shopping

How consumers find what they want to buy and buy it in a world that is no longer defined by a physical place but what a consumer wants to buy and how she wants to buy it. Connected devices and the integration of payments into this now digital-led shopping journey is creating new ways for merchants and consumers to interact and disrupting traditional retail business models.

Instagram Expands Shopping To Instagram Stories
Instagram Expands Shopping To Instagram Stories
June 12, 2018  |  Mobile Commerce

Instagram, the Facebook-owned photo-sharing social network, announced Tuesday (June 12) that it is expanding shopping beyond Feed to Instagram Stories. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Marc Jacobs Launches First Wear OS Smartwatch
Marc Jacobs Launches First Wear OS Smartwatch
June 08, 2018  |  Retail

Marc Jacobs is launching its first Wear OS smartwatch, joining the brand’s line of hybrid smartwatches. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Younger Customers Drive Growth Of Casual Luxury
Younger Customers Drive Growth Of Casual Luxury
June 08, 2018  |  Retail

Driven by younger customers, such as millennials and teens, casual luxury is bolstering sales of luxury apparel, handbags and footwear. According to research from Bain,...

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Rue La La Snaps Up Gilt From Hudson Bay
Rue La La Snaps Up Gilt From Hudson Bay
June 05, 2018  |  Retail

Flash sale relative newcomer Rue La La has snapped up Gilt Groupe, an eCommerce site that specializes in designer goods at a deep discount. Get...

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Amazon’s Private Label Sales Could Reach $25B
Amazon’s Private Label Sales Could Reach $25B
June 05, 2018  |  Amazon

With SunTrust Robinson Humphrey projecting that Amazon’s private label business could see revenues of $25 billion by 2022, SunTrust analyst Youssef Squali said the venture...

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The Case For Contextual Commerce
The Case For Contextual Commerce
June 04, 2018  |  Payments Innovation

Before there was on demand, there was time shifting. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Patent Applications Offer A Peek Into Walmart’s Possible Techy Future
Patent Applications Offer A Peek Into Walmart’s Possible Techy Future
June 01, 2018  |  Retail

And the award for “techiest” retailer goes to … Walmart? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Walmart’s Patent Filings Include Drones And Inventory Trackers
Walmart’s Patent Filings Include Drones And Inventory Trackers
May 30, 2018  |  Retail

With a bevy of patent filings, Walmart is focusing on improving the in-store experience and the technology that powers its stores behind the scenes. CB Insights...

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Amazon’s Whole Food Discounts Are Rolling Out Across Dozens Of States
Amazon’s Whole Food Discounts Are Rolling Out Across Dozens Of States
May 30, 2018  |  Amazon

The Prime rewards are coming; the Prime rewards are coming. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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