Former Obama press secretary to head Amazon PR

Jay Carney was adept at deflecting reporters' questions in the White House. 

By Ian P. Murphy • Feb. 26, 2015

6 drone-free solutions speeding up deliveries

E-commerce and logistics providers are testing numerous ways to help consumers get their goods faster than ever before.

By Ian P. Murphy • Feb. 26, 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.

By Retail Dive staff

Personalized email service Answerbook launches

Triggers such as shopping-cart abandonment will prompt personalized messages from retailers. 

By Ian P. Murphy • Feb. 26, 2015

Modest introduces new m-commerce platform

The software helps retailers easily integrate m-commerce within their apps. 

By Ian P. Murphy • Feb. 25, 2015

Nordstrom beefing up e-commerce strategy

The department store retailer will assimilate its flagship and Rack stores with its new e-commerce initiatives.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 25, 2015

Tinder-like shopping app Grabble raises $1.8M

The swipe app, free for shoppers to use, plans to expand into the U.S. and Asia this year.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 24, 2015

In-store mobile shoppers doing more than checking prices

People are also using their phones to browse and get advice while shopping, a study shows.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 24, 2015

Vibes introduces tap-based ad integration for mobile wallets

Mobile marketing company Vibes says that apps like Apple Passbook and Google Wallet are key to solving the mobile ad conundrum.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 24, 2015

Lenovo update leaves laptop users open to cyberhacks

Preinstalled software tracked usage without authorization and exposed encrypted information.  

By Ian P. Murphy • Feb. 23, 2015

Stripe to accept bitcoin payments

The online payments startup could lend the virtual currency some much-needed credibility. 

By Ian P. Murphy • Feb. 23, 2015

How to launch in-store pickup that goes beyond 'grab and go'

The goal is to know what your customers want, and cater to those needs. 

By Ian P. Murphy • Feb. 19, 2015

Visa Checkout beefs up security with token technology

The tokens will encrypt information at more than 110 online merchants. 

By Ian P. Murphy • Feb. 19, 2015

Customer satisfaction with brick-and-mortar dips: Report

While traditional physical retailers seem to falter, their websites helped boost satisfaction with e-commerce, according to the American Customer Satisfaction Index.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 19, 2015

Gilt Groupe raises $50M

But for the flash-sales company, which hasn't managed consistent growth, an IPO remains elusive.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 19, 2015

Curbside partners with Best Buy

The same-day pickup app is expanding its user base and product mix.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 19, 2015

Pinterest's 'Buy' button looms large

With 70 million users eager to discover new products, the online bulletin board could be on the verge of revolutionizing e-commerce. 

By Ian P. Murphy • Feb. 18, 2015

Facebook introduces new dynamic product ads

The social media site's product ads will change depending on viewers' Web activity and interests. 

By Ian P. Murphy • Feb. 18, 2015

US e-commerce tech spending to grow 75% in four years: Forrester

The report also says that e-commerce investments will rise to $2.1 billion by the end of the decade.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 18, 2015

Amazon's one-hour delivery expands

The Prime Now service is now available throughout Manhattan.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 18, 2015

US e-commerce exceeds $300B in 2014

The U.S. Commerce Department also said that fourth quarter sales accounted for 31.4% of online sales for the year.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 18, 2015

Can Jet.com get liftoff?

The e-commerce startup by Quidsi entrepreneur Marc Lore could bring a new dimension to online shopping.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 17, 2015

Pinterest bans affiliate links

The online bulletin board claims the move will improve the user experience.

By Ian P. Murphy • Feb. 17, 2015

Victoria's Secret wins appeal in patents case

A federal appeals court reversed the $17.9 million judgment regarding virtual shopping cart patents. 

By Ian P. Murphy • Feb. 17, 2015

Pinterest set to introduce 'Buy' button: report

With 70 million users expressing their interests, the virtual bulletin board is a natural for e-commerce. 

By Ian P. Murphy • Feb. 13, 2015

Rakuten's Q4 profit spikes thanks to Ebates buy

The Japanese e-commerce company wants to be a worldwide marketplace player like Amazon or Alibaba.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 13, 2015