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Zales Rolls Out New Mobile Storefront To Create A Seamless Browsing Experience

Jewelry and diamond retailer Zales has rolled out a mobile-optimized storefront to better address the needs of its on-the-go customers. The m-Commerce site, which was developed in a partnership with…

News September 12

Office Depot Canada Closes All Stores, Focuses On Ecommerce Channel

In early 2011, Office Depot Corporation made the strategic decision to close its Canadian retail stores and take its multichannel operation exclusively to the web.  At the same time the…

News September 11

Summit Coverage: Mobile Trends Near And Far

One thing is clear: retailers cannot ignore mobile technology, mobile commerce and mobile payment. Still unclear, as the industry moves into the 2011 holiday season, is how fast certain mobile…

News September 9

Cause-Related Marketing: Building Good Will And Business Growth

 In an effort to combine an uptick in sales with good will, retailers are jumping on the bandwagon with cause-related marketing. Although the term “cause-related marketing” has been in existence…

Features September 8

2011 Shop.org Solution Spotlights

More than 3,500 retail executives, analysts and media personnel are gearing up for the 2011 Shop.org Annual Summit on September 12-14 in Boston, Massachusetts. To complement the conference’s assortment keynote…

News September 8

From the Source’s Mouth: What Consumers Say About Live Chat

Shoppers rely on live chat technology for a variety of sales and servicerelated functions, including answering questions prior to making a purchase, getting help with the checkout process, and inquiring…

Executive Viewpoints September 8

Ezeedata Supplies Detailed Product Information To Increase Search Exposure

Concept: Internet search has motivated shoppers to conduct more product research prior to purchasing, and avoid impulse buys. According to Google, 83% of “moms” research online after seeing a product…

News September 8

Bulletin Board: Week of 9-8-11

Epicor Introduces Mobile Retail POS To Improve Customer Service, Partners With Global Bay Epicor recently announced that its Retail Store POS is now mobile-enabled for easy deployment and use on…

News September 8

Urban Decay Launches e-Commerce Site To Eliminate Manual Processes And Enhance Shopper Engagement

To support the growth of its online business and maximize international exposure, cosmetic retailer Urban Decay has launched a new e-Commerce site, which is equipped with social engagement tools and…

News September 7
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