Mobile shopping app Spring makes buying a swipe away

The Instagram-like app lets users browse selections from multiple brands with one swipe. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • Aug. 14, 2014

New eBags app takes cue from dating service Tinder

The highly image-based approach may be somewhat controversial for a dating app, but it’s great for finding bags.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 14, 2014

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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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Wal-Mart reports flat sales, trims forecast

In its earnings report Thursday, the retail giant reported flat same-store sales at U.S. Wal-Mart and Sam’s Club stores, especially supercenters.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 14, 2014

Putting the 'omni' in 'omni-channel' takes a consistent strategy

With a cohesive multi-channel strategy, retailers work to maintain a competitive edge while gaining consumer loyalty and trust. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • Aug. 13, 2014

Amazon introduces new mobile payment system

The e-retailer is new competition for PayPal and Square with its card reader and app, dubbed Amazon Local Register. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • Aug. 13, 2014

Rakuten buys e-commerce app Slice

Japan’s largest e-retailer invested in the app before, and says that its acquisition is part of a U.S. growth strategy.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 13, 2014

Consumers warned against risks of bitcoin

A government consumer protection agency acknowledged the potential for innovation in virtual currencies, but also cautioned consumers of their risks.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 13, 2014

Alibaba Group, in one (big) graphic

Take a look at some of the numbers behind this Chinese e-commerce giant, which is poised to launch its U.S. IPO.

By Kelsey Lindsey • Aug. 12, 2014

Amazon playing hardball with brands, report says

L2 Think Tank says its research shows that Amazon is “muscling brands and other retailers in a manner that makes Wal-Mart look cuddly.”

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 12, 2014

Zulily sees big Q2 amid expansion

The company is a bright spot in an otherwise diminishing flash sales area.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 12, 2014

Lucky to partner with BeachMint to create e-commerce site

BeachMint will take over all of the magazine's operations to form The Lucky Group. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • Aug. 11, 2014

Etsy's quiet retail revolution

The online marketplace has helped artisans and collectors stay true to themselves while making a buck, 21st century style.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 11, 2014

Amazon reportedly in dispute with Disney

The e-retail giant apparently finds withholding titles from consumers a useful tactic in distribution deal negotiations.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 11, 2014

Apple hires new social media chief

Musa Tariq hails from Nike and worked closely with new retail chief Angela Ahrendts at Burberry.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 11, 2014

Gap tweet spurs backlash over skinny model

A tweet about a plaid dress from the company garnered criticism of the model’s weight.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 11, 2014

Two Tap mobile payment startup raises $2.7 million

The company aims to be the "shopping cart of the entire Internet." 

By Kelsey Lindsey • Aug. 8, 2014

Groupon dampens outlook

The company said it will continue to spend heavily on marketing as it moves from its digital coupon focus to being a retail marketplace. 

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 8, 2014

Men shop more on mobile than women

While women are in charge of most household spending, men are holding their own when it comes to e-commerce.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 8, 2014

What's up with Twitter's 'payment and shipping' feature?

Someone noticed the option on Android, and sent the tech and retail worlds buzzing.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 8, 2014

Digital coupons strongly influence purchase decisions

A study found that digital coupons "close the deal" for nearly 80% of customers on undecided purchases.

By Kelsey Lindsey • Aug. 7, 2014

Fab.com entertaining sale offers

The e-retailer has expanded and struggled this year.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 7, 2014

Google and Barnes & Noble team up on same-day delivery

Google Shopping Express will deliver books from B&N to customers in New York, Los Angeles, and San Francisco.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 7, 2014

BitPay offering retailers no-charge payments

With this move, the payment processing service could help spur the acceptance of bitcoin.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 7, 2014

Wanelo testing in-app buy button

The mobile app lets users post and discover different merchandise, but not buy ... until now. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • Aug. 6, 2014

Amazon expands same-day delivery service

The “Get it Today” service is now available in 10 U.S. cities.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 6, 2014