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Mobile and the rise of the smart buyer
Earlier this morning I came across report from Deloitte that says that mobile will be a massive influence during the coming holiday shopping season. Here is an excerpt from the report which came to me via a UBS research note: 27% of US smartphone users will use the device during in-store holiday shopping: A new Deloitte survey (Oct 26) of 5,000 U.S. consumers says of the 42% of consumers who own a smartphone, 27% will use the device while shopping for the holidays. 67% of these shoppers will use the devices to find store locations, 59% to compare prices, 46% to check product availability, 45% to shop at online stores, and 40% will scan bar codes.
MasterCard readies e-wallet services
MasterCard is launching a digital payment tool, Paypass Wallet, that it says will connect digital wallets from other brands in a bid to “simplify” the shopping experience and accelerate the take up of digital payments. The service is expected to launch later this year and will allow brands and banks to develop bespoke e-wallets. Shoppers will also be able to use credit and debit cards from a raft of banks and financial partners including American Express, Discover and Visa.Square to launch revamped payments app, Android support
Square is mostly known for its distinctive credit card reading dongle, which has become a hit with small business owners.
From Social Commerce to Syndicated Commerce Brian Solis
Part 10 in a series introducing my new book, The End of Business as Usual …this series serves as the book’s prequel. Today’s social media best practices will show you the marvels of creative marketing in social networks, the benefits of customer service on Twitter and blogs, innovations in co-created products and services, and insights into how to build a more engaged business.
News October 19, 2011 06:52 AM ET Computerworld - SAN FRANCISCO -- Spurred by the growth of mobile devices and social media, we're on the cusp of a convergence between online and offline commerce.
Online and offline commerce on cusp of a convergence
Digital Wallet
Walk into any 7-Eleven store in Japan, and you'll see shelves and shelves of noodles--much like you would see shelves devoted to soda in a store in the U.S.
Creating Custom-Made Success
How Mobile Shopping Is Changing The World
It’s pretty hard to imagine that just a few years ago we didn’t really consider mobile shopping to be a big deal.
Can't decide what to buy? Ask a friend, or your mom. Shopping's always been a social activity, and social shopping sites are now harnessing the power and promise of networks.