Alibaba IPO raises nearly $22 billion

Although the Chinese e-commerce giant set its price high, many analysts say that it could go even higher.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 19, 2014

Nordstrom to expand text messaging program

The retailer has tapped Twilio to more cheaply and efficiently text out images and other customer-service communications.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 19, 2014

Explore the Trendline➔

How artificial intelligence is shaping retail

More retailers are leaning on AI as a tool, tapping into the tech to improve customer service and support supply chain functions.

By Retail Dive staff

Are mobile payments secure enough to go mainstream?

Apple Pay could help usher in a new era in mobile payments, and not just for its own wallet.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 18, 2014

Lines form for new iPhones around the world

Eager Apple fans began lining up outside Apple stores around the world days before the new phones' release. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • Sept. 18, 2014

Retail seasonal hiring could be the biggest in 15 years

Projections of record levels of hiring by retailers and shippers reflect high expectations for the holidays.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 18, 2014

Sears expands curbside services

Shop Your Way customers can now return, exchange, and pick up purchases without ever leaving the car.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 18, 2014

NFL problems an issue for retailers

Target, Nike, and many others are removing merchandise and suspending endorsement deals with Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 18, 2014

Payment startup LightSpeed collects $35M in investment funds

New money for this payments startup is yet another sign of things to come for mobile payments. 

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 18, 2014

Amazon v. Google: How the two stack up in the bout for dominance

The two heavy hitters are fighting battles around same-day delivery, product search, and more. What will emerge from this rivalry?

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 17, 2014

Family Dollar rejects Dollar General's latest offer

The company said that the deal would still run into antitrust issues. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • Sept. 17, 2014

Two top execs to exit Dick's Sporting Goods

The retailer is suffering lagging sales in certain categories.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 17, 2014

Slyce buys Firefly-like Pounce for $5M

Pounce’s inventory, pricing, and checkout quickly expands image-recognition startup Slyce’s capabilities. 

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 17, 2014

California outlaws penalties for bad reviews

Retailers can no longer stipulate that customers will be fined for negative feedback on public sites.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 17, 2014

UPS beefing up temporary workforce ahead of the holidays

The shipping company wants to avoid last year’s delivery snafus by hiring up to 95,000 temporary workers.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 17, 2014

Price tracking service PoachIt raises $1.8M

The company helps shoppers find the best deals using coupon codes and price drop alerts. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • Sept. 16, 2014

Home Depot outpaced by data thieves in recent hack

The retailer was in the process of setting up systems to prevent malware hacks, but it was too late.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 16, 2014

Macy's unveils mobile shopping on many fronts

The retailer is expanding its Beacon messaging, image-recognition app, and delivery options ahead of the holiday season.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 16, 2014

iPhone 6 preorders exceed 4 million

The record-breaking number of preorders for both iPhone models have exceeded inventory, delaying some shipments.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 16, 2014

What retailers need to know about Apple Pay

Will Apple's new payment system be the one to launch mobile payments?

By Kelsey Lindsey • Sept. 15, 2014

Saks credit card fraud not a cyberbreach

Six employees have been charged in a scam using customer credit cards to allegedly purchase $400,000 worth of goods.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 15, 2014

RadioShack CFO resigns

John Feray is leaving after nine months as the electronics retailer faces financial trouble.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 15, 2014

Foot Locker joins same-day delivery game

The retailer has enlisted Deliv to provide same-day delivery to customers in Los Angeles and San Francisco — and, eventually, nationwide.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 15, 2014

US retail sales up in August

The Department of Commerce has also revised its July retail sales numbers up.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 15, 2014

Hachette writers appeal to Amazon board over dispute

A group of writers is telling Amazon’s board that the e-retailer’s tactics are hurting its reputation — and theirs.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 15, 2014

The ultimate retail return: When CEOs come back

Why would a retailer turn to a past CEO to lead it into the future?

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 12, 2014