EBay asks shoppers to share their interests

The online marketplace has launched a feature that uses customers' input on their hobbies and preferences to help build more personalized shopping experiences.

By Dan O'Shea • May 17, 2018

J.C. Penney gets burned by a cool spring

Captured market share in appliances and toys weren't enough to help the department store retailer, which is struggling with apparel sales.

By Ben Unglesbee • May 17, 2018

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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

Walmart e-commerce growth rebounds

U.S. online sales at the big-box retailer jumped 33%, up from a 23% increase last quarter. 

By Corinne Ruff • May 17, 2018

Kroger partners with Ocado in a bet on the future of online grocery

The Cincinnati-based retailer's agreement with the world’s largest online grocer will rapidly accelerate its automated fulfillment capabilities and position it to compete with Amazon and Walmart.

By Jeff Wells • May 17, 2018

6 e-commerce checkout pain points that are overlooked

Online shopping still isn’t as easy as it should be. Here’s what e-commerce retailers have yet to solve for.  

May 17, 2018

Report: Amazon wraps up visits to 20 HQ2 finalists

Finalists already feel the impact. If it is attractive to Amazon, then it is attractive to other companies. Newark, New Jersey, Philadelphia and Austin, Texas had an increase in inquiries from other companies looking for a base. 

By Samantha Schwartz • May 17, 2018

Online marketplace revenues to double by 2022

A new study from Coresight Research shows the breadth and opportunities for virtual marketplaces as Walmart and Amazon accelerate growth. 

By Dan Alaimo • May 17, 2018

Walmart to debut digital Lord & Taylor flagship within weeks

The new fashion web mall will offer up two shops — one for everyday brands and the other for over 125 premium ones.

By Corinne Ruff • May 16, 2018

Toys R Us brand property going up for sale

The liquidating toy retailer said more than 60 parties are interested in buying the company's intellectual property. 

By Ben Unglesbee • May 16, 2018

Macy's thinks it has a 'winning formula' as it crushes in Q1

The retailer blew past analyst expectations for the quarter, giving executives confidence in the department store's turnaround efforts.

By Ben Unglesbee • May 16, 2018

JP Morgan: Amazon will catch up to Walmart in 2-3 years

The e-commerce giant is on pace to match Walmart sales domestically, though Amazon's sales come through a growing mix of non-retail products and services.

By Daphne Howland • May 16, 2018

Sears explores sale of Kenmore, other units to CEO's hedge fund

The department store retailer's board has formed a special committee to negotiate asset sales with ESL Investments and potential third-parties. 

By Ben Unglesbee • May 15, 2018

Target slashes Restock delivery fee for loyalty members

The move signals to Amazon and Walmart that the mass merchant won't give up the fight when it comes to everyday household goods.

By Daphne Howland • May 15, 2018

Efficient facilities management is crucial to retail survival

Retailers face many challenges in retaining their customer bases; efficient facilities management is key. Find out more about this trend now.

May 15, 2018

Amazon's new codes on boxes encourage re-use

The "Smile Codes" are meant to slow the flood of cardboard into America's homes, but in true Amazon fashion, serve a dual purpose. 

By Daphne Howland • May 14, 2018

Bulletin to open 3rd NYC store

The startup is forging a new retail real estate model based on leasing shelf space to brands.

By Daphne Howland • May 14, 2018

Jeff Bezos: AI will create jobs, not kill them

Amazon's CEO recently sought to calm fears about the future effect robots and artificial intelligence will have on the retail workforce.

By Dan O'Shea • May 13, 2018

Etsy shrugs off Amazon Handmade with 25% sales bump

A year into his tenure as CEO, Josh Silverman says customers want the "antidote" to commoditized e-commerce that Etsy's artisanal goods offer.

By Daphne Howland • May 11, 2018

Macy's may not be closing stores 'fast enough'

In a new report, Morgan Stanley analysts downgraded the department store retailer, praised off-pricers and said that retailers spending on e-commerce will see fewer gains. 

By Ben Unglesbee • May 11, 2018

BJ’s upgrades online offerings with new website, pickup option

BJ’s Wholesale Club continues to enhance its e-commerce capabilities as competition among warehouse clubs heats up. 

By Dan Alaimo • May 11, 2018

Chico's CEO: Selling on Amazon is driving store traffic

Amazon's huge Prime membership is an opportunity for the struggling women's apparel retailer, Shelley Broader told CNBC Tuesday.

By Daphne Howland • May 10, 2018

How to reduce friction at checkout with alternative payments

The e-commerce journey isn’t just about getting shoppers to the payment page; it’s about engaging them in the entire process—across multiple channels—so that when they reach checkout, they’ll actually want to convert.

May 10, 2018

Mobile ad fraud rates double, with shopping apps hardest hit

The damage from mobile ad fraud is approaching $5 billion, and e-commerce apps represented 40% of the fraud tracked by Adjust.

By Dan Alaimo • May 10, 2018

Walmart forks over $16B for majority stake in Flipkart

The retail giant is shifting its overseas focus from the U.K. to India, and is about to give Amazon a run for its money there.

By Daphne Howland • May 9, 2018

H&M turns to big data, AI to tailor store assortments

To keep up with online competition, reduce markdowns and reverse slumping sales, the fast-fashion retailer is customizing in-store assortments with data and artificial intelligence. 

By Dan Alaimo • May 9, 2018