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Samsung Showcases Solutions for Smart, Dynamic and Connected Retail Environments at NRF 2015

Samsung Showcases Solutions for Smart, Dynamic and Connected Retail Environments at NRF 2015

NEW YORK, Jan. 11 (Korea Bizwire) — Samsung Electronics America, Inc. is presenting its vision for an immersive and interactive retail experience at NRF 2015, highlighting a range of co-created solutions suited for every retail environment, from the storefront to the showroom to the loading dock, warehouse and back office. Combining seamlessly with a diverse [...]

Samsung Wireless SMART Printers Now Available at Office Depot, OfficeMax and Staples

Samsung Wireless SMART Printers Now Available at Office Depot, OfficeMax and Staples

RIDGEFIELD PARK, N.J. July 1, 2014 (Korea Bizwire)–Samsung Electronics America, Inc. today announced availability of the company’s wireless SMART printer line in Office Depot, OfficeMax and Staples stores nationwide. Samsung printers provide high quality printing and convenient wireless print options, including support for Google Cloud, Near Field Communication (NFC) and Wi-Fi Direct printing, to consumers [...]

South Korea Ranked a Standout Ecommerce Market for U.S. Retailers

South Korea Ranked a Standout Ecommerce Market for U.S. Retailers

NEW YORK, June 19 (Korea Bizwire)–U.S. retailers seeking to grow their businesses with online shoppers  overseas should look to South Korea, according to a report released  today from Borderfree,  a market leader in international cross-border ecommerce solutions. The  report, part of Borderfree’s series of intelligence pieces on  high-interest markets for ecommerce, points to South Korea [...]

INFRAWARE Launches Free ‘POLARIS Office,’ Setting Itself Apart from the Competition

INFRAWARE Launches Free ‘POLARIS Office,’ Setting Itself Apart from the Competition

SEOUL, South Korea, April 21, 2014 (Korea Bizwire) – INFRAWARE released the cloud-based POLARIS Office, the company’s flagship office application, and announced that the application is available for free. The usage and function of the new POLARIS Office has completely changed in comparison to the previously sold product for individual use. In addition to allowing [...]

Global Sources launches first Mobile & Wireless show in Asia

Global Sources launches first Mobile & Wireless show in Asia

HONG KONG, Apr. 12, 2014 (Korea Bizwire) — Global Sources’ (NASDAQ:  GSOL) China Sourcing Fairs spring electronics series opened today at Hong Kong’s AsiaWorld-Expo featuring more than 4,200 booths of quality, in-demand consumer electronics and accessories, mobile devices and iProducts accessories, in-car electronics and GPS, telecom products, computer peripherals, security products and electronic components. Co-located [...]

Samsung offers a Global Preview of Galaxy S5 and Gear devices prior to Launch

Samsung offers a Global Preview of Galaxy S5 and Gear devices prior to Launch

  SEOUL, Korea,  Mar. 21 (Korea Bizwire) — Samsung Galaxy S5, Gear 2 and Gear Fit are on display and available for pre-order at more than 1,400 shops around the world beginning on March 21, 2014. The preview offers an advanced experience of Galaxy S5, Gear 2, and Gear Fit, with the help of dedicated [...]

BnbHero Signs Partnership with Chinese, French Operators

BnbHero Signs Partnership with Chinese, French Operators

SEOUL, Korea, Mar 17, 2014 (Korea Bizwire) – BnbHero, Korea’s Airbnb-like service, has signed on March 11 a tripartite agreement with Youtx.com of China and MorningCroissant of France to cooperate in sharing information. Youtx.com and MorningCroissant are the biggest accommodations sharing sites in respective countries. Under the terms of the agreement, BnbHero will provide Korean [...]

ASICS Celebrates a Legacy of Running with the City of Angels

ASICS Celebrates a Legacy of Running with the City of Angels

IRVINE, Calif., March 4, 2014 (Korea Bizwire) – As the title sponsor of the ASICS Los Angeles Marathon, ASICS America  will pay tribute to the sport of running as it brings Los Angeles  together, making every marathoner feel like a star on race day. With  more than 459,570 official finishers since the first race in 1986 [...]

Store Clerks, Be Aware of Mystery Shoppers!

Store Clerks, Be Aware of Mystery Shoppers!

SEOUL, Korea, Feb 27 (Korea Bizwire) – Probably you know who “mystery shoppers” are. Now, warfare of nerves is sharpening between store clerks and the mystery shoppers and it is always hot. The mystery shoppers disguising themselves as normal customers by performing specific tasks such as purchasing a product, asking questions, filing complaints or behaving [...]

Samsung Mobile Selects Ingram Micro Mobility as Key Accessories Distributor

Samsung Mobile Selects Ingram Micro Mobility as Key Accessories Distributor

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, Jan 23 (Korea Bizwire) – - Samsung Telecommunications America, LLC (Samsung Mobile) has selected Ingram Micro Mobility, a wholly owned subsidiary ofIngram Micro Inc. (NYSE: IM), as a core distributor of Samsung Mobile smartphone and tablet accessory products in the United States. The designation comes six months into a successful accessories-distribution relationship between the two companies and is [...]