Technology: Page 237
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4G could mean £1.8B for UK retail—but who will grab it?
Connections are lagging for many users, but mobile retail could see a big upswing.
By Philip Nations • April 4, 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 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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TrendlineWhat's shaping the e-commerce landscape?
From pivots in digital strategies to challenges retailers must overcome with reverse logistics, here are some of the forces shaping online retail.
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What do stores know about customers?
And how much should they know? Here are some examples.
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 -
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 -
Google releases version 3.2 of its Shopper app
Users can now refine searches by product category and view high resolution images with a "light box" tool.
By Roger Riddell • March 19, 2013 -
CVS Caremark funds CSU pharmacy school technology lab
The CVS Caremark Student Center and Technology Laboratory at Chicago State University will help prepare students for the rapidly changing pharmacy industry.
By Roger Riddell • March 19, 2013 -
Walmart to develop 'next-gen network' of stores and fulfillment centers
The world's largest retailer will invest in its global e-commerce platform, as well as measures to cut costs and increase efficiency.
By Roger Riddell • March 19, 2013 -
Study: Shoppers prefer retailer web sites over apps
A new study shows that an overwhelming majority of mobile shoppers surveyed preferred to use a retailer's website over an app.
By Roger Riddell • March 18, 2013 -
Raley's partners with BzzAgent to enhance loyalty program
The partnership will result in an online platform that doubles as a social marketing tool.
By Roger Riddell • March 18, 2013 -
Japan's DoCoMo expands e-commerce business with $22M Magaseek purchase
The online fashion retail startup will become a DoCoMo subsidiary.
By Roger Riddell • March 15, 2013 -
Target acquires Chefs Catalog and Cooking.com
Target will combine the two kitchen tool and recipe companies into a new subsidiary.
By Roger Riddell • March 14, 2013 -
Forrester forecasts $370B in e-commerce sales by 2017
Analysts say the growth is largely boosted by the spread of tablets and smart phones, and increasing comfort among existing web shoppers.
By Roger Riddell • March 14, 2013
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