Amazon expands sales tax to 3 more states

The total number of states where Amazon must collect sales tax will reach 20 by 2016.

By Roger Riddell • Jan. 2, 2014

Target launches PR push as data breach lawsuits emerge

Are the red retail giant's efforts going to be enough after millions of card numbers were compromised?

By Brian Warmoth • Dec. 26, 2013

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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

Qualcomm takes on Apple's iBeacon with Gimbal launch

Will Gimbal proximity beacons offer retailers a competitive edge over Apple’s iBeacon?

By Philip Nations • Dec. 12, 2013

Target owns mobile browsing, but Apple leads sales

A new report breaks down who the dominant retailers were this year on smartphones and tablets.

Dec. 11, 2013

Apple debuting iBeacon tracking technology for U.S. stores

The mobile service only works after gaining certain permissions from individual shoppers.

By Philip Nations • Dec. 6, 2013

Supreme Court rejects Amazon's tax appeal

Amazon and Overstock.com appealed their requirement to collect taxes in New York under a state law.

By Roger Riddell • Dec. 2, 2013

Amazon delivery drones coming within 5 years

Jeff Bezos is serious about controlling packages all the way from warehouses to doorsteps.

By Brian Warmoth • Dec. 2, 2013

Newegg told to pay $2.3M in patent infringement case

The electronics e-retailer plans to appeal.

By Brian Warmoth • Nov. 26, 2013

The Limited will debut new ‘selfie studio’ social commerce catalogue

Will the new in-store service help the brand boost revenue through omnichannel?

By Philip Nations • Nov. 20, 2013

Personalized pricing alters the supermarket landscape

Grocers such as Safeway and Kroger are using algorithms to determine discounts—creating a world where different shoppers pay different prices.

By Paul Conley • Nov. 15, 2013

Amazon.com pushes users to connect with Facebook, socialize shopping

Check out what Amazon will get in return.

By Brian Warmoth • Nov. 14, 2013

Tesco to deploy face-scanners across the UK

The new high-tech device will be equipped at over 450 gas stations.

By Philip Nations • Nov. 6, 2013

J. Crew partners with MasterPass digital wallet service

The new payment service begins this month, just in time for the holiday shopping season.

By Philip Nations • Nov. 5, 2013

L’Oreal unveils intelligent vending service on NYC subway

The brand will roll out its new, state-of-the-art program on Nov. 4.

By Philip Nations • Oct. 31, 2013

CVS launches new mobile circular tailored to shoppers

Will the new mobile initiative help the retailer boost its omnichannel experience?

By Philip Nations • Oct. 30, 2013

Report: Barnes & Noble will launch upgraded Nook this week

Will an upgraded version of the device help make Nook profitable?

By Philip Nations • Oct. 29, 2013

Chinese ecommerce giant Tmall offers Western brands a how-to guide

For Western brands looking to break into the Chinese market, Tmall's massive online mall can help. 

By Roger Riddell • Oct. 23, 2013

High-tech Mondelez grocery shelves will identify, speak to shoppers

Soon, supermarket-goers will glance at shelves, and those shelves will glance right back—making decisions about what they're likely to buy.

By Paul Conley • Oct. 18, 2013

Under Armour unveils unique new store concept in Shanghai

Will an immersive video experience lure shoppers into making purchases?

By Philip Nations • Oct. 17, 2013

Revel Systems adds PayPal as point-of-sale payment option in physical stores

Will the integrated payment service impact purchasing options for retail consumers?

By Philip Nations • Oct. 15, 2013

Food stamp glitch results in free-for-all spending, empty Walmart shelves

The problems impacted retailers in 17 states, but two Walmart locations experienced Black Friday-like crowd issues.

By Brian Warmoth • Oct. 14, 2013

Study: Over half of all Americans expect digital wallets to replace physical money

Even more surprising, respondents expect the trend to play out within the next five years.

By Philip Nations • Oct. 11, 2013

Self-checkout stations take a beating in WSJ column

Machines are better than humans at many things, but not at ringing up the groceries, evidently.

By Paul Conley • Oct. 9, 2013

'Click and mortar': A sound strategy for besting Amazon?

The head of Carrefour would tell you the answers is yes.

By Brian Warmoth • Oct. 9, 2013

PayPal challenges Amazon Prime with free shipping partnerships

Aeropostale, Dockers and Levi's will be among the retailers testing out the new service.

By Brian Warmoth • Oct. 4, 2013