Is RadioShack Going Out of Business?
Electronics retailer Radio Shack could file for bankruptcy soon after its shares lost nearly a third of its value, brokerage Wedbush Securities reported Tuesday, according to Reuters.
Ecommerce
Industry Experts Abuzz Over Apple Pay
The mobile wallet has been around for the greater part of the 21st century. But Apple’s announcement of Apple Pay for iOS 8 devices has industry experts suddenly abuzz about mobile wallet adoption.
Apple Launches Apple Pay, Jumps Into Mobile Wallet Arena
Apple has announced Apple Pay, a new category of service that will transform mobile payments with an easy, secure and private way to pay.
Staples, Whole Foods to Accept Apple Pay
Staples and Whole Foods announced Tuesday plans to bring the Apple Pay mobile wallet to its stores, which will make it easy for customers to securely and privately pay for purchases from their iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus and Apple Watch.
The Home Depot Confirms Data Security Breach
While Home Depot continues to determine the full scope, scale and impact of the breach, the company said there is no evidence that debit PIN numbers were compromised.
Retail Experts Skeptical about Twitter’s Buy Button
Twitter announced Monday that it is testing a Buy button, which allows tweeters to buy merchandise from retailers via Twitter, without leaving the social media platform.
Focus on the Ecommerce User Experience
In essence, a positive user experience in the era of tablets and smartphones requires the same core components that have always factored into the formula for customer satisfaction. Here are three steps to perfecting the ecommerce user experience.
Social Media Gets Visual for Merchants
Reaching the shopper today is not just about engagement through conversation, but it is about how a consumer is visually stimulated when engaging with a brand on social media that could eventually lead them down the path to purchase.
Is Amazon Attacking Apple on Eve of iPhone 6 Event?
Is Amazon taking on Apple on the eve of the iPhone 6 launch? Amazon announced this morning that it has dropped the price of its Amazon Fire Phone to 99 cents with a two-year contract.
Social Media is About Discovery, Personalization and ROI
Social media has become more than just a channel today. Retailers are finding innovative ways to leverage their brands using social media platforms. With customers married to their mobile devices, it is imperative that retailers step up their social media game and engage in dialogue.