Dick's Sporting Goods' winning strategy

The retailer has come quite a ways in the last year or so, thanks to a concerted all-channels effort and a close watch on merchandising.

By Daphne Howland • April 1, 2015

IBM teams with The Weather Company to produce analytics for retailers

Weather can affect $500 billion in business every year. 

By Ian P. Murphy • March 31, 2015

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Digital innovation and technology trends in retail

Generative AI and TikTok Shop have replaced the metaverse and NFTs as the hot topics of the day — here’s a look at how brands are using them.

By Retail Dive staff

In-store WiFi leads to higher sales, loyalty: study

Almost half of stores with employee WiFi reported a 3.4% increase in sales, while WiFi for customers boosted sales 2%. 

By Ian P. Murphy • March 31, 2015

Push to buy: Amazon introduces Dash Button

Available to a select number of Prime customers for now, one press of the button can order everyday essentials from Amazon. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • March 31, 2015

Top 3 Automated Predictive Email Campaigns for 2015

With the help of predictive technology, retailers are building their customer base with tailored messages and shopping experiences.

March 31, 2015

Williams-Sonoma releases mobile recipe app

The branded app brings favorite recipes and tools to mobile users.  

By Ian P. Murphy • March 30, 2015

Facebook Messenger morphing into shopping platform

The app was first greeted by users with frustration and scorn, but it may be poised to grow into a robust e-commerce platform.

By Daphne Howland • March 26, 2015

PayStand introduces mobile app

The app accepts checks and Bitcoin payments to keep rates low.  

By Ian P. Murphy • March 25, 2015

Facebook introduces app analytics tool

The web dashboard will help marketers measure and calibrate campaigns within apps. 

By Ian P. Murphy • March 25, 2015

4 retailers going beyond the buy with mobile apps

These retailers are using mobile apps—including a few that don't even sell their wares—to build loyalty and reinforce positioning. 

By Ian P. Murphy • March 25, 2015

Retailers take advantage of new Instagram app

The add-on allows users to create multiple-image collages easily. 

By Ian P. Murphy • March 24, 2015

Square introduces new service with lower transaction fee

Square Cash will charge a relatively low 1.5% processing fee for businesses and nonprofits

By Ian P. Murphy • March 24, 2015

Amazon may own '.free' domain

ICANN documents indicate that other bidders have dropped out of the auction. 

By Ian P. Murphy • March 23, 2015

Device disruption: A look at the nimble digital shopper

Consumers are expecting a flexible retail experience, regardless of location or device usage. 

By Ian P. Murphy • March 20, 2015

Study says many mobile apps vulnerable to cyberattack

The IBM/Ponemon study found that the pressure to regularly produce apps is making companies take shortcuts on data security. 

By Ian P. Murphy • March 20, 2015

Bitly to redirect links to in-app locations

The link shortening specialist has created a solution for a nagging problem for marketers. 

By Ian P. Murphy • March 17, 2015

Beacon use poised to blast off: report

Low-cost units will influence $4 billion in retail sales this year. 

By Ian P. Murphy • March 17, 2015

AltoCloud wins $2 million in funding

The software solution uses machine learning to tailor next steps for site visitors. 

By Ian P. Murphy • March 17, 2015

What the Apple Watch means for retail

The much-hyped smartwatch could have a huge impact on mobile wallet adoption and hyperlocal targeting. 

By Ian P. Murphy • March 16, 2015

Amazon acquires tech startup 2lemetry

The move is thought to be key to the retailer's nascent Internet of Things strategy. 

By Ian P. Murphy • March 12, 2015

Has mobile payment fraud arrived?

Reports of thieves using Apple Pay to pilfer high-end goods shocked many last week. But does this hack have further implications for the future of mobile payments?

By Daphne Howland • March 12, 2015

Consumers want rewards for information: survey

The Accenture survey also found that most consumers want to limit retailers' access to their personal data. 

By Ian P. Murphy • March 10, 2015

Facebook opens valve on data firehose

Brand analytics specialist DataSift will aggregate and report topical data in response to brand queries. 

By Ian P. Murphy • March 10, 2015

Apple event unveils new products, Apple Pay numbers

Along with disclosing that Apple Pay is now accepted at 700,000 locations, CEO Tim Cook also introduced a new MacBook and the highly-anticipated Watch. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • March 9, 2015

Chinese telecom giant Huawei enters smartwatch race

The smartwatch was a surprise hit at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.

By Ian P. Murphy • March 9, 2015