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QR codes power a school supply donation program

Fast-food chain Sonic features codes of the sides of drink cups.

Posted 10/22/2012Kevin Woodward1 comments

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More retailers plan to offer gift cards that mobile shoppers can use

61% of retailers in a survey plan to do so over the next three years.

Posted 08/01/2012Kevin WoodwardPost a comment

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U.S. Postal Service gives 2-D bar codes its stamp of approval

The postal service is offering discounts to businesses that use 2-D codes in their mailings.

Posted 05/16/2012Katie DeatschPost a comment

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Groupon boosts its local and mobile commerce efforts

The daily deal merchant buys two specialty technology firms.

Posted 02/22/2012Kevin WoodwardPost a comment

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Evidence mounts that consumers are shopping competitors inside stores

40.6% compare prices using a smartphone only to buy an item elsewhere, a survey finds.

Posted 01/11/2012Kevin WoodwardPost a comment

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Home Depot tests in-store PayPal acceptance

The online payments company is taking its first steps outside of e-commerce.

Posted 01/09/2012Kevin WoodwardPost a comment

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Updated Milo app enables mobile checkout and in-store pick up

Toys ‘R’ Us is the  first retailer to use the new features.

Posted 12/06/2011Kevin WoodwardPost a comment

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Convenience drives a Nordstrom mobile app

Consumers can browse via styles, build wish lists and scan bar codes.

Posted 11/15/2011Kevin WoodwardPost a comment

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