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METRO GROUP invests in mobile payment and customer engagement platform Yoyo Wallet

Düsseldorf, 2017-Jun-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — METRO GROUP invests in the London-based start-up Yoyo Wallet, a fast growing mobile payment and customer engagement platform operating in the European market. Founded in 2013, Yoyo provides a combination of fast and simple-to-use mobile payment, ordering, and personalised loyalty and reward programs, all backed by an analytics…

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iD Mobile launches new campaign ‘#WeGotThis’ with and starring BAFTA award-winning actor Asim Chaudhry

iD Mobile launches new campaign ‘#WeGotThis’ with and starring BAFTA award-winning actor Asim Chaudhry Bafta-winning actor stars in mobile network’s new tongue-in-cheek campaign LONDON, 2017-Jun-22 — /EPR Retail News/ —iD Mobile is spreading happiness today with the launch of its new campaign ‘#WeGotThis’, created with and starring BAFTA award-winning actor Asim Chaudhry. Chaudhry brings his trademark deadpan humour to…

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Diebold Nixdorf and Samsung SDS America present mobile-based biometric authentication approach at Digital Banking conference

Technology leaders simplify authentication and strengthen security with mobile facial recognition NORTH CANTON, Ohio and RIDGEFIELD PARK, N.J., 2017-Jun-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — Diebold Nixdorf, the leader in driving connected commerce, and Samsung SDS America ("Samsung") are teaming up to showcase how integrating advanced mobile technology—such as facial recognition—and the self-service channel can lead to enhanced…

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Baskin-Robbins joins T-Mobile Tuesdays’ #Thankiversary throughout the month of June

Baskin-Robbins joins T-Mobile Tuesdays’ #Thankiversary throughout the month of June   CANTON, Mass., 2017-Jun-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Baskin-Robbins is excited to celebrate with T-Mobile for the one-year #Thankiversary of T-Mobile Tuesdays this month! Available on iPhone and Android, T-Mobile Tuesdays is an app that thanks T-Mobile customers by providing them with free stuff and gives…

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Dixons Carphone and Sprint To Open Sprint-Branded Stores Under Agreement

London, 2017-Jun-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — In July 2015, Dixons Carphone’s Connected World Services (CWS) division and Sprint entered into an agreement to open and manage a number of Sprint-branded stores in the US and provide certain consultancy services to Sprint. In March 2016 they entered into a further agreement to deploy Honeybee into…

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JAPAN: Rakuten Pay smartphone app payment service now available at Lawson stores

From August 2017, Rakuten Pay available at Lawson stores nationwide https://pay.rakuten.co.jp/detail Tokyo, 2017-Jun-05 — /EPR Retail News/ — Rakuten, Inc. and Lawson, Inc. today ( June 1, 2017) announced that the two companies have concluded a basic agreement for the introduction of “Rakuten Pay,” Rakuten’s smartphone app payment service, to Lawson stores. Based on the…

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Tesco and Dixons Carphone partner to open two Currys PC World concessions within Tesco stores this summer

Welwyn Garden City, UK , 2017-Jun-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — Tesco and Dixons Carphone have announced a new partnership which will see two Currys PC World concessions opening within Tesco Extra stores this summer. The first store is scheduled to open in July at Tesco’s Milton Keynes Extra store, followed by a second concession at…

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Dixons Carphone’s Seb James on 4Q 2016/17: continued to grow our business and maintained very high levels of customer satisfaction

London, 2017-May-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — Another year of growth for Dixons Carphone Trading update for the 16 weeks ended 29 April 2017 Group reported revenues up 9% for the full year (up 6% in Q4) like-for-like revenues up 4% for the full year (up 2% in Q4) growth across all regions Group…

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Carphone Warehouse study: The average Brit stick with their mobile network longer than they do their partner

Brits stick with their mobile network longer than they do their partner The average Brit is likely to stay with their network for over 4 years before choosing a new one Brits more likely to consider cheating in a relationship than dabble with changing networks London, 2017-May-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Young…

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Italian restaurant Spoleto implements mobile ordering solution from NCR

Proven NCR cloud-based restaurant technology solutions enable Spoleto to drive consumer convenience, loyalty and efficiency DULUTH, Ga., 2017-May-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — NCR Corporation (NCR: NYSE), a global leader in omni-channel solutions, today (May 22, 2017) announced that Spoleto USA, a fast-casual Italian restaurant that combines the speed of quick service with the sophistication of gourmet-quality…

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GameStop offers top trade-in dollars for pre-owned consumer electronics or video game hardware

GRAPEVINE, Texas, 2017-May-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — What do the iPhone 7, GameStop and Costa Rica have in common? If you trade-in an iPhone 7 today, GameStop will give you up to $355 – enough to help purchase a round-trip flight for one to Costa Rica.* GameStop, a global family of specialty retail brands that makes…

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New mobile ordering now available for all Rewards members through Wawa mobile app

New Mobile Ordering Option Provides Added Convenience and Value for All Wawa Rewards Members, with a registered gift card, across Wawa’s Six-State Operating Area Wawa, PA, 2017-May-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Ordering Wawa’s fresh food and beverages is about to get a lot more convenient for Wawa Rewards members! Beginning May 17, 2017, Wawa will officially…

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Lyf Pay: A new major mobile payment solution to be rolled out across France on 18 May

Boulogne-Billancourt, France, 2017-May-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — A new major mobile payment solution is born. The merger of Fivory and Wa! announced last October promised to create a unique, innovative solution to meet the everyday needs of retailers and their customers. That moment has now come: Lyf Pay application, available for all smartphones as of…

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Apple posted 2Q FY 2017 revenue of $52.9 billion and quarterly earnings per diluted share of $2.10

Capital Return Program Expanding to $300 Billion CUPERTINO, California, 2017-May-04 — /EPR Retail News/ — Apple today (MAY 2, 2017) announced financial results for its fiscal 2017 second quarter ended April 1, 2017. The Company posted quarterly revenue of $52.9 billion and quarterly earnings per diluted share of $2.10. These results compare to revenue of $50.6…

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World’s largest ticket marketplace StubHub launches new social suite of tool

World’s largest ticket marketplace StubHub launches new social suite of tool   New Facebook and iMessage integrations, as well as a Facebook Messenger Chatbot, help fans better connect over live experiences. San Jose, California, 2017-Apr-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — StubHub, the world’s largest ticket marketplace, today (Apr 12, 2017) announced the launch of its new social suite of…

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PayPal and Visa partnership to enhance payment experience online, in app and in store for consumers and merchants in Asia Pacific

Digital partnership will enhance the payment experience online, in app and in store SINGAPORE, 2017-Apr-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — PayPal (Nasdaq: PYPL) and Visa (NYSE:V) today (April 4, 2017) announced an extension of their U.S. partnership in Asia Pacific that will see them work collaboratively to accelerate the adoption of secure, reliable and convenient digital…

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Auntie Anne’s® celebrates National Pretzel Day with some serious pretzel generosity

Auntie Anne’s® celebrates National Pretzel Day with some serious pretzel generosity   LANCASTER, Pa., 2017-Apr-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — Who says there's no such thing as a free lunch? Today (April 5th, 2017), Auntie Anne’s®, the world’s largest hand-rolled soft pretzel franchise, announced they will be honoring National Pretzel Day with some serious pretzel generosity. Guests who…

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Chipotle launches “Spot the Imposter” game in celebration of becoming the only restaurant brand without additives and preservatives in its food

Chipotle launches “Spot the Imposter” game in celebration of becoming the only restaurant brand without additives and preservatives in its food   Players search for “imposter” ingredients hidden among the company’s 51 real ingredients DENVER, 2017-Apr-04 — /EPR Retail News/ — Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) today (Apr. 3, 2017) launched “Spot the Imposter,” an online game designed to…

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Carphone Warehouse’s iD Mobile announces UK’s first ever ‘Data Cushion’ offer

‘Data Cushion’ gives consumers complete peace of mind with an emergency 10GB of extra 4G data LONDON, 2017-Mar-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — iD Mobile, the 4G mobile network from Carphone Warehouse, has announced the UK’s first ever ‘Data Cushion’ offer that is available with a wide range of smartphone deals. The aim is to give…

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Apple brings its latest retail innovations to Nanjing, Cologne and Miami with new store openings

Cupertino, California, 2017-Mar-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — Apple opened its doors to customers today (MARCH 25, 2017) at new stores in Nanjing, Cologne and Miami, bringing Apple’s latest retail innovations to the heart of each city. More than 350 store employees welcomed thousands of customers at the grand openings, some queuing for days in advance. Each store…

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Augmented Reality Used in Lowe’s In-Store Navigation App

MOORESVILLE, N.C., 2017-Mar-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — Lowe’s announced today (March 23, 2017) the launch of its Lowe’s Vision: In-Store Navigation app, the first retail application of indoor mapping using augmented reality. Leveraging Google’s augmented reality technology Tango, the app is designed to simplify the home improvement shopping experience. Beginning in April, customers visiting stores…

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Chipotle and Discovery Education Launch Television Series about Good Food Choices on iTunes

Chipotle and Discovery Education Launch Television Series about Good Food Choices on iTunes   Available exclusively on iTunes and in partnership with Discovery Education, the original series highlights ways for parents and kids to make good food choices DENVER, 2017-Mar-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) today (Mar. 22, 2017) released “RAD Lands,” an original video…

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Diebold Nixdorf partners with Swedish software company Datema Retail for mobile self-scanning solutions

UTRECHT, Netherlands and SOLNA, Sweden, 2017-Mar-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — Diebold Nixdorf (NYSE: DBD) has formed a strategic partnership with Swedish software company Datema Retail for mobile self-scanning solutions as part of its strategy to drive connected commerce in the retail market. With the mobile self-scanning solutions of Datema Retail, Diebold Nixdorf is adding a…

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BLINGBY ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH BRITISH POP DUO OMYO

BLINGBY TURNS BAND’S MUSIC VIDEOS INTO UNIQUE SHOPPING EXPERIENCES; OMYO THE FIRST BAND TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF ‘BLINGBY LIVE’ NEW YORK, 2017-Mar-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — Blingby has today announced a cutting-edge partnership with emerging British pop act OMYO, which sees its patented advertising technology turn the band’s music videos, concerts and more into unique…

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Starbucks Launches New Digital Platform to Hong Kong and India

Starbucks Launches New Digital Platform to Hong Kong and India   Seattle, 2017-Mar-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — Starbucks offers the largest and most robust mobile ecosystem of any retailer in the world, with more than 12 million Starbucks Rewards™ members, eight million mobile paying customers with one out of three now using Mobile Order & Pay,…

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ShopChat Launches World’s 1st Shopping Keyboard; Rakuten Funding

ShopChat Launches World’s First Shopping Keyboard & Raises Funding from Rakuten ShopChat attracts 100,000 beta users by combining two of the most popular mobile activities,chatting and shopping, into a new chat commerce platform, an alternative to struggling shopping bots SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., 2017-Mar-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — Message commerce startup ShopChat …

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Japan’s component supplier Ibiden commits to 100 percent renewable energy for all of its Apple manufacturing

Japan's component supplier Ibiden commits to 100 percent renewable energy for all of its Apple manufacturing   Ibiden Commits to 100 Percent Renewable Energy for Apple Production Cupertino, California, 2017-Mar-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — Component supplier Ibiden is the first company in Japan to pledge it will power all of its Apple manufacturing with 100 percent renewable…

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eBay and Snupps partner to let Snupps users sell their belongings to eBay’s global community

eBay and Snupps partner to let Snupps users sell their belongings to eBay's global community   New feature announced just in time for Spring Cleaning, allowing engaged Snupps enthusiasts to list their stuff for sale on eBay. San Jose, California, 2017-Feb-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — According to a recent survey from eBay, three in five Americans said their…

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Veel voordeel voor klanten met nieuwe AH to go app

Veel voordeel voor klanten met nieuwe AH to go app   Zaandam, Netherlands, 2017-Feb-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — AH to go staat voor lekker en goed eten voor onderweg. En dat wordt nu extra aantrekkelijk met de introductie van de AH to go app: een app waarmee klanten op elk moment van de dag exclusieve deals…

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