Apple retail operations jolted again as VP Jerry McDougal, resigns

Jerry McDougal, Apple's vice president of retail operations, has left the company with the SVP position still vacant.

By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 16, 2013

Major retailers see $52.5 million from mobile commerce over the holidays

According to Branding Brand, their mobile sites brought in 77 million unique visitors over the holiday season.

By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 15, 2013

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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

Facebook's new search engine could prove very beneficial for retailers

Graph Search could be highly desirable for retailers, thanks to personalized searches for consumers.

By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 15, 2013

Target's relationship with Radio Shack fizzles, making room for a new mobile provider

Brightstar and MarketSource will assume responsibilities for Target's mobile market after recent negotiations failed.

By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 15, 2013

Best Buy sales stabilize as Schulze hopes for takeover success

In the meantime, the company is slashing its free cash flow forecast for fiscal 2013.

By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 11, 2013

Walmart gets iPhone 5 with no contract and unlimited data this week

The retail kingpin will bolster its Straight Talk wireless services with iPhone 5's and 4's starting at $45 dollars per month without contracts.

By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 10, 2013

Almost half of smartphone users do mobile shopping research

With the onslaught of the mobile web with consumers,  45% of consumers are researching products with their smartphones via the mobile web, but only 23% actually make purchases from their devices.

By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 9, 2013

Who will fill Apple's retail void after Ron Johnson's departure?

Here are a few candidates from major companies such as Burberry and Nike.

By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 9, 2013

GameStop aims high with Wii U launch, but falls short with holiday sales

After touting a successful launch of the Wii U, GameStop is not reporting overall success for the holiday season.

By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 8, 2013

eBay releases new apps after reorganizing its mobile group

IPhone and iPad users are seeing numerous updates for eBay's mobile apps, reducing friction for buyers and sellers.

By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 8, 2013

Complaints filed against Walmart by other retailers over price matching

Best Buy and Toys R Us have filed complaints against Walmart, citing price comparison ads with allegedly inaccurate claims.

By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 7, 2013

The Container Store boosts efficiency with cloud-based performance management

By eliminating a number of manual processes and moving to a cloud-based performance management solution, The Container Store now forecasts and plans monthly and quarterly instead of traditional annual reporting.

By Elizabeth Robins • Jan. 3, 2013

Mondelez mobile tech initiative aims to drive in-store purchases

Nine of 126 applicants remain in the Oreo maker's initiative, which will spawn a new type of company.

By Brian Warmoth • Jan. 3, 2013

Will mobile registers or digital wallets make a bigger splash in 2013?

The Tampa Bay Times looks at Urban Outfitters and Apple and anticipates what changes await retail in the new year.

By Brian Warmoth • Jan. 1, 2013

Retailers struggle with multi-device shopping, but syncs and emails can help

As shoppers hop from mobile to desktop sites, retailers are addressing problems with unique approaches.

By Brian Warmoth • Dec. 29, 2012

Apple patent application includes location-based Passbook tech

The updates would enable iPhone and iPod touch users to receive coupons or other offers based on proximity to stores.

By Brian Warmoth • Dec. 26, 2012