Chinese telecom giant Huawei enters smartwatch race

The smartwatch was a surprise hit at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.

By Ian P. Murphy • March 9, 2015

Sephora launches two-day 'Flash' delivery membership

The cosmetics retailer also announced its new Innovation Lab and the expansion of in-store beacons to all locations.

By Daphne Howland • March 6, 2015

Explore the Trendline➔

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

Beacons shine in more stores

National retailers are rolling out major deployments of the proximity solution with success—but shoppers must first opt in to see the real deals. 

By Ian P. Murphy • March 5, 2015

Starwood malls to install StepsAway proximity platform

The mobile app, which will be installed in 10 malls nationwide, connects with customers via malls' Wi-Fi networks. 

By Ian P. Murphy • March 5, 2015

Instagram to launch click-through 'Learn More' button

The button will offer advertisers a measurable call to action for ads. 

By Ian P. Murphy • March 5, 2015

Ingenico announces mPOS dongle for contactless payments

The new payments terminal plugs into the headphone jack of Android or iOS devices.

By Ian P. Murphy • March 4, 2015

What retailers can learn from past same-day delivery flops

These days retailers are working hard to deliver orders cheaply and in record time. Retail Dive talked with Kozmo.com's former CTO to see how they can accomplish this goal while avoiding failure. 

By Daphne Howland • March 3, 2015

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

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