Nordstrom taps cloud platform to streamline wholesale buying

The retailer's partnership with NuOrder aims to improve the wholesale and assortment selection process.

By Dan O'Shea • Nov. 7, 2018

NCR acquires StopLift to combat self-checkout theft

The point-of-sale manufacturer plans to integrate StopLift AI technology, which analyzes security video, with its own POS systems.

By Dan Alaimo • Nov. 7, 2018

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Amazon 4-star opens in Berkeley, California

The store is the company's third of its kind to open in the last two months.

By Dan Alaimo • Nov. 6, 2018

Walmart, Microsoft building 'cloud factory' in Austin

The two corporate giants are taking the next step in a long-term partnership, bringing together tech talent from both firms under Walmart's roof.

By Dan O'Shea • Nov. 5, 2018

Walmart app debuts AR scanner for product comparisons

The retailer has developed a feature for its app that enables shoppers to check prices and other information.

By Dan Alaimo • Nov. 5, 2018

Amazon, Western Union partner on global payments

The e-commerce giant aims to allow global shoppers to pay for their purchase in-person and in their own currencies.

By Dan O'Shea • Nov. 4, 2018

UK tech retailer expands to Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom

Soda Says, a women-focused tech retailer, is delving into a marketplace once dominated by Brookstone.

By Dan Alaimo • Nov. 2, 2018

Visa, Hudson Yards partner to showcase contactless cards

The credit card company has been looking to light a fire under contactless card payments in the U.S., and a new partnership with New York City's Hudson Yards project could help.

By Dan O'Shea • Nov. 1, 2018

Amazon, home builder partner for Alexa home installations

The e-commerce giant and TRI Pointe Group joined forces to install smart devices in new homes across the country.

By Dan Alaimo • Nov. 1, 2018

Half of mobile shoppers spend less than 3 minutes on sites

Retailers need to move mobile customers through the shopping process quickly and get them to add to cart or risk losing them, said a Mobify report.

By Dan Alaimo • Oct. 31, 2018

Amazon Go is attracting return shoppers, long visits

Shoppers are going, staying for a while and going back, according to new research from inMarket on the cashierless concept's consumer traffic. 

By Dan O'Shea • Oct. 31, 2018

5 issues most likely to cause holiday e-commerce outages

Sluggish third-party components, overburdened APIs and ill-equipped servers are leading issues threatening website performance, according to Catchpoint.

By Dan O'Shea • Oct. 30, 2018

Sam’s Club ‘close’ to unveiling cashierless Amazon Go rival

After hinting at the tech-heavy store concept this summer, the big-box club retailer said it will soon open a store that banks on scan-and-go tech.

By Corinne Ruff • Oct. 30, 2018

Study: One-third of discretionary income is now spent online

Amazon and e-commerce have grown, but physical stores remain an essential part of consumers’ shopping experience, according to a report from BigCommerce.

By Dan Alaimo • Oct. 30, 2018

Consumers to spend $96B on tech for the holidays

Sales of tech gifts will rise 3.4% this holiday season, as 66% of U.S. adults plan to buy them. Voice and video tech top consumer wishlists.

By Dan Alaimo • Oct. 29, 2018

Nike SNKRS shoe drop misfire angers iOS app users

A limited-edition Nike shoe release through the SNKRS mobile app appeared to let Android users have the first crack at buying, and iOS users aren't happy.

By Dan O'Shea • Oct. 29, 2018

Avenue Stores taps influencers, shoppable Instagram Stories in app refresh

The company's focus on mobile strategies emphasizes the importance of commerce features made specifically for today's on-the-go consumers.

By Robert Williams • Oct. 29, 2018

Levi’s, Disney test Snapchat social commerce

Shoppers at the jean maker's store in Orlando can "try on" a limited-edition Mickey Mouse hat using an AR lens and order through the image-messaging app.

By Robert Williams • Oct. 29, 2018

RedThread uses body scanning tech for best-fit clothing

The startup is trying to provide apparel with a more perfect fit with technology and a limited selection.

By Dan Alaimo • Oct. 26, 2018

What Gen Z wants for Christmas

It's a long list — and one that includes not just online and mobile shopping, but also in-store experiences and the ability to engage meaningfully with retailers on social.

By Cara Salpini • Oct. 26, 2018

Shopify introduces Venmo as checkout payment option

The e-commerce company embraces Venmo as a payment method as it looks to reach young, mobile shoppers.

By Dan O'Shea • Oct. 26, 2018

Indochino offers installment plans, faster delivery

The menswear company is cutting its previous delivery guarantee by one week, with the aim of enhancing the customer experience.

By Dan O'Shea • Oct. 25, 2018

The holidays mean higher sales — and more fraud

Digital goods, electronics, and food and beverage are all common category targets for rising fraud attacks, according to new research from Forter.

By Dan Alaimo • Oct. 25, 2018

H&M rolls out employee communication platform

By deploying social media-like technology to improve communications with and between workers, H&M aims for more customer satisfaction and sales.

By Dan Alaimo • Oct. 23, 2018

San Francisco gets its first Amazon Go store

The e-commerce giant has been quickly papering targeted metro areas with its cashierless convenience store, focusing on small footprints and meal offerings.

By Dan O'Shea • Oct. 23, 2018