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Amazon launches one-hour delivery
Prime Now offers one or two hour delivery for Prime members in select cities.
By Kelsey Lindsey • Dec. 18, 2014 -
Social shopping app Piccing picks up $3.6M
The shopping platform says it’s unique, but many others seem to be headed to the same place — allowing users to go from sharing to buying via their app.
By Daphne Howland • Dec. 18, 2014 -
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TrendlineWhat'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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Apple defeats iTunes antitrust claims
A jury swiftly rejected the idea that the tech giant’s iTunes updates were designed to shut out competitors.
By Daphne Howland • Dec. 17, 2014 -
Amazon extends free holiday shipping deadline
The e-retailer is now offering free delivery by Christmas Eve to customers who place orders by Friday evening.
By Daphne Howland • Dec. 17, 2014 -
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8 trends retailers can't ignore in 2015
From mobile payments to pop-up shops, retailers should keep an eye on these emerging retail trends next year.
By Daphne Howland • Dec. 16, 2014 -
Retrieved from Apple on October 28, 2013
Change of tune in Apple's e-book antitrust case
Although nothing is certain, Monday saw a significant turn of events considering that the antitrust case hasn’t gone Apple’s way in district court.
By Daphne Howland • Dec. 16, 2014 -
Wanelo integrates with shopping app Shopify
The shopping-oriented social network is quickly moving more deeply into e-commerce.
By Daphne Howland • Dec. 16, 2014 -
Google buy button in the works
The company has a long way to go before implementing the e-commerce tool, but it would make a world of sense.
By Daphne Howland • Dec. 16, 2014 -
Deep Dive
10 companies that 'won' retail in 2014
Not all of these retailers had the biggest sales numbers of the year—but they caught our eye for a number of other reasons.
By Daphne Howland • Dec. 15, 2014 -
Epicor scoops up ShopVisible
With its recent acquisitions, Epicor is poised to flex some serious tech muscle for mid-sized and larger retail companies.
By Daphne Howland • Dec. 12, 2014 -
Apple and IBM reveal 10 new retail apps
The partnership has yielded a series of apps ready for the sophisticated security and logistics demands of larger companies.
By Daphne Howland • Dec. 11, 2014 -
EBay's iPad app takes on Pinterest look
EBay wants to draw in more business by changing the look of its iPad app to look less like Amazon's webpage.
By Karen Talley • Dec. 10, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Lessons learned: Early marketing takeaways from the holiday shopping season
It isn't enough to promote merchandise on the shelves this holiday season. Retail marketers should also heed lessons learned during the busiest shopping time of the year.
By Karen Talley • Dec. 10, 2014 -
Supreme Court sides with Amazon in warehouse worker pay case
The vote was unanimous, and said that the e-retail giant’s warehouse working conditions can continue without change.
By Daphne Howland • Dec. 10, 2014 -
Postmates launching API to help with same-day delivery
The move would allow third-party sellers to offer local delivery in as quick as an hour.
By Daphne Howland • Dec. 10, 2014 -
Best Buy announces free two-day delivery
The electronics retailer seems determined not to let shipping speed or costs get in the way of its holiday sales.
By Daphne Howland • Dec. 10, 2014 -
Justices ask tough questions on Colorado sales tax law
Colorado tried to get around barriers in the collection of state sales tax for online purchases. But its law appears to be in trouble.
By Daphne Howland • Dec. 9, 2014 -
Kohl's third quarter news all about e-commerce
The retailer’s sales are sluggish, except when it comes to its online operations.
By Daphne Howland • Dec. 9, 2014 -
Amazon to customers: Let's make a deal
Amazon has launched a 'Make an Offer' option for many products, where sellers and shoppers can haggle over prices.
By Daphne Howland • Dec. 9, 2014 -
Deep Dive
9 biggest retail blunders of 2014
From offensive apparel to merchandise shortages, there are just some things you can’t blame on the weather or the economy.
By Daphne Howland • Dec. 8, 2014 -
Spending on digital advertising projected to surpass TV by 2017
In a sea of change that shows how powerful the web has become, advertisers will be spending more through digital avenues than they do on TV ads by 2017.
By Karen Talley • Dec. 8, 2014 -
Yahoo making major strides in mobile advertising
Yahoo is poised to become the number three player in mobile advertising, with its share of market expected to top Twitter next year.
By Karen Talley • Dec. 8, 2014 -
Pop-ups expected to bring in $2B this holiday season
New research finds that pop-ups are attracting consumers who want seasonal, unique, and local products.
By Daphne Howland • Dec. 8, 2014 -
Amazon introduces its own brand of consumer goods
Amazon has added to its stable of branded products with the launch of its own line of diapers. And it's likely just the beginning.
By Daphne Howland • Dec. 5, 2014 -
L.L. Bean swamped by orders for signature boot
The company failed to anticipate demand of its signature product, and said some customers won't receive their boots until well after the holidays.
By Daphne Howland • Dec. 5, 2014
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