Connected Thinking
by Chuck Martin, Staff Writer
While still the potential darling of retailers, beacons are moving way out of that arena. The little radio-transmitting devices, which can either quietly or blatantly tap into authorized smartphone
apps … Read the whole story
by Sarah Mahoney
U.S. same-store sales came in flat, as opposed to the expected 2% decline, "driven by strong year-over-year sales growth in health and wearables, home … Read the whole story
by Laurie Sullivan
Google has been experimenting with adding more information and ads to Google Maps, driving online searches to in-store purchases. The new local search ads … Read the whole story
COMMENTARY
by Gavin O'Malley, Staff Writer
Apple has never been big on open systems. A product of Steve Jobs and his view that elegant design requires single-minded control, the company … Read the whole story