Retailers beware: 'Mobilegeddon' could affect 44% of Fortune 500 websites

The search engine update will reward 'mobile-friendly' sites.   

By Ian P. Murphy • April 22, 2015

Rite Aid hires new CIO amid changing healthcare environment

Steve Rempel previously worked in IT at Safeway for 35 years.

By Daphne Howland • April 21, 2015

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What's shaping the e-commerce landscape?

From pivots in digital strategies to challenges retailers must overcome with reverse logistics, here are some of the forces shaping online retail.

By Retail Dive staff

Yahoo and Microsoft renegotiate search partnership

Yahoo will control more search results and plans to expand its mobile search efforts. 

By Ian P. Murphy • April 20, 2015

Foot Locker's first mobile app features 'Shoemoji'

The app also includes a release calendar of new sneaker styles. 

By Ian P. Murphy • April 20, 2015

Facebook amps up fight against fake likes

Pattern recognition is helping block three times more fakes. 

By Ian P. Murphy • April 20, 2015

Apple planning to expand Apple Pay to Canada: WSJ

The mobile payment technology may launch in Canada this fall, according to the Wall Street Journal. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • April 17, 2015

Jawbone to launch payments wearable with AmEx

The company's new Up4 fitness tracker will include a NFC chip for payments. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • April 16, 2015

RetailNext scores $125M in new funding

The company provides in-store analytics software for retailers. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • April 16, 2015

Jet partners with CommerceHub

Jet’s plans require a software platform that is strong, nimble, and has the kind of logistical efficiencies provided by the likes of CommerceHub.

By Daphne Howland • April 16, 2015

E.U. formally charges Google with antitrust violations

The European Commission has accused the tech giant of distorting online shopping search results. 

By Kelsey Lindsey , Ian P. Murphy • April 15, 2015

What is the future of brick-and-mortar retail stores?

Using some of the same digital tools predicted to be brick-and-mortar’s demise, retailers have started to reconfigure their physical stores to ensure future success. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • April 13, 2015

Amazon acquires tech startup Shoefitr

Shoefitr helps match shoe fit to buyers' feet using 3D technology and a database of shoe models.  

By Ian P. Murphy • April 13, 2015

The new 'bring your own': The pros and cons of BYOD

While "bring your own device" offers retailers and their employees added connectivity, it also comes with some added security concerns. 

By Ian P. Murphy • April 9, 2015

'Operator' app could bring new level of on-demand retail

A source has told TechCrunch that Uber co-founder Garret Camp is developing an app that could get anyone anything via mobile message.

By Daphne Howland • April 9, 2015

ShopperTrak partners with shopkick for new beacon system

The leading analytics and beacon providers will provide in-store insights for retailers.

By Ian P. Murphy • April 9, 2015

Amazon Dash: Underestimated device or unnecessary gimmick?

Amazon's new Dash button may ultimately be a way to solve a problem — not for consumers, but for the company itself.

By Daphne Howland • April 8, 2015

Meerkat, Periscope, and new potential for marketers

The two streaming services vie to bring live action to the market. 

By Ian P. Murphy • April 8, 2015

Christopher & Banks to install omnichannel solutions

The womenswear chain will implement a full suite of Epicor solutions. 

By Ian P. Murphy • April 6, 2015

What shopping could look like on the Apple Watch

The watch promises to improve the impact of push alerts, ease access to shopping lists, and pair well with beacons.

By Ian P. Murphy • April 2, 2015

Social media firm Sprinkler attracts capital for growth

The social media management platform targets large clients. 

By Ian P. Murphy • April 2, 2015

Dick's Sporting Goods' winning strategy

The retailer has come quite a ways in the last year or so, thanks to a concerted all-channels effort and a close watch on merchandising.

By Daphne Howland • April 1, 2015

IBM teams with The Weather Company to produce analytics for retailers

Weather can affect $500 billion in business every year. 

By Ian P. Murphy • March 31, 2015

In-store WiFi leads to higher sales, loyalty: study

Almost half of stores with employee WiFi reported a 3.4% increase in sales, while WiFi for customers boosted sales 2%. 

By Ian P. Murphy • March 31, 2015

Push to buy: Amazon introduces Dash Button

Available to a select number of Prime customers for now, one press of the button can order everyday essentials from Amazon. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • March 31, 2015

Top 3 Automated Predictive Email Campaigns for 2015

With the help of predictive technology, retailers are building their customer base with tailored messages and shopping experiences.

March 31, 2015