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Macy's data breach caused by a customized Magecart attack, research finds

Digital skimmers have been around for years, but a new type of point-of-sale attack is tailored for the target.
By Samantha Ann Schwartz • Dec. 23, 2019
Google tops Facebook in driving early holiday traffic to retail sites

Despite the hype around social commerce, organic and paid Google search appear more effective at delivering site traffic this season, according to a study.
By Dianna Christie • Dec. 20, 2019
Tractor Supply promotes former Sears exec to SVP of e-commerce

Letitia Webster will lead e-commerce, omnichannel and data management operations for the retailer.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Dec. 20, 2019
Amazon, Apple and Google partner on smart home tech standards

The technology giants are collaborating to develop a better way for connected devices to talk to each other.
By Robert Williams • Dec. 19, 2019
How Urban Outfitters is optimizing e-commerce fulfillment

The retailer partnered with an analytics company to build an algorithm that considers the risk of lost sales when fulfilling online orders from brick-and-mortar locations.
By Matt Leonard • Dec. 18, 2019
Target leans on data science to solve 'extremely large' retail problems

The retailer turned to data science to help improve on-shelf availability, reduce inventory levels and create operating efficiencies.
By Roberto Torres • Dec. 18, 2019
EBay eliminates seller fees for sneaker listings over $100

The marketplace will also host a series of sneaker drops in partnership with Stadium Goods.
By Lisa Rowan • Dec. 18, 2019
Retail cyberattack attempts up 20% last year

Increased attack sophistication has some chief information security officers planning to increase staffing in 2020.
By Lisa Rowan • Dec. 17, 2019
Zippin raises $12M to introduce cashierless checkout to more stores

The startup plans to expand within grocery stores, convenience chains, sports facilities, airports and other retailers.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Dec. 16, 2019
Westfield welcomes Verishop's digital brands to US malls

The mall developer joins others in turning to digital natives to fill space and lure customers, as those brands realize the value of brick and mortar.
By Daphne Howland • Dec. 12, 2019
Nike expands swimwear to include a swim hijab

The swimwear expansion is the brand's latest effort to reach new customers with performance-focused athletic wear.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Dec. 12, 2019
Ikea teams up with tech company to reduce reverse logistics waste

The retailer will partner with Optoro to use data analytics and machine-learning algorithms to route returned and excess inventory to optimal locations.
By Morgan Forde • Dec. 11, 2019
Walmart launches autonomous delivery in Houston

Through a partnership with Nuro, the retailer will deliver groceries to a select group of shoppers in the coming months before expanding to the public.
By Krishna Thakker • Dec. 10, 2019
Consumers aren't fully embracing virtual shopping tools this holiday season

Only about half of shoppers will use voice assistants, chatbots and other emerging technology, according to a new survey.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Dec. 05, 2019
Mobile accounted for two-thirds of Black Friday traffic

However, 60% of purchases are still made via desktop, a recent Bloomreach report found.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Dec. 05, 2019
Checkout-free startup secures $30M in funding

Accel Robotics joins a growing number of companies touting technology that can deliver frictionless shopping experiences.
By Jessica Dumont • Dec. 04, 2019
American Eagle embeds QR codes in shirts for Giving Tuesday

Select items sport an icon people can scan to activate Delivering Good's donation website.
By Robert Williams • Dec. 04, 2019
J.C. Penney hires new chief digital officer

The previous digital chief of Pandora Jewelry is stepping into the role at the department store chain, which has been losing online share for years.
By Ben Unglesbee • Dec. 03, 2019
Secondhand apparel platform Vinted raises $141M

Lightspeed Venture Partners, which led the funding round, has also invested in Stitch Fix, Rothy's and Bonobos.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Dec. 03, 2019
Retailers to spend $1.5B on AR/VR in 2020

A new study forecasts that worldwide spending on augmented and virtual reality will soar to $18.8 billion next year, an increase of nearly 80%.
By Robert Williams • Dec. 03, 2019
Black Friday cybersecurity responsibility falls to customers

Cybercriminals feed on shoppers with weak personal cyber hygiene. Have companies done enough to protect customers?
By Samantha Ann Schwartz • Nov. 27, 2019
Want to appeal to young holiday shoppers? Invest in tech

Shoppers under the age of 35 will spend more this season but want streamlined technology and environmentally friendly practices, a survey found.
By Lisa Rowan • Nov. 27, 2019
Pensa Systems raises $10M to expand its inventory management tech

The technology uses computer vision, AI and autonomous drones to track what's on store shelves, allowing retailers to better manage merchandise.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 26, 2019
Will retailers avoid Black Friday website outages?

A new survey reveals that nearly one-quarter of retail companies don't have a plan in place if their websites go down.
By Lisa Rowan • Nov. 25, 2019
JC Penney rings in holiday proposal season with AR ad driving virtual try-ons

The mobile campaign with Verizon Media includes immersive, full-screen spots and a "wedding personality" quiz.
By Natalie Koltun • Nov. 22, 2019

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