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

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The direct-to-consumer landscape in retail

More mature brands are pursuing exit strategies and expanding their reach, while traditional retailers are increasingly shifting to a DTC model.

By Retail Dive staff

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

Stein Mart enters e-commerce landscape

Will its new flagship store actually be online?

By Philip Nations • Sept. 9, 2013

Walmart second to only Amazon as favorite online merchant in U.S.

Although trailing by a wide margin, the site tops eBay among consumers.

By Philip Nations • Sept. 6, 2013

New online merchant allows shoppers to name their price for retail merchandise

Greentoe.com now has 35 retail partners currently accepting consumer bids.

By Philip Nations • Sept. 6, 2013

Study: Mobile commerce sales will reach $41 billion in U.S. by 2017

Mobile commerce sales will play an important role during holiday season and beyond.

By Philip Nations • Sept. 6, 2013

5 ways retail's biggest players are rethinking brick-and-mortar stores

Wal-Mart and Apple want satisfied customers, but cost-cutting has inspired a few in-store changes as well.

By Michal Magušin • Sept. 6, 2013

Walgreens-owned drugstore merchant reaches Twitter milestone

Duane Reade is outpacing several major retailers with over 1 million followers.

By Philip Nations • Sept. 5, 2013

Target announces updates to its mobile app for this Fall

Will the updates help Target improve its omnichannel experience?

By Philip Nations • Sept. 4, 2013