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New Research Shows 50% of Americans Use Mobile Devices For Shopping; Spotlights 5 Attributes Of Mobile Shoppers
Smart phone technology has ushered in a new shopping channel, as consumers are increasingly using mobile devices to search for product information, compare prices and purchase items. As retailers continue…
News April 27Gap Tests SMS Offers With Visa Real-Time Service
In an effort to extend its mobile strategy, Gap is delivering real-time discounts and promotions to consumers via SMS text messages, leveraging a service from Visa, Inc. The opt-in service…
News April 26Shoptopia Expansion Caters To Multi-Channel Shopping Center Consumers
Retailers are continually challenged to cater to the “social shopper” across all channels. By connecting the physical and digital shopping experience, merchants are able to foster a community of brand…
News April 25Ahold USA Reports Time and Cost Savings Via Trade Promotion Collaboration
Ahold USA has reported significant time and cost-savings benefits by collaborating with their manufacturer trading partners directly on the DemandTec End-to-End Promotion Management, a solution designed to improve promotion efficiency…
News April 21Mobile Wallet Moves Closer To Reality With Recent Momentum For NFC
Over the past few weeks, major brands including Amazon.com, Apple, Microsoft, and Google have all either introduced or are rumored to be planning rollouts of software, devices or services equipped…
News April 21Ipanema Technologies Aligns WAN Performance With Key Business Objectives
Concept:Founded in 1999, Ipanema Technologies develops next-generation solutions to enable large enterprises and retailers to have full control over their global network. Ipanema’s patented technology is designed to help retailers…
News April 21Mobile Helps Make Multichannel Retail A Reality
By Sandeep Bhanote, CEO, Global Bay Mobile Technologies When I ask retail CIOs about the greatest challenges associated with current store operations and technologies, multi-channel customer interaction ― or lack…
News April 21JCPenney, Brookstone Added To Growing Mobile Commerce Index
As consumers continue to motivate retailers to improve their technology offerings, a mobile optimized web site has become a must-have for today’s connected consumers. 2011 will likely see mobile as…
News April 19IDC Retail Insights Study Underscores Need for Retail PLM/MLM Applications
One of the new realities for the retail industry following the recent recession is the heightened need to drive efficiency and responsiveness into its businesses. A new report by IDC…
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