https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nordy-uses-wi-fi-to-spy-on-shoppers Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 02 May 2026 16:14:12 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nordy-uses-wi-fi-to-spy-on-shoppers#post-933127 Wed, 15 May 2013 18:16:13 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 933127@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I'm with you, La Belle. They'll have a hard time tracking me with my dumb-phone (always turned off, no less!) and no tablet other than paper. I'm not a Luddite--I AM on YLF, after all!--I'm just not into the latest technology in every aspect of my life. <br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nordy-uses-wi-fi-to-spy-on-shoppers#post-933122 Wed, 15 May 2013 18:12:00 +0000 Mary Beth (formerly LBD) 933122@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I'm very glad I use my pre-paid, dumbphone.&nbsp; I realize this is just about making sales and using technology to give a customer what you think they might want... but I am totally creeped out.<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nordy-uses-wi-fi-to-spy-on-shoppers#post-933096 Wed, 15 May 2013 17:50:35 +0000 Isabel 933096@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Other stores, actually malls in my area, do it already. I was driving by a local mall one time when I got a text. &nbsp;It said, "Hi, since you're in the area, come in. We have some great sales right now. " &nbsp;At first, I thought it was &nbsp;God texting&nbsp;with insider information. LOL&nbsp;<br /><br />I was actually pretty upset and Verizon blocked all things like that to my number. &nbsp;This is why I never give out my number at the register when they ask for it and I never allow any online stores to save my info for "future" purposes.&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nordy-uses-wi-fi-to-spy-on-shoppers#post-933093 Wed, 15 May 2013 17:43:30 +0000 Mo 933093@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Ha, I'm with IK. &nbsp;I sometimes relish in having just my&nbsp;dumb phone. &nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nordy-uses-wi-fi-to-spy-on-shoppers#post-933089 Wed, 15 May 2013 17:39:19 +0000 rachylou 933089@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Lol, IK. You're too sophisticated ;&gt;<br /><br />What I want to know is how they're gonna hit me with a targeted ad. They better not send me a text message. I have dumped friends for blowing up my phone with text messages.<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nordy-uses-wi-fi-to-spy-on-shoppers#post-933085 Wed, 15 May 2013 17:35:26 +0000 Thistle 933085@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Best way to combat this sounds like it is to turn your phone off. May not be practical though.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Chalk another one up to on line shopping.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nordy-uses-wi-fi-to-spy-on-shoppers#post-932988 Wed, 15 May 2013 15:37:50 +0000 ironkurtin 932988@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ This is news?<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nordy-uses-wi-fi-to-spy-on-shoppers#post-932977 Wed, 15 May 2013 15:31:38 +0000 Anna 932977@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <div>Department store Nordstrom is working on a new pilot program to track shoppers' smartphones and tablets while they're in the store. <br />This will let Nordstrom see what sections of the store people visit and how long they stay. That's a dream come true for retailers.<div> <p>Some people believe that someday stores could use that information to hit you with targeted ads or "exclusive" deals. <a href="http://www.komando.com/tips/index.aspx?id=13865" rel="nofollow">And you thought it was creepy when online retailers did it!</a></p> <p>Nordstrom is only testing this in a few stores right now, but if it works, you can rest assured other companies will jump on the bandwagon. You're not totally powerless, though; there are ways to stop it.</p> <p>First, you have to know how Nordstrom is doing it.</p> <p>Any smartphone or tablet with Wi-Fi turned on is constantly searching for a signal. When it finds a Wi-Fi hotspot, it will try to connect.</p> - See more at: <a href="http://www.komando.com/tips/index.aspx?id=14489&amp;utm_medium=nl&amp;utm_source=totd&amp;utm_content=2013-05-15-article-1-end-b#sthash.qLGjbWTS.dpuf" rel="nofollow">http://www.komando.com/tips/in.....2013-05-15</a></div><br /></div><br />