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What Do You Think of ‘Pay by Voice’?

Posted on July 19, 2012 by bermanevansretail

Technology has emerged that enables shoppers to complete their purchases with a voice command. Would you trust this approach? As David Poque, the New York Times technology guru, notes: “A lot of the things we do today will make our … Continue reading →

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Protecting Your Data from a New Generation of Hackers

Posted on July 9, 2012 by bermanevansretail

As reported by Knowledge@Wharton: “Cybercrime is a rapidly growing threat, and one that businesses and consumers don’t seem to fully appreciate. As more and more business is conducted virtually — on computers and mobile devices — the opportunity for criminals … Continue reading →

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Shoppers Skeptical About Scanned ID

Posted on July 2, 2012 by bermanevansretail

Are retailers asking too much when they seek to verify a shopper’s identity? According to a recent story by KMOX (a CBS Radio station in St. Louis): “Having a cashier check your identification is nothing new, but the way some retailers … Continue reading →

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