Target shifts to DevOps for software engineering

The strategy looks to bring development and collaboration in-house.

By Ian P. Murphy • Oct. 21, 2015

Target partnering with MIT for food-related research

The retailer is looking at innovation as one path to improve its grocery business.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 21, 2015

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Digital innovation and technology trends in retail

Generative AI and TikTok Shop have replaced the metaverse and NFTs as the hot topics of the day — here’s a look at how brands are using them.

By Retail Dive staff

Tommy Hilfiger brings VR headsets to flagship stores

The designer transports shoppers to runway shows via 3D videos, as it works to boost in-store "retailtainment."

By Barbara Thau • Oct. 21, 2015

Facebook's M hints at a new type of digital shopping

Top uses of the new virtual assistant in testing include asking it for shopping help. 

By Ian P. Murphy • Oct. 20, 2015

Retailers rush to patent tech products

A host of retail "innovation labs" have produced tech inventions — and the need to protect them.

By Barbara Thau • Oct. 20, 2015

Report: App usage sinks after initial installation

Brands turn to reengagement metrics to measure an app’s value and fight low re-usage. 

By Barbara Thau • Oct. 19, 2015

Retailers speeding up holiday shipments to avoid past delays

Robots and algorithms are shaving off fulfillment time in and out of the warehouse as e-commerce orders are expected to rise this holiday season.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 19, 2015

Twitter launches new way for businesses to measure ad value

The micro-blogging site has been working to accelerate the growth rate of its user base, which is what CEO Jack Dorsey called "unacceptable."

By Barbara Thau • Oct. 16, 2015

Wal-Mart takes aim at Amazon by open-sourcing cloud code

The retailer's open-source OneOps software promises greater data portability to users. 

By Ian P. Murphy • Oct. 16, 2015

Whole Foods cooking up cloud-based retail management system

The specialty grocer is betting on insights gleaned from advanced data analytics to counter encroachment by mainstream retailers.

By Barbara Thau • Oct. 15, 2015

Why retail marketers should jump on the mobile app install ads trend

According to Yahoo’s vice president and industry lead for entertainment, mobile app install ads are key for building an audience.

By David Kirkpatrick • Oct. 14, 2015

Starbucks' Apple Pay decision could help build wider adoption

The coffee chain is seen as one of the most successful companies in building a mobile wallet. 

By Ian P. Murphy • Oct. 12, 2015

Sears acquires WallyHome IoT unit

The deal shows that Sears sees great promise in the Internet of Things, an area that is a natural fit for the struggling retailer.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 9, 2015

Shop.org 2015: Forget 'bright and shiny' tech—retailers still need to master the fundamentals

Retailers are focused on revamping their organizations for the digital age, which could drive major changes to often-sluggish legacy systems.

By Kelsey Lindsey • Oct. 8, 2015

Eyeing millennials, companies try to make mobile conversion a snap

New technology could help smartphone cameras reduce friction at the checkout and enhance security. 

By Ian P. Murphy • Oct. 8, 2015

Hackers targeted LoopPay systems as early as March

The tech now powers the Samsung Pay mobile wallet system.

By Ian P. Murphy • Oct. 7, 2015

Verizon will enable Samsung Pay in future software update

The mobile wallet is coming to its last major U.S. network with a forthcoming update.

By Ian P. Murphy • Oct. 6, 2015

Study: Mobile accounts for 52% of e-commerce traffic

But while mobile now originates more traffic, it still doesn't close sales.

By Ian P. Murphy • Oct. 6, 2015

Email is key to Bonobos' marketing strategy

The men's retailer segments and targets up to five messages per day to customers. 

By Ian P. Murphy • Oct. 2, 2015

Knomi aims to drive foot traffic at upscale boutiques

Discovery app employs beacons to alert shoppers of favorite items nearby. 

By Ian P. Murphy • Oct. 2, 2015

The EMV deadline is here: Just how secure are the new chip cards?

Some retailers say that more time — and more secure cards requiring authentication — should have been part of the rollout plan. 

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 1, 2015

Mobile coupon app Ibotta wins $40M in funding

The app has 10 million downloads to date. 

By Ian P. Murphy • Oct. 1, 2015

Cole Haan employs Instagram to sell direct in app

The retailer brings Instagram images into its app, where shoppers can browse and buy.

By Ian P. Murphy • Sept. 25, 2015

Google adds to cybersecurity firm's financing

Zscaler now valued more than $1 billion. 

By Ian P. Murphy • Sept. 25, 2015

Rebecca Minkoff's flagship store is wired for sales

Touchscreens in fitting rooms powered by eBay have helped triple expected clothing sales at the store.

By Ian P. Murphy • Sept. 24, 2015