Apple wins, loses trademark requests

Apple failed to win a U.S. trademark for its “Touch ID,” but scored EU protection for its store layout design. 

By Daphne Howland • July 15, 2014

Report: Retailers dragging their feet in analytics strategies

Most retailers, except Amazon, don’t have the structure or approach to leverage their analytics investments.

By Daphne Howland • July 15, 2014

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

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Email edges out social media in driving sales

A report shows that as m-commerce increases, mobile users are also taking to other devices for shopping.

By Daphne Howland • July 14, 2014

Sotheby's and eBay team up to provide live auctions online

The upscale auction house and online auction site announced a partnership to provide some of Sotheby’s e-commerce globally.

By Daphne Howland • July 14, 2014

Spring mobile shopping app raises $7.5M

Spring’s developers hope to make a mobile marketplace that could give Amazon a run for its money.

By Daphne Howland • July 11, 2014

Report: Mobile ads move shopping

A great majority of consumers say mobile ads would motivate them to visit a store.

By Daphne Howland • July 11, 2014

Spring raises $7.5 million for mobile shopping app

The new company is looking to build a digital shopping mall to compete with heavy hitters like Amazon and eBay. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • July 10, 2014

Another Pinterest tweak makes following brands easier

The social network is testing a service where shoppers can stay on a retail website and still follow its Pinterest content.

By Daphne Howland • July 10, 2014

Lands' End to use online fitting service

Secret Sauce Partners says its Fit Predictor uses data from past purchases rather than actual measurements to find the best fitting clothes.

By Daphne Howland • July 10, 2014

Current events create challenge for mobile wallet Isis

The company announced that it will change its name after it became caught up in a tough branding challenge due to violence in the Middle East. 

By Daphne Howland • July 9, 2014

Target hires three tech executives

With these new hires, the retailer continues to bolster its tech talent and break its tradition of hiring from within.

By Daphne Howland • July 9, 2014

Apple nabs top exec from watchmaker Tag Heuer

Some industry pundits point to the hire as yet another step Apple is making towards the release of an iWatch smart watch. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • July 8, 2014

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

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

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