Study: 57% of Google search traffic is mobile

Google's move to make its search results more mobile-friendly seems to be resonating as mobile search traffic outpaces traditional desktop traffic.

By Dan O'Shea • Sept. 5, 2017

West Elm parts with Casper, signs new deal wth Leesa

Only a year after signing a contract with Casper, the furniture retailer is shifting gears and switching mattress partners. 

By Lara Ewen • Sept. 2, 2017

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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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Walmart's new restaurant tie-up is a feast for the young and wealthy

The retail giant is partnering with Grown, a new fast-casual concept with a much higher price point than Walmart's customers may be used to.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 1, 2017

A retailer's guide to the holiday season

After a deep look at the NRF’s 2017 Retail Holiday Planning Playbook, here are the top four wants on consumers' wish lists this holiday season.

By Cara Salpini • Sept. 1, 2017

Retail Therapy: If the camel-toed shoe fits, who said you had to wear it?

We’d strongly recommend against walking a mile in Need Supply Co.'s newest footwear, especially if you’re on a shoestring budget.

By Cara Salpini • Sept. 1, 2017

Report takes aim at 'retail apocalypse,' but notes industry challenges

Many trouble spots are real, but the death of retail is "patently false," according to new research from global research and advisory firm IHL.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 1, 2017

Why the voice search revolution will weed out the weak

A different kind of search calls for an updated strategy, writes Hailee Sosnowski of marketing agency BKV.

By Hailee Sosnowski • Aug. 31, 2017

Moody's: Amazon still far from ruling retail

Analysts question the e-commerce giant's dominance over all retail and that much-cited estimate of 85 million U.S. Prime members.

By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 31, 2017

PayPal boosts POS presence with cash-back credit card

We may start seeing the name PayPal more often at in-store payment terminals, as the company releases a new cash-back credit card.

By Dan O'Shea • Aug. 31, 2017

Payless is the first of its peers to exit bankruptcy. Now what?

The discount shoe seller filed for Chapter 11 prepared and is now a smaller, healthier retailer. But it still has to win customers in a chaotic retail world.

By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 30, 2017

Fitbit teams up with Mastercard for contactless payments

The newest smartwatch on the block, Fitbit Ionic, will have contactless payment capability via multiple payment networks.

By Dan O'Shea • Aug. 30, 2017

Ford, Domino’s pilot driverless vehicles for pizza delivery

Are driverless delivery vehicles the future of pizza delivery? Residents of Ann Arbor, MI, are about to answer that question.

By Dan O'Shea • Aug. 30, 2017

Millennials more likely to have a subscription service

A new study shows that the generation is more likely to subscribe to almost everything, including shave clubs, beauty boxes and meal kits.

By Cara Salpini • Aug. 29, 2017

Push notifications boost in-app spending by 16%

A new report provides insights on driving app monetization.

By Robert Williams • Aug. 29, 2017

Walmart, Target, Toys R Us bet big on ‘Star Wars’ Force Friday

The big-box retailer's build-up to the release of the next Star Wars movie begins this weekend and marks the third year in a row of such events.

By Dan O'Shea • Aug. 28, 2017

Walmart bolsters money services with app update

Users of the "Express Money Services" feature also have the ability to speed up their transactions through in-store express lanes.

By Dan O'Shea • Aug. 25, 2017

Groupon reaffirms dynamic pricing strategy

The company renewed a partnership with Boomerang Commerce to continue price optimization efforts.

By Dan O'Shea • Aug. 25, 2017

Retail Therapy: Asos denim does double duty

The retailer’s latest viral product – a horrifying skirt and jean duo — will have consumers racing to buy a regular pair of jeans.

By Cara Salpini • Aug. 24, 2017

75% of omnishoppers search in-store, buy online

A survey also found that consumer electronics omnishoppers spend an average of 22% more online than single-channel shoppers.

By Dan O'Shea • Aug. 24, 2017

Rite Aid upgrades product discovery and sourcing process

As consumers flock to trending products, online platform RangeMe is giving Rite Aid a better chance of quickly stocking up on such products.

By Dan O'Shea • Aug. 24, 2017

Holiday sales to rise on e-commerce and fall on discounts

The healthy economy is spurring many shoppers to spend more, but their price-checking habits and free shipping expectations will hit margins.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 24, 2017

Study: Instagram influences almost 75% of user purchase decisions

Consumers are increasingly using the social media platform as a style and purchasing guide for clothing, makeup, shoes and jewelry, according to recent research.

By Cara Salpini • Aug. 23, 2017

Should CPGs answer Amazon's call and go direct to the consumer?

CPGs are at a crossroads, but as brands such as Nike and Adidas launch on Amazon, the decision shouldn't be made lightly, writes Georg Richter of OceanX. 

By Georg Richter • Aug. 23, 2017

Shoe Carnival taps Shopkick for mobile loyalty program

As the footwear category faces upheaval, Shoe Carnival is looking to increase in-store mobile engagement with Shopkick.

By Dan O'Shea • Aug. 23, 2017

Study: Online sales, mobile payments spur back-to-school shopping growth

New research suggests retailers need to understand that "omnichannel is the new normal" for the back-to-school shopping season. 

By Dan O'Shea • Aug. 23, 2017