Purple rolls out adjustable pillow

The move points to a larger trend among direct-to-consumer brands in the space expanding their product offerings and their branding propositions.

By Caroline Jansen • Feb. 21, 2019

American Eagle pilots subscription service

The teen apparel retailer joins several others in offering an alternative to owning garments, but free shipping and laundry could get expensive.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 21, 2019

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What's shaping the e-commerce landscape?

From pivots in digital strategies to challenges retailers must overcome with reverse logistics, here are some of the forces shaping online retail.

By Retail Dive staff

Boxed CEO sees 2019 as a 'breakout year'

From warehouse technology to a greater focus on fresh foods, Chieh Huang says he wants to balance legacy strengths with emerging opportunities.

By Jeff Wells • Feb. 20, 2019

Amazon Exclusives brands now outnumber its private labels

The e-commerce giant appears to be rapidly expanding its private label strategy to encompass more exclusive partnerships.

By Dan O'Shea • Feb. 19, 2019

Western Union launches local payments option for Amazon shoppers

Building on a partnership announced last fall, customers in 10 countries can now pay for purchases in local currency.

By Dan O'Shea • Feb. 15, 2019

EBay consolidates regional operations

The company's decision to move several geographic regions under a single leadership team could result in layoffs, Techcrunch reports.

By Dan O'Shea • Feb. 15, 2019

'No light at the end of the tunnel' for store closures

Last year, retailers collectively shuttered 5,524 U.S. locations and will again this year, according to Coresight Research.

By Corinne Ruff • Feb. 14, 2019

Amazon launches live-streaming shopping

The e-commerce giant could be taking aim at QVC and Facebook Live as it leverages a video-driven shopping page.

By Dan O'Shea • Feb. 13, 2019

Amazon to acquire Wi-Fi router company eero

The technology firm could become the newest game piece in the e-commerce giant's smart home strategy.

By Dan O'Shea • Feb. 13, 2019

Amazon Lockers to debut at Coachella

The e-retailer's temporary pickup spot could be a game-changer for thousands of thirsty, undernourished, flower-hungry festival goers.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 13, 2019

Facebook buys visual shopping startup GrokStyle

The startup's focus on artificial intelligence solutions for retailers could boost the social network’s e-commerce ambitions.

By Robert Williams • Feb. 11, 2019

Walmart unveils online furniture brand MoDRN

The move plays into the trend of major retailers expanding home goods offerings and displays the retail giant's growing emphasis on e-commerce.

By Caroline Jansen • Feb. 11, 2019

Markdowns cost retailers $300B last year

E-commerce is making inventory management more difficult, according to a report from Coresight Research and inventory analytics firm Celect.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 11, 2019

Rebag to open 30 brick-and-mortar stores

The handbag resale startup on Thursday received a $25 million investment and will use it to fuel an ambitious expansion.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 8, 2019

Pinterest automates Shop the Look curation

The updated feature is primed to boost the company's e-commerce performance. 

By Dan O'Shea • Feb. 8, 2019

Walmart debuts size-inclusive jeans online

The retail giant expands its e-commerce options with a new denim line from actress Sofía Vergara.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 7, 2019

EShakti offers apparel customization technology

Customer-driven personalization takes another step forward with a new tool that allows shoppers to modify clothing.

By Dan O'Shea • Feb. 6, 2019

50% of retailers list a mobile shopping app as a top priority

A new survey by Shopgate shows that omnichannel retailing is a priority in 2019.

By Dan O'Shea • Feb. 6, 2019

Visual search seen as more trustworthy than other online content, study finds

More than 85% of respondents placed more importance on visual information over text when shopping online for clothing or furniture.

By Erica Sweeney • Feb. 5, 2019

Echo Dot was Amazon's top-selling product during the holidays

The e-commerce giant also revealed that the device is priced to sell rather than to make money.

By Dan O'Shea • Feb. 4, 2019

Casper unveils smart nightlight to help consumers sleep

The expansion beyond mattresses and bedding into tech shows how the company is positioning itself to become a sleep lifestyle brand.

By Caroline Jansen • Feb. 4, 2019

UPS said returns would peak early — and they did. But why?

Growing e-commerce sales and shifting consumer behavior signal a future with more returns and a greater need for reverse logistics. 

By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • Feb. 1, 2019

Returnly raises $8M for post-purchase payment management

The payments company looks to give instant credit on returns so customers can buy again.

By Dan O'Shea • Jan. 31, 2019

CNBC: Amazon planning Middle East expansion

The e-commerce giant bought Souq two years ago for $580 million, but its strategy in the region might be shifting.

By Dan O'Shea • Updated Feb. 1, 2019

Alibaba steadfast amid China turbulence

Executives again touted the strength of China's middle class, saying innovation will help it grab its share of growing consumption for years.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 30, 2019