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May 22, 2013
Jamba Juice leverages tech so customers avoid long lines

Jamba Juice has turned to NCR Corporation to help it make mobile ordering easier for its customers. NCR, in collaboration with PayPal, has developed a series of customized mobile solutions, including a Jamba Juice branded iOS and Android mobile ordering and payment solution.

May 22, 2013
SDL's cloud-based solution optimizes online shopping experience

SDL, a global company that helps brands maximize their online business, has released a cloud-based solution for e-commerce marketers called SDL Fredhopper 7.5.

May 21, 2013
NRF opposes credit card swipe fee settlement

The National Retail Federation has announced plans to formally oppose a proposed settlement of a federal antitrust lawsuit over credit card swipe fees charged by Visa and MasterCard. NRF is also urging retailers to carefully consider their own decisions before next week’s deadline set by the court.

May 20, 2013
Men’s Wearhouse delivers in-store experience via email

Men’s Wearhouse is looking to CQuotient to help it develop email campaigns tailored to individual shoppers at its brick-and-mortar stores and e-commerce sites.

May 17, 2013
Groupon launches Breadcrumb

A year after Groupon acquired Breadcrumb, a point of sale system and iPad app, the deal-of-the-day website has launched the suite of cloud-based iPad and smartphone tools. The free iPad app enables quick-service eateries, salons, spas and retail merchants to maximize revenue.

May 17, 2013
Stores must level up to match omnichannel hype

Online and mobile marketing have turned the retail supply chain upside-down. Gone are the days of moving volumes of product in efficient, bulk moves to stores across the world. Today, smaller shipments rule the supply chain, delivering — literally — on brand promises to ensure receipt of single, customized packages under same-day or next-day delivery.

May 16, 2013
Online retailer launches womenswear line

American Giant, a California-based apparel brand for men which operates through a direct-to-consumer e-commerce model, has launched a womenswear line.

May 14, 2013
Men’s Wearhouse revamps e-commerce site

Men’s Wearhouse has launched a revamped version of its e-commerce site which features upgrades and personalized features that improve the overall online shopping experience, from browsing to buying.

May 13, 2013
Amazon banks on digital currency

Amazon has launched its own currency, which customers will be able to use to purchase apps, games and in-app items from the Amazon Appstore and on Kindle Fire.

May 13, 2013
FamilyPet revamps e-commerce site

FamilyPet Network has re-launched its revamped e-commerce platform, Coupaw.com — a site that offers pet owners deals on a wide variety of pet care products and services.

May 13, 2013
Vantiv upgrades point-of-sales tech

Vantiv, a leading provider of payment processing services and related technology solutions for merchants and financial institutions, is combining point-of-sale redemption technology with the Visa Offers platform for cardholders and merchants of all sizes.

May 8, 2013
Modell's upgrades IT for stores

Modell’s has selected Micros-Retail, a leading provider of retail technology for the specialty and general merchandise retail industry, to help it improve customer experience, modernize IT for the stores and streamline day-to-day functions.

May 7, 2013
Aquatic pets retailer swims into e-commerce territory

D&G Pets, a local fish and exotic pet shop in Fort Collins, Colo., is diving into e-commerce waters in an effort to retain existing customers and reach out to new ones.

May 7, 2013
Staples names new EVP of global e-commerce

Staples has appointed Faisal Masud as its new EVP of global e-commerce. In the newly created role, Masud will be responsible for leading online and digital growth. He will report to Demos Parneros, president of North American stores and online for Staples.

May 2, 2013
Former Amazon supply chain exec joins Deliv

Deliv, the same-day, low cost delivery service that partners directly with large retailers and leverages a crowd-sourced community of drivers, has appointed Michael Hart to VP of logistics.

May 1, 2013
OfficeMax streamlines B2B e-commerce site

OfficeMax has launched a new search engine with content and navigation improvements on its OfficeMax WorkplaceSM business-to-business e-commerce site, OfficeMaxWorkplace.com.

April 30, 2013
PayPal extends in-store reach with Discover

Discover has signed contracts with 50 merchant acquirers that will extend PayPal’s in-store acceptance to more than 2 million merchant outlets by the end of the year.

April 29, 2013
Kohl’s steps up e-commerce game

Kohl’s has opened a new IT office in the Silicon Valley to support its online sales growth and strategic focus on omni-channel initiatives, including process automation and the re-platforming of Kohls.com.

April 23, 2013
Express levels shopping field for Canadian customers

U.S.-based specialty retail apparel chain Express has completed its move to parity pricing, in an effort to grow its customer base in the Canadian market.

April 23, 2013
NRF weighs in on Senate vote on Marketplace Fairness Act

The National Retail Federation applauded a Senate vote to proceed with debate on S.743, an act to level the sales tax field for online and brick-and-mortar stores.

April 23, 2013
Tacoma Screw Products launches Web store

Tacoma, Wash.-based Tacoma Screw Products is turning to e-commerce to reach more customers with the launch of a new Web store.

April 23, 2013
Walmart exec among keynote speakers slated for Mobile Commerce World

Executives from Walmart, Facebook and Groupon are among the keynote speakers slated for the Mobile Commerce World three-day conference and expo in June.

April 18, 2013
Mobile apps deliver for eBay in Q1

Global commerce platform and payments leader eBay reported double digit growth in revenue and net income for the first quarter ended March 31.

April 17, 2013
Toshiba extends mobile commerce capabilities to grocery industry

Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions, a leading supplier of integrated in-store solutions, is about to make it possible for grocery shoppers to check out securely with just a single tap on their smartphones.

April 16, 2013
GS1 adds more supply chain muscle

GS1 US has appointed two supply chain veterans to its industry engagement team. Melanie Nuce has been named VP of apparel and general merchandise and Michael Pheney has been named VP of healthcare.

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