Free mobile security app promises high consumer protection

The viaProtect app generates easy-to-read reports on data leaks and security risks.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 27, 2014

Verizon data security unit finds two more retail hacks

The unnamed retailers suffered data breaches similar to other breaches encountered last year.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 27, 2014

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How 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.

By Retail Dive staff

Sony to cut one-third of electronic unit work force

The company's electronic unit announced multiple store closures in the U.S.  

By Kelsey Lindsey • Feb. 26, 2014

Mobile payments for travelers to get smoother

MasterCard and Syniverse are piloting mobile payment services aimed at protecting consumers while abroad.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 26, 2014

Huge setback for Bitcoin as exchange collapses

The largest global bitcoin exchange is offline after $350 million was plundered in a two year hack.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 25, 2014

5 retail labs changing the digital shopping game

These five labs hope to bring customers a completely customizable digital shopping experience.

By Gabriel Salkin • Feb. 24, 2014

Amazon expanding uses for its virtual coin

The retailer is now allowing consumers to buy and spend its virtual currency on Android devices.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 20, 2014

Mobile gift cards are a Wonder

A free app from Wonder Technologies allows givers to instantly send gifts from participating retailers with no expiration date.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 20, 2014

Mobile tracking opt-out gets easier for consumers

Mobile location analytics companies now have a platform, SmartStorePrivacy.org, for consumers to easily opt out of location-based services.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 19, 2014

Pressure mounts for eBay to spin off Paypal

Paypal founder Elon Musk and former COO David Sacks tell Forbes they agree with activist Carl Icahn that the platform is better off without eBay.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 19, 2014

Whole Foods to use Square's iPad cash registers, no-line shopping

The move means employees can carry a cash register on their belt, and customers can avoid checkout lines.  

By Paul Conley • Feb. 18, 2014

Rakuten snags smartphone messaging app company Viber

The Japanese electronics retailer and digital e-commerce giant expands its digital footprint greatly with the acquisition.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 14, 2014

Instagram a handy retail marketing tool

Although it doesn’t get the kind of press that Twitter or its parent, Facebook, do, Instagram is a proven social media venue for getting customers’ attention.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 14, 2014

Phishing attack on HVAC company led to Target breach

The vendor may have skimmed proper protocol against malware by using a free version of a cyber-security program.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 14, 2014

Has the future of t-commerce finally arrived?

With its shoppable Super Bowl ad, H&M has ushered in a new era of interactive television-based commerce that retailers have been awaiting for decades.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 13, 2014

To catch up on mobile, Staples forgoes responsive design

The retailer is more worried about hanging onto its customers via agile stand-alone mobile apps — for now.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 13, 2014

Kroger buys digital-coupon maker YOU Tech

The purchase turns the supermarket chain into a major player in the fast-growing segment.

By Paul Conley • Feb. 12, 2014

Barnes & Noble fires Nook engineers

The move aimed at “rationalizing” its Nook business follows the January lay-off of the vice president of hardware.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 11, 2014

Bitcoin tanks due to worrying glitch

The crypto-currency suffered another setback when its largest exchange suspended customer withdrawals and sent its value crashing.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 11, 2014

Amazon makes point-and-shoot shopping a reality with Flow

The remarkable technology can recognize multiple items at once and add them to an Amazon shopping cart in seconds.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 7, 2014

RetailMeNot's Q4 demonstrates consumers' love for deals

The digital coupon site reports a net revenues increase of 55% compared to the year before, and a healthy portion was thanks to its mobile app.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 7, 2014

Personalizing emails brings more transactions, revenues

A study by Experian Marketing Services shows that consumers respond well to communications tailored to them and their preferences.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 6, 2014

Consumers prefer Facebook when accessing retailers via social media

There isn't a lot of change in how many consumers take advantage of social media login opportunities, and more retailers could jump in if they think it's worth it.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 5, 2014

Rise in mobile payments brings rise in mobile fraud

Retailers, especially smaller retailers, are not taking adequate precautions against mobile payment fraud.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 5, 2014

Top retailers have many mobile-only customers

A third of e-commerce consumers at the top 10 retailers shopped exclusively via phones and tablets in 2013.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 4, 2014