Articles By Megan Zielinski

  1. Sears Launces New Connected Solutions Shops 6/16/2014

    Sears, leading integrated retailer, is making life easier for customers and Shop Your Way members with the development of three new Connected Solutions Shops, providing shoppers with a wide variety of fully-connected smart devices to enhance their everyday lives.

  2. Holoroom: New From Lowes Innovation Labs 6/16/2014

    Lowes is launching groundbreaking technologies in their newly-introduced Innovation Labs. The first initiative to come from the lab is the Lowes Holoroom—a 3-D home improvement simulator allowing customers to visualize their dream room in virtual, real-time display.

  3. Amazon Kindle App Incorporates Audio 6/16/2014

    Amazon Kindle app Android and iOS users can now enjoy a free voice software update included into their Kindle app, allowing for readers to conveniently switch between reading and listening to content without ever having to close the app.

  4. Best Buy Expanding Wearable Technology Line 6/16/2014

    Best Buy is the only store inviting customers to get a first-hand look at the features of the new Pebble Steel smart watch this Sunday.

  5. Starbucks Adds Powermat Wireless Chargers To Stores Nationwide 6/16/2014

    Starbucks is integrating Duracell Powermat into stores nationwide, beginning with the San Francisco Bay area; the wireless chargers will provide customers with the convenience of charging their devices while they are in use, eliminating the need for an outlet.

  6. Starbucks And Disney Partner For Global Connection 6/11/2014

    Starbucks announced the grand opening of their new store at Walt Disney World Resort near Orlando, FL, just a few months after the opening of Starbucks in Downtown Disney, Anaheim California both featuring brand-new interactive touchscreen technologies, opening up opportunities for customers to communicate and share their Disney experiences between Disneyworld and Disneyland Starbucks. 

  7. Barnes & Noble and Samsung Uniting To Enhance The Nook With New Co-Branded Tablet 6/11/2014

    Barnes & Noble, leading retailer of books, digital media, and educational content, in partnership with Samsung, global leader in technologies, will be combining features of Samsung Galaxy Tablet 4 and the NOOK—creating an enhanced Nook tablet from the best of both devices.

  8. Staples' New Development Center For E-Commerce Platforms 6/11/2014

    On June 5, Staples, one of the largest global internet retailers, announced the opening of its downtown Seattle Development Center, consisting of talented e-commerce and engineering teams that will work toward developing initiatives to improve their omni-channel capabilities, along with Staples business customers in 26 countries.

  9. CVS Rewarding Customers With “Free Gas” 6/11/2014

    CVS/pharmacy, retail division of CVS Caremark Corporation, is bringing back their “Free Gas Card” promotion, allowing customers to start off their summer with savings on gas from in-store purchases of everyday essentials.

  10. How Wegmans Considers Shoppers' Well-Being 6/10/2014

    Wegmans recently created variety of store-brand natural cleaners, providing health-conscious customers with safe products that clean effectively while protecting the environment all at affordable prices.