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In-store analytics company RetailNext raises $30 million
The company, already collecting data in 33 countries, will use the new funds to expand to "emerging markets."
By Kelsey Lindsey • July 8, 2014 -
UPDATE: Russia calls US arrest of alleged big-time hacker a kidnapping
The Secret Service's arrest of a Russian man allegedly in connection with payment fraud is now another issue between Russia and the U.S.
By Daphne Howland • July 8, 2014 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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TrendlineHow 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.
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Report: Security fears holding back mobile payments
But consumers seem primed for the convenience of mobile, saying they would spend more at select locations if the payment method was offered.
By Daphne Howland • July 8, 2014 -
Fashion and tech fishing in the same talent pool
Many retail companies are competing with tech firms in an effort to recruit top talent.
By Daphne Howland • July 8, 2014 -
Redirects hampering mobile page loads
A study testing major retail websites finds that many page loads take an extra eight seconds longer on mobile.
By Daphne Howland • July 8, 2014 -
Studies say spending, payment behavior change after breaches
Two reports show that consumers hold retailers responsible for credit card security issues.
By Daphne Howland • July 7, 2014 -
California reverses ban, legalizes bitcoin
The move comes as more retailers accept alternative currencies.
By Daphne Howland • July 1, 2014 -
Report says mobile payment acceptance is slow, but steady
While reluctance to use contactless payments is still in place, researchers believe the methods will continue to grow steadily.
By Daphne Howland • July 1, 2014 -
Hachette acquires publisher, bulks up in Amazon fight
The move, which grows and diversifies the company, could also be a factor in its dispute with Amazon over e-book sales.
By Daphne Howland • July 1, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Will Amazon's Fire phone burn its retail competition?
Amazon’s new phone is set up to hurt other retailers, but who's buying it?
By Daphne Howland • July 1, 2014 -
Report: Many retailers failing to use big data
Big data can be “complex and messy,” but can also reveal important insights.
By Daphne Howland • June 30, 2014 -
Wanelo snags prominent spot at Nordstrom
The site’s app has become an instant sensation with fickle teen shoppers.
By Daphne Howland • June 30, 2014 -
Salesforce unveils Salesforce1 for retail
The platform aims to give companies customer-oriented sets of data to build relationships across all channels.
By Daphne Howland • June 27, 2014 -
Teen retailer Journeys expands location analytics program
The successful pilot program will be introduced in more than 1,000 stores.
By Daphne Howland • June 27, 2014 -
FAA says no to commercial drones
The regulatory agency clarified its policy to ban the use of what it calls “model aircraft” for business purposes.
By Daphne Howland • June 26, 2014 -
LinkedIn releases mobile job search app
The LinkedIn Job Search app is free on iTunes and aims to helps users find and apply for jobs.
By Daphne Howland • June 26, 2014 -
Report: Retail marketing must go beyond counting pageviews
With new methods to get and measure consumers’ attention, focusing on the pageview is becoming a useless habit, according to Contently.
By Daphne Howland • June 25, 2014 -
Barnes & Noble to split book-selling, digital businesses
The move comes as the company’s losses shrink, and after a deal with Samsung to revive the Nook business.
By Daphne Howland • June 25, 2014 -
Report: Most retailers only in early stages of optimal m-commerce
Creating mobile commerce that is at once efficient and helps customers complete transactions is tougher than it seems.
By Daphne Howland • June 24, 2014 -
Report: Improving e-commerce platforms a top priority
A survey by Internet Retailer magazine finds that e-commerce, mobile commerce, and content management are the top three priorities for technology improvements.
By Daphne Howland • June 23, 2014 -
Mobile shopping still faces major hurdles
Amidst the announcement of Amazon’s new Fire phone, retail marketers reveal their challenges in making mobile marketing work.
By Daphne Howland • June 23, 2014 -
Deep Dive
15 retailers worth following on social media
Whether it's Facebook, Pinterest, or Twitter, these retailers are doing social media right.
By Kelsey Lindsey • June 23, 2014 -
Report: More than half of mobile app users want push notifications
The study also flouts the notion that consumers are reluctant to share their location via mobile.
By Daphne Howland • June 20, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Why retailers should care about net neutrality
The FCC has proposed rules that will create fast and slow lanes on the internet, which could have major implications on retail.
By Daphne Howland • June 19, 2014 -
Mobile near field communication could be a boon to retailers
But there is confusion around how to best encourage use of the technology.
By Daphne Howland • June 19, 2014
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