Lowe’s will test sharing transactional data with Pinterest

The goal is to better map the customer journey and deliver more relevant content, an executive said at Advertising Week New York on Monday.

By Natalie Black (Koltun) • Oct. 2, 2018

Smart checkouts will process $45B in transactions by 2023, study says

But it could take until 2021 before at least 2,000 stores have smart checkout technology implemented, according to Juniper Research.

By Dan O'Shea • Oct. 2, 2018

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Fraud attacks on retailers rose 13% in 2017

E-commerce and growing fraudster sophistication are driving increased attacks, according to the Forter Fraud Attack Index report.

By Dan Alaimo • Oct. 2, 2018

Will AR bring joy to holiday marketing?

The immersive tech is likely to play a more prominent role this holiday season across advertising, mobile shopping and even in stores.

By Dianna Christe • Oct. 1, 2018

Walmart files patent for stress-tracking cart handle

The retail giant is looking to track stress and health levels of customers in their stores.

By Dan Alaimo • Oct. 1, 2018

Nearly a quarter of households now have smart speakers

About four in 10 of those homes have two such devices, according to a recent Nielsen survey.

By Dan O'Shea • Sept. 30, 2018

Shein says data breach affected 6.4M customers

The fashion retailer is just the latest to discover stolen customer data in a cyberattack, as retail security incidents continue to be a problem.

By Dan O'Shea • Sept. 28, 2018

Amazon, Twitch add shopping, enhanced features to 'Thursday Night Football'

Viewers of the live-streamed games on Twitch can chat and buy NFL merchandise. 

By Robert Williams • Sept. 28, 2018

Study: Shopping habits can lead consumers to buy counterfeit shoes

Roughly 20% of consumers have bought fake footwear — and most were satisfied with its quality — according to a report from Red Points.

By Dan Alaimo • Sept. 28, 2018

Amazon locks in Alexa home integration with Plant Prefab investment

The e-commerce giant contributed an undisclosed amount to the home builder's $6.7 million Series A funding round.

By Dan O'Shea • Sept. 27, 2018

Not your father's POS: What 2019 will bring to payments and mobility

From "payments anywhere" to mobile receipt printing, retailers are embracing new formats that enable a better customer experience, writes Brad Fick, president, Direct Source. 

By Brad Fick • Sept. 27, 2018

Study: 47% of consumers prefer email messages from retailers

Email remains a dominant force in digital marketing, but retailers have their work cut out for them.

By Dan Alaimo • Sept. 27, 2018

Fashion measuring app debuts for iOS

MySizeID aims to give customers the right fit, and reduce returns for retailers, by syncing a shopper's measurements with brand-specific sizes.

By Dan Alaimo • Sept. 26, 2018

Walgreens to sell Boots beauty products on Alibaba's Tmall

Not long after investing in a large operator of pharmacies in China, the company is beefing up its e-commerce presence in the country.

By Dan O'Shea • Sept. 26, 2018

AT&T set to open retail store, cafe hybrid

The Lounge will feature AT&T products, as well as coffee, and comes just a few days after the company announced plans to open 1,000 new retail stores.

By Dan O'Shea • Sept. 25, 2018

Survey: 80% of shoppers plan to spend at least as much as last year on holidays

Mobile is likely to dominate the 2018 holiday retail season, as consumers spend more time on devices than watching TV. 

By Erica Sweeney • Sept. 25, 2018

FabFitFun debuts Facebook video programming

The launch coincides with the subscription box service's new fall box, and future content will be pegged to seasonal sales.

By Dan Alaimo • Sept. 25, 2018

Snapchat links with Amazon on visual search function

If successful, the new feature could help generate much sought after m-commerce revenue for parent company Snap.

By Chris Kelly • Sept. 24, 2018

Zebra unveils new in-store mobile scanner for retailers

In the latest move in the industry's race toward frictionless checkout, Zebra Technologies has introduced a new in-store mobile device. 

By Dan O'Shea • Sept. 24, 2018

Amazon Go stores threaten the economy, UFCW chief says

Millions of Americans will lose jobs as cashierless stores catch on, warns Marc Perrone, United Food and Commercial Workers International Union president.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 24, 2018

Top retailers focus more on data

On average, retailers and brands reporting at least a 10% revenue bump in their latest fiscal year focus on data twice as much as "underperformers," according to Deloitte Digital.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 24, 2018

Many shoppers would use AI tech if it saves time and money

Artificial intelligence is a hot-button technology issue, but consumers are pragmatic about its potential, a recent Gartner survey found.

By Dan Alaimo • Sept. 24, 2018

Cosmo teams with Macy’s, Juicy Couture on print-to-mobile shoppable AR ad

Readers can scan a QR code in the print magazine to virtually sample and purchase makeup.

By Robert Williams • Sept. 21, 2018

Connekt joins with Sony for TV-enabled commerce

The reality of shopping directly on TVs is hastened by a deal between Connekt and Sony.

By Dan Alaimo • Sept. 21, 2018

Study: Less than 20% of people have made purchases on social media

Security and privacy concerns bar many consumers from trusting social commerce, even though 80% are familiar with the technology.

By Robert Williams • Sept. 21, 2018