Tulip Retail to make shopping smarter using store associate tablet solutions

Retail is undergoing massive change, thanks in part to the portable connectivity and ease of use of tablets like the iPad. Retail software specialists Tulip Systems are broadening the options for retailers using Product, Customer, Knowledge Library, and Mobile POS modules give store associates informed and consistent omnichannel access from anywhere in the store. This means quick and efficient information on customer preferences, products that go well together and various resources for product information that can elevate the retail experience from both ends of the floor. All of this done in a well designed and easy to use touch interface. Check it out here.

Indigo launches mobile app on Android and iOS

Indigo, Canada's leading seller of books, lifestyle items and gifts, has just released a new mobile app on Android as well as on iOS (with PassBook functionality).

The new app, designed specifically for the Android  as well as iOS platforms, simplifies the Indigo shopping experience for quicker and easier purchasing, at home, in-store, or on the go. 

“Our customers have let us know that they want to experience all that Indigo offers through their mobile devices,” said Sumit Oberai, Chief Information Officer and Executive Vice President of Digital at Indigo Books & Music, Toronto. “Our new mobile app will ensure that we’re offering a truly integrated and rich experience across our channels.” 

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Unlocked version of Apple's iPhone 5c now available for pre-order

Today's the day to pre-order the new iPhone 5c in time for the September 20 release date. Apple Canada is taking orders for the green, blue, yellow, pink, and white models in either 16GB ($599) or 32GB ($719) capacities. These will be unlocked versions that can be used on any supporting carrier. Apple cites delivery times for pre-orders placed today at around 9/20-9/24. If the gold, silver or space grey  colours of the flagship iPhone 5s are more your thing, you'll have to wait until September 20 to order or join the lines at Apple Retails stores and Canadian carriers.

Update on Friday, September 13, 2013 at 11:33AM by Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Canadian Carriers now have their pre-order pages up. Rogers, Bell Mobility and Telus. Telus is the only one with pricing right now for the iPhone 5c, which starts at $129.99 for the 16GB version on a two-year plan and $229.00 for the $32GB version on a two-year plan.

Microsoft mini-stores coming to Future Shop

Photo by Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla for Canadian Reviewer

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

User's who have been wating to experience what it is like to visit a Microsoft Store might soon get a chance to have a sampling by visiting their neighbourhood Future Shop location. A slide shown during a media event for Future SHop today shows a rendering of a Microsoft Store within a store concept in what looks to be a Future Shop location. The product layout, treatment and advertising looks very similar to what the Microsoft Store in Yorkdale looks like except for the giant plug-in HDTV screens.

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