Why 2015 was the year for m-commerce

Smartphones, tablets, and apps had a 'profound influence' on consumer behavior this year.

By Ian P. Murphy • Dec. 23, 2015

Report: E-commerce growth outpacing brick-and-mortar

But the question this holiday season is whether it’s omnichannel, mobile, or the weather that is having the biggest impact on online sales.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 23, 2015

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What's shaping the e-commerce landscape?

From pivots in digital strategies to challenges retailers must overcome with reverse logistics, here are some of the forces shaping online retail.

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Why 2015 wasn't the year for 'buy' buttons—and how 2016 can be different

Even with this holiday season’s apparent surge in mobile commerce, social media hasn’t turned out to be a major channel for sales. Will it ever be?

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 22, 2015

Apple veteran will help Alibaba head off counterfeits

IP wunderkind has helped Apple, Pfizer fight fakes in the past.

By Ian P. Murphy • Dec. 22, 2015

Report: Amazon exploring launch of air-freight operations

The retailer may lease up to 25 planes in the next three years, reports the Wall Street Journal.  

By Ian P. Murphy • Dec. 21, 2015

Jet warns some holiday packages will be delayed

The delivery delays may not be the newcomer’s fault, but the timing isn’t good.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 21, 2015

Mobile traffic surges on Super Saturday

E-commerce and mobile traffic has been increasing this holiday season. 

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 21, 2015

Amazon grabbing a bigger share of holiday e-commerce

Investments the e-retail giant has made in its Prime program appear to be paying off.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 18, 2015

Buyable Pins now feature price-drop notifications

Pinterest's latest revenue-generating idea alerts shoppers to lowered prices. 

By Ian P. Murphy • Dec. 18, 2015

Retale set to deliver VR shopping app

The digital circulars company will introduce virtual showrooms with the help of Oculus Rift. 

By Ian P. Murphy • Dec. 17, 2015

PayPal unit Braintree now powers Facebook payments

Tokenized transactions will allow seamless order and payment between apps.

By Ian P. Murphy • Dec. 17, 2015

Target scrambles to revamp wish list app after security flaw exposed

Cybersecurity company Avast found the vulnerability that left shoppers’ personal information unprotected.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 17, 2015

E-commerce tech company Mabaya wins $2.5 million in seed funding

The targeting software helps sites monetize online "shelf space."

By Ian P. Murphy • Dec. 16, 2015

For Net-a-Porter's first iPhone app, users will pay for content

Net-a-Porter’s new iPhone app joins its existing print and iPad versions and will be free to download, which will be both ad- and subscriber-supported.

By David Kirkpatrick • Dec. 15, 2015

The North Face's product search is now more like a conversation

The computer filters selections based on question-and-answer sessions. 

By Ian P. Murphy • Dec. 15, 2015

IBM's Watson now providing e-commerce, marketing analytics

The supercomputer now answers plainspoken questions.  

By Ian P. Murphy • Dec. 15, 2015

Retailers roll out the deals—again—for 'Green Monday'

The day appears to be named after the color of American money, first started by eBay eight years ago. But it’s really just another way to drum up sales before Christmas.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 14, 2015

Ikea CEO: Online sales to drive 10% of revenue by 2020

The retailer pulled in more than 1 billion euros in online sales last year.

By Kelsey Lindsey • Dec. 11, 2015

Amazon pitches Prime membership with miniature horse's help

The lonely animal's anguish is assuaged by the two-day delivery of a pet door from Amazon. 

By Ian P. Murphy • Dec. 11, 2015

Men turn to online channels for holiday shopping

One in three plan to do all or most of their seasonal shopping online. 

By Ian P. Murphy • Dec. 11, 2015

How two retailers are wooing smartphone-loving shoppers

Executives from Staples and Ebates share their mobile strategies as the channel continues to grow. 

By Melissa Anders • Dec. 10, 2015

Study: 50% of shoppers searching Amazon make a purchase

Another study finds a huge Amazon search advantage. 

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 10, 2015

Amazon introduces 'Expert Articles' to support products

The themed articles spotlight products available in various categories. 

By Ian P. Murphy • Dec. 9, 2015

Buy buttons met with lukewarm response, survey says

Few social media users express an interest in using them, according to GlobalWebIndex. 

By Ian P. Murphy • Dec. 9, 2015

What does the 2015 holiday season mean for e-commerce?

After a strong Black Friday and Cyber Monday for e-commerce, 6 experts offer their perspectives on the future of retail. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • Dec. 9, 2015