Harris Teeter launches 'HT Express Pay' mobile wallet pilot

The single-store pilot is part of the grocer's Express Lane online shopping service.

By Roger Riddell • Aug. 22, 2013

10 retailers who recently refreshed their mobile commerce strategies

Check out the changes and priorities that drove Fab.com, eBay and Wal-Mart to switch things up.

By Linda Cui • Aug. 22, 2013

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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

East Coast grocer debuts new mobile app service for in-store check out

Can the company’s Swift Shopper program significantly improve wait times for shoppers?

By Philip Nations • Aug. 21, 2013

Groupon rolls out an affiliate platform

The Groupon Partner Network  will try to build new relationships with online publishers.

By Brian Warmoth • Aug. 19, 2013

Amazon releases cross-platform system for customers

The new service will allow push notifications to be sent to mobile devices.

By Philip Nations • Aug. 14, 2013

Paypal begins its testing on new facial recognition app

The new service is currently being utilized by 12 merchants in London.

By Philip Nations • Aug. 13, 2013

Google Glass could debut for a lower-than-expected price

Shipments of the device could reach 10 million by 2016.

By Philip Nations • Aug. 12, 2013

EBay debuts new mobile app for B&M retail employees

Will the new personalized service help increase retail profits?

By Philip Nations • Aug. 12, 2013

10 big retailers who recently rethought e-commerce

Websites are constantly changing as e-commerce evolves. Take a look at what Wal-Mart, eBay and others have prioritized.

By Linda Cui • Aug. 9, 2013

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

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