Retailers turn to Pinterest to reach customers

The photo-sharing website serves as a "huge window-shopping platform," says one analyst.

By Roger Riddell • Feb. 28, 2013

Android exec says no need for Google retail stores

Despite reports, Andy Rubin says that the Internet giant doesn't need its own retail stores.

By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 27, 2013

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Visa and Samsung announce mobile payment partnership

Visa's payWave app will now come preloaded on popular Samsung smartphones.

By Roger Riddell • Feb. 26, 2013

HSN's web sales up 14% in 2012

The company is approaching a day when its e-commerce sales will account for half its revenue.

By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 26, 2013

PayPal's mobile payment service goes live in Europe

The service introduces a new card reader that features a numeric keypad.

By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 22, 2013

James Dean’s cap costs $25K on Amazon's new Entertainment Collectibles Store

And that's not all that Amazon is peddling through its new eBay competitor.

By Brian Warmoth • Feb. 21, 2013

Best Buy price-matching to become a year-round policy

The decision will up the ante competing with Amazon.com, Walmart and Target.

By Brian Warmoth • Feb. 19, 2013

DSP's edge out ad networks in Q4 on retail sites

Demand side platforms steal a chunk of the retail market share from ad networks in Q4 2012. 

By Wendy Parish • Feb. 19, 2013

Will AmEx suffer after the Twitter hack?

The credit card provider's reputation and Twitter's will both be factors as it looks to drive linked accounts.

By Brian Warmoth • Feb. 18, 2013

Most Read Retail News of the Week: AmEx, Target and Finish Line

Need a refresher on the week's most popular retail news stories? We've got you covered.

By Brian Warmoth • Feb. 15, 2013

USPS to still deliver e-commerce on Saturdays

While the USPS announced most mail will not be delivered on Saturdays due to budget deficits, that will not apply to e-retail.

By Joan Brodecki • Feb. 14, 2013

Congress to table e-retail sales tax legislation

Congress is expected to introduce a new bill which will allow states to enforce sales taxes on e-commerce, regardless of where the e-retailers are located.

By Joan Brodecki • Feb. 14, 2013

ForeSee: In-store, mobile integration equals success

ForeSee's latest Mobile Satisfaction Index revealed the need for retailers to integrate their in-store experience with their e-commerce platform.

By Davide Savenije • Feb. 13, 2013

Finish Line lost $3M in three weeks for e-commerce fiasco

Still reeling from its switch to a new e-commerce platform in November, Finish Line's CDO has resigned.

By Joan Brodecki • Feb. 12, 2013

Study: Online shopping hits plateau

After three years of increasing sales, online shopping is finally beginning to level out, according to a shopper behavior study by Integer.

By Joan Brodecki • Feb. 11, 2013

American Express, Twitter unveil tweet-to-purchase plan

American Express and Twitter plan to create a shopping experience unlike any other.

By Joan Brodecki • Feb. 11, 2013

NRF, retailers hit out at card fee 'propaganda'

After a historic settlement on credit surcharges, retailers are unhappy with the barrage of negative press.

By Joan Brodecki • Feb. 11, 2013

Report: Amazon e-traffic soars; Walmart, others in decline

Amazon continues to build on its lead in e-commerce as Walmart reports struggling online sales numbers.

By Joan Brodecki • Feb. 8, 2013

Is Barnes & Noble facing extinction in the near future?

With declining Nook sales and worsening forecasts, Barnes & Noble must address its failure to adapt to the 21st century.

By Joan Brodecki • Feb. 6, 2013

Google expands retail role with $125M Channel Intelligence buy

Google will purchase Channel Intelligence and power sales for major retailers through its marketing services.

By Joan Brodecki • Feb. 6, 2013

Study: 12% use social media to shop

Despite social media use being at an all time high, less than 20% of online sales are driven by it.

By Joan Brodecki • Feb. 6, 2013

Study: Consumers don't know mobile wallets

A new study from comScore shows that most mobile users are still uneducated about their mobile wallet options.

By Joan Brodecki • Feb. 5, 2013

Amazon's third-party sales are hidden money maker

While Amazon boasted $51 billion in sales last year, income from third-party sales may actually account for more.

By Joan Brodecki • Feb. 5, 2013

In-store smartphone use: Plan for it

A new survey released this week proves that shoppers are relying more on and more on their mobile devices to get the best deals on the best products.

By Joan Brodecki • Feb. 1, 2013

Retailers learning to embrace social media

Sessions at the NRF BIG show aimed to educate retailers on the possibilities and pitfalls of social media marketing.

By Joan Brodecki • Feb. 1, 2013