Is Bitcoin Magic Internet Money? What is it, how it works, and why it should matter to you.
Bitcoin: You’ve likely heard the name by now … but what is it? In simple terms, Bitcoin is an alternative form of currency distributed by means of the Internet. People all over the world use this form of currency to purchase various goods. Bitcoin is a decentralized digital currency, digital in that it is... <+>
Las Vegas Market Reveals Winners of Second Global Goodness Awards
Las Vegas Market announced today that five home décor, furniture and gift firms - Blue Mountain Arts, Chairtech, Palecek, Phillips Collection and Rizzy Home - have been selected as winners of the second Global Goodness Awards, in recognition of their socially responsible products and business practices... <+>
Windy City Gift Show Debut Attracts Region's Retailers; Lays Solid Foundation for Future Growth
Positive feedback from attendees and exhibitors alike participating in the debut edition of the January 2014 Windy City Gift Show point to the new event's potential to reestablish the Chicagoland area as a viable trade center for the region. Held January 18-21, 2014 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center... <+>
Three NY NOW Exhibitors Receive Winter 2014 Eco-Choice Awards
“From an impressive field of nominees, these products most strongly resonated with voters for their blend of style and sustainability,” said Christian Falkenberg, NY NOW director and GLM senior vice president. “These award-winning products will be among nearly 200 carefully-curated ‘green’ home and lifestyle products that will be featured... <+>
Announcing Sequoia – A Mobile Payments Solution that Sets a New Industry Standard for Convenience, Simplicity and Affordability for Consumers and Retailers
1OAK Technologies, a leading provider of high-performance, mobile consumer electronics design and engineering solutions, today announced the release of Sequoia, a transformative mobile payments product that allows retailers to securely and immediately accept... <+>
McKinsey: Retailers Need To Evolve Faster
If there’s one thing retailers are keenly aware of, it’s that keeping up with the rapidly evolving landscape gets more difficult every day. And there are those who believe that the next five years, powered by such trends as smart phones, sweeping demographic shifts, and radically transformed consumer expectation, will be Kryptonite for brick-and-mortar stores.... <+>
Entrepreneurs Practice What They Preach by Sourcing and Shopping Small, According to American Express OPEN Small Business Monitor
When it comes to supporting their local communities, small business owners practice what they preach. According to the American Express OPEN® Small Business Monitor, 70 percent of entrepreneurs say they purchase and source goods and services from other small businesses... <+>
A Retail Reality: Why Doing Well By Doing Good Is More Important Than Ever
As our world grows ever more interconnected, companies—including retailers—face growing pressure from their customers to do business in a socially responsible way. And in an increasingly cause-conscious planet, doing good is also very good for business because it encourages customer goodwill and loyalty... <+>
Survey Finds Consumers Using Pinterest to Engage With Retailers More Than Facebook, Twitter
For retailers engaged in the social media sphere, customizing their approach with social and mobile strategies is leading to social commerce success. The report outlines that as social media continues to grow, retailers are actively evaluating where their customers want them to be. The survey found company blogs... <+>
