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The Sweeter Side Of Innovation
 

Frozen yogurt isn't a new product — and not one most people wouldn't think about innovating, particularly at the height of a massive recession. But sweetFrog is not most fro-yo purveyors — and has a unique outlook on offering customers a lot of choices, combined with a community-minded outlook. So it can be no surprise that this sweet treat has inspired a lot of growth — and more than a few imitators.

 
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NEW REPORT: Are Mobile Payments Raising The Roof On Live Music Events?
 

It seems that mobile payments are finding perfect harmony with concertgoers. The latest mPOS Tracker™ catches up with Ben Taylor, COO of Front Gate Tickets, on how the company is using RFID technology to take concerts cashless. This issue digs into the many moves by mobile payment technology providers like Square, as they set their sights on new markets and new payment experiences. Find all that, plus rankings of 271 top players in the space, inside this month’s issue.  Read More...

 
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What B2C Taught Magento About B2B Commerce
 

“Everybody wants digital commerce technology software right now,” Magento CEO, Mark Lavelle, told Karen Webster in a recent interview. Demand, he says, has surged over the past 18 months from B2B players, driving 30 percent of Magento’s sales. B2B was, Lavelle said, a logical outgrowth of their B2C focus, but with a few notable differences (like having to solve for fax machine dependencies).   Read More...

 
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Amazon Tracker: May Flowers

 

AMZN shares spike following a major Q1 beat while Amazon leaves apparel retailers shaking in their boots and looks to add 7 new fulfillment centers in India— and tries to encourage Germans and Australians to order groceries online.  Read More...

 
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