Microsoft has struck a deal with Best Buy to create 600 stores-within-stores in the U.S. and Canada to sell customers on Windows 8, the Surface tablet line, and new PCs and devices from other OEMs.
Price is a key factor for people to shop online overseas, but it is not the only one.
Aruba Networks has partnered with Australian start-up DC4G to offer retailers a range of proximity marketing capabilities through free Wi-Fi around the country.
Wal-Mart plans to use big data about a customer's usual shopping to automatically create shopping lists for them on its mobile app.
Printer manufacturer, Oki Data, has been selected to deploy its B431dn networked mono printers at 120 Sanity Entertainment retail locations in Australia.
Online point of sale (POS) software vendor, Vend, has raised $6.6 million of new capital which will be used for product enhancement and the expansion of operations in New Zealand, Australia, and the US.
Debit card transaction system, eftpos Australia, has signed a five-year deal with technology provider, C-SAM, to develop an eftpos mobile wallet and near-field communication (NFC) widget which will be trialled with select retailers over the next few months.
Electronics manufacturer, Acer Australia, is offering complimentary one-year accidental damage protection on all notebooks and tablets purchased between May 8 and August 31.
Adobe has assured its swing to the Cloud won’t impact its channel or retail relationships.
Electronics manufacturer, Toshiba, has launched a range of nearly 30 new computing devices inspired by a “precision in every detail” motto.
Retailers share part of the blame for poor Windows 8 sales and the ensuing decline of PC shipments, according to analysts.
Electronics retailer, JB Hi-Fi, expects net profit after tax to be between $112 million and $116 million, a 7 per cent to 11 per cent rise over last year, driven by stronger than expected sales in the second half of FY13.
Electronics manufacturer, PocketBook, has signed Altech Computers as the sole distributor for its e-book readers in Australia and New Zealand (A/NZ).
Telecommunications provider, Optus, has launched a Qantas Frequent Flyer promotion to reward existing and new customers who move to plans valued $60 or higher with any new smartphone.
Canadian e-book and e-reader heavyweight Kobo is targeting the top end of the market with its new |Aura HD e-reader. Created from feedback from Kobo’s most avid readers, the Aura HD has a larger and higher-resolution screen, a larger battery and more onboard storage.
