Flash-sale site Vente-Privée USA 'winding down'

The French company is shuttering U.S. operations just two weeks after its founder boasted that he knew the secret to retail success in America.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 28, 2014

Deliv expands to more cities

The Silicon Valley-based delivery startup will begin operating in four more cities.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 28, 2014

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69% of consumers expect consistent pricing from brands

SDL found that a large majority of shoppers want the same discounts, promotions, or sales regardless of whether they’re in store or online.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 28, 2014

Ron Johnson snags $30M for new startup

Details remain murky but the company, called “Enjoy,” is not a high-end delivery service as first rumored.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 27, 2014

Confirmed: Apple morphing Beats into iTunes streaming

Although Apple paid $3 billion for Beats Electronics, including a streaming music service, the company is taking steps to merge it all into iTunes.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 27, 2014

UPDATE: Tim Cook responds to retailers thwarting Apple Pay, other mobile payment systems

Tim Cook responded by saying Apple Pay will be accepted by many more retailers over time. 

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 27, 2014

Overstock sees jump in demand for 'emergency preparedness' gear

The spike in orders, which Overstock's CEO says is due to recent Ebola scares, led the online retailer to offer deals on supplies.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 24, 2014

Etsy offering sellers credit card readers

The move could go far in helping its sellers expand their offline wholesale and retail efforts.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 24, 2014

Amazon misses estimates, stock falls 10%

The e-retail giant also said it expects a tough holiday season this year.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 24, 2014

Is the 'sharing economy' a threat to retail?

What does it mean for the industry when people start sharing goods they already own?

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 23, 2014

FedEx predicts record number of holiday deliveries

The company’s holiday volume has almost doubled since 2007, thanks to the rise of e-commerce.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 23, 2014

Target launches free shipping through holidays

It’s an early and assertive maneuver to boost the retailer’s e-commerce during retail's busiest time of the year.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 23, 2014

Latest Google update may be Retailmenot's salvation

A search algorithm update sent the coupon site’s rankings tanking, but things are looking up thanks to subsequent updates.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 23, 2014

Chinese authorities accused of backing Apple iCloud hack

The barely disguised “man-in-the-middle” attack, reported by an organization that monitors Chinese censorship, coincided with sales of the new iPhones in China.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 22, 2014

Jumio debuts new mobile checkout

The credit card and driver’s license scanning technology works with both iOS and Android.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 22, 2014

Yahoo to go shopping with Alibaba IPO cash

Observers have been expecting a turnaround from the tech company. Buying a startup or two with its newfound cash could help it achieve one.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 22, 2014

Andreessen leaves eBay board

The tech entrepreneur had a few choice words for activist investor Carl Icahn before he left.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 21, 2014

Apple CEO: 'We're selling everything we make'

On the same day of its Apple Pay debut, the company announced that its new iPhones pushed Q4 sales beyond expectations.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 21, 2014

Black Friday is coming: How to prepare for the kick-start of the holiday season

Faced with rising expenses and stagnant wages, nearly half of consumers have already started their holiday shopping. And they're looking for deals.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 20, 2014

ModCloth laying off up to 50 staff

The company is relocating some operations to Pittsburgh and eliminating staff, after laying off 70 employees this summer.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 19, 2014

MasterCard announces fingerprint scanning card

The company has partnered with Zwipe to design a card with biometric protection without the need for the cloud or a smartphone.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 19, 2014

Amazon beefing up holiday help with 80K workers

The additional workforce, many of which could snag permanent positions, will help keep up with order fulfillment at distribution and sorting centers.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 17, 2014

Apple adds 500 banks to Apple Pay

The new mobile payment system will be available starting Monday.

By Kelsey Lindsey • Oct. 16, 2014

51% of mobile shoppers abandon carts, apps that frustrate them: study

While the growth of mobile shopping can be a boon to retailers, consumers have high expectations for their mobile sites or apps.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 16, 2014

Revised eBay forecast indicates poor holiday retail prospects

A data hack and Google search penalty from earlier in the year will also hit the company’s bottom line, the retailer said.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 16, 2014