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Deep Dive
Why retailers should care about net neutrality
The FCC has proposed rules that will create fast and slow lanes on the internet, which could have major implications on retail.
By Daphne Howland • June 19, 2014 -
Mobile near field communication could be a boon to retailers
But there is confusion around how to best encourage use of the technology.
By Daphne Howland • June 19, 2014 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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TrendlineHow retailers are deploying in-store technology
Payment systems, self-checkout stations and home visualization tech are just a few of the areas getting attention from retailers as they rethink the store experience.
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Report: Beacons boosting mobile interactions in physical stores
The technology is enabling more use of mobile in stores, driving brand engagement and leading to greater app retention.
By Daphne Howland • June 19, 2014 -
Amazon's Fire phone arrives
The much-hyped announcement revealed a snazzy device, uncharacteristically expensive for the Amazon universe.
By Daphne Howland • June 19, 2014 -
Wal-Mart Stores grabs mobile app Stylr
The retailer will close down Stylr and leverage its technology to offer a more seamless shopping experience.
By Daphne Howland • June 18, 2014 -
Retailer uses gaming tech to win over young professionals
An e-retailer has started selling its wares to young men quite familiar with video games.
By Daphne Howland • June 18, 2014 -
Apple settles e-book pricing claims
But details aren’t yet available, and the agreement requires court approval.
By Daphne Howland • June 17, 2014 -
PayPal co-founder launches credit payment alternative
Payment service startup Affirm now allows consumers with less-than-stellar credit to split payments.
By Daphne Howland • June 17, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Pinners never quit and quitters never pin: Retail's Pinterest success
Facebook continues to dominate in number of users, but Pinterest is emerging as a dynamic social network that wins retail customers over.
By Daphne Howland • June 17, 2014 -
Target register crash lights up Twitter
The retailer experienced a point-of-sale glitch it says was unrelated to security problems.
By Daphne Howland • June 16, 2014 -
Forget drones, Amazon aims for phones
If successful, the e-commerce giant’s smartphone could capture and keep customers in a whole new way.
By Daphne Howland • June 16, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Five online customer service essentials retailers need to know
Experts at IRCE shared some of the most exciting advancements in online customer service.
By Kelsey Lindsey • June 13, 2014 -
Facebook giving users greater control over ads
It's also expanding the use of consumer data to drive ad placement on user pages.
By Daphne Howland • June 13, 2014 -
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Are you getting the most from in-store analytics? Here's where you start
In-store analytics are currently a hot topic in the retail industry. While using clickstream data to understand shopper behavior is a given in ecommerce, retailers that want to gain a complete, multi-channel view of the customer experience are realizing that they can’t continue to overlook...
June 12, 2014 -
Lowe's brings 'holoroom' to select stores
The company is bringing its first 3-D modeling technology to Toronto stores this year.
By Daphne Howland • June 12, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Five facts you need to know about global e-commerce
Experts at IRCE shared some useful insights on expanding beyond the American online marketplace.
By Kelsey Lindsey • June 12, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Photoshop: Sometimes less is more
Retail marketers don’t always get the attention they want when they manipulate photos.
By Daphne Howland • June 11, 2014 -
Target elevates chief information security position, hires from outside
The retailer appointed the current chief information security and information technology risk officer at General Motors.
By Daphne Howland • June 11, 2014 -
New Pinterest hires hail from Apple
Both executives spent more than eight years at Apple and worked together on projects while at the company.
By Daphne Howland • June 11, 2014 -
Most retailers have plans to connect in-store
A survey found that only 3% of retailers identify customers in stores, but 75% are planning to do so.
By Daphne Howland • June 10, 2014 -
Apple may replace headphone jack with Lightning
It's a classic move by Apple, but would customers cotton to the change?
By Daphne Howland • June 9, 2014 -
Pinterest enhancing analytics, testing DIY pins for marketers
The social media network continues to try new ways to make itself more useful to retailers.
By Daphne Howland • June 6, 2014 -
Deep Dive
The state of payment security
Everyone agrees that payments must be more secure, but transactions across all channels remain vulnerable.
By Daphne Howland • June 6, 2014 -
PayPal reportedly considering bitcoin
But critics say PayPal is itself a viable payment alternative, offering more stability than bitcoin can.
By Daphne Howland • June 5, 2014 -
Sam's Club first out of the gate with chip-and-PIN credit card
The Wal-Mart Stores Inc.-owned warehouse retailer says its enhanced-security card will be available this month.
By Daphne Howland • June 5, 2014
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