Facebook helps retail marketing efforts with new update

The new process should help simplify promotional content for marketers.

By Philip Nations • Aug. 29, 2013

Amazon will allow mobile app developers as affiliates

Mobile apps will now be allowed to link consumers to Amazon.com.

By Philip Nations • Aug. 28, 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

Online merchant provides shoppers with personal style expert

6pm.com hopes Jay Alexander can boost brand value through personalized service.

By Philip Nations • Aug. 28, 2013

Mobile commerce surges as the holiday season approaches

Will m-commerce surpass $25 billion in total sales for 2013?

By Philip Nations • Aug. 28, 2013

Gilt.com launches personalized sale offers to online shoppers

Is personalized marketing the next phase for flash sales?

By Philip Nations • Aug. 27, 2013

Retailer-branded devices: Major mobile missteps?

Tesco and 7-Eleven are the latest retailers attempting to launch their own mobile devices.

By Roger Riddell • Aug. 23, 2013

Stein Mart gets ready to unveil new e-commerce site

Will the site have a negative impact on revenue in its first year?

By Philip Nations • Aug. 23, 2013

Mobile commerce helps drive back-to-school shopping

Many parents are utilizing the device for promotional offers in-store.

By Philip Nations • Aug. 23, 2013

American Eagle launches new Pinterest service aimed at boosting sales

The Mercent Retail program gives real-time product updates to online consumers.

By Philip Nations • Aug. 23, 2013

Harris Teeter launches 'HT Express Pay' mobile wallet pilot

The single-store pilot is part of the grocer's Express Lane online shopping service.

By Roger Riddell • Aug. 22, 2013

United Supermarkets begins new texting service for its customers

Will text marketing help the supermarket retailer increase sales revenue?

By Philip Nations • Aug. 22, 2013

10 retailers who recently refreshed their mobile commerce strategies

Check out the changes and priorities that drove Fab.com, eBay and Wal-Mart to switch things up.

By Linda Cui • Aug. 22, 2013

Groupon rolls out an affiliate platform

The Groupon Partner Network  will try to build new relationships with online publishers.

By Brian Warmoth • Aug. 19, 2013

Do liquor stores need to learn from Borders?

Traditional corner stores may need to prepare as showrooming finds a new sector to disrupt.

By Brian Warmoth • Aug. 19, 2013

Retail e-commerce returns to pre-recession growth rates

Q2 online sales experience the largest revenue increase since 2007.

By Philip Nations • Aug. 16, 2013

Facebook testing one-click payment system

Can the popular social media site provide the solution to mobile checkouts?

By Philip Nations • Aug. 16, 2013

Shopify launches new payment system for e-merchants

Will the new service help streamline sales transactions for online merchants?

By Philip Nations • Aug. 14, 2013

Fab.com launches price match, free shipping services

The company is also re-thinking its email marketing strategy.

By Philip Nations • Aug. 14, 2013

U.S. consumers desire a more-personalized e-commerce experience

Will customized marketing campaigns help strengthen online retail sales?

By Philip Nations • Aug. 13, 2013

10 big retailers who recently rethought e-commerce

Websites are constantly changing as e-commerce evolves. Take a look at what Wal-Mart, eBay and others have prioritized.

By Linda Cui • Aug. 9, 2013

H&M will debut H&M Home to American consumers

The company will offer the internationally popular lineup of home goods beginning this fall.

By Philip Nations • Aug. 9, 2013

Target will acquire online cosmetics merchant DermStore LLC

Will the acquisition help Target reach a larger audience?

By Philip Nations • Aug. 7, 2013

Amazon CEO agrees to purchase The Washington Post

The two sides have reached agreement on a $250 million acquisition.

By Philip Nations • Aug. 6, 2013

Yahoo to purchase marketing technology provider Lexity

The agreement marks the 20th acquisition made by Yahoo in last year.

By Philip Nations • Aug. 6, 2013

Amazon debuts new Pinterest-like feature for online shoppers

The company hopes the social experience will increase consumer interaction.

By Philip Nations • Aug. 5, 2013