Archive for ‘Android’

6 results.
Jun23

Mobile payments at retail to explode.

by admin on June 23rd, 2011 at 1:08 pm
Posted In: Android, Mobile Payments, News & Articles, Retail Technology

There are currently more than 124,000 PayPass-enabled merchants in the U.S. and more than 311,000 operating around the world.

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Jun28

Look customers in the eyes to lock them in the aisles.

by admin on June 28th, 2011 at 11:24 am
Posted In: Android, Barcode, Barcode software, Biometrics, Chain Stores, Convenience Store, Department Store, Internet / Mobile, Mobile Payments, Modern Retail, News & Articles, Online Shopping, Retail Formats, Retail Technology, Software, Supermarket/Hypermarket

As Australian online shopping – expected to be worth $21.3 billion this financial year and $30.8 billion by 2015-16 – continues to threaten bricks-and-mortar businesses, retailers are using the latest technology, combined with social media, including more shopping apps, to lure customers back into their stores.

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Sep06

British supermarket chain tests iPad-ready shopping carts.

by admin on September 6th, 2011 at 1:39 pm
Posted In: Android, Chain Stores, Convenience Store, CRM, Internet / Mobile, Modern Retail, Retail Formats, Retail Management, Retail Technology, Retail Verticals, Supermarket/Hypermarket

Sainsbury’s said in a statement that the shopping carts, which may be rolled out to other stores in Britain if successful, could convince more shoppers to patronize a store.

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Feb28

IBM and Huawei hook up to start Chinese takeaway

by admin on February 28th, 2012 at 7:41 am
Posted In: Android, Internet / Mobile, Modern Retail, News & Articles, Product Launch, Supply Chain Mgt

It will involve Huawei’s device management systems, and apply IBM’s experience with enterprise resource planning, customer relationship management and supply chain management, to create a combined solution to be pushed heavily into the energy and retail industries.

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Mar01

Sainsbury looks to promote Fairtrade with the help of QR codes

by admin on March 1st, 2012 at 4:58 am
Posted In: Android, Barcode, News & Articles, Retail Technology

In 2010, Sainsbury’s efforts to support Fairtrade brought in over $3 million in investments to the Fairtrade Foundation. This money has been used to improve the quality of life for workers living in impoverish countries…

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Mar01

‘Smart’ packaging opens digital opportunities for food brands

by admin on March 1st, 2012 at 5:02 am
Posted In: Android, Barcode, Modern Retail, News & Articles, Packaging, Retail Technology

Watch for a wave of experimentation from brands seeking to tap new opportunities to extend their message and create a new channel for everything from coupons and loyalty rewards to education and entertainment.

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