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SAP Acquires Ariba, Adds B2B Cloud-Based Collaboration

SAP America, Inc., announced plans to acquire Ariba, Inc., a cloud-based business commerce network. The acquisition would add B2B collaboration to SAP’s existing solutions, thereby expanding growth opportunities and accelerating…

News May 28

Skechers And Teleflora Report Social ROI With PowerReviews’ ESS Platform

As retailers continue to develop a presence on social networking sites, most seek to identify its return on investment. PowerReviews, a social commerce solution provider, has announced that Skechers and…

News May 28

Bazaarvoice Acquires PowerReviews

Yesterday Bazaarvoice, Inc., a social software provider, announced that it has entered an agreement to acquire PowerReviews for up to $31 million in cash and will issue up to approximately…

News May 25

VeriFone Partners With PayPal To Offer Alternative Payments At Large Retail Stores

On May 24, VeriFone Systems and PayPal announced a comprehensive licensing, marketing and implementation agreement that facilitates PayPal acceptance at large retail brick-and-mortar stores. This partnership provides PayPal access to…

News May 25

Garnet Hill Extends E-Commerce Shipping Capabilities To 100 Countries

The powers of web-based and mobile devices allow consumers to learn about international brands and merchandise more easily. As a result, many retailers are extending purchasing and shipping capabilities to…

News May 25

Advance Auto Parts Increases Product Reviews by 700%, Dominates Competitors On Facebook

As consumers spend more time on social channels, social media integration and building customer engagement has become a major component for eTailers. One way to accomplish this goal is to…

News May 24

‘Smartphonatics’ Alter The Retail Scene Worldwide

A new term coined by Aite Group and ACI Worldwide, “Smartphonatics” are consumers who are aggressively changing the way they shop based on ownership of a smartphone. For clarification, not…

Features May 23

Why Do Users Become Disengaged With Your Email [Infographic]

For retailers, their brand reputation and engagement with customers are top priorities. With many communication vehicles to choose from, merchants find that maintaining a relationship through email marketing has been…

Executive Viewpoints May 22

Adding Value To The Shopper Experience With Big Data

You may not have directly felt the impact of big data, but make no mistake, it’s already having an effect on your daily life. Big data is the term assigned…

Executive Viewpoints May 22
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