  | News about digital retail commerce |  | | |  | - PayNearMe launches a cash-payment service for online orders
PayNearMe has debuted a service for consumers who prefer to pay cash, even for online orders. Customers can order online at participating Web stores, including Amazon.com, print the receipt and take the ticket and cash payment to one of the 6,000 U.S. 7-Eleven stores to complete the transaction. Consumers also can use the service to pay for phone orders, loan repayments and money transfers, TechCrunch reports. TechCrunch (9/14)       | |  | | | New Analyst Report: "What Every Exec Needs To Know About The Future of eCommerce Technology."
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The Picksie iPad app aims to stand out from the growing number of location-based services by making recommendations for where to eat and what to do based on more than just proximity. The app also takes into account the user's tastes and preferences, the weather, and the day and time to devise a short list of appropriate options. Mashable (9/14) | | | | | Turn Browsers into Buyers
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| Companies in the News |  | | | - Amazon expands its members-only bulk-shipping program
Amazon has been quietly bulking up its Subscribe & Save program, which offers discounts and free shipping to buyers of bulk items such as dog food, diapers and cleaning supplies, Reuters reports. The 3-year-old program now boasts about 25,000 products and aims to persuade younger consumers to switch from time-consuming trips to warehouse clubs and big-box discounters. "What [Amazon is] trying to do is drive that habit change in the Generation Y shoppers so they see this as the new normal," said analyst Stephen Mader. Reuters (9/14) - Twitter's revamped site is a plus for advertisers
Twitter is rolling out a revamped website aimed at making it easier to see information about posters and view the links and pictures they put up on the site, The New York Times reports. The easier-to-navigate site is likely to prove positive for online advertisers, as users won't have to leave the site to view content such as embedded video. The New York Times (free registration) (9/14) - EBay claims an eco-friendly advantage for its online business model
EBay released a report this week detailing how the business model of the online merchant benefits the Earth, starting with the smaller carbon footprint achieved by selling online versus operating bricks-and-mortar stores. "By minimizing infrastructure, reducing the need for warehousing, and maximizing transportation efficiency, small online retailers have created a climate-friendly way to buy and sell," the report states. CNET/The Social blog (9/14)  | |  | | The Buzz(CORPORATE ANNOUNCEMENTS)
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| Shop.org Spotlight | | | | - Want to be more "likable" on Facebook?
At this year's Shop.org Boot Camp, Sept. 27 in Dallas, join renowned expert Mitch Joel for "Social Media YOUniversity" to learn the tricks of the trade for social media, including ways to get your Facebook page out of anonymity. Attendees are encouraged to bring their laptops to take full advantage of this hands-on, daylong workshop. Shop.org members, register for the Boot Camp for $295. Read more. - Get a look inside the "most fun retailer in the world"
Outdoor specialty retailer Moosejaw's goal? Sell the best gear and apparel in the world and have the most fun while they do it. At RAMA's Creative Summit, Nov. 11 in Dallas, hear Moosejaw creative director Gary Wohlfeill outline how the company fosters meaningful connections with their customers through social media and mobile retailing. Read more.
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