Ikea releases virtual furniture into consumer living spaces

The mobile app now offers online shoppers a unique experience.

By Philip Nations • Aug. 9, 2013

Small business increases mobile commerce options for consumers

Will the trend allow small business to keep up with big-name stores?

By Philip Nations • Aug. 6, 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

Mobile POS systems could top $2 billion in North American sales

Despite the booming sales figures, some retailers have yet to embrace the technology.

By Philip Nations • July 31, 2013

Finnish company releases facial recognition payment system

Can the innovative new technology safely reduce check-out times?

By Philip Nations • July 22, 2013

USDA awards $150K grant to U. of Ky. food shopping pattern study

The study will measure various influences on food choices and behaviors of parents and adolescents.

By Roger Riddell • July 18, 2013

New e-commerce strategies could impact package delivery companies

Do UPS and FedEx stand to lose millions in potential revenue?

By Philip Nations • July 16, 2013

Saks will invest $100 million into improving IT platforms

The retailer is hoping to refine its in-store omnichannel experience.

By Philip Nations • July 9, 2013

Amazon debuts new virtual art gallery

Will the new service help boost retail art sales?

By Philip Nations • June 27, 2013

5 retail innovations that are solving online sizing

Fresh technology in fit guidance solutions is opening up doors in e-commerce.

By Philip Nations • June 25, 2013

Big retailers begin opening up to omni-channel stores

Will new technology in e-commerce help increase in-store sales?

By Philip Nations • June 24, 2013

Twitter creating geo-targeted ads for retailers

Following Facebook's lead, Twitter is developing location-based promoted Tweets for retail brands. 

By Wendy Parish • June 21, 2013

Deal hunters at RetailMeNot file for $230M IPO

The coupon titan looks like it's about to get even bigger.

By Brian Warmoth • June 18, 2013

Facebook Mobile App Could Help Retailers Locate Customers

Geolocation is one of a number of features in the new Facebook Home app, which essentially enables Facebook to dominate the home screen of a user's smartphone. Retailers also will benefit from the rich data collected about all of a user's mobile interactions with other retailers and web s...

By Alex Nowicki • June 17, 2013

10 retail venture capitalists and firms on Twitter you need to watch

Following these retail venture capitalists and firms can provide a variety of insight on the evolving retail sector.

By Roger Riddell • June 14, 2013

The M6 Mobility xChange event

Former Forrester Research analyst, Maribel Lopez, discusses the M6 Mobility xChange event

By Sean Griffey • June 10, 2013

10 retail innovations that are changing how stores operate

From data mining to overhauling shopping experiences, physical retail is adapting to an online world.

By Roger Riddell • June 7, 2013

eBay unveils shoppable touchscreen in newest retail expansion

Will the company continue to expand its partnership with physical retailers?

By Philip Nations • June 7, 2013

Al Gore urges online retailers to have a global mindset

Gore spoke to Internet Retailer Conference & Exhibition attendees with a call to action as mobile becomes important across the globe.

By Brian Warmoth • June 6, 2013

Fresh Market tests new GE retail lighting design

How will the new lighting affect the company's bottom line?

By Philip Nations • June 5, 2013

10 retail analysts and firms you need to follow on Twitter

These analysts and firms are among the best resources for the latest retail industry research and developments on Twitter.

By Roger Riddell • May 31, 2013

New smartphone app engages in-store retail consumers

Is the app replacing human salespersons in brick-and-mortar merchants?

By Philip Nations • May 31, 2013

Credit companies could be using social media to screen consumers

Can social media help merchants better understand consumer identity?

By Philip Nations • May 30, 2013

5 retailers who figured out how to use Instagram

Would any of these strategies work for you?

By Davide Savenije • May 30, 2013

These 10 mobile apps are shaking up retail

From payment solutions to exclusive offers, mobile devices are changing traditional approaches to business in the retail world.

By Roger Riddell • May 30, 2013

Popular mobile phones get set to hit retail market

How soon are the new devices expected for a same-day release?

By Philip Nations • May 29, 2013