In the Toys R Us void, toy makers should target grocery

As the massive toy retailer winds down, producers can fill the gaps in their profit-and-loss statements by targeting supermarkets, writes Tim Hall, CEO of research firm Simporter and former Hasbro executive.

By Tim Hall • April 5, 2018

ThredUp: Resale retail will hit $41B by 2022

The secondhand retail market is growing 24 times more than overall apparel retail, according to a report from the resale apparel e-tailer.

By Daphne Howland • April 5, 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

Flipkart reportedly courting Amazon, Walmart in deal talks

A little over two years ago, merger talks between Walmart and the homegrown Indian e-commerce company stalled, but America's largest retailer has come calling again.

By Daphne Howland • April 5, 2018

10 retailers leading the way in AR

Ikea, Anthropologie and Lowe's are among those adopting the immersive tech as it quickly catches on, writes Michael Quoc, CEO and founder of Dealspotr.

By Michael Quoc • April 4, 2018

Walmart now price matching Amazon on 53% of products

The retail giants' competition is driving down prices at Target, Jet and other retailers as well, according to research from e-commerce analytics firm Profitero.

By Daphne Howland • April 4, 2018

The shoe fits: DSW gets new CIO

Drew Domecq will report to the retailer’s CEO Roger Rawlins and oversee the company's "evolution" of digital platforms. 

By Samantha Schwartz • April 4, 2018

Panera Bread’s 8-month long data breach affects millions

The event could impact up to 37 million customers signed up for online ordering. 

By Dan Alaimo • April 4, 2018

Forrester: Prepare for Amazon's banking invasion

As the e-commerce giant creeps closer to a potential banking offering, a new Forrester report suggests customer care should be top of mind.  

By Dan O'Shea • April 3, 2018

Honey Birdette to challenge Victoria's Secret with US stores

While body positivity and comfort are dominating the lingerie market, the Australian brand is appealing to a consumer interested in bolder bedroom pursuits.

By Daphne Howland • April 3, 2018

Toys R Us shuts down e-commerce operations

The bankrupt toy retailer is no longer open for business online and is instead redirecting customers to its closeout sales at stores — which themselves are provoking some grumbling. 

By Ben Unglesbee • April 3, 2018

Walmart debuts small-format store in China

Most everything in the new store can also be found on JD.com for fast delivery, and will challenge local supermarkets on price.

By Daphne Howland • April 3, 2018

Shopping apps leading target as mobile fraud escalates

Mobile app fraud increased 30% in 2018's first quarter, and one of the sectors hit hardest was shopping apps, said AppsFlyer in a new report.

By Dan Alaimo • April 3, 2018

More than half of retail sales are influenced by digital

While growth in mobile commerce is easing up, digital and omnichannel efforts are still key to driving loyalty and sales, according to Forrester Research.

By Daphne Howland • April 2, 2018

Expect these new private labels from Amazon this year

Pet carriers, diapers and patio heaters are three major releases that will get the private label treatment from Amazon, according to research from One Click Retail.

By Daphne Howland • April 2, 2018

Report: Amazon targeting Gen Z with checking accounts

The e-commerce company is turning to JP Morgan Chase and Capital One to help snag the youngest generation's banking business, according to Bloomberg.

By Daphne Howland • April 2, 2018

Reporter's Notebook: A peek inside Amazon's exploding apparel operation

Retail Dive's Ben Unglesbee took a tour of Amazon's apparel fulfillment center to see the guts of the business in action. 

By Ben Unglesbee • March 30, 2018

The good, the bad and the ugly of Shoptalk 2018

From legacy retailers lackluster messaging to startups in the grocery space, there were lessons on every stage last week in Las Vegas, writes independent consultant Christopher Walton.

By Christopher Walton • March 29, 2018

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

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