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New Study Predicts $50B NFC Market By 2014; Results Follow Google Wallet Intro

Near Field Communications (NFC) may be closer to significant U.S. penetration, following Google’s announcement of their latest venture,…

News June 16
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Fender Amplifies Customer Connections Via SMS Marketing

Given the explosive growth of smart phone adoption, retailers are increasingly turning to the mobile channel to engage…

News June 15
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Groupon Goes Public In $750M Deal; Further Ignites The Daily Deal Model

In the last year, daily deal companies have been on the rise, with the promise of giving shoppers…

News June 8
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Best Buy Extends shopkick Application With Nationwide Store Rollout

Extending the success of its August 2010 pilot launch, Best Buy announced the expansion of shopkick walk-in rewards…

News June 3
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Zappos.com Utilizes Product Videos And SEO To Spike Consumer Loyalty And Interest

Video is growing in popularity as a means for retailers to engage consumers and reignite the shopping experience.…

News June 2
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Google Wallet Launches Backed By Major Retailers

  Circulating in the rumor mill for several months, the Google Wallet is now a reality ― announced by partners…

News May 31
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A Debate On The Pros And Cons Of Investing In Facebook Commerce

Although many retailers are implementing strategies to drive sales using social media, some industry insiders remain skeptical because…

News May 25
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TheFind App Reinvents Catalogs On Tablet Devices

Retailers have reported that more than 50% of mobile traffic comes from tablet devices, noted Sucharita Mulpuru, vice…

News May 24
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Luxottica Exec Shares Advice On Implementing Mobile In Retail

Retailers cannot wait to mobilize their operations, said Darrell Sandefur, recently appointed as Director, eCommerce Architecture at Luxottica…

News May 20
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