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

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How artificial intelligence is shaping retail

More retailers are leaning on AI as a tool, tapping into the tech to improve customer service and support supply chain functions.

By Retail Dive staff

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

Google and Barnes & Noble team up on same-day delivery

Google Shopping Express will deliver books from B&N to customers in New York, Los Angeles, and San Francisco.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 7, 2014

BitPay offering retailers no-charge payments

With this move, the payment processing service could help spur the acceptance of bitcoin.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 7, 2014

Wanelo testing in-app buy button

The mobile app lets users post and discover different merchandise, but not buy ... until now. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • Aug. 6, 2014

Target estimates data breach cost at around $150 million

The retailer also lowered expectations for its second quarter earnings, due to weak sales in Canada and discounts in the U.S.

By Kelsey Lindsey • Aug. 5, 2014

Top News Tuesday: North American expansions and a new POS malware

Every Tuesday, Retail Dive gives you our picks for the week's top industry news. This week, we're looking at a new malware threat and earning reports in the luxury handbag market. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • Aug. 5, 2014

Price-drop site Hukkster folds

The two-year-old startup founded by two J.Crew alums was backed by the Winklevoss twins.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 5, 2014

Wal-Mart plans to customize website

The new website will feature a personalized home page based on a shopper's location and search history. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • Aug. 4, 2014

Google barge retires before it ever goes to work

A tugboat in Portland, ME, has taken the vessel, and its retail plans, away to be dismantled.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 4, 2014

Apple to let go 200 Beats employees

Several corporate operational positions in the two companies overlap, leading to the layoffs, Apple says.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 4, 2014

Report: Better inventory capabilities needed for omnichannel success

Retailers have turned around the effects of showrooming, but still have ways to go to achieve true omnichannel success.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 1, 2014

Homeland Security warns of 'Backoff' point-of-sale malware

The department’s United States Computer Emergency Readiness Team says the malware is mostly undetectable.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 1, 2014

Dollar General announces partnership with Coupons.com

The news comes just days after Dollar Tree announced its $8.5 billion acquisition of Family Dollar. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • Aug. 1, 2014

What the Dollar Tree/Family Dollar merger could mean for discount retail

While some see the move as a strategic play to compete against Wal-Mart, others say it's a sign of a "retail funk." 

By Daphne Howland • July 31, 2014

Facebook to end Gifts service

The news comes two weeks after the social media company announced tests of a new "Buy" button on its site. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • July 31, 2014

BaubleBar attracts $10M in new funding

The jewelry startup has caught the attention of Tory Burch’s co-founder and other investors.

By Daphne Howland • July 31, 2014

Snapchat chatting up investors, including Alibaba

With e-retail giant Alibaba involved, the round of investment financing could reportedly hit $10 billion.

By Daphne Howland • July 31, 2014

Square to introduce new EMV chip card reader

The e-commerce company hopes that the new hardware will help small and medium-size businesses adapt to new microchip credit cards. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • July 30, 2014