Intensification of digital activities through advanced web shop technology
Cologne, 2014-9-19— /EPR Retail News/ — REWE Digital, a company of REWE Group, has acquired commercetools, a leading technology provider of e-commerce solutions, which is known for its high-performance cloud software. Commercetools will intensify the combine-wide digital activities of REWE Group with its advanced web shop technologies, while…
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SEATTLE, 2014-9-18— /EPR Retail News/ — Through the new Starbucks® app for Android™, customers in the U.S., U.K. and Canada can now experience a streamlined design, including “Shake to Pay,” and easy access to their account and My Starbucks Rewards® information. Additionally, customers can now recognize their barista with a tip from their Android™ or…
Center for Advancing Retail & Technology and National Grocers Association create unique platform to help retailers and brands keep pace with rapid technology innovation
Arlington, VA, 2014-9-12— /EPR Retail News/ — The Center for Advancing Retail & Technology (CART) and the National Grocers Association (NGA) today announced a new online platform for the supermarket industry. The CART…
Whole Foods Market to provide customers with an easy, secure & private way to make grocery purchases at checkout registers
AUSTIN, Texas, 2014-9-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Whole Foods Market (NASDAQ: WFM) today announces its participation with Apple Pay, a new category of service that will transform mobile payments with an easy, secure and private way to…
MINNEAPOLIS, 2014-9-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — As if we need more reasons to love our Apple devices…
Today, Target is excited to announce its integration with Apple Pay, a new mobile payments service that will provide an easy, secure and private way to make purchases from iPhone 6 or iPhone 6 Plus.
With Apple Pay, guests using the Target app for iOS will be able…
LONDON, 2014-9-4 — /EPR Retail News/ — From 2nd – 30th September 2014, Mobile by Sainsbury’s is offering new and existing customers a free £15 pay as you go bundle. To take advantage of the offer all customers have to do is order a free SIM* online and link their Nectar card to their Mobile by…
Milton Keynes, UK, 2014-8-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Over the past week, sales of instant picture cameras have soared as Brits opt for the retro camera look to capture their precious memories while out and about this summer.
Digital retailer Argos has reported a 90 per cent year on year increase in sales of instant cameras in the…
SAP e-commerce specialist AGETO helps customers pave the way for success with its SAP expansion for Intershop 7
Expert partner with lengthy industry experience offers consulting and implementation services for international B2B and B2C omni-channel projects
Jena, Germany, 2014-8-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — Intershop, the leading independent provider of innovative, comprehensive services for omni-channel…
E-Commerce industry veteran to drive growth in strategic region
Also adds additional talent in technical pre-sales
San Francisco, 2014-8-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — Intershop, the leading independent technology vendor for omni-channel commerce solutions, today announced that it has appointed e-commerce industry veteran David Ricketts to lead the sales organization in North America. It has…
High-tech Companies Account for 20 Percent of Major Leasing Activity in U.S. Thus Far in 2014, Up from 14 Percent in 2013
Los Angeles, 2014-8-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — Robust high-tech employment has played a major role in the recovery of the U.S. office market and has helped fuel double-digit rent growth in eight U.S. markets…
Milton Keynes, UK, 2014-8-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — Local residents in Camden and Holloway can now take advantage of the speed and convenience of online shopping on their local high street, thanks to Argos which has given two of its stores in the area a ‘digital makeover’.
Located on Camden High Street and Holloway Road,…
Paderborn, Germany, 2014-8-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — The digital revolution is having a transformative effect on retail banks and particularly their branch operations. Market research firm IDC and IT solutions provider Wincor Nixdorf will focus on key issues related to the transformation of the branch network in an engaging and informative webinar on September…
Torrance, CA, 2014-7-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — LEDtronics, Inc., with more than 30 years of leadership in innovative LED lighting solutions, announces the newest member to its series of high-brightness, energy-efficient retrofit LED Recessed Downlights. The RDL32-4-12W series are Energy Star and UL/cUL listed, dimmable ceiling can-style downlights ideal for indoor use in architectural/décor lighting and commercial…
Iris’ open platform offers consumers energy-saving and home security solutions during the season they need it most
MOORESVILLE, N.C., 2014-7-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — Lowe’s Companies, Inc. announced today the launch of new products for its Iris smart home solution that offer consumers added convenience, safety and efficiency this summer. The home improvement company continues to extend the breadth of…
CUPERTINO, California and ARMONK, New York, 2014-7-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — Apple® and IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced an exclusive partnership that teams the market-leading strengths of each company to transform enterprise mobility through a new class of business apps—bringing IBM’s big data and analytics capabilities to iPhone® and iPad®.
The landmark partnership aims to redefine the…
MINNEAPOLIS, 2014-7-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Target Corporation (NYSE: TGT) announced today the addition of three new external senior-level hires, who will have responsibility for leading teams across information technology, e-commerce and digital products.
Jim Fisher joins Target as senior vice president, Infrastructure and Operations, Target Technology Services, where he will oversee Target’s technical infrastructure and operations.Jim’s 35-year…
Bradford, England, 2014-7-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — Morrisons today becomes the first supermarket to launch a free app for cattle farmers aimed at simplifying livestock management.
‘Morrisons Farming App’ is aimed primarily at beef producers and is available on all Android devices to download free of charge from today and will also be available on Apple…
Paderborn, Germany, 2014-6-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — With the slogan "Five clicks to reach your customer", Wincor Nixdorf is promoting the new version of its PC/E Direct Marketing software and providing banks with an effective and modern marketing tool to individually address customers on ATMs, self-service terminals or digital signage screens. With the simplified user…
Augmented reality project planning experience is first concept from newly-formed Lowe’s Innovation Labs
MOORESVILLE, N.C., 2014-6-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today, Lowe’s underscored its commitment to advancing retail innovation as it introduced Lowe’s Innovation Labs and the first concept to come out of the lab, the Lowe’s Holoroom. Lowe’s created Lowe’s Innovation Labs to build new technology…
ALEXANDRIA, Va., 2014-6-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Fifty years ago an innovation forever changed fueling — and even retail as a whole — when convenience store operator John Roscoe flipped the switch at a convenience store in Westminster, Colorado, to activate the first U.S. remote access self-service gasoline pumps. On June 10, 1964, the store sold…
Research shows three quarters of primary school teachers currently find cost a barrier to taking children on trips
Cheshunt, England, 2014-6-6 — /EPR Retail News/ — British primary schoolchildren will be transported through special online field trips to places as far away as the Italian countryside and the rice fields of India as part of a…
LONDON, 2014-6-5 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sainsbury’s has launched an interactive new mobile and online tool, Sainsbury’s Food Rescue, developed in partnership with Google. The tool gives people practical help and inspiration on using up ingredients that can often lay forgotten at the back of the fridge or cupboard.
Sainsbury’s Food Rescue aims to satisfy Brits’…
Paderborn, Germany, 2014-6-4 — /EPR Retail News/ — Wayne Fueling Systems, a global provider of fuel dispensing, automation, and control technologies for retail and commercial fuel stations, and Wincor Nixdorf, a leading supplier of IT solutions and equipment to retailers, retail banking and fuel stations, have announced today that they are establishing a global strategic alliance to…
Market leadership in Europe maintained
Paderborn, Germany, 2014-6-4 — /EPR Retail News/ — Wincor Nixdorf maintained its market leadership in electronic POS solution deliveries to retailers in Europe and also solidified its market position as the no. 2 in the world for the segments food/non-food and general merchandise. These are two key results from the latest market study…
Leading ski and outdoor retailer to upgrade online shop across 15 countries
Intershop confirms growth plans for French market
Jena, Germany / Paris, France, 2014-6-2 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Leading ski and outdoor specialist Ekosport has chosen Intershop's omni-channel commerce platform Intershop 7 to power its international online shop. The sports retailer, based in France,…
CUPERTINO, California, 2014-6-2 — /EPR Retail News/ — Apple® today announced it has agreed to acquire the critically acclaimed subscription streaming music service Beats Music, and Beats Electronics, which makes the popular Beats headphones, speakers and audio software. As part of the acquisition, Beats co-founders Jimmy Iovine and Dr. Dre will join Apple. Apple is acquiring the…
Paderborn, Germany, 2014-6-2 — /EPR Retail News/ — Retail software needs to integrate the online and offline worlds and meet all the requirements of functionality, architecture and international orientation of retail companies. This is because today's consumers interact with a retail company via various touchpoints, for example, they gather information online but make their purchases in…
Company also hiring additional engineers for Target.com and Mobile product teams -- all part of digital transformation
MINNEAPOLIS, 2014-5-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — Target Corp. (NYSE: TGT) announced it has formed a Digital Advisory Council, as part of its efforts to accelerate its digital transformation. The panel of technology industry leaders will help guide Target’s omnichannel…
LONDON, 2014-5-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — John Lewis today reveals the five startup businesses who have made it to the final stage of JLAB, the retailer's first-ever technology business incubator. From 3D room planners and in-store digital engagement to wireless sound systems and smart labels for after-sales care, the five finalists represent a range of innovative ideas…
An especially fast rollout and solid customer orientation quickly turn an online garden supply store into an award-winning model for success
On the heels of Plus.de, Intershop continues its partnership with Tengelmann E-Stores GmbH with its GartenXXL collaboration
Flexible Intershop solution allows for accessible design
Jena, Germany, 2014-5-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — Tengelmann E-Stores…