Why Target missed the bullseye in Canada

After less than two years in the country, Target announced that it would close all of its 133 stores in Canada. What does this less-than-stellar showing mean for the retailer going forward? 

By Kelsey Lindsey • Jan. 21, 2015

Google in talks to buy mobile payments company Softcard

The internet giant may be looking at acquiring the mobile payments company, and for quite a bargain, according to news reports.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 20, 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

Tastebud buys 'gamified data' startup SocialCrunch

The two Chicago startups will focus on integrating personalized mobile communication into malls.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 20, 2015

Retailers join 'super-coalition' against patent trolls

A large group of companies have formed a group called United for Patent Reform as the new Congress gears up to address concerns about patent lawsuits.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 20, 2015

Smart dressing rooms and touchless checkouts: 4 promising retail tech innovations at NRF 2015

Retail Dive got a sneak peek at the future of physical stores at NRF's annual Big Show. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • Jan. 16, 2015

Retailers, your customers want to 'click and collect'

A recent survey found that more than 75% of participants consider in-store pickup "important." Here's how retailers can achieve this omnichannel effort. 

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 15, 2015

GameStop testing geo-fencing, beacons in 36 stores

The gaming retailer saw healthy holiday sales despite somewhat soft demand for consoles. 

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 15, 2015

Stylitics expands ClosetSpace app

Fashion analytics startup Stylitics has developed a new app for fashionistas that curates their closets and connects users to brands at key moments.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 15, 2015

PayPal launching EMV reader

With higher payment security measures required by October, many retailers will be taking a look at changing their systems.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 14, 2015

Neiman Marcus continues tech push with 'MemoryMirror'

The technology could help smooth out the separation between in-store and digital shopping —  if it catches on.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 9, 2015

5 in-store tech solutions to help retailers in 2015

Some common retail nightmares might become a thing of the past with these new in-store tools. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • Jan. 8, 2015

Neiman Marcus tests in-store interactive touch tables

The upscale retailer is testing the tables, developed with interactive touchscreen company T1Visions, in Texas, California, and Chicago stores.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 8, 2015

6 challenges retailers will face in 2015

From fulfillment to mobile commerce, retailers have their work cut out for them in the new year.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 6, 2015

Retail cyber attacks fewer, but more damaging: report

Cyber criminals are doing more damage with fewer attacks, and retailers remain their most common victims.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 6, 2015

Textbook price-comparison software goes viral after legal threat

OccupyTheBookstore helps students avoid textbooks' notoriously steep prices—to the chagrin of textbook retailers. 

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 6, 2015

Survey: 45% of customers find cross-device inconsistencies

Shoppers are ready to shop on mobile, but retailers by and large aren't able to deliver.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 22, 2014

Staples confirms data breach

The office-supply retailer confirmed a hack that was first suspected in October and may have begun as early as April.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 21, 2014

7 retail tech startups to watch in 2015

These companies attracting major investments and talented people have big plans for next year. 

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 18, 2014

Twitter adds mobile marketing capabilities

Marketers can now target users according to their specific carriers and devices.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 18, 2014

Rite Aid testing 3-D kiosks

Shoppers in New York and Los Angeles will be able to view wellness information and receive promotions via enhanced images.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 18, 2014

Wanelo integrates with shopping app Shopify

The shopping-oriented social network is quickly moving more deeply into e-commerce.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 16, 2014

Google buy button in the works

The company has a long way to go before implementing the e-commerce tool, but it would make a world of sense.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 16, 2014

10 companies that 'won' retail in 2014

Not all of these retailers had the biggest sales numbers of the year—but they caught our eye for a number of other reasons. 

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 15, 2014

Epicor scoops up ShopVisible

With its recent acquisitions, Epicor is poised to flex some serious tech muscle for mid-sized and larger retail companies.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 12, 2014

Apple and IBM reveal 10 new retail apps

The partnership has yielded a series of apps ready for the sophisticated security and logistics demands of larger companies.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 11, 2014