Tango teams up with Wal-Mart, Alibaba for m-commerce

The peer-to-peer chat app has unveiled a shoppable catalog with two million items, vaulting over rivals pursuing e-commerce through messaging.

By Daphne Howland • May 13, 2015

Smaller e-retailers see steady sales growth

The trick for many smaller retailers is to offer merchandise and experiences not found at their larger rivals.

By Daphne Howland • May 11, 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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Alibaba buys major stake in Zulily

The Chinese retail giant took advantage of Zulily's low stock price last week to gain 9.3% control of the company.

By Daphne Howland • May 11, 2015

Bonobos names new CEO ahead of brick-and-mortar expansion

Former Coach exec Francine Della Badia will take the CEO position June 1. 

By Ian P. Murphy • May 11, 2015

Kohl's rolls out in-store pickup to all locations

The service will be offered at 1,164 stores. 

By Ian P. Murphy • May 8, 2015

Fashion startup VFiles optimizes for mobile

The three-year-old social network has attracted fashionistas and fashion professionals and wants to grow its shopability.

By Daphne Howland • May 7, 2015

Alibaba names new CEO as it makes mobile push

The move is part of an overall company goal to bring in a younger generation of leaders. 

By Daphne Howland , Kelsey Lindsey • May 7, 2015

Mobile takes lead in search: Google

The company is introducing mobile-friendly ad formats to meet demand. 

By Ian P. Murphy • May 6, 2015

Groupon eyes mobile growth as revenue misses

The company said it has sold its stake in Ticket Monster, which had been a drag on profit. But the task before the company is more fundamental.

By Daphne Howland • May 6, 2015

Fast-growing startup Boomerang Commerce scores 3 big-name clients

Groupon, Office Depot, and Sears will use the startup's omnichannel pricing analysis.

By Ian P. Murphy • May 6, 2015

Pinterest to allow access to API

The discovery platform will allow select developers to build third-party apps for the system. 

By Ian P. Murphy • May 5, 2015

Are retailers investing in the wrong tools for future success?

Though they might not be “innovations" per se, well-paid, well-trained store personnel and a focus on economic shifts will save retailers on and offline.

By Daphne Howland • May 4, 2015

Amazon surges in UK social shopping

Twitter hashtags #AmazonCart and #AmazonBasket drive growth. 

By Ian P. Murphy • May 4, 2015

Amazon competitor Jet lands with soft launch

Can the company live up to its promise to be the cheapest general-goods retailer on the Internet?

By Daphne Howland • May 1, 2015

Bitcoin startup Circle wins $50 million in venture capital

Goldman Sachs, IDG fund virtual currency startup. 

By Ian P. Murphy • April 30, 2015

Local stores: The most important channel in an omnichannel universe?

According to Google, 50% of mobile consumers are most likely to visit a store after performing a local shopping search.

By Ian P. Murphy • April 30, 2015

Amazon adds Apple Watch functions to mobile app

The top e-retailer joins QVC, Target, and others in adding wearable functionalities. 

By Ian P. Murphy • April 30, 2015

Google ends grid view for marketing e-mails

Gmail users preferred subject-line marketing messages. 

By Ian P. Murphy • April 30, 2015

J.C. Penney names new marketing head

Mary Beth West will step down from the retailer's board to take the CMO role. 

By Ian P. Murphy • April 29, 2015

E-retailers too focused on 'hyped' tools: report

Retailers may be too focused on pleasing younger consumers while ignoring key tools for survival, says a report by Forrester Research.

By Daphne Howland • April 29, 2015

PayPal brings 'One Touch' checkout to online transactions

Consumers can now use the One Touch payment product on mobile without an app. 

By Ian P. Murphy • April 29, 2015

Personalized e-gifting startup Loop Commerce raises $16 million

The startup allows recipients to weigh in on their size and style preferences before a gift purchase is made.

By Daphne Howland • April 29, 2015

ICYMI: How retailers can separate five star reviews from the fakes

Some fake reviews are funny, but most erode trust at a time when customers increasingly turn to them when making purchase decisions. 

By Daphne Howland • April 28, 2015

Amazon launches Amazon Business marketplace

The new offering might help the e-commerce giant get a firmer grasp on a huge, $8.2 trillion market. 

By Daphne Howland , Kelsey Lindsey • April 28, 2015

NoMoreRack rebrands as Choxi after Nordstrom lawsuit

Although the company never lost in court, Nordstrom had sued the retailer for trademark infringement three years ago.

By Daphne Howland • April 28, 2015