A Canadian hotel chain books iPad and smartphone apps

The apps offer 24-hour live chat and GPS features to help consumers find hotels.

Posted 05/14/2013Katie DeatschPost a comment

A mobile app offers an inexpensive way to shoot product videos

Liveclicker’s MobileStudio app includes templates and licensed music for fast product video production.

Posted 05/09/2013Amy DustoPost a comment

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Target links Facebook with discounts

The retailer wants only to drive in-store sales. For now.

Posted 05/08/2013Zak StamborPost a comment

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How Palm Beach Jewelry fishes for new customers in an ocean of e-mail addresses

The retailer uses eWayDirect’s technology to filter out consumers most likely to buy.

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Social media marketing startup SocialWire raises $1 million

The vendor also appoints a new CEO.

Posted 05/06/2013Zak StamborPost a comment

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Amazon will top 100 warehouses by the holidays, ChannelAdvisor says

The No. 1 e-retailer will operate 54 U.S. distribution centers by fall.

Posted 04/29/2013Don DavisPost a comment

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Sending motorists mobile gas coupons as they pull up to pumps lures them into stores

10-30% redeem the coupons at a Canadian gas station and convenience store chain.

Posted 04/27/2013Amy DustoPost a comment

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Google launches a wide-view tool for online marketing

Google launches a tool that describes how online shoppers get to the point of purchase.

Posted 04/26/2013Thad RueterPost a comment

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