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

New Champs and Adidas ad campaign takes cues from Tumblr

The visuals of a 30-second TV spot premiered last week call the popular micro-blogging site to mind.

By Roger Riddell • March 18, 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.

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J.C. Penney's failure to leverage Liz Claiborne is a lost opportunity

The company is favoring a lesser-known brand over the well-known and once-iconic Claiborne.

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

Private-equity firms struggle with $36B specialty retail investments

Many of the pre-recession investments have yet to pay off and have taken a beating from the competition.

By Roger Riddell • March 15, 2013

Major UK retailers sending only 10% of waste to landfill

The group of 25 retailers committed to reducing waste sent to landfill below 15%.

By Roger Riddell • March 15, 2013

Neiman Marcus announces eBay 'fashion outlet' exit

The upscale retailer was among the first to launch an eBay "Fashion Outlet" in 2011.

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

Is Walmart turning a socially-conscious corner with 'empowering women' program?

Wal-Mart's Women's Economic Empowerment Initiative may signal a tipping point in the drive for a more socially-conscious brand of capitalism.

By Roger Riddell • March 14, 2013

Forever 21 is becoming the teen retail market's dominant player

Analysts warn that Forever 21's rapid growth makes it too big for its competitors to ignore.

By Roger Riddell • March 12, 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

Target to abandon 'Shops at Target' concept

The retailer says it is done experimenting with the sales plan.

By Christopher Sacco • March 12, 2013

Mobile industry leaders see retail apps as mobile payment drivers

Retail apps were deemed more important for mobile payments' success than money transfer, person-to-person payments and mobile top-up.

By Roger Riddell • March 11, 2013

Alibaba names Lu CEO ahead of possible IPO

Jonathan Lu will replace Jack Ma as the CEO of China's largest e-commerce company.

By Christopher Sacco • March 11, 2013

Etsy crafting partnerships with Nordstrom and others

The online marketplace for independent designers is testing a new wholesale platform.

By Roger Riddell • March 7, 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

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

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

Shutl to help retailers fight Amazon by offering same-day delivery

The software-based service can be integrated into the checkout pages of retailers who wish to speed up their delivery.

By Christopher Sacco • 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