7 retail tech startups to watch in 2015

These companies attracting major investments and talented people have big plans for next year. 

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 18, 2014

Twitter adds mobile marketing capabilities

Marketers can now target users according to their specific carriers and devices.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 18, 2014

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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

Rite Aid testing 3-D kiosks

Shoppers in New York and Los Angeles will be able to view wellness information and receive promotions via enhanced images.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 18, 2014

Wanelo integrates with shopping app Shopify

The shopping-oriented social network is quickly moving more deeply into e-commerce.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 16, 2014

Google buy button in the works

The company has a long way to go before implementing the e-commerce tool, but it would make a world of sense.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 16, 2014

10 companies that 'won' retail in 2014

Not all of these retailers had the biggest sales numbers of the year—but they caught our eye for a number of other reasons. 

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 15, 2014

Epicor scoops up ShopVisible

With its recent acquisitions, Epicor is poised to flex some serious tech muscle for mid-sized and larger retail companies.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 12, 2014

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

New software targets in-store social media interactions

The maker of a new digital software program says it can up conversions from shoppers' in-store social media interactions. 

By Karen Talley • 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

'Bots' fraud will cause $6 billion loss in digital advertising next year

"Bots," automated applications that mimic people and take money away from brands, will pull away $6.3 million from advertisers next year, a new study says.

By Karen Talley • Dec. 9, 2014

How to Create a Wave of Engagement Using Customer Data

Sponsored by: SurfStitch, a top Australian surf and apparel retailer and winner of the 2014 ORIAS Best Pure Play Online award, leverages product, purchase, and customer data, imported by Windsor Circle, to engage customers at all areas of the customer lifecycle. In their first six months wit...

Dec. 9, 2014

Worldwide media ad sales to slow next year

With overall ad spending slowing in the U.S., digital is looking strong and may even change the advertising landscape.

By Karen Talley • Dec. 8, 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

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

Data breach at Bebe stores confirmed

Cards were accessed at stores nationwide between Nov. 8 and 26, and the website seems unaffected.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 8, 2014

'Tis the season for m-commerce

Whether it be by tablet or smart phone, people are taking a mobile approach to Christmas.

By Karen Talley • Dec. 5, 2014

Barnes & Noble buys Nook stake from Microsoft

The bookseller aims to split its retail and digital businesses to give each a better chance to thrive.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 5, 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

Judge says Target breach lawsuits can go forward

The retailer’s nightmare from last year's cyber-security breach isn’t over yet.

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

Target teams up with Google for virtual mobile experience

The experiment featured in several Target stores nationwide is part of Google’s Project Tango.

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