Facebook buys shopping search engine TheFind

The e-commerce search engine could help improve localized results for Facebook's search. 

By Ian P. Murphy • March 16, 2015

Dolce and Gabbana faces backlash over IVF baby comments

Singer Elton John has joined a boycott of the luxury label after designer Domenico Dolce said that gay men having biological children was unnatural.

By Daphne Howland • March 16, 2015

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How retailers are thinking about in-store experience

Complementary shop-in-shops, age-appropriate experiences and integrated technology are just a few ways retailers are reworking stores to suit shoppers.

By Retail Dive staff

The power of online reviews

Consumers want to see reviews good and bad, and expect to see them in every channel.

By Ian P. Murphy • March 13, 2015

Digital coupons surge at Wal-Mart

Digital coupon “events” online at Walmart.com jumped 18% in 2014, while Target’s fell 11%.

By Ian P. Murphy • March 12, 2015

New Ikea campaign focuses on 'Everyday Heroes'

Everyday household items get the hero treatment in a cheeky new spot.

By Ian P. Murphy • March 11, 2015

Wal-Mart adds 'Women Owned' logo to goods

The promotion is part of retailer's Global Women’s Economic Empowerment initiative. 

By Ian P. Murphy • March 11, 2015

Hispanic marketing moves into the mainstream

As the Latino population in the U.S. continues to rise, retailers like Wal-Mart and Target are introducing Hispanic themes into their general market advertisements. 

By Ian P. Murphy • March 11, 2015

Consumers want rewards for information: survey

The Accenture survey also found that most consumers want to limit retailers' access to their personal data. 

By Ian P. Murphy • March 10, 2015

Facebook opens valve on data firehose

Brand analytics specialist DataSift will aggregate and report topical data in response to brand queries. 

By Ian P. Murphy • March 10, 2015

Members only: 4 ways retailers are locking in loyal customers

Retailers have long run loyalty programs with special perks. But are paid memberships the future?

By Daphne Howland • March 9, 2015

UPS rolls out new campaign aimed at e-commerce

New ads will emphasize an expanding variety of delivery and logistic solutions for retailers. 

By Ian P. Murphy • March 8, 2015

Sephora launches two-day 'Flash' delivery membership

The cosmetics retailer also announced its new Innovation Lab and the expansion of in-store beacons to all locations.

By Daphne Howland • March 6, 2015

Twitter introduces new targeting option for ads

Twitter's new "partner audiences" are made of users who have already shown intent to purchase. 

By Ian P. Murphy • March 5, 2015

Wal-Mart drops Google's Local Inventory ads

The retailer is reluctant to share data on inventories in its brick-and-mortar locations. 

By Ian P. Murphy • March 5, 2015

Beacons shine in more stores

National retailers are rolling out major deployments of the proximity solution with success—but shoppers must first opt in to see the real deals. 

By Ian P. Murphy • March 5, 2015

Starwood malls to install StepsAway proximity platform

The mobile app, which will be installed in 10 malls nationwide, connects with customers via malls' Wi-Fi networks. 

By Ian P. Murphy • March 5, 2015

Instagram to launch click-through 'Learn More' button

The button will offer advertisers a measurable call to action for ads. 

By Ian P. Murphy • March 5, 2015

Dressbarn launches omnichannel fashion campaign

The retailer known more for its inexpensive, unassuming workday wear is coming out of its shell, on and offline.

By Daphne Howland • March 5, 2015

What's behind Apple's grandstanding product launches

The tech giant is a master of generating buzz ahead of product releases—and for a good reason. 

By Ian P. Murphy • March 4, 2015

Jet.com hires former E-Trade CMO

Liz Landsman will join the yet-to-launch shopping site as chief customer officer. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • March 4, 2015

Target to launch campaign appealing to Hispanic consumers

Named "Sin Traducción," Target is looking to connect with guests "on a deeper level" with the bilingual ads.

By Ian P. Murphy • March 4, 2015

Uniqlo teams up with former Hermes creative director

Christophe Lemaire is hardly an obvious choice for fast-fashion, but his understated aesthetic should do well at the Fast Retailing company.

By Daphne Howland • March 4, 2015

Apple promotes iPhone 6 with users' photos

The "Shot with iPhone 6" print and outdoor campaign features photos from 77 different users.  

By Ian P. Murphy • March 2, 2015

Former C Wonder design chief heads to Gap

The hire is seen as a safe bet to shore up sales for the brand. 

By Ian P. Murphy • March 2, 2015

Former Obama press secretary to head Amazon PR

Jay Carney was adept at deflecting reporters' questions in the White House. 

By Ian P. Murphy • Feb. 26, 2015