Amazon rolls out response to PayPal with 'Login and Pay'

October 9, 2013

Capping off a day packed with payment news came yesterday's launch of Login and Pay with Amazon, the Internet giant's plan to share its 215 million active…

First Data seeks to simplify deal redemption

October 7, 2013

First Data Corp., providers of electronic commerce and payment processing technology, announced that the First Data OfferWise solution has been integrated with…

Walmart expands distribution network for faster delivery of online orders

October 3, 2013

Walmart announced this week plans to open two new fulfillment centers that the retailer said will allow it to deliver online customer orders faster and at a…

Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman to permanently offer free shipping and returns

October 2, 2013

The Neiman Marcus Group announced that it would begin offering free standard shipping and returns for all domestic purchases made online and in-store. The…

Catalog Spree and Google partner on interactive ad content

October 2, 2013

The "digital mall" service Catalog Spree announced it has teamed with Google to distribute interactive retail catalogs and lookbooks on the Web through…

Global omnichannel study finds categorical, geographical variations

October 2, 2013

A new study from the research firm GfK study suggests that consumers are freely mingling in-store visits, online product research, and other information…

Amazon notches top spot on mobile retail benchmark

September 30, 2013

Amazon has topped the latest eChannel Retail Benchmark study from eDigitalResearch after the Internet giant's mobile channels outperformed the brand's popular…

Google's BufferBox kiosks make California debut

September 30, 2013

Google announced today on its commerce blog the first expansion of the BufferBox program since acquiring the kiosk start-up last year. Mike McCauley, product…

Target offers to lend a hand with 'Diaper Duty'

by Natalie Gagliordi — Editor of KioskMarketplace.com, Networld Media Group

The retailer's new subscription service aims to capture the loyal business of new parents and busy moms.

ChannelAdvisor announces expanded presence in global online marketplaces

September 26, 2013

The e-commerce solutions provider ChannelAdvisor has announced its 2013 Autumn Release, which introduces new technology to simplify cross-border trade and…

Rent the Runway makes the move to mobile

September 26, 2013

Rent the Runway has officially made the leap from online to mobile, as the high-end fashion rental service announced the launch of an iPhone or iPod touch app…

UPS, comScore study shows shoppers want it easy

September 26, 2013

Data released today by UPS and comScore Inc. reveals that online shoppers are looking for more ease and control over their shipping and delivery experiences.

MarketLive, Social Annex partner for social commerce capabilities

September 25, 2013

MarketLive, a provider of e-commerce technology, has announced a suite of capabilities delivered through its Social Experience Manager, powered by its new…

New eBay service allows UK shoppers to 'click and collect'

September 24, 2013

The Internet giant eBay has joined forces with the U.K. retailer Argos to offer a Click & Collect service, enabling shoppers to purchase products from…

What's in store for the 2013 holiday shopping season?

Five predictions for what retailers can expect this holiday season and how they can prepare.

Deloitte: Retailers must merge physical, digital storefronts for holiday sales win

September 23, 2013

As the economy improves at a gradual but steady pace, retailers can expect moderate gains this holiday season, according to a recent forecast from Deloitte.

Shopko turns to MICROS, Innotrac to update e-commerce site

September 20, 2013

Green Bay, Wis.-based Shopko Stores Operating Co., a retailer that operates over 330 stores in 21 states, has turned to Innotrac and MICROS for its new…

Staples, Radio Shack pull Amazon lockers from stores

September 20, 2013

Both Staples and Radio Shack have removed Amazon lockers from stores, ending a nearly year-long partnership, due to increasing competition with the online…

Heartland, Bigcommerce launch mobile-optimized e-commerce platform with SMBs in mind

September 19, 2013

The payment processor Heartland Payments has joined forces with e-commerce platform Bigcommerce to launch an online storefront meant to help small and…

NRF issues statement of support for online sales tax

September 18, 2013

The National Retail Federation issued the following statement today from SVP for Government Relations David French on the release of a new set of House…