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China set to become largest online retail market by 2020
Its 2012 e-commerce sales are already quickly approaching those of the U.S.
By Roger Riddell • March 21, 2013 -
Barnes & Noble dominates Keynote's Mobile Commerce Performance Index
The bookseller's m-commerce site has ranked in the top three retailer sites every week since November.
By Roger Riddell • March 20, 2013 -
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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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Overstock.com signs on to Visa's V.me digital wallet
Overstock joins the 34 merchants previously signed on to the digital wallet service, and Visa says more are on the way.
By Roger Riddell • March 20, 2013 -
Google releases version 3.2 of its Shopper app
Users can now refine searches by product category and view high resolution images with a "light box" tool.
By Roger Riddell • March 19, 2013 -
CVS Caremark funds CSU pharmacy school technology lab
The CVS Caremark Student Center and Technology Laboratory at Chicago State University will help prepare students for the rapidly changing pharmacy industry.
By Roger Riddell • March 19, 2013 -
Walmart to develop 'next-gen network' of stores and fulfillment centers
The world's largest retailer will invest in its global e-commerce platform, as well as measures to cut costs and increase efficiency.
By Roger Riddell • March 19, 2013 -
Study: Shoppers prefer retailer web sites over apps
A new study shows that an overwhelming majority of mobile shoppers surveyed preferred to use a retailer's website over an app.
By Roger Riddell • March 18, 2013 -
Raley's partners with BzzAgent to enhance loyalty program
The partnership will result in an online platform that doubles as a social marketing tool.
By Roger Riddell • March 18, 2013 -
Japan's DoCoMo expands e-commerce business with $22M Magaseek purchase
The online fashion retail startup will become a DoCoMo subsidiary.
By Roger Riddell • March 15, 2013 -
Target acquires Chefs Catalog and Cooking.com
Target will combine the two kitchen tool and recipe companies into a new subsidiary.
By Roger Riddell • March 14, 2013 -
Forrester forecasts $370B in e-commerce sales by 2017
Analysts say the growth is largely boosted by the spread of tablets and smart phones, and increasing comfort among existing web shoppers.
By Roger Riddell • March 14, 2013 -
iPads to become digital signage in Kate Spade's Saturday stores
The iPads will potentially replace mannequins in some instances.
By Roger Riddell • March 12, 2013 -
How YC's Curebit offers start-up optimization and sales tracking
The e-commerce consulting group uses data and a unique business model to attract clients.
By Christopher Sacco • March 12, 2013 -
Walgreens wants first net zero energy store in the U.S.
The store will be located in Evanston, Ill., where a current Walgreens is being demolished.
By Christopher Sacco • March 8, 2013 -
Target, Fast Company launch mobile competition
The contest will reward one developer for designing a new mobile presence for the retailer.
By Christopher Sacco • March 7, 2013 -
Google Shopping Express to take aim at Amazon Prime
The service would reportedly provide same-day delivery from brick-and-mortar stores at a lower membership fee than Amazon Prime.
By Roger Riddell • March 6, 2013 -
Neiman Marcus using Pinterest for campaign
The store will use the growing social media site as part of its Art of Fashion campaign.
By Christopher Sacco • March 6, 2013 -
Amazon's mobile store leads other retailers by a wide margin
The internet retailer is dominating the mobile department store industry, according to a new study.
By Christopher Sacco • March 5, 2013 -
ShopSavvy partners with Capital One, moves into personal deal market
The company will release a new app that sends personalized deals to Capital One users.
By Christopher Sacco • March 4, 2013 -
Amazon leads in customer satisfaction, Netflix continues to struggle
Netflix is still repairing its reputation with customers after missteps in 2011.
By Roger Riddell • March 3, 2013 -
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 -
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
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