Alibaba founder wants to take payments unit public

Jack Ma’s retail conglomerate had a massive IPO last month, and now he’d like one for Alipay. He’s also pretty happy about a proposed partnership with Apple Pay.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 12, 2014

POS startup Revel Systems raises $100M in new funds

The company says it’s growing and may go public in a few years.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 12, 2014

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The state of retail operations

Daily operations have changed tremendously over the past few years, as retailers re-examine topics including shrink and fulfillment. 

By Retail Dive staff

How America's biggest retailers and shippers are preparing for the holiday season

The retail sphere is ramping up for this year's $616.9 million holiday season. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • Nov. 7, 2014

Should retailers accept Apple Pay?

Some big-name retailers are spurning the new mobile payment system in favor of one of their own. That might be a big mistake. 

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 31, 2014