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Mobile Commerce
Payments, Data The Key In Enterprise Evolution
December 15, 2015

The movement to cashless payments is having a seismic effect on the global payments system, according to a recent white paper by IDC, titled “Payment Platform: Enabling Enterprise Transformation Through Actionable Data.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

International
VTech Hacker Caught By British Police
December 15, 2015

In an indication of just how digitally dependent the world has become, many became aware of the fact that children’s gadget maker VTech had been collecting and storing all data their young users input into their devices when news broke of the company’s data breach...

The Overlooked Truths Of Holiday Retail
December 15, 2015

With just a little over a week to go until Christmas (get those Amazon orders in, only seven days left with free two-day shipping) and the new year officially breathing down our collective necks, the end-of-the-year wisdom is officially upon us all. Get the Full...

Merchant Innovation
Apple Music Gets Taylor Swift For Christmas
December 15, 2015

Right behind being known for her music, Taylor Swift has had several high-profile breakups with celebrities around the world, but when she temporarily decided not to list her most recent album on Apple Music, experts were shocked. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

Consumer Insights
For Some Retailers, Green Monday Deals Beat Out Black Friday Prices
December 15, 2015

When consumers grumble about “Christmas creep,” they’re usually referring to how the once-contained holiday shopping season has started to sneak its way earlier and earlier into November — and, sometimes, even October. However annoying a premature commercial or radio jingle may be for the shoppers,...

Old Navy’s Hipster Christmas
December 15, 2015

Holiday ads are in full swing and, with them, have arrived cameos from actors, celebrities and adorable animals alike. You may have already spotted two of your favorite comedians in a series of holiday TV ads for Old Navy, which feature “Portlandia’s” own Fred Armisen...

Merchant Innovation
Why Google’s Buying Big Into VR
December 15, 2015

Is virtual reality anything more than a high-priced gimmick? Despite the opinions of detractors, Google is still putting its resources behind the emerging tech — and for what could possibly be its smartest economic decision yet. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

eBay Has Kim Kardashian’s Maternity Wear
December 15, 2015

Only a week post-delivery, Kim Kardashian is already ready to say goodbye to her pregnancy bod and with it her maternity wardrobe — and the eBay fanboys (and girls) are gobbling it up. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Merchant Innovation
NET-A-PORTER’s Mobile Push
December 15, 2015

Even though the high-profile events of the fashion world take place on a runway with exclusive crowds, NET-A-PORTER is showing that success in modern retail fashion depends on giving customers what they want and when they want it. Get the Full Story Complete the form...