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…

LivingSocial unveils new tools that go beyond daily deals

September 17, 2013

LivingSocial announced it is now offering new, extended-length promotional options for local and national merchants, allowing for flexible deal structures for…

PishPoshBaby picks eGifter for social registry system

September 12, 2013

Children's retailer PishPoshBaby and eGifter, a social gifting company, have announced the launch of the new PishPoshBaby online registry and social group…

Retailers 'behind the curve' with tablets

September 6, 2013

In a new commentary published in The Guardian, Simon Black, CEO of payment gateway provider Sage Pay, says that retailers are "still behind the curve" when it…

The Shopping Channel launches new online experience

September 6, 2013

Ontario-based THE SHOPPING CHANNEL helps Canadians discover something new every day — and beginning today, the way to discovery becomes easier and even better.

Upcoming Amazon program turns paperbacks into e-books

September 3, 2013

Amazon will soon allow owners of paperback books (purchased via Amazon between 1995 and now) to purchase the e-book version of the title for $2.99 or less.

Target to roll out BOPS service in time for Black Friday

September 3, 2013

The buy online, pick up in-store trend continues to gain momentum, with Target joining Walmart and Best Buy on the growing list of retailers looking to beef up…

Shopify launches POS for online, in-store integration (Video)

August 29, 2013

The e-commerce platform Shopify today released a POS system designed to simplify the transition between selling in-store and online.

Sur La Table soups up omnichannel with help from eCommera

August 22, 2013

London-based eCommera announced an agreement with retail chain Sur La Table to provide actionable insights and recommended business changes to improve its…

Neiman Marcus launches online beauty specialist program

August 21, 2013

Neiman Marcus has launched its online Beauty Product Specialist Program, offering online customers the personalized counter experience they would receive in a…

MarketLive revamps e-commerce site for large Chicago furniture retailer

August 20, 2013

MarketLive, providers of e-commerce technology for high-growth merchants, has announced that Chicago's The RoomPlace has re-launched its e-commerce website on…

Latest eBay app brings online benefits to brick-and-mortars

August 9, 2013

In a move that strengthens the relationship between online and brick-and-mortar commerce, eBay has launched the Retail Associate Platform — an application that…

Best Buy tries to welcome its website to the new age

August 9, 2013

As part of its drive to turn around its sales slump, Best Buy Co. will give its outdated website a new-age makeover.