Apple and IBM reveal 10 new retail apps

The partnership has yielded a series of apps ready for the sophisticated security and logistics demands of larger companies.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 11, 2014

EBay's iPad app takes on Pinterest look

EBay wants to draw in more business by changing the look of its iPad app to look less like Amazon's webpage. 

By Karen Talley • Dec. 10, 2014

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What's shaping the e-commerce landscape?

From pivots in digital strategies to challenges retailers must overcome with reverse logistics, here are some of the forces shaping online retail.

By Retail Dive staff

Lessons learned: Early marketing takeaways from the holiday shopping season

It isn't enough to promote merchandise on the shelves this holiday season. Retail marketers should also heed lessons learned during the busiest shopping time of the year.

By Karen Talley • Dec. 10, 2014

Supreme Court sides with Amazon in warehouse worker pay case

The vote was unanimous, and said that the e-retail giant’s warehouse working conditions can continue without change.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 10, 2014

Postmates launching API to help with same-day delivery

The move would allow third-party sellers to offer local delivery in as quick as an hour.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 10, 2014

Best Buy announces free two-day delivery

The electronics retailer seems determined not to let shipping speed or costs get in the way of its holiday sales.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 10, 2014

Justices ask tough questions on Colorado sales tax law

Colorado tried to get around barriers in the collection of state sales tax for online purchases. But its law appears to be in trouble.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 9, 2014

Kohl's third quarter news all about e-commerce

The retailer’s sales are sluggish, except when it comes to its online operations. 

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 9, 2014

Amazon to customers: Let's make a deal

Amazon has launched a 'Make an Offer' option for many products, where sellers and shoppers can haggle over prices. 

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 9, 2014

9 biggest retail blunders of 2014

From offensive apparel to merchandise shortages, there are just some things you can’t blame on the weather or the economy.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 8, 2014

Spending on digital advertising projected to surpass TV by 2017

In a sea of change that shows how powerful the web has become, advertisers will be spending more through digital avenues than they do on TV ads by 2017.

By Karen Talley • Dec. 8, 2014

Yahoo making major strides in mobile advertising

Yahoo is poised to become the number three player in mobile advertising, with its share of market expected to top Twitter next year. 

By Karen Talley • Dec. 8, 2014

Pop-ups expected to bring in $2B this holiday season

New research finds that pop-ups are attracting consumers who want seasonal, unique, and local products.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 8, 2014

Amazon introduces its own brand of consumer goods

Amazon has added to its stable of branded products with the launch of its own line of diapers. And it's likely just the beginning. 

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 5, 2014

L.L. Bean swamped by orders for signature boot

The company failed to anticipate demand of its signature product, and said some customers won't receive their boots until well after the holidays.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 5, 2014

Soon, retail holiday specials may not be so special

Shipping deals and price pressures can easily shape consumer expectations beyond the holidays.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 4, 2014

Brick-and-mortar among Cyber Monday winners

The record-smashing sales of Cyber Monday favored retailers providing omnichannel services, including in-store pickup.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 4, 2014

Amazon adds food takeout, delivery to local services

The e-retail giant is quietly launching a resource of local services that could also include travel.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 4, 2014

Cyber Monday sales pass $2B: ComScore

What a day it was for online buying as Cyber Monday blew through its prior record.

By Karen Talley • Dec. 3, 2014

The New Black Friday: What the early numbers say about retail's big weekend

From sales to online traffic, retail observers can learn a lot from recent numbers behind this year's Black Friday and Cyber Monday. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • Dec. 3, 2014

FTC suit against Amazon will go forward

A U.S. District Court Judge said that the suit over hefty in-app purchases by children can go forward.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 3, 2014

FBI issues malware warning after massive Sony breach

The malware overrides all data on hard drives, preventing a reboot.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 3, 2014

The 9 biggest hits and misses of Cyber Monday and Black Friday

Retailers were on edge with reports that Black Friday sales fell precipitously. But, thanks in part to mobile, things may not be what they seem.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 2, 2014

Girl Scout cookies finally available online

Cookie lovers and Girl Scout troops alike have been waiting for this opportunity for years.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 2, 2014

Moody's lowers Amazon's outlook

The e-retail giant is issuing unsecured notes for an undisclosed amount in order to finance many ambitious projects.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 2, 2014