New eBags app takes cue from dating service Tinder

The highly image-based approach may be somewhat controversial for a dating app, but it’s great for finding bags.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 14, 2014

Putting the 'omni' in 'omni-channel' takes a consistent strategy

With a cohesive multi-channel strategy, retailers work to maintain a competitive edge while gaining consumer loyalty and trust. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • Aug. 13, 2014

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How retailers are deploying in-store technology

Payment systems, self-checkout stations and home visualization tech are just a few of the areas getting attention from retailers as they rethink the store experience.

By Retail Dive staff

Amazon introduces new mobile payment system

The e-retailer is new competition for PayPal and Square with its card reader and app, dubbed Amazon Local Register. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • Aug. 13, 2014

Rakuten buys e-commerce app Slice

Japan’s largest e-retailer invested in the app before, and says that its acquisition is part of a U.S. growth strategy.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 13, 2014

Consumers warned against risks of bitcoin

A government consumer protection agency acknowledged the potential for innovation in virtual currencies, but also cautioned consumers of their risks.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 13, 2014

Alibaba Group, in one (big) graphic

Take a look at some of the numbers behind this Chinese e-commerce giant, which is poised to launch its U.S. IPO.

By Kelsey Lindsey • Aug. 12, 2014

Lucky to partner with BeachMint to create e-commerce site

BeachMint will take over all of the magazine's operations to form The Lucky Group. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • Aug. 11, 2014

Etsy's quiet retail revolution

The online marketplace has helped artisans and collectors stay true to themselves while making a buck, 21st century style.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 11, 2014

Two Tap mobile payment startup raises $2.7 million

The company aims to be the "shopping cart of the entire Internet." 

By Kelsey Lindsey • Aug. 8, 2014

Men shop more on mobile than women

While women are in charge of most household spending, men are holding their own when it comes to e-commerce.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 8, 2014

What's up with Twitter's 'payment and shipping' feature?

Someone noticed the option on Android, and sent the tech and retail worlds buzzing.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 8, 2014

Activewear: Cool, hot, and winning

The apparel segment is booming as retailers perfect performance fabrics and designers captivate consumers ... even if a workout is the last thing on their mind.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 7, 2014

Digital coupons strongly influence purchase decisions

A study found that digital coupons "close the deal" for nearly 80% of customers on undecided purchases.

By Kelsey Lindsey • Aug. 7, 2014

Google and Barnes & Noble team up on same-day delivery

Google Shopping Express will deliver books from B&N to customers in New York, Los Angeles, and San Francisco.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 7, 2014

BitPay offering retailers no-charge payments

With this move, the payment processing service could help spur the acceptance of bitcoin.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 7, 2014

Wanelo testing in-app buy button

The mobile app lets users post and discover different merchandise, but not buy ... until now. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • Aug. 6, 2014

Target estimates data breach cost at around $150 million

The retailer also lowered expectations for its second quarter earnings, due to weak sales in Canada and discounts in the U.S.

By Kelsey Lindsey • Aug. 5, 2014

Top News Tuesday: North American expansions and a new POS malware

Every Tuesday, Retail Dive gives you our picks for the week's top industry news. This week, we're looking at a new malware threat and earning reports in the luxury handbag market. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • Aug. 5, 2014

Price-drop site Hukkster folds

The two-year-old startup founded by two J.Crew alums was backed by the Winklevoss twins.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 5, 2014

Wal-Mart plans to customize website

The new website will feature a personalized home page based on a shopper's location and search history. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • Aug. 4, 2014

Google barge retires before it ever goes to work

A tugboat in Portland, ME, has taken the vessel, and its retail plans, away to be dismantled.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 4, 2014

Apple to let go 200 Beats employees

Several corporate operational positions in the two companies overlap, leading to the layoffs, Apple says.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 4, 2014

Report: Better inventory capabilities needed for omnichannel success

Retailers have turned around the effects of showrooming, but still have ways to go to achieve true omnichannel success.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 1, 2014

Homeland Security warns of 'Backoff' point-of-sale malware

The department’s United States Computer Emergency Readiness Team says the malware is mostly undetectable.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 1, 2014

Dollar General announces partnership with Coupons.com

The news comes just days after Dollar Tree announced its $8.5 billion acquisition of Family Dollar. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • Aug. 1, 2014