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Barnes & Noble to split book-selling, digital businesses
The move comes as the company’s losses shrink, and after a deal with Samsung to revive the Nook business.
By Daphne Howland • June 25, 2014 -
Target smooths out free online shipping
Nearly all items are now counted toward the $50 minimum, eliminating a confusing situation for many customers.
By Daphne Howland • June 24, 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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Report: Most retailers only in early stages of optimal m-commerce
Creating mobile commerce that is at once efficient and helps customers complete transactions is tougher than it seems.
By Daphne Howland • June 24, 2014 -
Report: Americans say social media doesn't move them to buy
Some 62% of Americans say they use Facebook, Twitter, and other social media sites to connect with friends and family, not with brands.
By Daphne Howland • June 24, 2014 -
Report: Improving e-commerce platforms a top priority
A survey by Internet Retailer magazine finds that e-commerce, mobile commerce, and content management are the top three priorities for technology improvements.
By Daphne Howland • June 23, 2014 -
Mobile shopping still faces major hurdles
Amidst the announcement of Amazon’s new Fire phone, retail marketers reveal their challenges in making mobile marketing work.
By Daphne Howland • June 23, 2014 -
Deep Dive
15 retailers worth following on social media
Whether it's Facebook, Pinterest, or Twitter, these retailers are doing social media right.
By Kelsey Lindsey • June 23, 2014 -
Ikea goes after furniture 'hacker'
The Swedish company is targeting a blogger who says she’s one of the company’s biggest fans.
By Daphne Howland • June 20, 2014 -
Fab buys Finnish furniture company
The purchase of a company known as "the luxury Ikea" signals that Fab aims to expand its production of products designed and made in-house.
By Daphne Howland • June 20, 2014 -
Report: More than half of mobile app users want push notifications
The study also flouts the notion that consumers are reluctant to share their location via mobile.
By Daphne Howland • June 20, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Why retailers should care about net neutrality
The FCC has proposed rules that will create fast and slow lanes on the internet, which could have major implications on retail.
By Daphne Howland • June 19, 2014 -
Mobile near field communication could be a boon to retailers
But there is confusion around how to best encourage use of the technology.
By Daphne Howland • June 19, 2014 -
Report: Beacons boosting mobile interactions in physical stores
The technology is enabling more use of mobile in stores, driving brand engagement and leading to greater app retention.
By Daphne Howland • June 19, 2014 -
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Amazon's Fire phone arrives
The much-hyped announcement revealed a snazzy device, uncharacteristically expensive for the Amazon universe.
By Daphne Howland • June 19, 2014 -
Wal-Mart Stores grabs mobile app Stylr
The retailer will close down Stylr and leverage its technology to offer a more seamless shopping experience.
By Daphne Howland • June 18, 2014 -
Retailer uses gaming tech to win over young professionals
An e-retailer has started selling its wares to young men quite familiar with video games.
By Daphne Howland • June 18, 2014 -
Apple settles e-book pricing claims
But details aren’t yet available, and the agreement requires court approval.
By Daphne Howland • June 17, 2014 -
Some retailers to list unit prices online
Amazon is not participating, but Walmart.com, Costco, and others will.
By Daphne Howland • June 17, 2014 -
PayPal co-founder launches credit payment alternative
Payment service startup Affirm now allows consumers with less-than-stellar credit to split payments.
By Daphne Howland • June 17, 2014 -
Report: Free shipping drives sales
The latest UPS report also finds that easy returns influence purchases and retailers must catch up in m-commerce.
By Daphne Howland • June 17, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Pinners never quit and quitters never pin: Retail's Pinterest success
Facebook continues to dominate in number of users, but Pinterest is emerging as a dynamic social network that wins retail customers over.
By Daphne Howland • June 17, 2014 -
Forget drones, Amazon aims for phones
If successful, the e-commerce giant’s smartphone could capture and keep customers in a whole new way.
By Daphne Howland • June 16, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Five online customer service essentials retailers need to know
Experts at IRCE shared some of the most exciting advancements in online customer service.
By Kelsey Lindsey • June 13, 2014 -
Lands' End performing better post-Sears
Q1 results at the apparel retailer include increased sales and bigger profits.
By Daphne Howland • June 13, 2014 -
Facebook giving users greater control over ads
It's also expanding the use of consumer data to drive ad placement on user pages.
By Daphne Howland • June 13, 2014
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