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Robomart CEO: Autonomous Technology Will Speed the Rise of ‘Mobile Retail’
Retail // April 09, 2024

As self-driving technology comes closer into view, Robomart sees mobile stores as a key retail channel going forward. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily...

Mobile Shakes Up P2P Once Again
Mobile Commerce // October 08, 2015

While the hit show “Mad Men” wasn’t entertaining viewers with the seedier details of its characters’ lives, it threw some basic lessons on marketing into the mix. Appeal to emotion, pitch the product, make the sale. Before the proliferation of marketing channels vying for customers’ attention,...

Office Depot Launches Apple Watch App
Mobile Commerce // June 02, 2015

Shopping for office supplies just got a little easier for Office Depot and OfficeMax customers. Office Depot Inc., the parent company of the global retailers offering office products and services, announced yesterday (June 1) the launch of its app designed specifically for the Apple Watch....

Retail Chat Next For Facebook Messenger
Mobile Commerce // March 26, 2015

Barely a week after adding person-to-person payments to Facebook Messenger, Facebook said it is adding the ability for users to chat with businesses on the social network’s mobile app. The company announced the upcoming capability at its F8 developers’ conference on Wednesday (March 25) in...

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Mobile-First Gives Rural Small Businesses a Real Shot at Growth

August 18, 2025
Small businesses don’t sell the same way everywhere, but it’s the digital shift that can be the tailwind to sales growth, no matter the location, especially as the mobile phone is being used in brick-and-mortar settings. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS […]

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Office Depot Launches Apple Watch App

June 02, 2015
Shopping for office supplies just got a little easier for Office Depot and OfficeMax customers. Office Depot Inc., the parent company of the global retailers offering office products and services, announced yesterday (June 1) the launch of its app designed specifically for the Apple Watch. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this […]

Retail Chat Next For Facebook Messenger

March 26, 2015
Barely a week after adding person-to-person payments to Facebook Messenger, Facebook said it is adding the ability for users to chat with businesses on the social network’s mobile app. The...

Gap’s Next Innovation — Vending Machines?

March 25, 2015
If there’s one takeaway to learn about how Gap CEO Art Peck is approaching its retail future it’s that he’s willing to try almost anything on the tech side to...