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Square Debuts Retail POS App

Mobile payment company Square has announced the launch of Square for Retail, a package of POS tools for retailers that includes:

News February 10

Pinterest Rolls Out Search Ads

Pinterest has introduced a Search Ads feature, giving retailers a new way to reach the social network’s 150 million monthly users. The new offering, in partnership with Kenshoo, includes keyword…

News February 10

Runtastic Generates 8 Million App Opens With Personalized Content

Mobile apps are an effective way to engage with users and generate brand awareness, but as consumers become more tech-savvy, they become more demanding and want to be able to…

Features February 10

2017 Retail Trends To Reflect in Your E-Commerce Strategy

By Frida Cooper, Intelligence Node Statistics show that there has been a 15.8% growth in the number online consumers in UK over the past few years, not to mention the…

Executive Viewpoints February 10
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Lidl CEO Steps Down

In the midst of an aggressive expansion in the U.S., Lidl has announced the sudden departure of CEO Sven Seidel due to differences over strategy, according to multiple reports. The…

News February 9

Bad Times At Macy’s And Sears Mean Good Times For Dollar General And TJX

The mass store closings and divestitures occurring at Macy’s and Sears have been a rude awakening for the two iconic retailers, with the brands scrambling to maximize whatever value these…

News February 9

Can Walmart’s Chinese Investments Bridge U.S.-China E-Commerce Gap?

Walmart increased its investment in Chinese e-Commerce retailer JD.com from 10.8% to 12.1%, according to an SEC filing dated Feb. 3. With the expanded investment, Walmart’s stake in JD.com is…

News February 9

Exclusive Interview: The Strategy Behind Zappos’ Cross-Country Tour

Zappos made its name as an online-only footwear retailer, but its next steps will take the brand firmly into the physical world. The “Friends with Benefits Road Show” will finally…

News February 9

Kroger Acquires Murray’s Cheese For $21 Million

Kroger has acquired Murray’s Cheese, a chain of specialty cheese and meat shops, as well as its flagship location on Bleecker Street and in Grand Central Terminal in New York…

News February 8
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