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

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

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

Williams-Sonoma releases mobile recipe app

The branded app brings favorite recipes and tools to mobile users.  

By Ian P. Murphy • March 30, 2015

Facebook Messenger morphing into shopping platform

The app was first greeted by users with frustration and scorn, but it may be poised to grow into a robust e-commerce platform.

By Daphne Howland • March 26, 2015

PayStand introduces mobile app

The app accepts checks and Bitcoin payments to keep rates low.  

By Ian P. Murphy • March 25, 2015

Facebook introduces app analytics tool

The web dashboard will help marketers measure and calibrate campaigns within apps. 

By Ian P. Murphy • March 25, 2015

4 retailers going beyond the buy with mobile apps

These retailers are using mobile apps—including a few that don't even sell their wares—to build loyalty and reinforce positioning. 

By Ian P. Murphy • March 25, 2015

Retailers take advantage of new Instagram app

The add-on allows users to create multiple-image collages easily. 

By Ian P. Murphy • March 24, 2015

Square introduces new service with lower transaction fee

Square Cash will charge a relatively low 1.5% processing fee for businesses and nonprofits

By Ian P. Murphy • March 24, 2015

Amazon may own '.free' domain

ICANN documents indicate that other bidders have dropped out of the auction. 

By Ian P. Murphy • March 23, 2015

Device disruption: A look at the nimble digital shopper

Consumers are expecting a flexible retail experience, regardless of location or device usage. 

By Ian P. Murphy • March 20, 2015

Study says many mobile apps vulnerable to cyberattack

The IBM/Ponemon study found that the pressure to regularly produce apps is making companies take shortcuts on data security. 

By Ian P. Murphy • March 20, 2015

Bitly to redirect links to in-app locations

The link shortening specialist has created a solution for a nagging problem for marketers. 

By Ian P. Murphy • March 17, 2015

Beacon use poised to blast off: report

Low-cost units will influence $4 billion in retail sales this year. 

By Ian P. Murphy • March 17, 2015

AltoCloud wins $2 million in funding

The software solution uses machine learning to tailor next steps for site visitors. 

By Ian P. Murphy • March 17, 2015

What the Apple Watch means for retail

The much-hyped smartwatch could have a huge impact on mobile wallet adoption and hyperlocal targeting. 

By Ian P. Murphy • March 16, 2015