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Tech Cinderella story Nasty Gal is country's 'fastest growing retailer'
The online fashion retailer nearly topped $100 million in sales last year.
By Roger Riddell • March 25, 2013 -
Some online retailers expanding into bricks-and-mortar locations
More online retailers offering products that customers prefer to view in person are venturing into physical storefronts.
By Roger Riddell • March 22, 2013 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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TrendlineHow 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.
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Starmount partnership brings mPOS to hundreds of Unicomer Brands stores
Unicomer Brands operates hundreds of stores in Central America, the Caribbean, Ecuador and the U.S.
By Roger Riddell • March 22, 2013 -
IMG Fashion and JOOR partnership set to benefit small retailers
The deal will put more brands in front of more retailers and level the playing field for small retailers.
By Roger Riddell • March 21, 2013 -
eBay courts Amazon's sellers with new fee structures
The new rules will likely have all but the highest sellers paying less to list and sell items.
By Roger Riddell • March 21, 2013 -
China set to become largest online retail market by 2020
Its 2012 e-commerce sales are already quickly approaching those of the U.S.
By Roger Riddell • March 21, 2013 -
Barnes & Noble dominates Keynote's Mobile Commerce Performance Index
The bookseller's m-commerce site has ranked in the top three retailer sites every week since November.
By Roger Riddell • March 20, 2013 -
Overstock.com signs on to Visa's V.me digital wallet
Overstock joins the 34 merchants previously signed on to the digital wallet service, and Visa says more are on the way.
By Roger Riddell • March 20, 2013 -
Google releases version 3.2 of its Shopper app
Users can now refine searches by product category and view high resolution images with a "light box" tool.
By Roger Riddell • March 19, 2013 -
CVS Caremark funds CSU pharmacy school technology lab
The CVS Caremark Student Center and Technology Laboratory at Chicago State University will help prepare students for the rapidly changing pharmacy industry.
By Roger Riddell • March 19, 2013 -
Walmart to develop 'next-gen network' of stores and fulfillment centers
The world's largest retailer will invest in its global e-commerce platform, as well as measures to cut costs and increase efficiency.
By Roger Riddell • March 19, 2013 -
Study: Shoppers prefer retailer web sites over apps
A new study shows that an overwhelming majority of mobile shoppers surveyed preferred to use a retailer's website over an app.
By Roger Riddell • March 18, 2013 -
Raley's partners with BzzAgent to enhance loyalty program
The partnership will result in an online platform that doubles as a social marketing tool.
By Roger Riddell • March 18, 2013 -
Japan's DoCoMo expands e-commerce business with $22M Magaseek purchase
The online fashion retail startup will become a DoCoMo subsidiary.
By Roger Riddell • March 15, 2013 -
Target acquires Chefs Catalog and Cooking.com
Target will combine the two kitchen tool and recipe companies into a new subsidiary.
By Roger Riddell • March 14, 2013 -
Forrester forecasts $370B in e-commerce sales by 2017
Analysts say the growth is largely boosted by the spread of tablets and smart phones, and increasing comfort among existing web shoppers.
By Roger Riddell • March 14, 2013 -
iPads to become digital signage in Kate Spade's Saturday stores
The iPads will potentially replace mannequins in some instances.
By Roger Riddell • March 12, 2013 -
How YC's Curebit offers start-up optimization and sales tracking
The e-commerce consulting group uses data and a unique business model to attract clients.
By Christopher Sacco • March 12, 2013 -
Walgreens wants first net zero energy store in the U.S.
The store will be located in Evanston, Ill., where a current Walgreens is being demolished.
By Christopher Sacco • March 8, 2013 -
Target, Fast Company launch mobile competition
The contest will reward one developer for designing a new mobile presence for the retailer.
By Christopher Sacco • March 7, 2013 -
Google Shopping Express to take aim at Amazon Prime
The service would reportedly provide same-day delivery from brick-and-mortar stores at a lower membership fee than Amazon Prime.
By Roger Riddell • March 6, 2013 -
Neiman Marcus using Pinterest for campaign
The store will use the growing social media site as part of its Art of Fashion campaign.
By Christopher Sacco • March 6, 2013 -
Amazon's mobile store leads other retailers by a wide margin
The internet retailer is dominating the mobile department store industry, according to a new study.
By Christopher Sacco • March 5, 2013 -
ShopSavvy partners with Capital One, moves into personal deal market
The company will release a new app that sends personalized deals to Capital One users.
By Christopher Sacco • March 4, 2013 -
Amazon leads in customer satisfaction, Netflix continues to struggle
Netflix is still repairing its reputation with customers after missteps in 2011.
By Roger Riddell • March 3, 2013
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