Books, music, and video


Blockbuster makes movie rentals more convenient with new iOS app

May 29, 2013

Blockbuster is making it easy for customers to rent movies while on the go with a new iOS application that enables users to browse a catalog of more than 100,000 titles.


ING Direct integrates mobile banking with Facebook for added convenience

March 21, 2013

ING Direct Canada is letting customers on Facebook access their bank accounts using the new Orange Snapshot application.

Mobile device is game-changer for in-store engagement: Indigo Books & Music exec

January 16, 2013

NEW YORK – An Indigo Books & Music executive at the NRF 102nd Annual Convention & Expo said that the company is in the process of developing a mobile application, which will tie-in with loyalty and primarily engage in-store shoppers.

Webinar Oct. 24: The Children’s Place, TigerDirect.com share mcommerce holiday strategy

October 24, 2012

Register for this free webinar Oct. 24 at 2 – 3 p.m. ET on The Children’s Place’s and TigerDirect.com’s mcommerce holiday strategy and 5 last-minute tips in a season where marketers and retailers may struggle to stand out.

Webinar Oct. 24: GNC, The Children’s Place share mcommerce holiday strategy

October 18, 2012

Register for this free webinar Oct. 24 at 2 – 3 p.m. ET on GNC and The Children’s Place’s mcommerce holiday strategy and 5 last-minute tips in a season where marketers and retailers may struggle to stand out.

Webinar Oct. 24: GNC, The Children’s Place share mcommerce holiday strategy

October 11, 2012

Register for this free webinar Oct. 24 at 2 – 3 p.m. ET on GNC and The Children’s Place’s mcommerce holiday strategy and 5 last-minute tips in a season where marketers and retailers may struggle to stand out.

City College of San Francisco bookstore streamlines textbook rentals via iPod touch devices

October 10, 2012

The City College of San Francisco is making it easier for students to rent textbooks and course materials from an on-campus bookstore with mobile point-of-sale devices that eliminate the need to stand in long lines.

Webinar on Oct. 24: GNC, The Children’s Place: 5 Last-Minute Tips for Effective 2012 Holiday Mobile Commerce

October 1, 2012

Register for this free webinar Oct. 24 at 2 – 3 p.m. ET on GNC and The Children’s Place and 5 last-minute tips for effective 2012 holiday mobile commerce in a season where marketers and retailers may struggle to stand out.

Blockbuster buys mobile POS company to enhance in-store experience

July 23, 2012

Video rental retailer Blockbuster is getting into the mobile payments game and has acquired mobile point-of-sale software company Alpha Bay.

University Co-op drives sales, engagement via app-based location services

June 6, 2012

University of Texas has updated its mobile application, enabling its University Co-op store to engage directly with customers via location-based services such as special offers and check-ins.