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June 19, 2013
Tocata courts retailers with new mobile platform

Tocata, a technology innovator in mobile e-commerce, is launching a front-end mobile platform for retailers which allows them to build immersive, revenue-driving mobile shopping experiences that can be deployed on tablets or smartphones.

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 14, 2013
Mobile platform expands e-footprint

Aisle411, a mobile retail navigation service, has expanded its mobile shopping and searchable store maps smartphone app’s e-footprint. Consumers can now use the app at more than 12,000 retail stores nationwide.

April 19, 2013
HTC smartphone hits RadioShack shelves

RadioShack has stocked its shelves at locations nationwide with HTC's most recent flagship smartphone, the HTC One.

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 12, 2013
CVS to offer up to 1 million free smartphones

CVS/pharmacy will offer up to 1 million free smartphones to eligible customers, in an effort to encourage shoppers to use its mobile app.

March 20, 2013
Verge helps Alco connect with customers

Alco has launched a branded smartphone app powered by Verge Connect.

March 20, 2013
Verge helps Alco connect with customers

Alco has launched a branded smartphone app powered by Verge Connect.

March 8, 2013
Walmart "SPARCs" in stock improvement

A new smartphone app Walmart unveiled to suppliers on Thursday has the potential to drive improved in-stock levels and increase associate efficiency.

March 8, 2013
Walmart "SPARCs" in stock improvement

A new smartphone app Walmart unveiled to suppliers on Thursday has the potential to drive improved in-stock levels and increase associate efficiency.

February 28, 2013
POS terminal numbers continue strong growth, despite smartphone popularity

The overall penetration of POS devices continued to expand 3.9% in North America and 4.6% around the globe in 2012, according to The POS Vendor Shipments Database, released Wednesday by IHL Group. Growth is expected to continue at 3.6% worldwide for 2013.

February 28, 2013
POS terminal numbers continue strong growth, despite smartphone popularity

The overall penetration of POS devices continued to expand 3.9% in North America and 4.6% around the globe in 2012, according to The POS Vendor Shipments Database, released Wednesday by IHL Group. Growth is expected to continue at 3.6% worldwide for 2013.

January 18, 2013
What I learned at NRF

Mobile, social, solution, cloud, big data, SaaS, optimize and engage. It was impossible to have a conversation at the National Retail Federation convention in New York without hearing these words a lot.

November 27, 2012
Kraft teams up with NeoMedia to go mobile

Kraft is leveraging mobile technology to increase its relevance as the proliferation of smartphones changes the way consumers shop.

November 19, 2012
Jo-Ann magnifies mobile initiatives

Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores has launched a mobile-optimized version of Joann.com, m.joann.com, to facilitate shopping for smartphone users just in time for the holiday shopping season.

November 19, 2012
Jo-Ann magnifies mobile initiatives

Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores has launched a mobile-optimized version of Joann.com, m.joann.com, to facilitate shopping for smartphone users just in time for the holiday shopping season.

November 12, 2012
Mobile mindset key to a Merry Christmas

Smartphones will be retailers’ friend this holiday season, according to Deloitte’s annual survey of spending intentions and trends.

November 8, 2012
ComScore: Online retail spending up 15% to $41.9 billion in Q3

Online retail spending in the United States reached $41.9 billion in the third quarter, up 15% versus year ago, according to comScore.

October 18, 2012
'Showrooming' remains a problem for retailers

An online consumer survey shows that nearly half of consumers go into brick-and-mortar stores with their smartphones to research items without buying them and then looked for the same item at a lower price online.

September 12, 2012
Survey: Retailers focusing on mobile site optimization and in-store technologies

Retailers remain conservative when it comes to financial investments in mobile and tablet initiatives despite the industry buzz, according to a survey by Shop.org and Forrester Research.

August 17, 2012
Walmart, Target and others form mobile payments group

Merchant Customer Exchange is the name of a new mobile payments group in which Walmart and other leading retailers are involved.

August 9, 2012
Zoomingo adds BTS section to shopping app

Zoomingo, the shopping discovery app that helps consumers find the best deals in their local stores and online, has launched a new "back to school" section that lets parents and young adults find the best deals for their back to school essentials, whether they are on the go from their smartphone or from the convenience of their home computer.

August 9, 2012
Zoomingo adds BTS section to shopping app

Zoomingo, the shopping discovery app that helps consumers find the best deals in their local stores and online, has launched a new "back to school" section that lets parents and young adults find the best deals for their back to school essentials, whether they are on the go from their smartphone or from the convenience of their home computer.

July 17, 2012
Aisle411 store map app now directing consumer traffic in all Walgreens stores

Aisle411, a mobile retail navigation service, on Tuesday announced that its virtual mapping and navigation smartphone application is available to use in all of Walgreens' 7,907 drug stores nationwide.

July 17, 2012
Aisle411 store map app now directing consumer traffic in all Walgreens stores

Aisle411, a mobile retail navigation service, on Tuesday announced that its virtual mapping and navigation smartphone application is available to use in all of Walgreens' 7,907 drug stores nationwide.

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