Pinterest sends most buyers to retailers

And Amazon is the most likely retailer to benefit, a new study shows.

By Daphne Howland • March 31, 2014

Facebook invests in virtual reality, 'the mobile of tomorrow'

The social media company has bet $2 billion on a virtual-reality developer, but what could that mean for retailers?

By Daphne Howland • March 27, 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

IRS: bitcoin isn't money, it's property

The much-anticipated clarification could launch bitcoin into the mainstream, but discourage its use in some transactions.

By Daphne Howland • March 26, 2014

Most consumers reject mobile privacy invasions

A vast majority say they don’t want to be tracked and don’t trust retailers to protect their privacy.

By Daphne Howland • March 26, 2014

GameStop creates tech institute with Texas A&M

In something of an about-face, the company will explore developing new technologies and retail strategies.

By Daphne Howland • March 26, 2014

Target toys with t-commerce on Cougar Town

The retailer is not letting data or revenue woes deter experiments with the latest in shopping technology. 

By Daphne Howland • March 26, 2014

What a Google store means for retail

Retail Dive explores what this new electronic venture would look like following rumors of Google's first U.S. store opening.

By Gabriel Salkin • March 24, 2014

Wal-Mart launches price comparison tool

Through its new "Savings Catcher" feature, the discount retailer aims to make things easier for customers looking for the lowest price in town.

By Daphne Howland • March 24, 2014

Top tweeters and Millennial loyalty: This week's most popular stories

Hot topics like Target's data breach and fast fashion are scattered in our list of this week's most read stories on Retail Dive. Trends like Millennial shopping and m-commerce also fall into the ranks, as well as a run down of the top 6 retail tech companies to follow on Twitter. Read on ...

By Kelsey Lindsey • March 21, 2014

Will robots replace retail workers?

The “Retail Prophet” says retailers like Kohl’s, Target, and Walmart will have fewer workers thanks to robot technology.

By Daphne Howland • March 21, 2014

Omnichannel: Not just for customers anymore

Retailers are finding creative ways to find the associates they need to take their operations up a notch.

By Daphne Howland • March 20, 2014

ID.me garners millions in new funding

The digital identity card system makes it easier for military and other specialized consumers to get discounts from online retailers.

By Daphne Howland • March 20, 2014

Customer desire for omnichannel shopping proving tough for retailers

Most companies don’t have the operational or technological means to meet today's fulfillment demands.

By Daphne Howland • March 20, 2014

6 retail tech companies to follow on Twitter

These are the important accounts to follow for news on retail technology.

By Gabriel Salkin • March 19, 2014

Google maximizes ads for touch

A new search system plainly labels ads and enables them for touch on mobile devices.

By Daphne Howland • March 18, 2014

Millennials redefine loyalty

Widely seen as less brand loyal compared to previous generations, Millennials may just have different expectations.

By Daphne Howland • March 18, 2014

M-commerce surging

Mobile shopping now accounts for almost a quarter of e-commerce sales.

By Daphne Howland • March 18, 2014

Consumers say online shopping should be more fun

Most shoppers enjoy browsing online and want more from retail websites than what’s out there.

By Daphne Howland • March 17, 2014

Sales from social media clicks up 62%

And that figure may be low, according to Internet Retailer magazine.

By Daphne Howland • March 17, 2014

Target says it ignored suspect activity that led to data breach

In its annual report and elsewhere, the retailer details some of the fallout of last year’s cyberbreach.

By Daphne Howland • March 17, 2014

Maryland may require disclosure of phone tracking

The bill is a sign of things to come as lawmakers work to protect consumers.

By Daphne Howland • March 14, 2014

Viral video a lesson for clothing retailers

A video of strangers kissing, made for $1,300, has reached more than 45 million views on YouTube.

By Daphne Howland • March 14, 2014

Lord & Taylor accepts bitcoin

American’s oldest upmarket department store is all in on the cutting-edge crypto-currency.

By Daphne Howland • March 12, 2014

After the hack: What retailers can learn from data breaches

Though damaging, cybersecurity hacks have taught the retail industry plenty of valuable lessons. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • March 12, 2014

Apple wants more iTunes exclusivity on new music

The iTunes store accounts for 80% of U.S. download sales, but streaming services are cutting into that.

By Daphne Howland • March 12, 2014