PayPal spinoff idea resurfaces

Although eBay has vehemently opposed the idea of spinning off its payment unit, the company is now reportedly considering it seriously.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 22, 2014

Back-to-school, by the numbers (Infographic)

Retailers are in the mist of the second largest shopping time of the year. From the most demanded supplies to consumer frustrations, here are some things they should know. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • Aug. 21, 2014

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What's shaping the e-commerce landscape?

From pivots in digital strategies to challenges retailers must overcome with reverse logistics, here are some of the forces shaping online retail.

By Retail Dive staff

Malware hits 51 UPS stores

The breach compromised personal and credit card information from some 100,000 payments made from January to August this year.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 21, 2014

Staples to shutter 140 stores

The news comes after the office-supply retailer closed 80 locations in the most recent quarter. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • Aug. 20, 2014

PayPal unveils One Touch mobile checkout

The Braintree-developed system could revolutionize mobile payments for PayPal merchants.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 20, 2014

Connected and resourceful: Are you ready for Generation Z?

Whether you consider Generation Z part of the millennial crowd or another cohort entirely, details are emerging about the young group's outlook, and what it could mean for retail.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 19, 2014

3 things retailers need to know about multi-channel marketing

Retail Dive sat down to talk with Avi Spivack, director of product marketing at Adroit Digital, to unravel the complexities behind a multi-channel marketing approach in retail. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • Aug. 18, 2014

Yahoo re-launches Stores program

Several changes to Yahoo's e-commerce program are aimed at making things easier for small businesses on mobile and the web.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 18, 2014

Wayfair files for IPO

The online furniture retail company operates sites such as Wayfair, Birch Lane, and recently-acquired DwellStudio. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • Aug. 15, 2014

eBay subsidiary Braintree may accept bitcoin

The PayPal unit processes mobile and online payments for several companies.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 15, 2014

Facebook debuts cross-device reporting for marketers

The new service helps monitor shopping behavior across multiple devices. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • Aug. 14, 2014

Mobile shopping app Spring makes buying a swipe away

The Instagram-like app lets users browse selections from multiple brands with one swipe. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • Aug. 14, 2014

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

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