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Burnett named new CMO at Evine Live
Veteran merchandiser to help shopping channel expand in digital.
By Ian P. Murphy • April 16, 2015 -
Shopify files for IPO
The Ottawa-based marketplace company expects to raise $100 million in its initial public offering.
By Daphne Howland • April 15, 2015 -
Trendline
The direct-to-consumer landscape in retail
More mature brands are pursuing exit strategies and expanding their reach, while traditional retailers are increasingly shifting to a DTC model.
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E.U. formally charges Google with antitrust violations
The European Commission has accused the tech giant of distorting online shopping search results.
By Kelsey Lindsey , Ian P. Murphy • April 15, 2015 -
Omnichannel initiatives attract retailers' spending: survey
But fulfillment costs make it difficult to profit, CEOs say.
By Ian P. Murphy • April 15, 2015 -
UPDATE: Amazon, HarperCollins reach deal
HarperCollins reportedly previously rejected terms in a new contract with the e-retailer.
By Daphne Howland • April 14, 2015 -
Delia's to relaunch online
The teen apparel retailer filed for bankruptcy late last year but is trying a new life as a pure-play e-retailer.
By Daphne Howland • April 14, 2015 -
Alibaba under pressure over fake goods
After protesting that it has worked hard to remove and prevent counterfeits being sold on its Taobao marketplace, the e-commerce giant said it would try harder.
By Daphne Howland • April 14, 2015 -
Deep Dive
What is the future of brick-and-mortar retail stores?
Using some of the same digital tools predicted to be brick-and-mortar’s demise, retailers have started to reconfigure their physical stores to ensure future success.
By Kelsey Lindsey • April 13, 2015 -
Amazon acquires tech startup Shoefitr
Shoefitr helps match shoe fit to buyers' feet using 3D technology and a database of shoe models.
By Ian P. Murphy • April 13, 2015 -
New report finds online 'shopping' definition unclear
A finding that men shop online more than women reflects previous research, but it’s unclear what it really means.
By Daphne Howland • April 13, 2015 -
PayPal free to be a payment button for other marketplaces
PayPal and eBay revealed more details about their separation agreement, and said they will continue to cooperate closely.
By Daphne Howland , Ian P. Murphy • April 10, 2015 -
E-book startup Oyster taking on Amazon
The company’s design, usability, and, above all, its relationship with publishers could give it a real chance to disrupt the disrupter.
By Daphne Howland • April 9, 2015 -
'Operator' app could bring new level of on-demand retail
A source has told TechCrunch that Uber co-founder Garret Camp is developing an app that could get anyone anything via mobile message.
By Daphne Howland • April 9, 2015 -
ShopperTrak partners with shopkick for new beacon system
The leading analytics and beacon providers will provide in-store insights for retailers.
By Ian P. Murphy • April 9, 2015 -
Gilt switches up its shipping strategy
The flash-sale site will diversify ground shipments with Newgistics Inc.
By Ian P. Murphy • April 9, 2015 -
Retrieved from Amazon on March 31, 2015
Deep DiveAmazon Dash: Underestimated device or unnecessary gimmick?
Amazon's new Dash button may ultimately be a way to solve a problem — not for consumers, but for the company itself.
By Daphne Howland • April 8, 2015 -
Retrieved from Amazon on March 12, 2015
Amazon Marketplace seller faces unprecedented antitrust suit
The U.S. Justice Department says that a poster seller’s code designed to coordinate prices with other sellers violated the Sherman Antitrust Act.
By Daphne Howland • April 8, 2015 -
Amazon, SETA partner to help Marketplace sellers
The provider will assist with login, pay, and other functions.
By Ian P. Murphy • April 8, 2015 -
Square launches email marketing
The system will help correlate shoppers' offline activity and online opens.
By Ian P. Murphy • April 8, 2015 -
Deep Dive
The modern gift registry: cross-channel and universal
Consumers are looking for gift registries that cross the mobile divide and deliver seemless, omnichannel integration.
By Ian P. Murphy • April 7, 2015 -
Facebook still the social login leader
The new Janrain survey shows that the site is widening its lead over Google+.
By Ian P. Murphy • April 7, 2015 -
Alibaba seeks inroads in India
The Chinese e-com giant will compete with Snapdeal instead of buying it.
By Ian P. Murphy • April 6, 2015 -
Christopher & Banks to install omnichannel solutions
The womenswear chain will implement a full suite of Epicor solutions.
By Ian P. Murphy • April 6, 2015 -
Retrieved from Apple on March 10, 2015
Deep DiveWhat shopping could look like on the Apple Watch
The watch promises to improve the impact of push alerts, ease access to shopping lists, and pair well with beacons.
By Ian P. Murphy • April 2, 2015 -
Deep Dive
Dick's Sporting Goods' winning strategy
The retailer has come quite a ways in the last year or so, thanks to a concerted all-channels effort and a close watch on merchandising.
By Daphne Howland • April 1, 2015
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