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'Bots' fraud will cause $6 billion loss in digital advertising next year
"Bots," automated applications that mimic people and take money away from brands, will pull away $6.3 million from advertisers next year, a new study says.
By Karen Talley • Dec. 9, 2014 -
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Dec. 9, 2014 -
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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.
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Worldwide media ad sales to slow next year
With overall ad spending slowing in the U.S., digital is looking strong and may even change the advertising landscape.
By Karen Talley • Dec. 8, 2014 -
Deep Dive
9 biggest retail blunders of 2014
From offensive apparel to merchandise shortages, there are just some things you can’t blame on the weather or the economy.
By Daphne Howland • Dec. 8, 2014 -
Yahoo making major strides in mobile advertising
Yahoo is poised to become the number three player in mobile advertising, with its share of market expected to top Twitter next year.
By Karen Talley • Dec. 8, 2014 -
Data breach at Bebe stores confirmed
Cards were accessed at stores nationwide between Nov. 8 and 26, and the website seems unaffected.
By Daphne Howland • Dec. 8, 2014 -
Deep Dive
'Tis the season for m-commerce
Whether it be by tablet or smart phone, people are taking a mobile approach to Christmas.
By Karen Talley • Dec. 5, 2014 -
Barnes & Noble buys Nook stake from Microsoft
The bookseller aims to split its retail and digital businesses to give each a better chance to thrive.
By Daphne Howland • Dec. 5, 2014 -
Brick-and-mortar among Cyber Monday winners
The record-smashing sales of Cyber Monday favored retailers providing omnichannel services, including in-store pickup.
By Daphne Howland • Dec. 4, 2014 -
Judge says Target breach lawsuits can go forward
The retailer’s nightmare from last year's cyber-security breach isn’t over yet.
By Daphne Howland • Dec. 4, 2014 -
Amazon adds food takeout, delivery to local services
The e-retail giant is quietly launching a resource of local services that could also include travel.
By Daphne Howland • Dec. 4, 2014 -
Target teams up with Google for virtual mobile experience
The experiment featured in several Target stores nationwide is part of Google’s Project Tango.
By Daphne Howland • Dec. 4, 2014 -
Cyber Monday sales pass $2B: ComScore
What a day it was for online buying as Cyber Monday blew through its prior record.
By Karen Talley • Dec. 3, 2014 -
Deep Dive
The New Black Friday: What the early numbers say about retail's big weekend
From sales to online traffic, retail observers can learn a lot from recent numbers behind this year's Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
By Kelsey Lindsey • Dec. 3, 2014 -
L.L. Bean, Amazon, Saks most responsive Black Friday weekend
It was a mixed bag at retailers' call centers over the Black Friday weekend.
By Karen Talley • Dec. 3, 2014 -
Simon Property Group and eBay create 'connected mall'
EBay and mall manager Simon Property Group have rolled out a digital directory aimed at upping the shopping experience.
By Karen Talley • Dec. 3, 2014 -
FTC suit against Amazon will go forward
A U.S. District Court Judge said that the suit over hefty in-app purchases by children can go forward.
By Daphne Howland • Dec. 3, 2014 -
Feds turn to antiquated law to open locked iPhones
Civil liberties advocates are alarmed that federal judges have agreed that the All Writs Act of 1789 can compel companies to unlock their customers’ smartphones.
By Daphne Howland • Dec. 3, 2014 -
FBI issues malware warning after massive Sony breach
The malware overrides all data on hard drives, preventing a reboot.
By Daphne Howland • Dec. 3, 2014 -
Wal-Mart says cyber shopping soars over the weekend
The retailer saw record numbers of online traffic and sales in the five days following the Thanksgiving holiday.
By Karen Talley • Dec. 2, 2014 -
Deep DiveThe 9 biggest hits and misses of Cyber Monday and Black Friday
Retailers were on edge with reports that Black Friday sales fell precipitously. But, thanks in part to mobile, things may not be what they seem.
By Daphne Howland • Dec. 2, 2014 -
Cyber Monday social conversations focus on 'deals' and 'sales'
Though strong early in the Thanksgiving weekend, Cyber Monday social media mentions dropped on Sunday.
By Karen Talley • Dec. 2, 2014 -
Cyber Monday sales up 8.1%: IBM
Mobile traffic and sales were up significantly, as they were throughout the Thanksgiving Day weekend.
By Daphne Howland • Dec. 2, 2014 -
Wal-Mart expanding 'Grab and Go' lockers in Canada
The program is part of the retail giant’s overall strategy to boost its e-commerce efforts.
By Daphne Howland • Dec. 1, 2014 -
Mobile helps boost Black Friday web sales
It's clear that mobile is big this year, with mobile sales outpacing Thanksgiving Day computer web sales for the first time ever.
By Daphne Howland • Dec. 1, 2014
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