Target credit-card theft caused by cheap, foreign malware: Sources

Many, if not most, American retailers are probably similarly vulnerable.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 16, 2014

Report shows Free People winning at social media

The bohemian women’s clothing outlet shines on social media and its customers upload tens of thousands of images on its own website.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 15, 2014

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How artificial intelligence is shaping retail

More retailers are leaning on AI as a tool, tapping into the tech to improve customer service and support supply chain functions.

By Retail Dive staff

Newegg Inc.’s victory against e-commerce patent troll stands: Supreme Court

An appeals court ruled that the patent was nothing but “the common sense concept of a shopping cart” brought to the Internet.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 15, 2014

Image recognition: Slyce shows us its pitch for retailers at NRF's Big Show

Retail Dive takes a peak at some visual search technology you may be seeing more of very soon.

By Brian Warmoth • Jan. 14, 2014

Are recent retail hacks just the beginning for 2014?

The scale, apparent effectiveness, and sheer profitability for thieves in recent retail hacks has analysts concerned.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 14, 2014

Target announces new $5M consumer protection and education program

The effort to boost cybersecurity and empower customers comes amid ongoing fallout from a massive credit card breach.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 14, 2014

Digimarc unveils invisible barcode for speedier scanning

Datalogic, a maker of barcode readers, is to develop the retail point-of-sale systems.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 14, 2014

Overstock.com the first major retailer to accept Bitcoin

The company’s CEO says the digital currency is inevitable for Amazon and all major retailers.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 13, 2014

Neiman Marcus confirms data breach from Dec. sales at brick-and-mortar stores

The latest hack could be a sign that more retailers were targeted during the busy holiday season.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 13, 2014

Barnes and Noble Inc. taps its Nook captain and company CFO as new CEO

The choice could bring big changes to the bookseller’s e-commerce operations, which are in free-fall.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 10, 2014

World Cup to give Brazilian e-commerce a big assist in 2014

The tournament is poised to help boost the already growing segment of Brazilian retail sales, thanks to investments in infrastructure and 4G

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 10, 2014

Amazon debuts new automated Kindle Kiosks at exclusive locations

The venture marks the online retailer’s latest effort to expand its physical footprint.

By Philip Nations • Jan. 10, 2014

Giant Eagle, Safeway announce debut of inMarket Mobile app

Participating consumers will now receive a fully-customized in-store shopping experience.

By Philip Nations • Jan. 9, 2014

Apple opens digital retail space on major Chinese e-commerce site Tmall

The latest move shows Apple isn’t being shy about taking on stiff competition in China.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 7, 2014

H&M Super Bowl ad to feature in-TV purchases

The ad tech agency Delivery Agent hopes to change how online purchasing works with the new campaign for Beckham underwear.

By Brian Warmoth • Jan. 7, 2014

Ahold invests heavily in online food ordering; opens tech-innovation center

The owner of online food retailer Peapod plans to triple Internet sales by 2016.

By Paul Conley • Jan. 7, 2014

Is Uber Google's secret weapon against Amazon drones?

The real delivery battle may take place by land instead of air.

By Brian Warmoth • Jan. 2, 2014

Target suffers a new setback with holiday gift card issues

Compromised debit and credit card info has already caused headaches, but now Target has also acknowledged improperly activated gift cards.

By Brian Warmoth • Jan. 2, 2014

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

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