Apple loses appeal of e-book antitrust ruling

The deal between publishers and Apple that landed the tech giant in antitrust court was born out of a fear of Amazon’s hardcore commitment to low book prices.

By Daphne Howland • July 1, 2015

Lilly Pulitzer offers special Snapchat filters to in-store shoppers

Users can apply the brand's bright prints to their Snapchat photos when shopping. 

By Ian P. Murphy • June 30, 2015

Explore the Trendline➔

How marketplaces are evolving

From introducing AI technology to the launch of new platforms, here’s how marketplaces are accelerating retailer’s growth potential. 

By Retail Dive staff

Online price-tracking startup Indix raises $15M

The company supplies price-tracking software to e-commerce companies. 

By Ian P. Murphy • June 29, 2015

Lululemon taps new exec to grow its e-commerce operations

Miguel Almeida has spent the last six years at Walgreens, where he was group vice president for digital and mobile solutions.

By Daphne Howland • June 29, 2015

Vertical Mass wants to help entertainers, brands target fans

The startup will crunch data to see where fans interact online. 

By Ian P. Murphy • June 26, 2015

Analytics startup Celect gets $5M to help retailers 'truly understand' customers

The firm says it can help retailers boost online sales by 20% and in-store sales by 7% with its algorithms.

By Daphne Howland • June 26, 2015

Amazon alums debut personal shopping app

Mona personalizes search results with data mined from consumers' email.

By Ian P. Murphy • June 25, 2015

Instagram unveils enhanced search functions

The image-sharing site will suggest trending locations and hashtags to users. 

By Ian P. Murphy • June 24, 2015

Amazon's voice assistant Echo speaker now widely available

The device lets users order on Amazon with voice-activated commands, and has wowed many tech writers with its sleek design and overall performance.

By Daphne Howland • June 24, 2015

CVS to double digital team with new innovation lab

The Boston unit will function like a startup to enhance online and mobile initiatives for the retailer. 

By Ian P. Murphy • June 23, 2015

Barneys now selling via Instagram

Shoppers can now click images on the social network app to buy at the retailer's site. 

By Ian P. Murphy • June 23, 2015

Amazon installs new machine-learning reviews system

The system will vet customer reviews to favor verified reviewers and recent content. 

By Ian P. Murphy • June 22, 2015

FAA to issue rule on commercial drone flights within a year

Amazon Prime Air could take flight as early as next summer. 

By Ian P. Murphy • June 18, 2015

Google expands cross-platform ad measurement

The search engine now tracks advertising results outside of its own network. 

By Ian P. Murphy • June 18, 2015

EBay Enterprise to be sold just in time for PayPal split

EBay Enterprise provides software, customer service, warehouses, and delivery to retailers around the globe.

By Daphne Howland • June 18, 2015

Study: Product recommendations aid in e-commerce conversion

The study from Monetate also found that personalized suggestions can increase average order value.

By Ian P. Murphy • June 17, 2015

First Data unveils Apple Pay-compatible EMV reader

The new device from First Data allows retailers to accept EMV cards, Apple Pay, and more. 

By Ian P. Murphy • June 17, 2015

Will Apple Pay be a hit or flop? 8 industry watchers weigh in

While the future of the payment system may seem uncertain, it’s something retailers certainly need to keep an eye on.

By Kelsey Lindsey • June 16, 2015

Fast Retailing to integrate channels in the cloud

Accenture will help the Uniqlo parent create a seamless customer experience. 

By Ian P. Murphy • June 15, 2015

Etsy plans to speed content with server pods

The new strategy could also aid international growth for the handmade marketplace. 

By Ian P. Murphy • June 12, 2015

iOS 9 includes advanced ad blocking features

Use could cut into revenues for Google, other networks. 

By Ian P. Murphy • June 11, 2015

Why SMS is still a crucial part of the marketing mix

With messages ranging from special offers to style advice, some retailers are getting creative with their SMS interactions with customers. 

By Ian P. Murphy • June 10, 2015

Bigcommerce names Brent Bellm CEO

The executive previously held postions with PayPal and HomeAway.

By Ian P. Murphy • June 10, 2015

Facebook to offer free beacons to retailers using Place Tips

Beacons could drive some $4.1 billion of U.S. store sales in 2015, and Facebook's new initiative could propel that further. 

By Daphne Howland • June 9, 2015

Square to release Apple Pay-friendly NFC reader

But will the new reader help Apple make 2015 the “year of Apple Pay,” as promised in January?

By Ian P. Murphy • June 9, 2015