IBM to assist with Facebook's ad targeting

The software giant will contribute to the data driving Facebook's targeting tools. 

By Ian P. Murphy • May 7, 2015

Zulily redesigns website for improved personalization

The site will now deliver offers customized to users' needs. 

By Ian P. Murphy • May 7, 2015

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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.

By Retail Dive staff

Tight squeeze: How marketers can cope with Apple Watch's limited real estate

With just over one square inch of interface, the wearable favors simplified apps.  

By Ian P. Murphy • May 6, 2015

Mobile boost at RetailMeNot not enough, not yet

A Google algorithm change to favor mobile-optimized websites, which has dinged the coupon site’s fortunes, could ultimately help in the future, the company says.

By Daphne Howland • May 6, 2015

Fast-growing startup Boomerang Commerce scores 3 big-name clients

Groupon, Office Depot, and Sears will use the startup's omnichannel pricing analysis.

By Ian P. Murphy • May 6, 2015

Macy's promotes Mother's Day via social

The department store will donate $3 for every post to Instagram, Tumblr, and Twitter. 

By Ian P. Murphy • May 5, 2015

Pinterest to allow access to API

The discovery platform will allow select developers to build third-party apps for the system. 

By Ian P. Murphy • May 5, 2015

Kohl's sees dramatic growth in app users

The retailer's loyalty program has helped Kohl's beat Uber, Nike, and Tinder in growth. 

By Ian P. Murphy • May 4, 2015

Bitcoin startup Circle wins $50 million in venture capital

Goldman Sachs, IDG fund virtual currency startup. 

By Ian P. Murphy • April 30, 2015

Amazon adds Apple Watch functions to mobile app

The top e-retailer joins QVC, Target, and others in adding wearable functionalities. 

By Ian P. Murphy • April 30, 2015

E-commerce startup Lyst raises $40M for global growth

Lyst aggregates retailers for customers on its site, making it easy to browse, compare prices, and buy through a unified cart.

By Daphne Howland • April 30, 2015

When push comes to buy: Leveraging the power of the push notification

Push alerts have emerged as a favorite mobile-native marketing tool and a way to directly interact with the customer. 

By Ian P. Murphy • April 29, 2015

Bigcommerce to buy Zing to help compete with Shopify

But Bigcommerce still trails rival Shopify in its number of merchant partners. 

By Ian P. Murphy • April 27, 2015

Mobile wallet users interested in Apple Pay: study

Interest, satisfaction in the iOS system outpaces PayPal.  

By Ian P. Murphy • April 27, 2015

Twitter invests in beacon marketing startup Swirl

The startup received $18 million from Twitter and others in its latest funding round.

By Ian P. Murphy • April 24, 2015

NetSuite to buy email marketing firm Bronto Software for $200M

NetSuite's e-commerce platform plans to bolster its offering with Bronto's e-mail marketing capabilities.  

By Ian P. Murphy • April 24, 2015

The hidden risk of EMV conversion: E-retail fraud

While the adoption of more chip-and-PIN readers and cards are likely to slash fraud onsite, e-commerce may pick up the slack. 

By Ian P. Murphy • April 23, 2015

Amazon's newest delivery frontier: Customers' car trunks

Audi and DHL have partnered with the e-retailer to offer keyless access to Prime members' trunks. 

By Ian P. Murphy • April 23, 2015

Mobile drives surge in digital advertising: IAB

Digital spend reached nearly $50 billion in 2014, with retailers leading the growth. 

By Ian P. Murphy • April 23, 2015

IoT will carry new cybersecurity challenges: Booz Allen

Retailers will need to have an "active defense" to head off breaches. 

By Ian P. Murphy • April 22, 2015

Retailers beware: 'Mobilegeddon' could affect 44% of Fortune 500 websites

The search engine update will reward 'mobile-friendly' sites.   

By Ian P. Murphy • April 22, 2015

Rite Aid hires new CIO amid changing healthcare environment

Steve Rempel previously worked in IT at Safeway for 35 years.

By Daphne Howland • April 21, 2015

Yahoo and Microsoft renegotiate search partnership

Yahoo will control more search results and plans to expand its mobile search efforts. 

By Ian P. Murphy • April 20, 2015

Foot Locker's first mobile app features 'Shoemoji'

The app also includes a release calendar of new sneaker styles. 

By Ian P. Murphy • April 20, 2015

Facebook amps up fight against fake likes

Pattern recognition is helping block three times more fakes. 

By Ian P. Murphy • April 20, 2015