Google releases version 3.2 of its Shopper app

Users can now refine searches by product category and view high resolution images with a "light box" tool.

By Roger Riddell • March 19, 2013

Walmart to develop 'next-gen network' of stores and fulfillment centers

The world's largest retailer will invest in its global e-commerce platform, as well as measures to cut costs and increase efficiency.

By Roger Riddell • March 19, 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

Interbrand releases 2013 'Best Retail Brands' study

The study also reveals which brands are on the decline.

By Roger Riddell • March 19, 2013

Study: Shoppers prefer retailer web sites over apps

A new study shows that an overwhelming majority of mobile shoppers surveyed preferred to use a retailer's website over an app.

By Roger Riddell • March 18, 2013

Raley's partners with BzzAgent to enhance loyalty program

The partnership will result in an online platform that doubles as a social marketing tool.

By Roger Riddell • March 18, 2013

Japan's DoCoMo expands e-commerce business with $22M Magaseek purchase

The online fashion retail startup will become a DoCoMo subsidiary.

By Roger Riddell • March 15, 2013

Target acquires Chefs Catalog and Cooking.com

Target will combine the two kitchen tool and recipe companies into a new subsidiary.

By Roger Riddell • March 14, 2013

Neiman Marcus announces eBay 'fashion outlet' exit

The upscale retailer was among the first to launch an eBay "Fashion Outlet" in 2011.

By Roger Riddell • March 14, 2013

Forrester forecasts $370B in e-commerce sales by 2017

Analysts say the growth is largely boosted by the spread of tablets and smart phones, and increasing comfort among existing web shoppers.

By Roger Riddell • March 14, 2013

How YC's Curebit offers start-up optimization and sales tracking

The e-commerce consulting group uses data and a unique business model to attract clients.

By Christopher Sacco • March 12, 2013

Mobile industry leaders see retail apps as mobile payment drivers

Retail apps were deemed more important for mobile payments' success than money transfer, person-to-person payments and mobile top-up.

By Roger Riddell • March 11, 2013

Etsy crafting partnerships with Nordstrom and others

The online marketplace for independent designers is testing a new wholesale platform.

By Roger Riddell • March 7, 2013

Target, Fast Company launch mobile competition

The contest will reward one developer for designing a new mobile presence for the retailer.

By Christopher Sacco • March 7, 2013

Google Shopping Express to take aim at Amazon Prime

The service would reportedly provide same-day delivery from brick-and-mortar stores at a lower membership fee than Amazon Prime.

By Roger Riddell • March 6, 2013

Neiman Marcus using Pinterest for campaign

The store will use the growing social media site as part of its Art of Fashion campaign.

By Christopher Sacco • March 6, 2013

Amazon's mobile store leads other retailers by a wide margin

The internet retailer is dominating the mobile department store industry, according to a new study.

By Christopher Sacco • March 5, 2013

Amazon leads in customer satisfaction, Netflix continues to struggle

Netflix is still repairing its reputation with customers after missteps in 2011.

By Roger Riddell • March 3, 2013

Study: Walgreens and CVS have highest-rated apps of all retailers

The two drugstore chains topped both iOS and Android rankings.

By Roger Riddell • March 1, 2013

Shutl to help retailers fight Amazon by offering same-day delivery

The software-based service can be integrated into the checkout pages of retailers who wish to speed up their delivery.

By Christopher Sacco • March 1, 2013

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

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