Amazon hiring pros to build out home services unit

The company is looking to make its home services, which also include lawn care and furniture assembly, more efficient, Bloomberg reports.

By Daphne Howland • March 29, 2018

Online alcohol orders jumped 32% last year

Despite a patchwork of state regulations, online delivery of alcohol is thriving, and Amazon isn't the only one taking advantage.

By Daphne Howland • March 29, 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

Why Trump is 'obsessed' with Amazon

The company's stock lost roughly $31 billion in shareholder value Wednesday on an Axios report that the president may go after the retailer on taxes, antitrust and other issues.

By Corinne Ruff , Ben Unglesbee • March 29, 2018

Target, Aldi, Big Lots eyeing Toys R Us real estate

Nearly 60 of the retailer's stores are going up for auction this week, in a preview of what may come of the hundreds more set for liquidation.

By Ben Unglesbee • March 29, 2018

Newegg to take bitcoin in Canada

Since the electronics e-tailer started taking the digital currency in 2014, it has become a growing part of its transactions.

By Dan Alaimo • March 29, 2018

Online traffic to major shopping sites dipped over the holidays

Many top online shopping sites saw traffic decline in the final quarter of 2017, translating to about 117 million fewer shopper visits per month, according to SimilarWeb.

By Dan O'Shea • March 28, 2018

What's driving retail's sneaker obsession?

The rising tide of consumer interest pushed sneakers to the top of the hot product list, and limited edition collections have kept demand high as brands jockey for position.

By Cara Salpini • March 28, 2018

Lingerie e-tailer Adore Me plots up to 300 stores

While Victoria's Secret still reigns over the category, the upstart is one of many looking to take advantage of the retail giant's decline.

By Daphne Howland • March 28, 2018

Retail apps need to do more to drive adoption, visibility

A new L2 report notes that many apps still have not incorporated digital loyalty cards, while many face search ads from competitors with higher-ranked apps.

By Dan Alaimo • March 28, 2018

Google expands mobile-first indexing after 1.5 years of testing

The search giant will notify websites that have been shifted to the new system in its Search Console.

By Robert Williams • March 27, 2018

Short trips rise at Whole Foods stores with Amazon Lockers

According to inMarket, visits lasting between three and five minutes were up 11% at locations featuring the lockers, compared to 7% for stores without them.

By Jeff Wells • March 27, 2018

Walmart, Target poised to absorb lost Toys R Us sales

Vendors are left with hundreds of millions in unpaid bills — and one says Toys R Us accelerated purchases even knowing the end was near. 

By Ben Unglesbee • March 27, 2018

Jet taps Tesco grocery veteran as new president

With the hire of Simon Belsham, Walmart's e-commerce operation has signaled the importance of grocery to its long-term strategy. 

By Ben Unglesbee • March 26, 2018

Amazon, Walmart drone concepts coming down to earth

The e-tailer has been granted a patent for a drone that recognizes human behavior on the ground, while the brick-and-mortar giant applied for multiple drone patents for in-store use.

By Dan Alaimo • March 26, 2018

7 takeaways from Shoptalk 2018

From speeding up the supply chain to adding personalization and making shopping more convenient — technology is fundamentally transforming the business. Here's what you need to know.

By Corinne Ruff , Laura Heller • March 23, 2018

Former ModCloth CEO exits Walmart

Matt Kaness, who stepped down from the role in October, has officially left Walmart just a year after the apparel retailer's acquisition.

By Daphne Howland • March 23, 2018

Retailers are being flooded by a 'returns tsunami'

Try-before-you-buy purchasing is great for consumers, but it's becoming a major headache for online retailers, according to a new report.

By Dan Alaimo • March 23, 2018

Toy maker working on bid for Toys R Us

As the ailing toy seller winds down U.S. operations, it's putting $2 billion in discounted toys on the market. In a "sad synchronicity" in timing, the chain's founder has also died.

By Ben Unglesbee • March 23, 2018

The RealReal hires execs from Amazon and Walmart

The luxury resale site is growing in a booming second-hand market, attracting investors, customers and top talent.

By Daphne Howland • March 23, 2018

Home Depot expands partnership with Pinterest

The home improvement retailer is increasing the number of items available through Shop the Look, which will now include over 100,000 products.

By Dan Alaimo • March 23, 2018

Amazon reportedly pressuring suppliers as price war escalates

Customers will find it more difficult to buy small numbers of items like toothbrushes that are expensive to ship relative to their size, Bloomberg reports.

By Daphne Howland • March 22, 2018

Walmart's Marc Lore: We're staying the course

In spite of a decline from 2017's e-commerce sales gains, it's business as usual for Walmart and Jet, with more acquisitions planned to win with millennials.

By Laura Heller • March 21, 2018

KB Toys plots a comeback as Toys R Us collapses

As the toy retailer winds down operations, a business that revives old brands is trying to bring back defunct KB Toys — with Toys R Us employees.

By Ben Unglesbee • March 21, 2018

Albertsons brings the fight to Amazon with small brands marketplace

The e-commerce platform, which will ship food and wellness products direct to consumers, will focus on the kinds of items that are being pushed off of Whole Foods' shelves.

By Jeff Wells • March 21, 2018

EBay taps AR to help sellers think outside the (shipping) box

The feature will help sellers on the marketplace with shipping challenges, like picking the right size box and estimating shipping costs.

By Dan Alaimo • March 21, 2018