Ad-supported free music may be doomed

Apple isn't expected to offer a free version when it relaunches Beats as iTunes, and one prominent music executive has also changed his mind about the idea.

By Daphne Howland • March 10, 2015

Square announces free chargeback protection for retailers

The payments company will cover disputes of up to $250 per month at no charge. 

By Ian P. Murphy • March 10, 2015

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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.

By Retail Dive staff

Logistics company Amber Road buys sourcing specialist

The combination of the two SaaS firms will help supply manufacturers source multiple lines at different price points. 

By Ian P. Murphy • March 10, 2015

Barnes & Noble invests in online study vendor Flashnotes

The investment makes good on the bookseller’s announcement last month that it would spin off and expand its collegiate business.

By Daphne Howland • March 10, 2015

Chinese telecom giant Huawei enters smartwatch race

The smartwatch was a surprise hit at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.

By Ian P. Murphy • March 9, 2015

Etsy files for IPO

The online marketplace has been facing something of an existential crisis as it tries to make serious money while still staying true to its quirky self. 

By Daphne Howland • March 5, 2015

Instagram to launch click-through 'Learn More' button

The button will offer advertisers a measurable call to action for ads. 

By Ian P. Murphy • March 5, 2015

Dressbarn launches omnichannel fashion campaign

The retailer known more for its inexpensive, unassuming workday wear is coming out of its shell, on and offline.

By Daphne Howland • March 5, 2015

Jet.com hires former E-Trade CMO

Liz Landsman will join the yet-to-launch shopping site as chief customer officer. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • March 4, 2015

Farfetch receives $86M in latest funding round

The UK-based fashion curating platform, now valued at $1 billion, is proving that Silicon Valley isn't the only place that can attract big techie dollars.

By Daphne Howland • March 4, 2015

Supreme Court allows challenge to online tax law

But Justice Anthony Kennedy said it may be time for out-of-state retailers to collect state taxes, even without a physical presence in a given state.

By Daphne Howland • March 4, 2015

What retailers can learn from past same-day delivery flops

These days retailers are working hard to deliver orders cheaply and in record time. Retail Dive talked with Kozmo.com's former CTO to see how they can accomplish this goal while avoiding failure. 

By Daphne Howland • March 3, 2015

Alibaba ordered out of Taiwan after investment violation

The government says the retail giant’s local entity has been improperly registered as a Singaporean company, but founder Jack Ma says the company followed all laws.

By Daphne Howland • March 3, 2015

Wholesalers moving to the web: survey

E-commerce is now 41% of suppliers' biggest sales channel, the survey says. 

By Ian P. Murphy • March 2, 2015

Bigcommerce partners with Square on e-commerce platform

The integration allows retailers without e-commerce or m-commerce to get in the game.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 27, 2015

FCC votes to preserve net neutrality

Rules will guarantee open access to the Internet, including mobile broadband. 

By Ian P. Murphy • Feb. 26, 2015

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

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