Samsung Pay to challenge Apple for mobile payments

The new solution will be compatible with 90% of U.S. retailers' terminals.

By Ian P. Murphy • March 2, 2015

Retailers adopting digital tech without adequate security: PwC

While many retail CEOs say mobile technologies, data mining, and analytics are key to success, retailers are implementing new technologies before securing them.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 27, 2015

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How artificial intelligence is shaping retail

More retailers are leaning on AI as a tool, tapping into the tech to improve customer service and support supply chain functions.

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6 drone-free solutions speeding up deliveries

E-commerce and logistics providers are testing numerous ways to help consumers get their goods faster than ever before.

By Ian P. Murphy • Feb. 26, 2015

Tinder-like shopping app Grabble raises $1.8M

The swipe app, free for shoppers to use, plans to expand into the U.S. and Asia this year.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 24, 2015

Google buys Softcard mobile payment technology

Major wireless carriers will ship Android phones with Google Wallet pre-installed. 

By Ian P. Murphy • Feb. 23, 2015

Lenovo update leaves laptop users open to cyberhacks

Preinstalled software tracked usage without authorization and exposed encrypted information.  

By Ian P. Murphy • Feb. 23, 2015

Stripe to accept bitcoin payments

The online payments startup could lend the virtual currency some much-needed credibility. 

By Ian P. Murphy • Feb. 23, 2015

Mobile POS use among retailers to skyrocket: BRP

The survey also found that the amount of retailers supporting NFC payments will grow 350% in the next six months. 

By Ian P. Murphy • Feb. 19, 2015

Pinterest's 'Buy' button looms large

With 70 million users eager to discover new products, the online bulletin board could be on the verge of revolutionizing e-commerce. 

By Ian P. Murphy • Feb. 18, 2015

US e-commerce tech spending to grow 75% in four years: Forrester

The report also says that e-commerce investments will rise to $2.1 billion by the end of the decade.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 18, 2015

Victoria's Secret wins appeal in patents case

A federal appeals court reversed the $17.9 million judgment regarding virtual shopping cart patents. 

By Ian P. Murphy • Feb. 17, 2015

Pinterest set to introduce 'Buy' button: report

With 70 million users expressing their interests, the virtual bulletin board is a natural for e-commerce. 

By Ian P. Murphy • Feb. 13, 2015

Mobiquity, ShopAdvisor team up to target mall shoppers

Beacon technology and mobile apps will alert consumers of nearby deals. 

By Ian P. Murphy • Feb. 13, 2015

Ikea is 'cutting through the clutter' with in-house emoticon app

The emoticons will help solve household communication problems caused by clutter, the Swedish retailer says. 

By Ian P. Murphy • Feb. 12, 2015

How marketers are reaching mobile millennials in a 'snap'

Snapchat, the now-you-see-it, now-you-don't social platform, is figuring out how to monetize content targeting its legions of young fans.

By Ian P. Murphy • Feb. 11, 2015

Home Depot enhances in-store checkout technology

FIRST Phones bring inventory information and checkout capabilities to sale associates on the floor. 

By Ian P. Murphy • Feb. 11, 2015

Birchbox and Story: Two retail stores redefining the shopping experience

These two New York City stores offer a peek at the future of brick-and-mortar. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • Feb. 10, 2015

Alibaba buys stake in smartphone manufacturer

The Chinese e-commerce giant hopes to boost use of its mobile OS. 

By Ian P. Murphy • Feb. 9, 2015

Michael Kors, Swatch to join the wearable wave

Although wearables is a segment yet to prove itself, there’s a lot of activity ahead of the Apple Watch debut.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 6, 2015

HeartThis mobile bulletin board debuts

The app eschews social functions for user-defined shopping likes. 

By Ian P. Murphy • Feb. 5, 2015

The ultimate showroom: How tech can help drive brick-and-mortar sales

Omnichannel strategies demand that physical locations be just as wired as their customers.

By Ian P. Murphy • Feb. 5, 2015

Alibaba testing drone deliveries in China

The three-day, three-city trial is bringing boxes of tea to consumer residences. 

By Ian P. Murphy • Feb. 5, 2015

Nordstrom scaling back Innovation Lab

The department store retailer lauded for its tech creativity established its Innovation Lab four years ago.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 5, 2015

FCC proposes utility-like regulation of the Internet

To ensure the success of their own innovations and customer satisfaction, experts say retailers should be invested in an open internet. 

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 5, 2015

Adidas unveils mobile sneaker reservation app

Adidas Confirmed was developed to take the hassle out of buying the brand's "hype" kicks using geopositioning technology.

By Ian P. Murphy • Feb. 4, 2015