Study: Supermarket apps might help increase brand loyalty

Which features are the most preferred among mobile app users?

By Philip Nations • Oct. 10, 2013

Food Lion unveils new rewards program for mobile customers

The program will allow cash-back to consumers for online interaction.

By Philip Nations • Oct. 10, 2013

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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.

By Retail Dive staff

'Click and mortar': A sound strategy for besting Amazon?

The head of Carrefour would tell you the answers is yes.

By Brian Warmoth • Oct. 9, 2013

Amazon.com launches 'Login and Pay,' takes aim at PayPal

Now, we'll get to see what Amazon.com learned from its Checkout experience.

By Brian Warmoth • Oct. 9, 2013

Are men shopping via mobile more than women?

A new study provides insight into purchasing habits.

By Philip Nations • Oct. 7, 2013

PayPal challenges Amazon Prime with free shipping partnerships

Aeropostale, Dockers and Levi's will be among the retailers testing out the new service.

By Brian Warmoth • Oct. 4, 2013

Keynote Systems Inc. releases performance index for retail e-commerce sites

Which major retailers earned the best website performance among their competitors?

By Philip Nations • Oct. 4, 2013

Saks Off 5th debuts new discount e-commerce website

The new online store will offer customers year-round promotional offers and exclusive membership.

By Philip Nations • Oct. 1, 2013

Facebook tests ‘Autofill’ service hoping to speed up mobile payments

The site hopes the new feature will help consumers expedite mobile payments.

By Philip Nations • Oct. 1, 2013

Google.com updates tracking technology for mobile shopping

How will Google’s new “supercookie” impact online commerce?

By Philip Nations • Sept. 30, 2013

Target unveils online subscription service for baby care items

Will the pilot program help Target compete with online giant Amazon?

By Philip Nations • Sept. 27, 2013

Joss & Main reports surging sales for Q3

The important role that mobile commerce played shouldn't surprise you.

By Philip Nations • Sept. 26, 2013

Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan invests $70 million in online apparel merchant

The two-year-old company, Dafiti Group, has now secured a total of $255 million from outside investors.

By Philip Nations • Sept. 25, 2013

Lands’ End debuts new e-commerce site tailored for Canadian Consumers

The site features geo-tracking technology to pinpoint direct shipping costs for shoppers.

By Philip Nations • Sept. 24, 2013

Mobile App helps Boston-area café chain increase revenue by 17%

The branded app from LevelUp combines loyalty rewards with mobile payment options.

By Philip Nations • Sept. 23, 2013

Tesco releases new tablet device to compete with Amazon, Google

Will the low-price tablet help Tesco boost revenue and narrow the digital divide?

By Philip Nations • Sept. 23, 2013

Rue La La names new chief marketing officer

The online merchant is currently No. 76 in the Internet Retailer Top 500 guide.

By Philip Nations • Sept. 20, 2013

T.J. Maxx re-enters e-commerce landscape

Will the company’s second effort into digital retail help increase revenue?

By Philip Nations • Sept. 20, 2013

How to keep mobile ads flashy without using Flash

High-end fashion brand Hermès likes to woo shoppers with rich, animated, Flash-based ads showcasing its luxury apparel and accessories. Eye-catching ads are important for a brand that sells shoes that can easily run a consumer $1,000 a pair. But using animated Flash technology from Adobe Systems...

Sept. 19, 2013

Home Decorators boosts sales with tablet-specific website

The innovative site's design is converting at a rate 15% higher than the desktop version.

By Philip Nations • Sept. 18, 2013

Gmail inbox changes leave retailers feeling anxious

Many e-commerce companies are concerned that Google's new inbox tabs will harm communications with consumers.

By Roger Riddell • Sept. 16, 2013

Hello? Are you there? Fresh & Easy ignores social-media comments on company sale

Two mergers prompt two very different responses in social media. Kudos to Albertsons. Bronx cheers to Fresh & Easy.

By Paul Conley • Sept. 13, 2013

Twitter, Apple tap Bluetooth technology for mobile payment services

Is the new technology a game-changer for in-store smartphone purchases?

By Philip Nations • Sept. 13, 2013

Twitter will offer real-time bidding on digital ads for mobile marketing

The company has announced the purchase of mobile advertising firm MoPub.

By Philip Nations • Sept. 12, 2013

EBay acquires Decide.com to help boost seller confidence

Decide will allow merchants to adjust retail prices based on competitor trends.

By Philip Nations • Sept. 10, 2013