Wal-Mart's IoT patent takes aim at Amazon Dash

The platform, which aims to track how consumer products are used in homes, is designed to automatically order when products are depleted or need replacement.

By Daphne Howland • May 5, 2017

Bebe reportedly dodges bankruptcy, will shutter all stores

The women’s apparel retailer was able to ink deals with its landlords to close all of its 180 stores and avoid a Chapter 11 filing.

By Daphne Howland • May 5, 2017

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Anti-fraud tech firm Signifyd raises $56M in Series C funding

The company received major investments from Bain Capital Ventures, Menlo Ventures and American Express.

By Dan O'Shea • May 4, 2017

Amazon unveils plans for vast UK tech development center

The center, slated to open in the fall, will focus on work related to devices like the Kindle, Echo Look and others.

By Dan O'Shea • May 4, 2017

Report: Amazon Fashion chief steps down

Cathy Beaudoin, who has led the e-commerce giant's fashion unit since 2012, is exiting as Amazon makes an aggressive push into the apparel space.

By Daphne Howland • May 4, 2017

Marc Lore: Wal-Mart is still catching up to Amazon

The Wal-Mart e-commerce chief and Jet founder said the retailer’s recent acquisitions, including Modcloth, Moosejaw and Shoebuy, are helping expand its assortment.

By Daphne Howland • May 4, 2017

Ikea: What do shoppers want in artificial intelligence?

The Swedish retailer recently launched a survey asking consumers whether AI should be human-like, if it should be male, female or gender-neutral, and even if it should be religious.

By Dan O'Shea • May 3, 2017

Report: Gift cards increasingly targeted in latest evolution of security attacks

Criminals are capable of using a variety of methods, including fast, automated bots to crack the serial numbers of gift cards, according to Flashpoint.

By Dan O'Shea • May 3, 2017

PopSugar adds shopping posts to drive clicks to retailers

A new article format dubbed “PopSugar Shop” features a “Shop Story” invitation for readers to look at items related to its subject.

By Daphne Howland • May 3, 2017

UPS, Sealed Air debut Packaging Innovation Center

The facility aims to help solve packaging and shipping challenges facing e-commerce retailers by maximizing efficiency, minimizing waste, reducing shipping costs and increasing brand affinity.

By Dan O'Shea • May 2, 2017

Crocs, Quicksilver leverage new SPS Commerce analytics tool

The new capability, as well as enhancements to its sourcing platform, combines retail point-of-sale and inventory data with external information across channels.

By Dan O'Shea • May 1, 2017

How Amazon is disrupting grocery

The e-commerce giant isn’t killing it in the space — yet — but analysts say its efforts are poised to pay off in the long run. 

By Daphne Howland • May 1, 2017

UPS drives up retailers' delivery costs

The shipper is instituting new charges that apply when retailers don’t ship the number or size of packages they said they would.

By Daphne Howland • May 1, 2017

Oracle adds chatbot, AI capabilities to customer experience suite

Leveraging mobile video and social messaging innovations, the suite facilitates better engagement with customers on marketing and service support fronts.

By Dan O'Shea • April 30, 2017

Bad bots represent 15.6% of e-commerce site traffic, skewing analytics

A Distil Networks report found that 94% of e-commerce sites are hit with bad bots that distort site traffic and prompt security concerns.

By Dan O'Shea • April 27, 2017

Tommy Hilfiger unveils European mobile app

The app features in-store item scanning, enhanced personalization using geo-fencing technology and the ability to shop from the brand’s Instagram feed.

By Dan O'Shea • April 27, 2017

Kit and Ace shutters all stores worldwide, except in native Canada

The news comes after a series of layoffs last year at the performance cashmere apparel maker’s Vancouver headquarters.

By Daphne Howland • April 27, 2017

Wal-Mart lowers money transfer fees, unveils mobile services

Starting next month, customers can access the mobile Bluebird2Walmart Money Transfer Service to send money for cash pick-up at Wal-mart store locations.

By Dan O'Shea • April 26, 2017

Amazon's Echo Look transforms Alexa into a personal stylist

The camera-equipped device allows users to track their outfit history and ask Alexa to assess their fashion choices.

By Dan O'Shea • April 26, 2017

LVMH to launch experiential e-commerce platform for Moët Hennessy brands

The new platform, dubbed Clos19, will offer experiences like editorial content, tastings and parties.

By Daphne Howland • April 26, 2017

Amazon adds first apparel button to Dash as program expands yet again

Two years in, the e-commerce giant’s Dash buttons are proving to be effective sales tools, especially for household goods.

By Daphne Howland • April 26, 2017

MikMak ‘minimercials’ aim to turn retailers’ social media stories into sales

The startup creates infomercials that serve as transitions between when users click on retailers' Instagram and Snapchat posts and arrive at product pages.

By Dan O'Shea • April 25, 2017

Amazon Prime reportedly doubled US membership in last 2 years

Some 60% of Amazon's customers are Prime members, who spend on average about $1,300 per year, compared to about $700 per year for non-members, according to Consumer Intelligence Research Partners.

By Daphne Howland • April 25, 2017

Amazon rolls out third-party subscription marketplace

The e-commerce giant is courting sellers of subscription services to use its "Subscribe with Amazon" marketplace to leverage Amazon product search, recommendations and other tools.

By Dan O'Shea • April 24, 2017

Report: Amazon at work on secret driverless vehicle project

The e-commerce giant is reportedly exploring how it can leverage driverless vehicle technology, which could have significant ramifications for logistics and fulfillment. 

By Dan O'Shea • April 24, 2017