Mobile coupon use ‘to rise 50% in 2013’
The number of discount coupons redeemed through mobile and tablet devices is expected to reach 10 billion this year, up by more than 50% on last year, a new report from Juniper Research has found.
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Mobile coupon use 'to rise 50% in 2013'
The number of discount coupons redeemed through mobile and tablet devices is expected to reach 10 billion this year, up by more than 50% on last year, a new report from Juniper Research has found.
Top 50 US websites: Xmas boost for retail sites
Retail mania swept across the web in the US, as holiday shopping season took hold during November 2012, according to new data.
Gaming pioneer Atari files for bankruptcy
Atari, the maker of ground-breaking video games Pong and Space Invaders, has filed for bankruptcy in the US.
Blockbuster goes into administration: 4,190 jobs in doubt
Rental chain Blockbuster has become the latest UK high street store to go into administration, amid growing pressure from online rivals such as LoveFilm and Netflix.
Right to reply: HMV collapse shows perils of neglecting online
High street music retailer HMV is calling in administrators, putting over 4000 jobs at risk. The news makes HMV the latest in a succession of retailers to fall into trouble following a difficult trading period and the challenge from online stores. Dan Wagner, CEO and Chairman of mPowa and Powa Technologies, which is responsible for … [Read more…]
HMV goes into administration: Over 4,000 jobs at risk
HMV has gone into administration, as the entertainment retail giant succumbs to increased competition from online retailers and supermarkets.
Kiosked turns images and videos into ‘virtual storefronts’
Kiosked has partnership with Getty Images to monetise online images by turning them into virtual ‘storefronts’ which people browsing the Web can click on to make purchases.
Play.com shuts online retail arm after UK tax loophole closed
Online music and computer game seller Play.com is to close down its direct retail business and shift to an online marketplace from spring 2013.
Google offers free Wi-Fi in New York neighbourhood
Google is offering free public Wi-Fi internet access in southwest Chelsea in New York.