Apple has hired the Dixons CEO to lead the company's global retail expansion.
The software helps customers browse, shop and buy retail products through mobile devices and social networks.
Retailers are deploying interactive technology designed to bring the functionality of the Web to their stores.
TelePresence Tech captivates customers with a 3D display that can feature an endless aisle of products.
The retail giant has acquired Small Society, a developer of mobile shopping apps.
This holiday season saw unprecedented growth in online retail in SA.
Total retail sales increase in November while sales at non-store retailers increased at more than twice that rate, says a US department.
The strongest overall spending gains have been driven by the mid-income households, says comScore.
This year's holiday shopping has risen with help from discounting and promotions, says comScore.
The deal brings Vayant's OneSearch fares and shopping engine capabilities to OpenJaw's xDistributor Internet booking system.
Cash could be redundant by 2016, thanks to mobile phones and NFC technology, says Forrester.
The retailer seeks to benefit from the increasing demand for digital film services and counter falling sales.
Focusing exclusively on its new technology offering, HMV techshop will stock items including iPods, tablet devices and headphones.