Equinox embeds support for Android Pay into all terminals

The terminal provider also claimed to be first to bring the latest version of the Google-backed payment solution to all its product lines, including the L5300 multi-lane terminals used by drugstore chain Walgreens.

By Dan O'Shea • Jan. 18, 2017

Adobe debuts new omnichannel capabilities for retailers

The new Fluid Experiences for Retail capability allows retailers to develop and manage omnichannel experiences across touchpoints such as in-store associate apps, social channels and smart screens. 

By Dan O'Shea • Jan. 17, 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

Kroll: More than 80% of businesses were fraud victims over last year

Current and former employees are the most common perpetrators of fraud, cyber and security incidents, according to risk solutions provider Kroll's Annual Global Fraud and Risk Report.

By Dan O'Shea • Jan. 17, 2017

How robots in stores could revolutionize the customer experience

Here’s what happens when a salty journalist meets Pepper the humanoid at NRF's Big Show 2017.

By Jason Ankeny • Jan. 17, 2017

Amazon reportedly seeks FCC approval for wireless tests at Seattle HQ

Amazon has asked to conduct wireless technology tests at its Seattle headquarters and one of its customer service facilities elsewhere in Washington.

By Dan O'Shea • Jan. 16, 2017

Intel launches store management platform, pledges $100M retail investment

The investment is aimed at helping retailers achieve more efficient store environments with an assist from the Internet of Things.

By Dan O'Shea • Jan. 16, 2017

Cloverleaf uses Emotion AI to measure shopper sentiment via store shelves

The shelfPoint solution uses small LCD strips placed along a store shelf that measure shopper engagement and response, putting the sentiments measured into emotional buckets.

By Dan O'Shea • Jan. 12, 2017

Verifone, FIS team to let consumers pay for purchases with rewards points

When shoppers present a loyalty-linked card payment on a Verifone device, it will prompt them if enough points are available to pay for items.   

By Dan O'Shea • Jan. 12, 2017

Wal-Mart tries Scan and Go again to bypass checkout lines

The relaunched smartphone app only works at the mega-retailer's Rogers, AR location, but could revolutionize the way people shop across all of its stores.

By Keith Loria • Jan. 12, 2017

DC first US city to test droid food delivery

Autonomous delivery methods, either by flying or ground-based drones, are popping up more frequently in the wake of successful tests.

By David Kirkpatrick • Jan. 12, 2017

Target accepting applications for next Techstars retail accelerator program

More than 150 mentors gave more than 500 hours of their time and expertise to selected retail tech startups during the first round of the program.

By Dan O'Shea • Jan. 11, 2017

PayPal taps into Discover's tokenization, Cashback Bonus program

The new agreement allows Discover cardholders to use their Cashback Bonus at PayPal's online and mobile merchant partners.

By Dan O'Shea • Jan. 11, 2017

NRF: Retail's Big Show

iQmetrix is powering a significant shift in retail – one that’s helping retailers redefine the in-store experience.

Jan. 11, 2017

Instacart under fire from personal shoppers over pay changes

Shoppers are complaining that changes in tipping and pay rate policies have left them making less money than before.

By Dan O'Shea • Jan. 10, 2017

Nike debuts Paul George signature shoe this week

The PG1's debut coincides with George's Indiana Pacers taking on the Denver Nuggets in a special NBA game tipping off in London.

By Dan O'Shea • Jan. 10, 2017

7 trends that will disrupt and define retail in 2017

As the dust settles from a record-shattering holiday shopping season, the retail industry turns its focus to a new year — along with new opportunities and challenges. Here’s what you can expect.

By Jason Ankeny • Jan. 10, 2017

Diebold Nixdorf unveils small-footprint self-checkout system

The Extreme Self-Checkout Concept is less than 10 inches wide, supports cash card and contactless payments, and integrates an EMV chip reader to help mitigate card fraud.

By Dan O'Shea • Jan. 9, 2017

Nike: Self-lacing HyperAdapt shoe a hit, new models coming soon

Advancements in manufacturing could get future editions to market more quickly, and potentially at a lower cost than the current $720 price tag, Nike said.

By Dan O'Shea • Jan. 9, 2017

How Amazon Go will transform the grocery experience

The online behemoth's register-free store disrupts the landscape, but does more convenience take away from what food shopping has always been?

By Keith Loria • Jan. 9, 2017

The DNA of the "Digital Native Audience" (DNA)

The Digital Native Audience has been raised in the era of the Internet and smartphones, so they shop and think differently than previous generations.

Jan. 9, 2017

Uber opens up access to its collected traffic data

The ride-sharing company's information could be very valuable for shipping and logistics companies as they look for the most efficient possible routes for delivering packages.

By Dan O'Shea • Jan. 8, 2017

Amazon concerned about leaving drone regulations to individual states

The e-commerce giant warns that a state-by-state patchwork of U.S. drone regulations could endanger the emerging drone delivery environment.

By Dan O'Shea • Jan. 8, 2017

Ford adding Amazon Alexa capabilities to some of its cars

Ford’s self-described “Alexa on the go” capabilities will include voice-driven orders of Amazon products, the ability to listen to audiobooks, get directions and more.

By Dan O'Shea • Jan. 5, 2017

Under Armour teams with NFL's Tom Brady for high-tech sleepwear

The sleepwear includes “bioceramic particles that absorb infrared wavelengths emitted by the body and reflect back Far Infrared, helping the body recover faster while promoting better sleep.”

By Dan O'Shea • Jan. 5, 2017

Food for thought: 7 trends set to define grocery retail in 2017

Online grocery, last-mile shipping, social media marketing, product transparency and differentiated shopping experiences will highlight the year ahead.

By Sandy Skrovan • Jan. 5, 2017