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Kodak aims to monetize mobile photo sharing app

April 23, 2012

Kodak is letting consumers order prints and pick them up the same day at Target and CVS stores nationwide via a new mobile application.


Mcommerce Summit 2012 New York May 3: Amazon’s Zappos, Citi, Travelocity, GGP, Alon Brands

April 18, 2012

Registration is open for the Mcommerce Summit: State of Mobile Commerce 2012 conference Thursday, May 3 with speakers from Citi, Zappos, Travelocity, 7-Eleven licensee Alon Brands and mall giant General Growth Properties. Must-attend New York event for retailers and marketers.

Macy’s amplifies mcommerce presence with spring product push

April 12, 2012

Macy’s is letting fashion-savvy consumers shop its Spring Spectacular sale via a new mobile marketing campaign that aims to drive both the company’s mobile and in-store traffic.

Mcommerce Summit 2012 New York May 3: Amazon’s Zappos, Citi, Travelocity, GGP, Alon Brands

April 11, 2012

Registration is open for the Mcommerce Summit: State of Mobile Commerce 2012 conference Thursday, May 3 with speakers from Citi, Zappos, Travelocity, 7-Eleven licensee Alon Brands and mall giant General Growth Properties. Must-attend New York event for retailers and marketers.

Sears Canada builds mobile repertoire with iPhone, Android apps

April 9, 2012

Sears Canada has rolled out iPhone and Android applications to bring together the in-store experience with Web shopping.

Mcommerce Summit 2012 New York May 3: Amazon’s Zappos, Citi, Travelocity, GGP, Alon Brands

April 5, 2012

Registration is open for the Mcommerce Summit: State of Mobile Commerce 2012 conference Thursday, May 3 with speakers from Citi, Zappos, Travelocity, 7-Eleven licensee Alon Brands and mall giant General Growth Properties. Must-attend New York event for retailers and marketers.

Home Depot ramps up mcommerce presence via time-sensitive mobile campaign

March 30, 2012

Home Depot is helping consumers save money on products they need via a new time-sensitive mobile ad campaign.

HSN, Universal Pictures strengthen mcommerce presence via multichannel shopping experience

March 28, 2012

Multichannel retailer HSN has partnered with Universal Pictures to create a multichannel shopping experience that promotes the upcoming “Snow White and the Huntsman” film and lets consumers buy looks inspired from the movie across all devices.

Walmart bridges mobile, in-store divide with new Angry Birds marketing effort

March 23, 2012

Walmart is teaming up with mobile game phenomenon Angry Birds for an integrated marketing strategy that encourages in-store shoppers and the retailer’s Facebook fans to search for clues that unlock bonus levels in the new Angry Birds Space game.

Macy’s taps SMS to bolster exclusive clothing sales

March 22, 2012

Macy’s is sending out SMS messages to its customers that promote exclusive looks from NBC’s “Fashion Star” show and let consumers shop them through their mobile device.