Mobile Commerce
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More US consumers ditching cash for cards, mobile
Paper currency could be on its way out in the U.S., but a cashless society is not yet in sight.
By Dan O'Shea • Dec. 18, 2018
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12 news stories that shaped retail in 2018
From Sears and Mattress Firm's bankruptcies to Walmart's $16 billion Flipkart buy, here's a look back at the biggest news from the last 12 months.
By Corinne Ruff • Dec. 18, 2018
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Nearly 70% of marketers to use Instagram in 2018
Marketers are increasing their use of both Instagram and Snapchat, though the latter falls in much lower, at 28% on the year.
By Dan O'Shea • Dec. 17, 2018
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H&M Home unwraps voice-powered gift guide for Google Assistant
The voice application also offers payment through voice command and Google Pay, letting users purchase merchandise without leaving the app.
By Robert Williams • Dec. 17, 2018
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45% of online shoppers complete purchases via mobile
When it comes to buying online, more consumers pay using mobile smartphones than those who use computers, according to a PYMNTS.com study.
By Dan O'Shea • Dec. 14, 2018
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Adidas pairs with Snapchat for AR sneaker try-on
The shoemaker's latest collaboration with the messaging platform removes friction in the shopping process before the shoes' Dec. 15 release.
By Robert Williams • Dec. 13, 2018
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Amazon opens first small-format Go store
The e-commerce giant has evolved its Go model to include compact stores for office buildings and hospitals.
By Dan O'Shea • Dec. 13, 2018
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Retail associates believe tablets can be a game-changer
Employees believe that tablets and mobile tech can help them better serve shoppers, according to a Zebra Technologies study.
By Dan O'Shea • Dec. 12, 2018
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Chico's taps Salesfloor for store associate apps
The retailer is putting digital apps in the hands of store associates to help them better serve customers during and after store visits.
By Dan O'Shea • Dec. 12, 2018
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Farfetch taps Syte for visual search feature
The online retailer brings visual search to its luxury brand marketplace as the technology moves into the fashion sector.
By Dan O'Shea • Dec. 11, 2018
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Target taps AR to sell more Christmas trees
"Hundreds of thousands" of shoppers are already using the feature to try out a tree before they buy one, and the retailer says it's boosting sales.
By Dan O'Shea • Dec. 10, 2018
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Reuters: Amazon exploring potential airport locations for Go stores
The e-commerce giant has reportedly been in contact with airports, with the cashierless store concept among conversation topics.
By Dan O'Shea • Dec. 10, 2018
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Deep DiveHow 'brick-and-mobile' is transforming in-store shopping
As retailers explore adding life to their brands through mobile experiences, will stores become overly tech-ridden and lose their human touch?
By Natalie Koltun • Dec. 10, 2018
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Online holiday spending so far tops $80B
Mobile and click-and-collect are helping American e-commerce smash records this year, according to Adobe's latest holiday shopping update.
By Daphne Howland • Dec. 10, 2018
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Facebook Live tests video shopping feature for merchants
Merchants can demonstrate and describe products for viewers to buy instantly through the platform.
By Robert Williams • Dec. 07, 2018
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Coty unveils Clairol Color app for Google Assistant
The hair coloring Action for Google Assistant comes as Google's solution continues to win over retailers and brands.
By Dan O'Shea • Dec. 07, 2018
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Walmart arms store associates with online shopping app
The move is just another way the retail giant is increasingly trying to blur the lines between online and in-store shopping.
By Dan O'Shea • Dec. 05, 2018
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WSJ: Amazon testing cashierless technology for larger stores
The e-commerce giant may be looking into how its Amazon Go technology performs in bigger spaces.
By Dan O'Shea • Dec. 04, 2018
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Convenience stores set sights on speedier service
A new report on convenience store shopping trends suggests consumers are interested in instant payment technology.
By Dan O'Shea • Dec. 03, 2018
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PayPal processed over $1B each on Black Friday, Cyber Monday
This holiday season is already looking like a big one for mobile payments, according to PayPal data.
By Dan O'Shea • Dec. 03, 2018
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ModiFace transforms AR beauty tool into virtual nail salon
L'Oréal's latest acquisition is extending the uses for immersive mobile tech in the fiercely competitive beauty space.
By Robert Williams • Nov. 30, 2018
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Asos' in-app Fit Assistant helps shoppers find the perfect size
Customers who answer questions about their height, weight and fit preference can use the mobile tool to get a more accurate size for online items.
By Robert Williams • Nov. 29, 2018
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Mobile shopping campaigns on Thanksgiving grew 44%
Marketers invested more heavily in shopping-friendly mobile ad units for the holiday weekend, driving rates down for cost-per-click and up for conversions, according to a study by digital ad platform Kenshoo.
By Robert Williams • Nov. 28, 2018
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Mobile shopping app downloads surged on Black Friday
Over half a million first-time users downloaded one of the top 10 mobile shopping apps on Black Friday, according to a report by Sensor Tower.
By Dan O'Shea • Nov. 27, 2018
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Cyber Monday spending hits record $7.9B
Retailers are finally seeing meaningful numbers from mobile, and are reaping the benefits of click-and-collect services, according to Adobe Analytics.
By Daphne Howland • Nov. 27, 2018