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Target's new CIO has major tech security credentials
The new hire is part of Target's strategy to recover from a major data breach late last year.
By Daphne Howland • April 30, 2014 -
Twitter's 'Website Card' aims to drive users to retail sites
The social media network’s new ad unit helps marketers by providing eye-catching content.
By Daphne Howland • April 29, 2014 -
Explore the Trendline➔
gradyreese via Getty ImagesTrendlineWhat'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.
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Many shoppers access websites or mobile, then go to the store
Some abandoned shopping carts on retailer websites may actually be serving as wish lists for brick-and-mortar shopping.
By Daphne Howland • April 29, 2014 -
Bitcoin value falls in the face of more regulations
With China and other countries stepping up regulations, bitcoin exchanges are forced to respond.
By Daphne Howland • April 28, 2014 -
DKNY adopts unique new wearable app
The technology allows smartphone users to identify apparel and accessories with an embedded chip.
By Daphne Howland • April 28, 2014 -
QueVision harnesses data to cut checkout lines
An infrared camera system predicts checkout needs so customer wait times can be curtailed.
By Daphne Howland • April 25, 2014 -
Survey finds most shoppers say no to in-store tracking
Even mobile app users have been slow to adapt to in-store mobile shopping technologies.
By Daphne Howland • April 24, 2014 -
Visual search tech startup Slyce makes moves
Toronto-based Slyce has secured $10.75 million in funding and says it’s close to unleashing its Amazon Flow-like technology.
By Daphne Howland • April 23, 2014 -
Bra fitting? There's an app for that
Lingerie startup ThirdLove may have struck gold with a new app helping women find a better fit.
By Daphne Howland • April 22, 2014 -
Retailmenot swallows up shopping app Pickie
The content-catalog app has shut down immediately, and its team will transition from New York to Austin.
By Daphne Howland • April 17, 2014 -
Users trust retailers with data, somewhat
While digital users trust retailers more than the government or marketers, they want more regulation to protect their data.
By Daphne Howland • April 17, 2014 -
M-commerce up 100% in Q1
Retail sales via smartphones and websites are up over last year, thanks in part to improvements in apps and websites.
By Daphne Howland • April 17, 2014 -
Image-based search ads proliferating
Pictures are beginning to drive paid search spending, and much of the growth is in m-commerce.
By Daphne Howland • April 17, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Heartbleed a mess for retailers
The news that the encryption software needed by most e-commerce sites was compromised has sent the internet into a tizzy.
By Daphne Howland • April 16, 2014 -
Twitter to monitor tweets, help marketers
With its acquisition of social data firm Gnip, the social network will be able to see more of what users are saying about companies and brands.
By Daphne Howland • April 16, 2014 -
Hispanic millennials are America's great mobile-first demographic
A look into Hispanic-American millennials may give retailers clues about the future.
By Daphne Howland • April 15, 2014 -
Deep Dive
What retailers must know about patent trolls
Retailers continue to face lawsuits over various patents that affect e-commerce. Some are fighting back in court, but it may be time for legislation.
By Daphne Howland • April 14, 2014 -
Facebook ad changes lead to defections
Teens and brands are leaving the social network, leading to questions about its value to businesses.
By Daphne Howland • April 14, 2014 -
Consumers using mobile to shop, not always to buy
The modern shopper looks at several screens, even when buying in the store.
By Daphne Howland • April 14, 2014 -
Millennial trends and custom publishing: This week's most read stories
Retail Dive joined the conversation surrounding the millennial generation, and as the most read story this week it seems like many were curious how they will change the future of the industry. Other top features looked at the growing trend of custom publishing in omni-channel retail and the use o...
By Kelsey Lindsey • April 11, 2014 -
Major encryption bug puts retailers on alert
A two-year-old bug that affects the OpenSSL encryption used by most of the Internet requires immediate attention from retailers.
By Daphne Howland • April 9, 2014 -
Pinterest a retail dynamo and Twitter may be next
Pinterest is refining its site to increase its utility to retailers and their customers, and Twitter looks to be following suit.
By Daphne Howland • April 9, 2014 -
Deep Dive
It's the age of the millennial: What that means for retail
Retail Dive takes a look at millennials' retail appeal, and how this buzzed-about generation could change the future of the industry.
By Kelsey Lindsey • April 8, 2014 -
Mobile wallets stuffed with promise for retailers
Tailored mobile payment systems could save on credit card fees and yield data to boost customer loyalty.
By Daphne Howland • April 7, 2014 -
Banks drop suit against Target
The suit, filed just last week by two banks, also named the retailer’s online security firm.
By Daphne Howland • April 2, 2014