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Target vendor the likely conduit for thieving malware
The investigation into the massive data breach at one of the world’s largest retailers has narrowed, revealing vulnerabilities in retailers' B2B connections.
By Daphne Howland • Jan. 30, 2014 -
Amazon may provide payments for brick-and-mortar stores
A variety of Kindle-based systems and services may or may not come to pass, according to unnamed sources.
By Daphne Howland • Jan. 30, 2014 -
Trendline
Digital innovation and technology trends in retail
Generative AI and TikTok Shop have replaced the metaverse and NFTs as the hot topics of the day — here’s a look at how brands are using them.
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Bitcoin dealt a blow in New York
Officials in the empire state say it’s time to saddle bitcoin with some regulation, raising questions about its usefulness.
By Daphne Howland • Jan. 30, 2014 -
Videogame retailers playing hardball with online competition
To keep gamers coming to their stores, GameStop and other retailers are fighting digital distribution of games, and fighting hard.
By Daphne Howland • Jan. 29, 2014 -
Many retailers already capable of taking safer credit and debit cards
Contrary to what many believe, many retailers are ready with point-of-sale systems that take payments resistant to fraud — customers just don't have the new cards.
By Daphne Howland • Jan. 28, 2014 -
Customers expect more in exchange for their data
Research shows that consumers will trade access to their social media, location, and mobile information only for favorable pricing, shipping, and return policies.
By Daphne Howland • Jan. 28, 2014 -
Banks report data breach at Michaels stores
The crafts-store chain is the latest to disclose that customers’ credit and debit card information was possibly compromised.
By Daphne Howland • Jan. 27, 2014 -
Enhanced e-commerce site search technology pays off
Gallery Furniture says implementing Nextopia’s e-commerce site search, navigation, and merchandising system has improved conversion rates by 35%.
By Daphne Howland • Jan. 27, 2014 -
Could iTunes be your next mobile payment option for everything?
Apple is exploring expansion of its iTunes payment system to allow users to pay for things at other retailers and more, unnamed sources told the Wall Street Journal.
By Daphne Howland • Jan. 27, 2014 -
TigerDirect the latest to take bitcoin
The electronics e-retailer says it wants to give customers an alternative way to shop and pay, and will sell hardware to mint more.
By Daphne Howland • Jan. 24, 2014 -
Neiman Marcus admits broader extent of breach
The disclosure comes as the FBI warns retailers of more trouble with payment system hacks.
By Daphne Howland • Jan. 24, 2014 -
More and more customers open email on their phones
Retailers, be ready: The trend is growing, with some 65% of email opened on smartphones or tablets, two studies show.
By Daphne Howland • Jan. 24, 2014 -
Deep Dive
iBeacon is here, but where is it going?
As the customer location tech is further developed and in more stores, how well it works for retailers and consumers alike remains to be seen.
By Daphne Howland • Jan. 23, 2014 -
Amazon enjoys consumer trust despite its massive data trove
McCann Worldgroup’s most recent study shows the online retailer attains a level of trust not shared by the government, Facebook, or Google.
By Daphne Howland • Jan. 23, 2014 -
Brink's to begin e-retail payment processing
The company’s trustworthy name may give it a boost in a crowded and confusing field.
By Daphne Howland • Jan. 23, 2014 -
Best Buy getting its head out of the cloud
The company is selling its MindShift Technologies unit to Japan’s Ricoh in order to focus on electronics retailing.
By Daphne Howland • Jan. 22, 2014 -
Sears to close Chicago Loop store
Shuttering its flagship outlet in its flagship city holds special meaning for Sears as it tries to stem its losses.
By Daphne Howland • Jan. 22, 2014 -
Thule drastically improves its e-commerce site
The Swedish bike and ski gear company saw sales rise after making it easier for retailers to order online.
By Daphne Howland • Jan. 21, 2014 -
Outdoor gear retailer Altrec files for bankruptcy
The Oregon-based online retailer says a credit-card breach two years ago sparked its financial woes.
By Daphne Howland • Jan. 21, 2014 -
American Eagle Outfitters taps customers’ shoulders with shopBeacon
Apple's iBeacon technology is helping the chain greet customers with offers that gel with their preferences.
By Daphne Howland • Jan. 21, 2014 -
Amazon.com patents 'anticipatory shipping'
It's yet another technology the e-retailer won’t be using any time soon, but will customers embrace ship-before-you-buy?
By Daphne Howland • Jan. 21, 2014 -
IBM to invest $1.2B on cloud infrastructure
The company’s Softlayer infrastructure is the linchpin of its cloud services.
By Daphne Howland • Jan. 17, 2014 -
Neiman Marcus data breach started in July
The retailer, which is finally disclosing some details of the breach, was compromised until as recently as Sunday.
By Daphne Howland • Jan. 17, 2014 -
Digital coupon clipping grew 141% in 2013
Consumers redeemed 66 million digital coupons in 2013.
By Daphne Howland • Jan. 17, 2014 -
eBay announces new ship-to-store cloud service
The system would allow major retailers to move inventory and save on shipping, and could be an alternative to Amazon’s fulfillment options.
By Daphne Howland • Jan. 16, 2014
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