Retailers launch comprehensive cyber intelligence sharing center

The R-CISC is an independent organization, the centerpiece of which is a Retail Information Sharing and Analysis Center (Retail-ISAC).

New RSR report finds the potential in retail emails

May 14, 2014

In a new report available today, “Retail’s Email Moment: How Personalization Can Revitalize Retailers’ Email Strategy,” RSR Research analysts Nikki Baird and…

Magento adds Bill Me Later, PayPal Express features

May 14, 2014

At this week′s Imagine 2014 global e-commerce event, eBay Enterprise released the newest versions of Magento Enterprise Edition (version 1.14) and Community…

IBM unveils portfolio of cloud-based engagement tools

May 13, 2014

IBM today announced "IBM ExperienceOne," a new integrated portfolio of cloud-based and on premise offerings that it says will help clients quickly deliver…

Michaels launches online store

May 12, 2014

Michaels has announced the launch of its new inspirational arts and crafts site that offers 24-hour shopping on any computer, tablet or smartphone.

Learning from Heartbleed: 5 ways online retailers can stay safe and ready

Even with protections in place for standard security events, online retailers must understand that Heartbleed was truly an acute event.

How new top-level domains will impact retail

The Internet will be facing its biggest makeover yet as branded domain names like .nyc, .shop and .tiffany enter the fray.

How to be smart in a world of dumb retail mistakes

by Kristen Gramigna — Chief Marketing Officer, BluePay

There are no "magic bullets" that will instantly transform your retail store into a customer magnet. But there are steps you can take to avoid sabotaging…

Jimmy Choo parent co. selects Amplience media platform

May 9, 2014

Amplience, a provider of rich media production technology for e-commerce, announced that Labelux, a global provider of high-end lifestyle brands, has selected…

Amazon eyes mobile payments, POS

by Will Hernandez — Editor, NetWorld Media Group

The online retail leader has a chance to make an immediate impact with an mPOS product.

Nordstrom Rack launches integrated online/mobile shopping site

May 6, 2014

Seattle-based Nordstrom, Inc., announced it has launched nordstromrack.com, a new e-commerce site and mobile app, built on a shared platform with HauteLook…

Amazon intros hashtag purchases on Twitter

May 5, 2014

Amazon and Twitter on Monday launched an initiative that lets consumers add items to their Amazon shopping cart using the micro-blogging service, according to…

Groupon launches bulk shopping service

May 1, 2014

Groupon has announced the debut of an online bulk-shopping service called Groupon Basics, which enables customers to stock up and save money on more than 10…

The collateral damage of a retail data breach

Effects of a breach go well beyond just the financial impact.

Overstock.com enters the insurance business

April 28, 2014

Overstock.com today announced that it is offering vehicle, residential and small business insurance via its e-commerce site. Shoppers can get personalized…

Tealium joins MarketLive Connect program

April 28, 2014

E-commerce platform MarketLive today announced that Tealium, a provider of enterprise tag management technology, has become an exclusive partner of MarketLive…

Sears update connects shoppers with store associates, crowdsources Q&A

April 24, 2014

Sears has added two new features to its multichannel Shop Your Way social and shopping platform: Get Advice and Member Assist. Available on both the mobile app…

Visual product search company Slyce to go public

April 23, 2014

Visual product search platform Slyce announced it has entered into a definitive amalgamation agreement with Oculus Ventures Corp. that will enable Slyce to be…

Three things you need to know about Amazon's price strategy

In March, Amazon changed prices on an average of 15-18 percent of its assortment every day, and this number is growing.

Acme Tools launches new mobile shopping site

April 21, 2014

Acme Tools, an authorized online retailer of tools and equipment, has announced the launch of its new mobile version of AcmeTools.com for online customers…