Pocket the punch card: Loyalty, rewards programs shift to mobile platform

Smartphones offer a reliable way for retailers to reach customers.  

By Ian P. Murphy • June 3, 2015

Apple Watch is company's biggest launch to date

The retail giant is expected to ship five million products in the first three months of its release. 

By Ian P. Murphy • June 2, 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

Why omnichannel as you know it is 'dead'

Deloitte report: Retailers need to stop thinking exclusively about the 'buy'—and think more about the journey that got shoppers there. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • May 29, 2015

Retailers see Apple Watch as emerging marketing opportunity

Apps that perform a simple, specific function lead the way for wearables.

By Ian P. Murphy • May 29, 2015

Oops! Wal-Mart leaks name of shipping service

The potential Amazon Prime competitor will be called ShippingPass, TechCrunch reports.

By Randy Lilleston • May 27, 2015

How retailers use gamification to drive engagement

Gaming strategies increase interaction and engagement, especially for mobile apps. 

By Ian P. Murphy • May 26, 2015

Target: Smart RFID tags in all stores in 2016

RFID will assist in tracking inventory and fulfillment of orders placed for in-store pickup. 

By Ian P. Murphy • May 26, 2015

Google launches shopping ads for YouTube

TrueView Ads to run alongside video content. 

By Ian P. Murphy • May 22, 2015

Report: Payments startup Stripe attracts investment at $5B valuation

It's not yet clear how much the payment company is raising.

By Ian P. Murphy • May 22, 2015

Will the Internet of Everything be the end of the checkout line?

Retail Dive recently talked with Shaun Kirby, CTO of Cisco Consulting Services, about IoE and how it can be used to streamline purchases. 

By Ian P. Murphy • May 21, 2015

The Limited debuts in-store pickup

Unlike many retailers’ options, the chain won't require an online purchase to hold items. 

By Ian P. Murphy • May 21, 2015

Rue 21 adds Epicor's omnichannel software

The system will provide reporting and anlytics throughout the teen retailer's operations. 

By Ian P. Murphy • May 21, 2015

How programmatic marketing continues to revolutionize media buys

Automated systems have conquered marketers' early misgivings to dominate digital spend. 

By Ian P. Murphy • May 20, 2015

Amazon's Echo now allows voice-activated reorders

But the speaker/assistant system only offers merchandise orders to U.S. Prime members, so far. 

By Ian P. Murphy • May 15, 2015

Messaging apps lead mobile usage in most key markets: study

While the rest of the world favors mobile messaging apps, the U.S. depends on social media with Facebook and Instagram leading. 

By Ian P. Murphy • May 14, 2015

Square introduces 'cashtags' for URL payments

The payments system now lets users set the exact payment amount in a unique URL. 

By Ian P. Murphy • May 12, 2015

Google: Almost half of video ads go unseen

YouTube ads perform somewhat better, the search engine reports. 

By Ian P. Murphy • May 12, 2015

IBM to assist with Facebook's ad targeting

The software giant will contribute to the data driving Facebook's targeting tools. 

By Ian P. Murphy • May 7, 2015

Zulily redesigns website for improved personalization

The site will now deliver offers customized to users' needs. 

By Ian P. Murphy • May 7, 2015

Tight squeeze: How marketers can cope with Apple Watch's limited real estate

With just over one square inch of interface, the wearable favors simplified apps.  

By Ian P. Murphy • May 6, 2015

Mobile boost at RetailMeNot not enough, not yet

A Google algorithm change to favor mobile-optimized websites, which has dinged the coupon site’s fortunes, could ultimately help in the future, the company says.

By Daphne Howland • May 6, 2015

Fast-growing startup Boomerang Commerce scores 3 big-name clients

Groupon, Office Depot, and Sears will use the startup's omnichannel pricing analysis.

By Ian P. Murphy • May 6, 2015

Macy's promotes Mother's Day via social

The department store will donate $3 for every post to Instagram, Tumblr, and Twitter. 

By Ian P. Murphy • May 5, 2015

Pinterest to allow access to API

The discovery platform will allow select developers to build third-party apps for the system. 

By Ian P. Murphy • May 5, 2015

Kohl's sees dramatic growth in app users

The retailer's loyalty program has helped Kohl's beat Uber, Nike, and Tinder in growth. 

By Ian P. Murphy • May 4, 2015