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Amazon partners with Hyundai to let Prime members book test drives

Over the weekend, Amazon facilitated test drives for prospective Hyundai buyers in an unorthodox move for the Seattle-based tech giant.… Read More

Apple rebrands retail locations by dropping ‘Store’ from the name

Tech’s hippest store is rebranding — as, well, not a store. The Verge reports that the Silicon Valley tech giant has dropped… Read More

Polaroid, vinyl…and paperbacks? Bookstore sales are up for the first time in 8 years

The battle between digital and analog is a David and Goliath match. But peddlers of antiquated products do have a… Read More

Macy’s to close 100 stores, tweak e-commerce experiences as retail landscape continues major shift

Macy’s Inc. announced Thursday that it would be closing 100 stores across the U.S. as it moves to keep up… Read More

Tag sale! Big Nordstrom event connects Instagram images and hashtag to in-store promotions

Nordstrom is adding some technical and social spice to its annual Anniversary Sale in an effort to further engage and nudge… Read More

Birkenstock walks away from Amazon, plans to pull products over surge in counterfeit sandals

Birkenstock, the German shoemaker famous for its sandals, has announced it will stop selling products on Amazon and will prevent third… Read More

Report: Amazon plans brick-and-mortar bookstore in New York City

Amazon is planning to open a brick-and-mortar bookstore in New York City’s Hudson Yards, according to The New York Post. An unnamed… Read More

Walmart takes aim at Amazon Prime with 30-day trial of ‘ShippingPass’ program

In its latest attempt to square off with Amazon, Walmart is expanding ShippingPass, its unlimited two-day shipping program, and offering a… Read More

Long-awaited Costco switch to Visa credit cards begins today

Good news for Visa holders: Starting today you can finally use your credit cards at Costco. For many years, Costco… Read More

Amazon venturing onto Powell’s home turf, picks Portland for third brick-and-mortar bookstore

For 45 years, Powell’s Books has defined what success means in the bookstore business. Now, the highly-regarded Portland bookstore is… Read More

The ‘future’ of Apple Stores unveiled in San Francisco, with new design and approach

When it comes to retail and the look and feel of a brand that gets it right, Apple Stores have been… Read More

From clicks to bricks: Why online retailers are setting up shop

If last week’s reporting of the demise of traditional retail sounded familiar, you’ve been paying attention. In the past 20… Read More

Startup Spotlight: Validated lets retailers reimburse parking and transportation costs for customers

Entrepreneurs Tov Arneson and Ian Lyman spent two years developing an on-demand parking app before deciding to pivot. They wanted… Read More

The supermarket of the future, driven by Kinect sensors, touchscreens & digital displays

NEW ORLEANS, La. — Retail stores struggle to replicate the information-rich experience of shopping online. A new retail store concept… Read More

Point Inside simplifies in-store beacon setup and monitoring with StoreLocation

Getting lost in big box stores isn’t all that uncommon, but we have the technology to solve that problem: beacons,… Read More

Nordstrom hires former Amazon exec as CTO in bid to turn around its tech fortunes

Nordstrom is turning to longtime Seattle-based executive Kumar Srinivasan to help plot a new course for the company’s technology division,… Read More

Amazon voted India’s most trusted web store as retailer readies to vie for market with Alibaba

Consumers in India trust Amazon’s brand more than any other web retailer, according to a survey of 2,500 people there.… Read More

Signaling more ambitious retail plans, Amazon chooses San Diego for second brick-and-mortar bookstore

Just four months after opening its first physical bookstore in Seattle, Amazon.com is poised to open its second location, choosing… Read More

Starbucks tweaks Rewards program: Customers will get stars based on spending, not visits

Starbucks is tweaking its program aimed at loyal customers as the My Starbucks Rewards program simply becomes Starbucks Rewards and… Read More

Nordstrom ‘refining’ online offerings to focus on profitability as Amazon threat grows

Not only was Nordstrom the second major retailer on Thursday to report disappointing earnings, but the 115-year-old company was also… Read More

Xbox One Elite controllers are selling out, despite their high price

If you are planning on purchasing an Xbox One Elite Controller sometime soon, well, you’d better get a move-on. According… Read More

Stilettos, sandals and slippers: Nordstrom bankrolls startup that helps women design their own shoes

Nordstrom is known worldwide for its top-notch shoe department, helping customers find the perfect shoes. Now, the Seattle-based retailer is… Read More

For online diamond seller Blue Nile, brick and mortar stores may be key to millennials’ wallets

Blue Nile’s foray into brick and mortar stores has officially graduated from “experiment” to “initiative,” according to Harvey Kanter, CEO… Read More

Inside Amazon’s first bookstore: How the online giant is combining digital with physical retail

It’s a little perplexing to see Amazon.com open a physical bookstore. After all, the tech giant launched 20 years ago as an… Read More

Riding the Jetstream: Can e-tailing upstart Jet take on Amazon?

In the world of big tent e-commerce, few can compete with Amazon. Actually, that’s not true. No one can compete… Read More

REI closing stores on Black Friday to get people outside: Online site will remain open, but orders not processed until Saturday

REI, the Seattle-based outdoor retailer that sells everything from camp stoves to canoes, has a message for our consumer-mad society.… Read More

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