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A remote control for the retail store
The smartphone is fast becoming a remote control for bricks and mortar retail, says Jon Bird.

Battle of the apps
Two Australian retailers unveil new mobile apps to make things easier for shoppers.

Microsoft acquires Nokia
Apple rival buys Nokia division for $8 billion in a bid to compete with the retailer's iPhone phenomenon.

Your personal grocery assistant
Smartphones have become the Australian supermarket shopper’s personal grocery assistant, writes Kirsty Dollisson.
From subway to airport
Tesco has launched its famed Korean subway concept into London's Gatwick airport.
Consumers trust stores, not phone
Study finds Aussie shoppers trust point of sale print over internet for product facts.
Cheap phones to drive shoppers online
Get set for a flood of cheap smartphones hitting the market in 2012, accelerating the mobile shopping trend.