Lenovo update leaves laptop users open to cyberhacks

Preinstalled software tracked usage without authorization and exposed encrypted information.  

By Ian P. Murphy • Feb. 23, 2015

Stripe to accept bitcoin payments

The online payments startup could lend the virtual currency some much-needed credibility. 

By Ian P. Murphy • Feb. 23, 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.

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Mobile POS use among retailers to skyrocket: BRP

The survey also found that the amount of retailers supporting NFC payments will grow 350% in the next six months. 

By Ian P. Murphy • Feb. 19, 2015

Pinterest's 'Buy' button looms large

With 70 million users eager to discover new products, the online bulletin board could be on the verge of revolutionizing e-commerce. 

By Ian P. Murphy • Feb. 18, 2015

US e-commerce tech spending to grow 75% in four years: Forrester

The report also says that e-commerce investments will rise to $2.1 billion by the end of the decade.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 18, 2015

Victoria's Secret wins appeal in patents case

A federal appeals court reversed the $17.9 million judgment regarding virtual shopping cart patents. 

By Ian P. Murphy • Feb. 17, 2015

Pinterest set to introduce 'Buy' button: report

With 70 million users expressing their interests, the virtual bulletin board is a natural for e-commerce. 

By Ian P. Murphy • Feb. 13, 2015

Mobiquity, ShopAdvisor team up to target mall shoppers

Beacon technology and mobile apps will alert consumers of nearby deals. 

By Ian P. Murphy • Feb. 13, 2015

Ikea is 'cutting through the clutter' with in-house emoticon app

The emoticons will help solve household communication problems caused by clutter, the Swedish retailer says. 

By Ian P. Murphy • Feb. 12, 2015

How marketers are reaching mobile millennials in a 'snap'

Snapchat, the now-you-see-it, now-you-don't social platform, is figuring out how to monetize content targeting its legions of young fans.

By Ian P. Murphy • Feb. 11, 2015

Home Depot enhances in-store checkout technology

FIRST Phones bring inventory information and checkout capabilities to sale associates on the floor. 

By Ian P. Murphy • Feb. 11, 2015

Birchbox and Story: Two retail stores redefining the shopping experience

These two New York City stores offer a peek at the future of brick-and-mortar. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • Feb. 10, 2015

Alibaba buys stake in smartphone manufacturer

The Chinese e-commerce giant hopes to boost use of its mobile OS. 

By Ian P. Murphy • Feb. 9, 2015

Michael Kors, Swatch to join the wearable wave

Although wearables is a segment yet to prove itself, there’s a lot of activity ahead of the Apple Watch debut.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 6, 2015

HeartThis mobile bulletin board debuts

The app eschews social functions for user-defined shopping likes. 

By Ian P. Murphy • Feb. 5, 2015

The ultimate showroom: How tech can help drive brick-and-mortar sales

Omnichannel strategies demand that physical locations be just as wired as their customers.

By Ian P. Murphy • Feb. 5, 2015

Alibaba testing drone deliveries in China

The three-day, three-city trial is bringing boxes of tea to consumer residences. 

By Ian P. Murphy • Feb. 5, 2015

Nordstrom scaling back Innovation Lab

The department store retailer lauded for its tech creativity established its Innovation Lab four years ago.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 5, 2015

FCC proposes utility-like regulation of the Internet

To ensure the success of their own innovations and customer satisfaction, experts say retailers should be invested in an open internet. 

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 5, 2015

Adidas unveils mobile sneaker reservation app

Adidas Confirmed was developed to take the hassle out of buying the brand's "hype" kicks using geopositioning technology.

By Ian P. Murphy • Feb. 4, 2015

Oti's new EMV reader to accept Apple Pay

The new unit offers an easy upgrade to EMV-compliant technology. 

By Ian P. Murphy • Feb. 3, 2015

Software firm Volusion raises $55M

The money will go to expanding the company's Mozu e-commerce technology to reach more mid-size and large businesses.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 3, 2015

Office Depot, Neiman Marcus adopt digital payments platform MasterPass

But many other retailers are still waiting for consumers to pick a payment system before committing.  

By Ian P. Murphy • Feb. 2, 2015

Majority of retailers say mobile all about brick-and-mortar

A new study shows that mobile is routinely being treated as a channel to increase sales at physical stores.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 2, 2015

Why 2015 may be the year money goes mobile

With Apple Pay and new EMV standards on the way, 2015 may be the year mobile payments come of age.  

By Ian P. Murphy • Jan. 30, 2015