Study: Walgreens and CVS have highest-rated apps of all retailers

The two drugstore chains topped both iOS and Android rankings.

By Roger Riddell • March 1, 2013

Hawaiian Walmarts get three new solar power installations

The new installations double the number of Walmarts in the state with solar power.

By Roger Riddell • March 1, 2013

Explore the Trendline➔

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

Kohl's e-commerce grows by 42%

The retailer was number 28 in Internet Retailer's Top 500 guide.

By Christopher Sacco • March 1, 2013

Retailers turn to Pinterest to reach customers

The photo-sharing website serves as a "huge window-shopping platform," says one analyst.

By Roger Riddell • Feb. 28, 2013

PayPal to appear in Coinstar machines

The move will allow PayPal users to access their account at Coinstar machines.

By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 28, 2013

HSN's web sales up 14% in 2012

The company is approaching a day when its e-commerce sales will account for half its revenue.

By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 26, 2013

'Google Analytics for brick-and-mortar stores' Euclid raises $17.3M

The company will use the funds to meet the demands of its growing client base..

By Roger Riddell • Feb. 22, 2013

PayPal's mobile payment service goes live in Europe

The service introduces a new card reader that features a numeric keypad.

By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 22, 2013

Safeway pilots 'card-less' debit card to kill swipe fees

Safeway is implementing their new Fast Forward debit card in order to eliminate swipe fees.

By Brian Warmoth • Feb. 20, 2013

DSP's edge out ad networks in Q4 on retail sites

Demand side platforms steal a chunk of the retail market share from ad networks in Q4 2012. 

By Wendy Parish • Feb. 19, 2013

Will AmEx suffer after the Twitter hack?

The credit card provider's reputation and Twitter's will both be factors as it looks to drive linked accounts.

By Brian Warmoth • Feb. 18, 2013

Most Read Retail News of the Week: AmEx, Target and Finish Line

Need a refresher on the week's most popular retail news stories? We've got you covered.

By Brian Warmoth • Feb. 15, 2013

Microsoft plans five more store openings

Microsoft unveiled plans to open five more stores in 2013 in addition to the six announced last month.

By Joan Brodecki • Feb. 6, 2013

Study: Consumers don't know mobile wallets

A new study from comScore shows that most mobile users are still uneducated about their mobile wallet options.

By Joan Brodecki • Feb. 5, 2013

Family Dollar extends Revionics contract

Revionic will handle Family Dollar's merchandising and price optimization.

By Joan Brodecki • Feb. 5, 2013

New Facebook gift cards valid at Target, Sephora

The new Facebook feature enables users to buy gift cards that can be used at exclusive retailers.

By Joan Brodecki • Feb. 1, 2013

In-store smartphone use: Plan for it

A new survey released this week proves that shoppers are relying more on and more on their mobile devices to get the best deals on the best products.

By Joan Brodecki • Feb. 1, 2013

Retailers learning to embrace social media

Sessions at the NRF BIG show aimed to educate retailers on the possibilities and pitfalls of social media marketing.

By Joan Brodecki • Feb. 1, 2013

Credit card swipe fee could be good for merchants

While it's easy to assume the credit card surcharge is a bad thing, there may be some silver lining for retailers.

By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 30, 2013

Aiming for untapped market, Wegman's remodels mobile app

Only 5.6% of shoppers use mobile to grocery shop, according to research; Wegman's app upgrade seeks to change that.

By Davide Savenije • Jan. 28, 2013

7 weird and brilliant shopping cart design innovations

These carts operate themselves, cater to special needs and generally play by different sets of design rules.

By Brian Warmoth • Jan. 28, 2013

Oracle: More retailers need innovation labs

Oracle Retail's Directory of Technology Strategy underlines the necessity of innovation labs to stay ahead the changing times.

By Davide Savenije • Jan. 28, 2013

Consumers spent 525% more time using retail apps in 2012

Consumers spent almost six times as much time on retail apps this December compared to last year.

By Davide Savenije • Jan. 28, 2013

Research: Retailers to spend $55B on mobile marketing by 2015

After spending $28 billion in 2013, mobile marketing will continue to grow, according to Juniper Research.

By Wendy Parish • Jan. 25, 2013

Saks revamps loyalty program with free shipping

Saks is extending upgrades to loyalty card holders with perks such as free shipping.

By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 24, 2013