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Facebook debuts cross-device reporting for marketers
The new service helps monitor shopping behavior across multiple devices.
By Kelsey Lindsey • Aug. 14, 2014 -
Mobile shopping app Spring makes buying a swipe away
The Instagram-like app lets users browse selections from multiple brands with one swipe.
By Kelsey Lindsey • Aug. 14, 2014 -
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TrendlineHow 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.
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New eBags app takes cue from dating service Tinder
The highly image-based approach may be somewhat controversial for a dating app, but it’s great for finding bags.
By Daphne Howland • Aug. 14, 2014 -
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Putting the 'omni' in 'omni-channel' takes a consistent strategy
With a cohesive multi-channel strategy, retailers work to maintain a competitive edge while gaining consumer loyalty and trust.
By Kelsey Lindsey • Aug. 13, 2014 -
Amazon introduces new mobile payment system
The e-retailer is new competition for PayPal and Square with its card reader and app, dubbed Amazon Local Register.
By Kelsey Lindsey • Aug. 13, 2014 -
Rakuten buys e-commerce app Slice
Japan’s largest e-retailer invested in the app before, and says that its acquisition is part of a U.S. growth strategy.
By Daphne Howland • Aug. 13, 2014 -
Consumers warned against risks of bitcoin
A government consumer protection agency acknowledged the potential for innovation in virtual currencies, but also cautioned consumers of their risks.
By Daphne Howland • Aug. 13, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Alibaba Group, in one (big) graphic
Take a look at some of the numbers behind this Chinese e-commerce giant, which is poised to launch its U.S. IPO.
By Kelsey Lindsey • Aug. 12, 2014 -
Lucky to partner with BeachMint to create e-commerce site
BeachMint will take over all of the magazine's operations to form The Lucky Group.
By Kelsey Lindsey • Aug. 11, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Etsy's quiet retail revolution
The online marketplace has helped artisans and collectors stay true to themselves while making a buck, 21st century style.
By Daphne Howland • Aug. 11, 2014 -
Two Tap mobile payment startup raises $2.7 million
The company aims to be the "shopping cart of the entire Internet."
By Kelsey Lindsey • Aug. 8, 2014 -
Men shop more on mobile than women
While women are in charge of most household spending, men are holding their own when it comes to e-commerce.
By Daphne Howland • Aug. 8, 2014 -
What's up with Twitter's 'payment and shipping' feature?
Someone noticed the option on Android, and sent the tech and retail worlds buzzing.
By Daphne Howland • Aug. 8, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Activewear: Cool, hot, and winning
The apparel segment is booming as retailers perfect performance fabrics and designers captivate consumers ... even if a workout is the last thing on their mind.
By Daphne Howland • Aug. 7, 2014 -
Digital coupons strongly influence purchase decisions
A study found that digital coupons "close the deal" for nearly 80% of customers on undecided purchases.
By Kelsey Lindsey • Aug. 7, 2014 -
Google and Barnes & Noble team up on same-day delivery
Google Shopping Express will deliver books from B&N to customers in New York, Los Angeles, and San Francisco.
By Daphne Howland • Aug. 7, 2014 -
BitPay offering retailers no-charge payments
With this move, the payment processing service could help spur the acceptance of bitcoin.
By Daphne Howland • Aug. 7, 2014 -
Wanelo testing in-app buy button
The mobile app lets users post and discover different merchandise, but not buy ... until now.
By Kelsey Lindsey • Aug. 6, 2014 -
Target estimates data breach cost at around $150 million
The retailer also lowered expectations for its second quarter earnings, due to weak sales in Canada and discounts in the U.S.
By Kelsey Lindsey • Aug. 5, 2014 -
Top News Tuesday: North American expansions and a new POS malware
Every Tuesday, Retail Dive gives you our picks for the week's top industry news. This week, we're looking at a new malware threat and earning reports in the luxury handbag market.
By Kelsey Lindsey • Aug. 5, 2014 -
Price-drop site Hukkster folds
The two-year-old startup founded by two J.Crew alums was backed by the Winklevoss twins.
By Daphne Howland • Aug. 5, 2014 -
Wal-Mart plans to customize website
The new website will feature a personalized home page based on a shopper's location and search history.
By Kelsey Lindsey • Aug. 4, 2014 -
Google barge retires before it ever goes to work
A tugboat in Portland, ME, has taken the vessel, and its retail plans, away to be dismantled.
By Daphne Howland • Aug. 4, 2014 -
Apple to let go 200 Beats employees
Several corporate operational positions in the two companies overlap, leading to the layoffs, Apple says.
By Daphne Howland • Aug. 4, 2014 -
Report: Better inventory capabilities needed for omnichannel success
Retailers have turned around the effects of showrooming, but still have ways to go to achieve true omnichannel success.
By Daphne Howland • Aug. 1, 2014
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