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  • Listen: The Changing Role of the Retail CMO

    New York – Dan Berthiaume, senior editor of Chain Store Age, recently participated in a one-hour panel discussion, “Today’s Retail CMO – A New Outlook,” sponsored by SAP as part of its “Coffee Break with Game-Changers” Internet radio series. The discussion, broadcast live on the VoiceAmerica Internet media service, focused on how advances in cloud and digital technology are transforming the role of the chief marketing officer in retail.

  • Here's how Google wants people to buy stuff on mobile

    The "buy" buttons that Google first announced earlier this year are officially coming to search pages very soon.

    Google officials made the announcement at an event in New York City on Wednesday and also online. 

    The buttons will allow shoppers to purchase items directly from ads in Google search results using the payment information linked to their Google account.

  • Retailers gain new tool in fight against crime

    Checkpoint Systems Inc. has created a new tool for retailers looking to decrease shrink and increase conversion rates.

  • Retail tech veteran joins omnichannel firm

    A former chief information officer at Walmart is joining retail technology firm Newgistics.

    The company has hired Gene Wojciechowski as its chief information officer (CIO). Wojciechowski brings nearly 30 years of experience leading IT organizations at companies including Walmart.com, UPS Freight Services and Staples to his new role, where he’ll be tasked with providing executive leadership and strategic direction for all of Newgistics’ core technology operations.

  • CROSSMARK to leverage Gigwalk technology

    Leading sales and marketing services provider CROSSMARK has taken a digital turn with a new technology deal that involves one of the leaders in the crowd-sourced economy.

  • Birchbox gets real — with virtual reality

    New York - Online beauty and grooming subscription retailer Birchbox is the latest brand to dip into virtual reality.

  • Comcast’s new Xfinity store format is heavy on interactivity, engagement

    Chicago -- Comcast and experience design firm ESI Design have created Studio Xfinity, a retail environment where play, technology, and entertainment combine to create an engaging and fully integrated customer experience.

  • Gallup: Consumers say ‘meh’ to digital wallets

    Washington, D.C. – Despite all the hype surrounding Apple Pay and other digital wallet solutions, so far consumer response to the digital wallet phenomenon has been one big shrug of the shoulders.

    Gallup analysis shows that only 13% of U.S. adults with a smartphone have a digital wallet on their device.

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