The CEO of shopkick writes today that the key to success in mobile payments lies in creating a “more human” shopping experience by greeting customers as they enter the store and… Read more »
Samsung is reportedly preparing to create Samsung “mini-stores” in its showroom that will feature exclusive signage and staffers trained specifically in the company’s offerings. The move is a sign that Samsung… Read more »
Mobile Marketing Watch cites new data to claim that mobile payments predictions are “already coming true” as the smartphone becomes positioned to replace cash and credit cards. But while segments like… Read more »
Mobile shopping played a big role in the increase in online sales on Cyber Monday, but many mobile sites couldn’t handle the spike in traffic. Apps are one solution for retailers,… Read more »
Mobile shoppers on Black Friday were far more likely to be using Apple devices than Android gadgets. That’s partially because Apple’s tightly controlled ecosystem provides a more consistent user experience than… Read more »
New data from Harris Interactive finds that 28 percent of tablet or smartphone owners will use their devices to shop on Thanksgiving Day. So retailers who don’t maintain a mobile-friendly website… Read more »
Retailers are embracing QR Codes as a key component of mobile “showrooming,” which enables customers in the store to access information and even buy goods on their phones. But are users… Read more »
The carrier-backed Isis mobile payments joint venture went live this morning. Isis has a lot going for it, but its success will hinge on whether its loyalty programs and discount offers… Read more »
Groupon’s slowing growth has led some onlookers to question whether the market for daily deals may already be peaking. But mobile will change that market in a very big way, and… Read more »
Today’s must-read comes from Bloomberg, which offers an update of Nokia’s strategy of partnering with Microsoft and Windows Phone to regain its lost relevance in mobile. Nokia has made the U.S… Read more »