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Facebook offers a new way for consumers to share

Retailers like Fab.com enable shoppers to interact with the new action links.

Posted 05/02/2012Zak StamborPost a comment

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Location-based services are coming of age

81% of consumers use or plan to use GPS-cued services, a study finds.

Posted 04/25/2012Bill SiwickiPost a comment

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Foursquare may introduce advertising

Analysts say the platform could be an effective ad opportunity for local merchants.

Posted 04/20/2012Katie DeatschPost a comment

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MasterCard jumps into daily deals

The credit card giant follows the lead of rivals Visa and American Express.

Posted 04/17/2012Zak StamborPost a comment

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Walgreens gives SoLoMo shoppers instant gratification

A consumer checking in via foursquare immediately gets a mobile coupon.

Posted 03/07/2012Bill SiwickiPost a comment

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Walgreens sends a shopper a coupon as soon as she checks in

The merchant is using aggregated local data and Twitter to nab customers.

Posted 02/28/2012Bill SiwickiPost a comment

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Many consumers worry about smartphone security

Losing possession of a phone ranks high, a survey finds.

Posted 01/26/2012Kevin 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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