In this piece for RetailTechNews, Ruth Manielevitch (pictured below), director of business development, Taptica, outlines the keys to keeping mobile app users engaged. There are literally billions of smartphone users. There are an estimated seven billion people occupying the planet now, [...]

The way we research products is changing, with shoppers spending more time examining products through social channels. This has created an opportunity for brands to sell their products on the same platforms, making the buying process as simple as possible. [...]

This week, the spotlight is on China, where the online retail market is expected to be the first worldwide to hit USD$1tn (£721.79bn) in sales this year. This would be ahead of a previous forecast by Forrester, which projected the [...]

The retail landscape has evolved rapidly in recent years. Some retailers have been moving towards an online-only strategy, yet many are failing to keep up with the ever-changing needs of their customers. In this piece, Graham Jackson (pictured below), CEO, Fluent [...]

This week, the spotlight is back on JD.com and its hopes to develop next-generation supply chain technologies with the launch of a new research facility. The Chinese e-commerce operator opened its Global Supply Chain Innovation Centre (GSIC) with the aim [...]

This week, we turn the spotlight on Singapore-based retail platform Shopee, which is looking to ease cross-border pain-points with its new China marketplace. Owned by online gaming and commerce company Sea, formerly known as Garena, Shopee launched its new marketplace, [...]

RetailTechNews’ weekly roundup brings you up-to-date research findings from around the world. In this week’s edition: Shopping Apps Help Mobile Account for Half of European Online Sales; Nearly Half of UK Shoppers Put Off by Irrelevant Offers; and For Most [...]

The retail sector has often been regarded as slow when it comes to the adoption of artificial intelligence. However, an industry that once seemed unsure how best to leverage this technology, is slowly getting to grips with its proper application. [...]

RetailTechNews’ weekly roundup brings you up-to-date research findings from around the world. In this week’s edition: Loyalty schemes losing appeal with customers; UK shoppers demand more integrated omnichannel experience; and The mobile path to purchase. Loyalty schemes losing appeal with [...]