Online merchant Fab.com grabs $150 million in new investment

Check out how much the online retailer has now been valued at.

By Philip Nations • June 19, 2013

Deal hunters at RetailMeNot file for $230M IPO

The coupon titan looks like it's about to get even bigger.

By Brian Warmoth • June 18, 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 merchants are seeking storefront space in large numbers

Why are digital retailers investing in brick-and-mortar at a rapid pace?

By Philip Nations • June 17, 2013

Facebook Mobile App Could Help Retailers Locate Customers

Geolocation is one of a number of features in the new Facebook Home app, which essentially enables Facebook to dominate the home screen of a user's smartphone. Retailers also will benefit from the rich data collected about all of a user's mobile interactions with other retailers and web s...

By Alex Nowicki • June 17, 2013

10 retail venture capitalists and firms on Twitter you need to watch

Following these retail venture capitalists and firms can provide a variety of insight on the evolving retail sector.

By Roger Riddell • June 14, 2013

Google hopes to boost sales with customer service ratings

Will independent data analytics help Google grow sales revenues?

By Philip Nations • June 12, 2013

Wal-Mart purchases online analytics firm to boost e-commerce

Will the takeover help Wal-Mart increase online retail profits?

By Philip Nations • June 11, 2013

10 retail innovations that are changing how stores operate

From data mining to overhauling shopping experiences, physical retail is adapting to an online world.

By Roger Riddell • June 7, 2013

Al Gore urges online retailers to have a global mindset

Gore spoke to Internet Retailer Conference & Exhibition attendees with a call to action as mobile becomes important across the globe.

By Brian Warmoth • June 6, 2013

Mobile store locator app helps convert sales for Steve Madden

An e-commerce site relaunch is now in the works.

By Philip Nations • June 5, 2013

Mobile use continues to climb among retail consumers

The future of omni-channel retailing is a hot topic right now.

By Philip Nations • June 5, 2013

Amazon plans massive expansion into online grocery market

Many have failed to bring grocery shopping online, but now Amazon will try its hand. 

By Davide Savenije • June 4, 2013

Shopmium eyes U.S., U.K. for expanding app and coupon reach

The company just closed a $5.6 million Series B funding round and wants to get outside of France.

By Brian Warmoth • June 4, 2013

10 retail analysts and firms you need to follow on Twitter

These analysts and firms are among the best resources for the latest retail industry research and developments on Twitter.

By Roger Riddell • May 31, 2013

Google looks to boost e-commerce with online ratings

Will the program boost consumer confidence in online transactions?

By Philip Nations • May 31, 2013

5 retailers who figured out how to use Instagram

Would any of these strategies work for you?

By Davide Savenije • May 30, 2013

These 10 mobile apps are shaking up retail

From payment solutions to exclusive offers, mobile devices are changing traditional approaches to business in the retail world.

By Roger Riddell • May 30, 2013

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

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