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Diebold Nixdorf ranked sixth among top 100 financial technology companies on the 2017 IDC Financial Insights FinTech Rankings

The industry's most complete ranking features top 100 global providers of technology in financial services NORTH CANTON, Ohio, 2017-Sep-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — Diebold Nixdorf (NYSE: DBD), a world leader in enabling connected commerce, has been ranked sixth among the top 100 financial technology companies on the 2017 IDC Financial Insights FinTech Rankings—rising from the tenth position…

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GameStop: purchase new Apple iPhones with cash trade-in value on current generation smartphones

GameStop offers up to $400 cash trade-in value on current generation smartphones, helping consumers purchase the newly announced Apple iPhones GRAPEVINE, Texas, 2017-Sep-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — Looking to purchase the newly announced Apple iPhone X, iPhone 8, or iPhone 8 Plus but are a little short on cash? GameStop may be able to help out. Today, the video game…

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H&M Foundation and HKRITA find groundbreaking solutions to recycle blend textiles into new fabrics and yarns

H&M Foundation and HKRITA find groundbreaking solutions to recycle blend textiles into new fabrics and yarns STOCKHOLM, Sweden, 2017-Sep-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — The four-year innovative partnership between the non-profit H&M Foundation and The Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel (HKRITA) finds groundbreaking solutions to recycle blend textiles into new fabrics and yarns…

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Location3 Launches LOCALACT Platform, Enhanced with Facebook, Google and Bing Integration and Tools to Convert Digital Traffic to Increased Profit

Denver, CO., 2017-Sep-11 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Location3 , the digital marketing agency that delivers enterprise-level strategy with local market activation, today announced the launch of LOCALACT , the premier platform built to power and scale local digital marketing for franchise systems and multi-location businesses .   LOCALACT unifies localized digital…

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Colruyt launches new functionalities for MyColruyt

Halle, Belgium, 2017-Sep-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — Colruyt keeps investing in the digital world and launches a few new functionalities for MyColruyt with which customers can compose shopping lists. From now on, they can use the app to send their shopping directly to Collect&Go, the store chain's online shopping service. Furthermore, customers can sort their…

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Home Depot joins Google Express; shop through voice with the Assistant on Google Home available this fall

The Home Depot will join Google Express this fall, adding the ability for its customers to shop through voice with the Assistant on Google Home. (PRNewsfoto/The Home Depot) ATLANTA, 2017-Sep-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — Need something from The Home Depot? Just ask the Google Assistant. The Home Depot will join Google Express this fall, adding the…

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Wally Labs introduces smart Shutoff Valve to help keep property from water damage

Wally Labs launches newly designed smart Wally Shutoff Valve to help prevent the cost and hassle of property damage due to water issues. When a Wally Sensor detects a leak, the Shutoff Valve averts potential disaster by automatically turning the water off in the home or building. (PRNewsfoto/Sears, Roebuck and Co.) Innovative smart technology brand rolls…

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Office Depot collaborates with Elementum to fortify its omnichannel operations

Boca Raton, Fla., 2017-Sep-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — Office Depot, Inc. (NASDAQ:ODP), a leading provider of office supplies, business products and services delivered through an omnichannel platform, today announced it is collaborating with Elementum to fortify its omnichannel operations, providing the company the ability to deliver products and services at unparalleled velocity and scale across all…

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NCR powers nearly half of financial institutions selected as Retail Mobile Banking Navigator Award winners by FI Navigator

With an average rating of 4.7 out of 5, NCR-powered mobile banking applications dominate FI Navigator list DULUTH, Ga., 2017-Sep-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — Out of more than 7,000 U.S. banks and credit unions that offer a mobile banking solution, only 291 financial institutions (FIs) were recently selected as Retail Mobile Banking Navigator Award winners by…

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UAE’s Mashreq Bank to revamp its banking services with innovative technologies from NCR

The bank is United Arab Emirates’ first financial institution to implement NCR Interactive Teller, Banker solutions to better engage customers DUBAI, UAE, 2017-Sep-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR), a global leader in omni-channel solutions today announced that Mashreq Bank, one of the largest banks in the UAE, will revamp its banking services in the country…

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Diebold Nixdorf president and CEO Andy W. Mattes to present at the Barclays Global Financial Services Conference 2017

NORTH CANTON, Ohio, 2017-Sep-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — Diebold Nixdorf (NYSE: DBD), a global leader in enabling connected commerce across the financial and retail industries, announced today that Andy W. Mattes, president and chief executive officer, will participate in the Barclays Global Financial Services Conference 2017 in New York City. Mattes will discuss the company's "Connected Commerce" strategy as well…

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First Data helps Houston business owners get back on its feet

Company Rushes Free Mobile Payment Devices to Houston to Get Business Moving Again More Information at www.FirstData.com/HurricaneHarveyRelief NEW YORK & Houston, 2017-Sep-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — First Data (NYSE: FDC), a global leader in commerce-enabling technology, announced  today that it was sending thousands of its Clover® Go mobile credit and debit card readers to the Houston…

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Intershop received the highest score in “Current Offering” category and “Commerce Management” criteria in B2B midsize evaluation by Forrester

Highest score of all participants in “Current Offering” category and “Commerce Management” criteria A top scorer in “Customer-facing Digital Touchpoints” and “Solution architecture" criteria Intershop platform noted as “powerful platform to address complex midmarket seller needs” San Francisco, CA, 2017-Sep-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — Intershop, a pioneering eCommerce technology provider, announced today…

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eBay shoppers get access to Online Repair Manuals for over 80 percent of vehicles on the road

eBay shoppers get access to Online Repair Manuals for over 80 percent of vehicles on the road   This new offering provides a one-stop-shop for buyers, who shop eBay first, whether they’re looking for the right part, right price, or expert guidance. San Jose, CA, 2017-Sep-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — At eBay, we’re continually focused on building…

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Amazon and Microsoft collaborate to help Alexa and Cortana talk to each other

SEATTLE, 2017-Aug-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) and Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) announced today (Aug. 30, 2017) that Alexa will be able to talk to Cortana, and Cortana will be able to talk to Alexa. You will be able to turn to your Echo device and say, "Alexa, open Cortana," or turn to your Windows 10 device…

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Amazon announces all-new Alexa feature that lets you synchronize music on multiple Amazon Echo devices in your home

New multi-room music feature lets you group multiple Amazon Echo devices for synchronized music streaming in every room New Alexa developer tools extend multi-room audio to other connected speakers and audio systems SEATTLE, 2017-Aug-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — Amazon today (Aug. 29, 2017) announced an all-new Alexa feature that lets you control and…

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Apple and Accenture to transform how businesses engage with customers through innovative solutions for iOS

Accenture to Create Dedicated iOS Practice Within Select Accenture Digital Studios; Apple to Co-Locate Experts with These Teams Cupertino, California and New York, 2017-Aug-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — Apple and Accenture are partnering to help businesses transform how their people engage with customers through innovative business solutions for iOS. The partnership will take full advantage…

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Visa enables Visa payments on Fitbit’s first smartwatch – Fitbit Ionic™

“How We Will Pay”* study shows consumers who own wearables buy more, prefer cashless purchases and view devices as eliminating buying friction SAN FRANCISCO, 2017-Aug-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — Visa (NYSE:V) today (Aug. 28, 2017) announced it is enabling Visa payments on Fitbit’s first smartwatch – Fitbit Ionic™. Eligible cardholders of participating banks will be able…

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VMware and Amazon Web Services strategic alliance delivers seamlessly integrated hybrid cloud

Strategic Alliance Between Private and Public Cloud Leaders Delivers a Seamlessly Integrated Hybrid Cloud Early Access and Beta Customers include Brink's, Cerner, Elemica, MIT, Moody's, State of Louisiana, and Sysco LAS VEGAS, NV, 2017-Aug-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today (August 28, 2017) at VMworld® 2017, VMware, Inc. (NYSE: VMW), and Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS),…

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ScanSource names Gerald (Gerry) Lyons as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Greenville, SC, 2017-Aug-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — ScanSource, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCSC), a leading global provider of technology products and solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Gerald (Gerry) Lyons as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer effective August 23, 2017.  Since November 2016, Lyons has served as ScanSource’s Senior Vice President and…

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NCR and Performance Food Group Company to introduce NCR Silver POS solution to restaurants throughout the U.S.

Strategic relationship will introduce NCR Silver to new group of independent restaurants DULUTH, Ga., 2017-Aug-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR), a global leader in omni-channel solutions, and Performance Food Group Company (PFG) (NYSE: PFGC), a leading food service supplier, have entered into a strategic referral relationship to bring NCR Silver™, the cloud-based point-of-sale (POS) solution, to more…

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Wine.com expands efforts to innovate and leverage technology to enhance consumers experience with new website and mobile App

San Francisco, CA,, 2017-Aug-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — Wine.com, the nation’s leading online wine retailer, has raised $15M from existing investors to capitalize on accelerating growth.  The profitable etailer, now over $100M in annual revenue, grew 25% in the quarter ending June 30, double its 5-year average annual growth rate.  Simultaneously, the company is announcing…

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Apple to build new data center in Waukee, Iowa; facility will run entirely on renewable energy

Facility Outside Des Moines Will Run on 100 Percent Renewable Energy Des Moines, Iowa, 2017-Aug-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — Apple today (AUGUST 24, 2017) announced plans to build a 400,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art data center in Waukee, Iowa, to better serve North American users of iMessage, Siri, the App Store and other Apple services. Like all Apple…

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Amazon launches TenMarks Writing — new online curriculum designed for teachers to help students become better writers

Provides students with a digital Writing Coach to guide them through the writing process with personalized feedback every step of the way Ignites students’ love of writing and creativity with Bursts – playful, short exercises like commenting on a picture or creating a story using a fun text message format Saves teachers’ time…

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GameStop appoints Janet Bareis as Senior Vice President of Collectibles

GRAPEVINE, Texas, 2017-Aug-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — GameStop, a global family of specialty retail brands that makes the most popular technologies affordable and simple, announced today (Aug. 23, 2017) Janet Bareis will join the company as Senior Vice President of Collectibles, a newly created position within the company. As a member of GameStop’s senior leadership team,…

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JAPAN: Rakuten AirMap launches UTM system platform for drone manufacturers and application developers

Tokyo, 2017-Aug-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — Rakuten AirMap, Inc. today (AUGUST 23, 2017) announced the launch of its UTM (Unmanned Traffic Management) system platform for drone manufacturers and application developers. This marks the first service offering for the Japanese joint venture established in March 2017 by Rakuten, Inc. and AirMap, Inc. The Rakuten AirMap platform will give…

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First Data Furthers Relationship with Chip Ganassi Racing and NASCAR

CONCORD, N.C., 2017-Aug-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Chip Ganassi Racing (CGR) announced today (AUG. 21, 2017) that First Data (NYSE: FDC), a global leader in commerce-enabling technology, will partner with Kyle Larson and the No. 42 Chevrolet SS team for two upcoming Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series (MENCS) races at Talladega Superspeedway and Martinsville Speedway. This expands…

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Barnes & Noble launches “The B&N Podcast” featuring in-depth conversations with today’s most popular authors

New Podcast Features In-Depth Conversations with Today’s Most Popular Authors Including John Grisham, Paula Hawkins, Imbolo Mbue, Colson Whitehead, and More Podcast Available Today on BN.com, iTunes App Store and Stitcher New York, New York, 2017-Aug-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — Barnes & Noble, Inc. (NYSE: BKS), the world’s largest bookseller, today (August 16,…

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ICA Gruppen strengthens its digital ecosystem with new innovation hub ICAx

ICA Gruppen strengthens its digital ecosystem with new innovation hub ICAx   Solna, Sweden, 2017-Aug-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — The new innovation hub ICAx will strengthen ICA Gruppen’s ability to use digital technology to improve its customer offerings in and between the Group’s various companies. Within this hub ICA will work with its own digital development…

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