Wired: 7 retail tech startups to watch

Stowga, a marketplace for warehouse space, Localisto and MishiPay are among the promising technology companies.

By Dan O'Shea , Cara Salpini • Dec. 7, 2017

3D shopping tech startup rakes in $23M

Modsy, which combines 3D technology and personalization, is picking up funding at a time when many online furniture retailers are testing similar capabilities.

By Dan O'Shea • Dec. 6, 2017

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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

GM Marketplace lets people shop while driving

The company wants to wean drivers off their smartphones for in-car e-commerce, with early partners including TGI Fridays and Dunkin' Donuts. 

By Robert Williams • Dec. 6, 2017

Amazon, Home Depot, Walmart boast top-notch digital experiences

Big-box retailers have come a long way on digital — now nearly 70% offer barcode scanning through their apps, a new survey found.

By Dan O'Shea • Dec. 6, 2017

Senator: 'Grinch bots' are stealing Christmas (deals)

Third-party sellers are unleashing bots to find holiday blockbuster deals in order to mark them up and gouge desperate parents, according to Senator Charles Schumer.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 6, 2017

L'Occitane store redesign promotes 'multi-sensory' experience

The beauty retailer's immersive store is designed with the elements in mind, with hopes that shoppers engage with products on different levels. 

By Dan O'Shea • Dec. 5, 2017

Mobile app store spending to jump 30% in 2018

App Annie predicts consumer spending in app stores will hit $110 billion globally next year.

By Robert Williams • Dec. 5, 2017

Target rolls out much-anticipated mobile wallet feature

The mass merchant is the latest to join the mobile wallet club, yet has a long way to go to catch up with the likes of Walmart.

By Dan O'Shea • Dec. 5, 2017

Poor personalization cost businesses $756B last year

Retailers are facing a major conundrum — how to balance consumer frustration with bad recommendations and their fear of giving up personal info.

By Dan O'Shea • Dec. 4, 2017

The Retail Dive Awards for 2017

The 2017 Retail Dive Awards recognize the industry’s top disruptors and innovators. These executives, companies and trends are transforming the industry and shaping the future.

By Corinne Ruff , Ben Unglesbee , Laura Heller , Cara Salpini • Dec. 4, 2017

Swarovski launches AR app experience at holiday pop-up

Perfect's YouCam apps let mobile users virtually try on holiday-inspired makeup and crystal jewelry from the brand.

By Robert Williams • Dec. 4, 2017

In-store experiences lag due to poor IT infrastructure

Only 27% of retail executives are confident their IT can keep up with customer experience improvement plans, according to a new survey.

By Dan O'Shea • Dec. 4, 2017

Study: 39% of marketers will increase influencer marketing budgets in 2018

Trends in the space are likely to include using a variety of types of influencers and leveraging the content to enhance other channels.

By Erica Sweeney • Dec. 4, 2017

These retailers are #crushingit on social this holiday season

It's prime time for retailers to get involved in the social scene. Here's who's doing it best — and how.

By Cara Salpini • Dec. 1, 2017

Artificial intelligence set to soar

IDC issued its annual list of technology predictions for the retail sector — and AI will be used across the board.

By Dan O'Shea • Dec. 1, 2017

WeWork tests Amazon’s Alexa for Business

The co-working company, which has been eyeing retail opportunities, is turning to Amazon for work spaces powered by the popular voice assistant.

By Dan O'Shea • Dec. 1, 2017

Wayfair Black Friday weekend sales soar 53%

The online furniture retailer is in the right place at the right time as furniture buying and selling moves online.

By Dan O'Shea • Nov. 30, 2017

Pottery Barn launches AR app for iOS

By bringing the app to iOS devices, the furniture retailer looks set to gain greater market exposure.

By Dan O'Shea • Nov. 30, 2017

Amazon smashes Cyber Monday record

The online behemoth said Cyber Monday was the single biggest shopping day in the company's history, surpassing its Prime Day event for the most products ordered worldwide.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 30, 2017

Are Calvin Klein’s Amazon pop-ups dissing department stores?

Traditionally the brand releases exclusive collections through department store channels, but the partnership signals the apparel retailer is looking for new growth.

By Corinne Ruff • Nov. 29, 2017

Wayfair is dominating West Elm and Ikea on social media

The furniture e-tailer had the fastest-growing audience on social media among competitors during the week of Black Friday, according to a new study.

By Robert Williams • Nov. 29, 2017

Google Home, eBay make smart speakers smarter

Shopping via the AI assistant is about to get easier, with an app that moves customers off the device and onto their smartphone.

By Dan O'Shea • Nov. 29, 2017

30 minutes with Sephora’s head of marketing

Deborah Yeh, SVP of marketing and brand at Sephora, gave Retail Dive a glimpse into three of the retailer's most dynamic marketing moves.

By Cara Salpini • Nov. 29, 2017

Black Friday weekend beat NRF forecast by 10M shoppers

Good weather and a strong economy brought more than 174 million consumers to stores and websites over the red-letter shopping weekend. 

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 29, 2017

Abt Electronics sees a 15% holiday weekend sales jump

Single-store star Abt had a stellar start to the holiday season thanks to an emphasis on customer experience. 

By Dan O'Shea • Nov. 28, 2017