Walmart's Jet is testing free same-day delivery in NYC

Walmart is testing grocery delivery in several markets for a fee, but testing free same-day delivery with Jet in New York, a spokesperson told Retail Dive. 

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 29, 2017

Jet.com will launch its own grocery line

The new brand, Uniquely J, will initially focus on consumables with pet, beauty and baby products coming soon as Walmart's e-commerce group steps up to compete with Amazon’s growing private label selection.

By Jeff Wells • Sept. 29, 2017

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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

21% of shoppers make half of all purchases online

U.S. consumers favor stores these days as much or more than they did a year ago, according to a report from the National Retail Federation.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 29, 2017

Dynamic Action takes startup honors at Shop.org

Prescriptive analytics, which helps companies take an advised course of action on their wealth of data, may be set for its big retail moment.

By Dan O'Shea • Sept. 29, 2017

Amazon's Alexa pairs with Perry Ellis to help men dress

Results of a recent survey by the brand found that most men are clueless when it comes to dressing for certain occasions. Now they can ask Alexa for help.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 29, 2017

Dick’s scores another youth league partnership

The Pop Warner partnership, one of many youth leagues the sporting goods retailer has joined with, could help the retailer take on a competitive market.

By Dan O'Shea • Sept. 29, 2017

Report: Walmart will sell meal kits on its website starting in December

The retailer will offer meal kits from various companies as it tests the growing market, according to one supplier who’s had talks with the chain.

By Jeff Wells • Sept. 29, 2017

AmazonBasics is crushing other private brands

According to One Click Retail, the private label line is not only highly popular, but also cannibalizing some of the online giant's other brands.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 29, 2017

Finish Line to invest $15M in digital

Most of the sports gear retailer's traffic is coming through mobile now, but will the digital push be enough to secure market share in a quickly changing sector?

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 28, 2017

Amazon reimagines Echo and expands device family

The e-commerce giant announced six new, voice-enabled products, including a much-anticipated revamped version of the original Echo smart speaker.

By Dan O'Shea • Sept. 28, 2017

Retailers prep for the holidays with new e-commerce services

Radial meets the holiday rush head on with a new suite of services to help e-commerce retailers do more for their customers.

By Dan O'Shea • Sept. 28, 2017

Why the Walmart-Bonobos deal shows the way to retail's showroom future

The big-box retailer’s e-commerce acquisitions are about more than assets, they’re about taking on new mindsets, writes Lee Peterson of WD Partners.

By Lee Peterson • Sept. 28, 2017

Voice, mobile and e-commerce to drive healthy holiday shopping season

While nearly 75% of consumers plan to do the majority of their shopping in physical stores, digital channels will play a critical role in product research.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 28, 2017

Burberry uses Apple’s AR tech to engage app users

While other retailers are using augmented reality to sell their products, Burberry is using the tech to create a unique experience on its mobile app.

By Dan O'Shea • Sept. 27, 2017

Study: Cyber Monday now more popular than Black Friday

Analytics firm Euclid found that holiday shoppers are most excited about the online holiday this year as the popularity of e-commerce continues to grow.

By Cara Salpini • Sept. 27, 2017

Wayfair service lets customers track furniture deliveries

The waiting is the hardest part when it comes to furniture deliveries, but a new delivery truck tracking feature from Wayfair could ease the pain.

By Dan O'Shea • Sept. 27, 2017

PredictSpring, M.Gemi launch store associate app

M.Gemi becomes the latest retailer to mobilize store associates with a new app that helps them assist customers face-to-face.

By Dan O'Shea • Sept. 27, 2017

Report: Amazon invests in Indian brick-and-mortar retailer

Regulations in the country favor homegrown and physical retailers; Amazon’s stake allows it to take advantage of both those protections.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 26, 2017

Millennials will hit the stores this holiday season

It’s baby boomers who are more likely to buy online, according to a study from consumer engagement firm First Insight.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 26, 2017

Target teams with Pinterest for visual search

It's been a big year for visual search, and the technology is taking another step into retailer's storefronts through the Target-Pinterest partnership.

By Dan O'Shea • Sept. 26, 2017

Walmart revives JetCash for the holidays

The big-box retailer is bringing back the program, which appeared to be shuttered in May, by offering customers 5% cash back on orders placed in September and October.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 26, 2017

Lowe’s leverages Apple’s ARkit for new apps

The home improvement retailer will add two new AR tools to its app roster early October, including a virtual tape measure app.

By Dan O'Shea • Sept. 25, 2017

Bed, Bath & Beyond invests 40% of capex in digital efforts

The home goods retailer has seen digital sales growth and continues to invest on that front, despite overall struggles.

By Dan O'Shea • Sept. 25, 2017

Survey: Live video chat moves into retail

The platform isn't just for social media anymore, as customers appear ready to engage with brands and sales people via this real-time format.

By Dan O'Shea • Sept. 25, 2017

Did Kohl's make a deal with the devil?

The retailer is carving out space in stores and taking returns for Amazon, a case of holding your enemies close — but what does it mean for each of them?

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 25, 2017