Target updates app after pricing dispute

An investigation by a Minneapolis TV station found that prices on the retailer's mobile app rose as users got closer to stores. 

By Corinne Ruff • Feb. 12, 2019

Lunar New Year sparked surge in mobile payments among Chinese travelers

Alipay had usage spikes abroad during the week-long holiday and found that more users are from China's smaller cities.

By Dan O'Shea • Feb. 12, 2019

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Barron's names Best Buy most sustainable company

Through its e-waste recycling, carbon emission reduction and community engagement, the electronics retailer moved up from its No. 3 spot last year.

By Caroline Jansen • Feb. 12, 2019

Neiman Marcus' innovation lab dissolves under CEO's new strategy

The retailer's iLab concept was given to enterprise architect Scott Emmons in 2012, who exited the role earlier this year. 

By Samantha Schwartz • Feb. 11, 2019

Facebook buys visual shopping startup GrokStyle

The startup's focus on artificial intelligence solutions for retailers could boost the social network’s e-commerce ambitions.

By Robert Williams • Feb. 11, 2019

Raspberry Pi opens first experiential retail store

The U.K.-based foundation is looking to reach a broader audience through its first brick-and-mortar location.

By Dan O'Shea • Feb. 11, 2019

Shopify, 11 Honoré bring QR-code shopping to New York Fashion Week

The e-commerce platform provider and the size-inclusive retailer brought a catalog-based mobile shopping experience to the fashion sector's big stage.

By Dan O'Shea • Feb. 8, 2019

Pinterest automates Shop the Look curation

The updated feature is primed to boost the company's e-commerce performance. 

By Dan O'Shea • Feb. 8, 2019

Retailers' personalization efforts fall short of shopper wish lists

A BRP survey found that a large percentage of customers are comfortable sharing their identities in-store if it translates to personalized service.

By Dan O'Shea • Feb. 7, 2019

QVC launches mobile app with shoppable video, unveils new logo

The multi-channel retailer places a bet on technology while launching a new brand identity.

By Dan O'Shea • Feb. 7, 2019

EShakti offers apparel customization technology

Customer-driven personalization takes another step forward with a new tool that allows shoppers to modify clothing.

By Dan O'Shea • Feb. 6, 2019

50% of retailers list a mobile shopping app as a top priority

A new survey by Shopgate shows that omnichannel retailing is a priority in 2019.

By Dan O'Shea • Feb. 6, 2019

Warby Parker launches AR tool for virtual try-on

The glasses retailer is the latest company to add augmented reality technology to a mobile app.

By Dan O'Shea • Feb. 5, 2019

Pier 1 names CIO with roots in retail tech

New exec Lance Wills' focus on omnichannel solutions and digital transformation will challenge the retailer's operational efficiency.

By Samantha Schwartz • Feb. 5, 2019

Visual search seen as more trustworthy than other online content, study finds

More than 85% of respondents placed more importance on visual information over text when shopping online for clothing or furniture.

By Erica Sweeney • Feb. 5, 2019

Nike opens pop-up store based on its SNKRS app

The sportswear brand will make limited-edition shoes available at the temporary Atlanta location.

By Dan O'Shea • Feb. 5, 2019

Amazon wins patent for package pickup on public buses

The offering is aimed at customers forgoing home delivery, creating a more convenient, alternative package pick-up location.

By Dan O'Shea • Feb. 4, 2019

Echo Dot was Amazon's top-selling product during the holidays

The e-commerce giant also revealed that the device is priced to sell rather than to make money.

By Dan O'Shea • Feb. 4, 2019

Casper unveils smart nightlight to help consumers sleep

The expansion beyond mattresses and bedding into tech shows how the company is positioning itself to become a sleep lifestyle brand.

By Caroline Jansen • Feb. 4, 2019

Lancô​me partners with Alibaba on AR game

The French beauty company released an augmented reality app in celebration of the Chinese New Year.

By Dan O'Shea • Feb. 1, 2019

Puma unveils a self-lacing shoe

The announcement comes two weeks after Nike revealed similar technology. 

By Dan O'Shea • Feb. 1, 2019

Returnly raises $8M for post-purchase payment management

The payments company looks to give instant credit on returns so customers can buy again.

By Dan O'Shea • Jan. 31, 2019

CNBC: Amazon planning Middle East expansion

The e-commerce giant bought Souq two years ago for $580 million, but its strategy in the region might be shifting.

By Dan O'Shea • Updated Feb. 1, 2019

1-800-Flowers cashes in on conversational commerce, AR for Valentine’s Day

Mobile pay, voice ordering and a product recommendation engine highlight how brands are leaning in to mobile tech to lure shoppers around holidays.

By Robert Williams • Jan. 30, 2019

Zwipe raises $14M to pursue biometric payment cards

The Norwegian company embeds fingerprint technology into credit cards for increased security. 

By Dan O'Shea • Jan. 30, 2019