Monthly Archives: June 2012

MyWebGrocer: Multi-Faceted Software

This video is an overview of MyWebGrocer and the services it provides — including planning and shopping tools, mobile and social tools, circulars, recipes, shopping lists, coupons, and store location planning.    

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Introducing the Store Locator Library for Google Maps API

Google’s Chris Broadfoot gives an overview of the Store Locator library, a new open-source utility library that makes it simple for developers to create useful, valuable store locators.    

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Former Apple Retail Exec Reinvents the Car Buying Experience

As Carmine Gallo reports for Forbes, auto firms are working hard to enhance the shopping experience. An example is Tesla, a niche player in the market: “The all-electric Tesla Model S turned heads at the Detroit Auto Show. If you want … Continue reading

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