Mobile Commerce
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JPMorgan to shutter stand-alone Chase Pay app
The bank is closing down its app that allowed customers to pay with their smartphones in stores.
By Dan Ennis • Aug. 23, 2019 -
Consumers aren't buying goods with retail apps
Cybersecurity concerns, limited device space and a lack of compelling features are making shoppers hesitate, according to a new report.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 20, 2019 -
Hero Cosmetics doubles down on TikTok
The brand said TikTok videos in a recent campaign were seven times more cost-effective than Instagram Stories.
By Robert Williams • Aug. 20, 2019 -
Walmart cooks up 'shoppable recipes' with BuzzFeed's Tasty videos
An iOS app integration lets video viewers add entire ingredients lists to the mass merchant's online cart with one click.
By Robert Williams • Aug. 20, 2019 -
Are mobile apps worth it for small retailers?
BuyBuy Baby and indie Little Birdies Boutique have two things in common: Both are children's retailers and both can be found in Apple's App Store.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 20, 2019 -
Zippin partners with Brazil's largest retailer for cashier-less stores
The Amazon Go competitor will put its technology in Ame Go stores throughout the country, which are planned for high-traffic urban areas.
By Lisa Rowan • Aug. 15, 2019 -
52% of retailers feel ill-prepared to support emerging mobile tech, study says
AI, chatbots and AR/VR are supported by just 9% of retailers, and a lack of integration could hinder customer engagement.
By Robert Williams • Aug. 15, 2019 -
Younique launches AR beauty tool
The direct-to-consumer company, which is partly owned by Coty, introduced facial analysis tech so users can virtually try on cosmetics.
By Kaarin Vembar • Aug. 13, 2019 -
Stein Mart launches 'renovated' POS system, mobile app for associates
Employees can offer mobile checkout and check inventory to enhance the customer experience.
By Lisa Rowan • Aug. 13, 2019 -
Venmo adds instant bank transfer feature
In the coming weeks, users will be able to transfer funds to their bank accounts within minutes for a 1% fee
By Anna Hrushka • Aug. 13, 2019 -
Most back-to-school shoppers plan to buy in-store
For consumers shopping online, though, Amazon and Walmart are the top destinations, according to a new report by Coresight Research.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 09, 2019 -
Kmart Australia deploys AR furniture demos in web-based ads
The tech allows consumers to virtually visualize decor and furniture products available at the retailer.
By Peter Adams • Aug. 06, 2019 -
Macy's back-to-school push debuts with Snapchat shopping, TikTok challenge
In its first campaign on the social apps, the retailer aims to appeal to mobile-savvy consumers and drum up user-generated content.
By Robert Williams • Aug. 06, 2019 -
Amazon Prime members more likely to make in-store purchases
While the e-commerce giant is the top tool for discovering products, offline remains the most popular buying channel, per a new report.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 05, 2019 -
Gen Z to shop in-store for the holidays
But most shoppers will rely on a mobile device to help them make purchasing decisions, according to a new survey.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 31, 2019 -
Standard Cognition raises $35M for Amazon Go-like tech
The startup claims unnamed retailers are testing its technology for their stores.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 29, 2019 -
Costco releases digital membership card
The feature allows members to use the retailer's app in lieu of a physical card when entering the warehouse and checking out.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 29, 2019 -
Walmart, CVS pilot Contobox's shoppable ads
Early campaigns found that users were 4.5 times more likely to begin browsing products within the interactive ads than click through to a brand's website.
By Natalie Koltun , Robert Williams • July 26, 2019 -
Study: Mobile web usage overtakes time spent on Facebook by 3%
Mobile app usage has become more fragmented as consumers spend more time on YouTube, Gmail and Instagram.
By Robert Williams • July 24, 2019 -
Perfect Corp. rolls out makeup AR tool for small businesses
With the technology, companies can introduce artificial intelligence and augmented reality to help customers make beauty purchasing decisions.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 23, 2019 -
Deep DiveWhy dynamic and personalized pricing strategies haven't taken over retail — yet
The robots are here and ready to overthrow the standardized price tag. They're just waiting for retailers to hit the start button.
By Ben Unglesbee • July 22, 2019 -
Uber launches shopping app with Cargo to boost in-car commerce
The app, which only works during an Uber trip, also will have daily deals to give riders a chance to buy limited-time items.
By Robert Williams • July 18, 2019 -
Back-to-school shopping on mobile will jump this year
A Deloitte study shows changing consumer trends for school supplies in late summer, but most shoppers still favor brick-and-mortar stores for purchases.
By Robert Williams • July 16, 2019 -
Rue21 partners with Klarna for online orders
The service allows customers of the apparel retailer to pay for their purchases in four installments.
By Lisa Rowan • July 15, 2019 -
Pinterest debuts fresh video tools for creators, brands
The company also added analytics tools to give brands data on lifetime views and insights into video performance.
By Robert Williams • July 11, 2019
