their tablets.
By Roger Riddell • March 25, 2013 -
Senate vote makes online sales tax all but certain
The days of tax-free online sales are likely to end regardless of how the Marketplace Fainess Act Debate turns out.
By Roger Riddell • March 25, 2013 -
Physical retailers must transform the in-store experience to survive
Shopkick is among several startups developing apps to assist in developing a new physical retail experience.
By Roger Riddell • March 25, 2013 -
Tech Cinderella story Nasty Gal is country's 'fastest growing retailer'
The online fashion retailer nearly topped $100 million in sales last year.
By Roger Riddell • March 25, 2013 -
Some online retailers expanding into bricks-and-mortar locations
More online retailers offering products that customers prefer to view in person are venturing into physical storefronts.
By Roger Riddell • March 22, 2013 -
Starmount partnership brings mPOS to hundreds of Unicomer Brands stores
Unicomer Brands operates hundreds of stores in Central America, the Caribbean, Ecuador and the U.S.
By Roger Riddell • March 22, 2013 -
IMG Fashion and JOOR partnership set to benefit small retailers
The deal will put more brands in front of more retailers and level the playing field for small retailers.
By Roger Riddell • March 21, 2013 -
eBay courts Amazon's sellers with new fee structures
The new rules will likely have all but the highest sellers paying less to list and sell items.
By Roger Riddell • March 21, 2013 -
China set to become largest online retail market by 2020
Its 2012 e-commerce sales are already quickly approaching those of the U.S.
By Roger Riddell • March 21, 2013 -
Barnes & Noble dominates Keynote's Mobile Commerce Performance Index
The bookseller's m-commerce site has ranked in the top three retailer sites every week since November.
By Roger Riddell • March 20, 2013 -
Overstock.com signs on to Visa's V.me digital wallet
Overstock joins the 34 merchants previously signed on to the digital wallet service, and Visa says more are on the way.
By Roger Riddell • March 20, 2013
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