/ Technology

The new RedLaser 4.0 app uses GPS to cozy up to stores

Best Buy is one of the first merchants using the app to drive in-store sales.

Posted 09/19/2012Katie DeatschPost a comment

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/ E-Retailers

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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/ Technology

Toys ‘R’ Us ramps up its mobile commerce program for the holidays

The retailer has integrated mobile technology from eBay and Google.

Posted 11/18/2011Bill SiwickiPost a comment

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/ Technology

eBay to buy Where

EBay Inc. plans to build out its local and mobile marketing strategy with the acquisition.

Posted 04/21/2011Paul Demery1 comments

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/ Technology

Groupon struggles with success

Groupon was offline more than similar sites during the holiday season, WatchMouse says.

Posted 12/27/2010Allison EnrightPost a comment

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/ Marketing

Sunday marks eBay’s biggest mobile sales day—ever

Sunday’s U.S. mobile sales of $5 million beat Cyber Monday’s mobile sales by 38%.

Posted 12/15/2010Katie DeatschPost a comment

/ Marketing

2 million holiday shoppers get a bar code scanning app in hopes of shopping smarter

Comparison shopping bar code scanning app is downloaded 2.15 million times in November.

Posted 12/08/2010Katie DeatschPost a comment

/ Marketing

Consumer Reports gives iPhone users ratings and reviews—for a price

For $9.99, iPhone owners can download an app with features that include bar code scanning.

Posted 10/22/2010Katie DeatschPost a comment