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.
The apps were designed as self-service tools and to help the retailer create more personal relationships with customers.
With the purchase, VeriFone is looking to bring the power of mobile into the world of retail and payments.
Ukash honours commitment to safe online shopping by sponsoring the 2011 Prepaid Awards Ceremony.
Sales are expected to rise by 1%, or |--gbp--|680 million, to |--gbp--|69.09 billion, compared with an increase of 3.2% last year.
The software provides age verification in real-time to ensure compliance relating to the purchase of age-restricted products.
The Shopper Count, Interact and Engage solutions count shoppers entering a store and observes their in-store actions.
The online retailer wants developers to build new shopping and payment tools for merchants.