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Home Depot exec: Mobile allows access to an endless aisle

Published on May 10, 2013 By Rimma Kats

NEW YORK – A Home Depot executive at the 2013 MMA Forum said that mobile opens an array of opportunities for the company and is an effective way for consumers to shop its 400,000-plus product inventory.

Blockbuster, Best Buy and retail’s nemesis – showrooming

Published on January 23, 2013 By a MCD columnist

Video rental chain Blockbuster announced this week that it was shutting the doors on 300 big boxes in the United States. That is a whopping 35 percent of its footprint.

Driving retail revenue through mobile apps

Published on December 26, 2012 By a MCD columnist

Although most retailers understand the importance of mobile and have started investigating ways to engage their customers, many have not used the medium to its full potential.

100pc of retailers to increase mobile investment in 2012: study

Published on October 7, 2011 By Chantal Tode

All of the largest retailers have mobile in the crosshairs and plan to increase their mobile investment for the upcoming year, according to a new report from BDO USA.

ASOS expands shopping platforms via app

Published on September 27, 2011 By Lauren Johnson

British online retailer ASOS is expanding its mobile commerce reach with an iPad, iPhone and iPod touch application that lets consumers shop the company’s full range of products.