Do all those promoted tweets and social-media efforts by big brands have an impact on in-person retail sales? Twitter says a new study it commissioned found that they do. Read more »
We’ve seen a rise of e-commerce companies recently that have tackled the dual problems of discovery and boredom: They’ve made shopping a fun, emotional experience. But can they translate that to… Read more »
Every entrepreneur wants to create the next Twitter, and persuade consumers to create entirely new habits online. But here’s why they should focus on making it easier for them to stick… Read more »
From saving an item online to walking into a store and making a purchase, apps like Kickscout want to make it easier for shoppers to connect online and offline buying behaviors. Read more »
Yelp announced on Tuesday that it will move into doing transactions on the site, starting with food delivery but eventually moving into booking services like salon appointments or yoga studios. Read more »
Looking to refresh your podcast library? Swell gets to know your tastes and offers unlimited skips and plays. It has shows from This American Life, NPR, TED Talks, and many more. Read more »
With grand ambitions to become the world’s design store, Fab has raised the first part of a Series D funding round that looks to add a large flow of cash to… Read more »
What does it mean to have a social shopping experience? The definitions run the gamut, depending on the type of shopping experience you’re looking for. But Wanelo is pioneering an interesting… Read more »
Pinterest is unveiling a new pin structure for different types of products and an integration with a large number of retail brands, as it continues buildng up the platform and paving… Read more »