Neiman Marcus bites back at tech patent trolls

The luxury retailer isn't the only one getting fed up with uninvited licensing fee demands.

By Brian Warmoth • May 28, 2013

Can Wal-Mart transform retail with ecommerce?

The company has high hopes for utilizing big data via ecommerce.

By Philip Nations • May 23, 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

Google releases new ‘channel gadget’ via YouTube

The technology is aimed at improving shopping experiences for consumers.

By Philip Nations • May 17, 2013

48% of online shopping now takes place on mobile devices

Consumers spent of a respectable $50 billion in online retail during the first quarter of 2013, according to comScore. Mobile shopping has been a key area of growth; nearly half of the time spent online shopping takes place on a smartphone or tablet.

By Eli Dickinson • May 15, 2013

E-commerce on the rise as Q1 spending jumps 15%

Consumers are spending more online.

By Taylor McKnight • May 15, 2013

This is what a mobile shopper looks like

Just because consumers purchase less on mobile vs. PC doesn't mean that retailers can't use the phone to drive sales. Forrester provides data that paints a profile of this high value customer.

By Ryan Willumson • May 15, 2013

Amazon rolls out digital currency for e-commerce site

Will the trademark currency boost profits for online apps?

By Philip Nations • May 15, 2013

Target seeks in-store traffic boost via Facebook

Could online discounts for in-store use boast profits?

By Philip Nations • May 8, 2013

Walmart launches new social e-commerce site

Will Walmart get an edge on the latest consumer shopping trends? 

By Philip Nations • May 7, 2013

Square makes retail play with big new hire

Experience from PayPal and Safeway could go a long way.

By Brian Warmoth • May 2, 2013

Popular wireless carriers will delay Samsung Galaxy S4 launch

How long will ‘inventory challenges last for the highly-anticipated mobile device?

By Philip Nations • April 25, 2013

Giant Eagle's new self-checkout restrictions—smart move?

The decisions appears to be geared to encourage loyalty account sign-ups. But will it work?

By Brian Warmoth • April 15, 2013

Retailers aren't jumping to add Wi-Fi, and here's why

Wi-Fi access can ease customer experiences, but stores have to step up and fight for screen time.

By Philip Nations • April 1, 2013

Why e-retailers want a piece of the brick-and-mortar space

Etsy and Bonobos have rethought what it means to to be online merchants.

By Brian Warmoth • March 31, 2013

First civilian to head AAFES upgrades military shopping experience

New AAFES CEO Tom Shull is using his private sector background to create a more competitive military shopping enterprise.

By Roger Riddell • March 28, 2013

New Wal-Mart plan would pay customers to deliver purchases

The retail giant's entry into the "crowd-sourcing" arena is still in the early planning stages.

By Roger Riddell • March 28, 2013

Rite Aid suffers website outages Tuesday afternoon

The cause of the downtime is still unexplained.

By Roger Riddell • March 26, 2013

Brands are reportedly missing 88% of local consumer feedback

Most brands large and small alike are missing valuable local-channel feedback on social media.

By Roger Riddell • March 26, 2013

Europeans choose Amazon over other online retailers

Amazon dominated e-commerce in Europe in December.

By Roger Riddell • March 25, 2013

CVS/pharmacy launches 3-D interactive iPad app

The app allows users to navigate a virtual CVS store on their tablets.

By Roger Riddell • March 25, 2013

Senate vote makes online sales tax all but certain

The days of tax-free online sales are likely to end regardless of how the Marketplace Fainess Act Debate turns out.

By Roger Riddell • March 25, 2013

Physical retailers must transform the in-store experience to survive

Shopkick is among several startups developing apps to assist in developing a new physical retail experience.

By Roger Riddell • March 25, 2013

Tech Cinderella story Nasty Gal is country's 'fastest growing retailer'

The online fashion retailer nearly topped $100 million in sales last year.

By Roger Riddell • March 25, 2013

Some online retailers expanding into bricks-and-mortar locations

More online retailers offering products that customers prefer to view in person are venturing into physical storefronts.

By Roger Riddell • March 22, 2013

Starmount partnership brings mPOS to hundreds of Unicomer Brands stores

Unicomer Brands operates hundreds of stores in Central America, the Caribbean, Ecuador and the U.S.

By Roger Riddell • March 22, 2013