Walmart doubles down on Nvidia chips

Walmart is building a "GPU farm" that will be about a tenth of the size of rival Amazon Web Services' GPU cloud, according to a new report.

By Justine Brown , Alex Hickey • Aug. 31, 2017

Amazon and Microsoft partner on smart assistants as Alexa and Cortana become fast friends

The move is geared toward consumers but it also has deep ties in the enterprise, which could set the stage for future deals and partnerships for the tech giants.

By Naomi Eide • Aug. 31, 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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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

4 ways to compete with Amazon as a small business

Retailers are better off touting their consumer experiences than going after the e-commerce giant’s massive infrastructure, writes Deliv CEO Daphne Carmeli.

By Daphne Carmeli • Aug. 29, 2017

Target merges Cartwheel into flagship mobile app

On deck are more changes, including mobile payments for REDcard users, who already enjoy 5% off all purchases and free shipping on online orders.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 29, 2017

Inside Amazon + Whole Foods: The first day

As Amazon started running the upscale grocer on Monday, special sales were the main draw. But the changes go beyond just low prices.

By Jeff Wells • 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

Report: Uniqlo looking for a digital transformation

The Japanese retailer is adopting an increasingly common stance as it aims for a digital and technological makeover.

By Dan O'Shea • Aug. 29, 2017

Pacific Sunwear teams up with PredictSpring for new mobile app

PredictSpring brings another retailer into the mobile era, with an app featuring a shoppable Instagram for bankruptcy survivor Pacific Sunwear.

By Dan O'Shea • Aug. 29, 2017

Square debuts NYC showroom to offer demos, customer support

The space features trouble-shooting and training help, along with a rotating showcase of client products and services.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 28, 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

J.C. Penney CFO wants to increase tech investment

The newly-appointed exec hopes allocating more to tech investment will boost the department store retailer's chances of recovery from ongoing struggles.

By Dan O'Shea • Aug. 28, 2017

Nordstrom expands mobile reservation service

The feature is just another way for the department store to extend its famous customer service to consumers' phones, and 43 more stores. 

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 28, 2017

Amazon expands influencer program

It's not clear yet how effective the move will be, but if the e-commerce giant gets it right, Amazon could be the next HSN, according to one analyst.

By Daphne Howland • 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

Voice recognition still has retailers jumping through hoops

Walmart may be partnering with Google for Voice-assisted sales, but there are a lot of bumps along the way for brands to successfully use the technology, writes Sam Cinquegrani, CEO and founder of ObjectWave.

By Sam Cinquegrani • 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

How Target is using small-format stores to score with younger shoppers

The big-box retailer is betting big on convenient, localized small-format stores to win over millennial and Gen Z college consumers. 

By Corinne Ruff • 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

Samsung confirms Echo-like smart speaker

The increasingly-crowded smart speaker market continues to heat up as Samsung promises its own smart speaker.

By Dan O'Shea • 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

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