Foursquare considers new advertising tools
Many merchants use Foursquare as a means to drive new customers in-store. Continue reading
Monthly Archives: April 2012
FTC should address mobile payments with care, says NRF
The National Retail Federation has suggested the Federal Trade Commission tread with care in regards to the still-nascent mobile payment technology solutions. Continue reading
Walmart offers online ‘pay with cash’ option
Walmart has forever changed how consumers will think about online shopping by becoming the first retailer to offer web consumers a way to pay with cash, RetailingToday reports. Continue reading
Canadian retail sales decline in February
Citing data released Tuesday by Statistics Canada, Fox Business reports that Canadian retail sales unexpectedly dove in February – the first time they have done so since July 2011. Continue reading
Making the most out of Retail Pro 9’s Customer Loyalty module
The recession has driven many retailers to reevaluate how they are doing business. Continue reading
Retail Pro International enters strategic alliance with Retail Smart Guys
Retail Pro International has entered a strategic alliance with Retail Smart Guys, a specialty retail consulting and planning advisory company. Continue reading
Prospects turn around for Irish retail sector
Despite declining sales over the past few years, the Irish retail sector is slowly beginning to turn itself around, according to a new report from Retail Excellence Ireland. Continue reading
British consumers make more purchases via mobile device
Consumers are increasingly using their mobile devices to make mobile purchases, according to a new study from Interactive Media in Retail Group, an ecommerce trade association based in the United Kingdom. Continue reading
Consumer confidence matches four-year high
Despite rising fuel costs and grocery prices, American consumers are still optimistic about the economy. Continue reading
Overstock.com takes high marks in web consistency
As many retailers look to incorporate the mobile web into their marketing and ecommerce efforts, many have let their standalone websites fall by the wayside. It’s pivotal that merchants devote their full attention to all areas of their online presence to ensure the best customer experience. Continue reading