Location-sharing apps show foot traffic down on Black Friday

Foursquare and Swarm found their users more often shopping online than in stores—but the whole story is a bit complicated.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 2, 2015

Big discounts bring Target record-setting online traffic

The retailer had a big holiday weekend, thanks in large part to assertively promotional pricing.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 2, 2015

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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

Smartphones overtaking tablets as go-to mobile shopping device

Bigger screens on the iPhone 6 and other mobile features are helping consumers shop from their pockets.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 2, 2015

Cyber Monday: What happened on the biggest e-commerce sales day ever

The big story this year? Mobile was "the dominant shopping trend."

By Kelsey Lindsey • Dec. 1, 2015

Amazon teases 'Prime Air' drone delivery fleet in video

The retailer plans to take to the skies worldwide with 30-minute deliveries. 

By Ian P. Murphy • Dec. 1, 2015

Target: Our site didn't 'crash' on Cyber Monday

The retailer said Monday that difficulties shopping on its site were due to tactical metering meant to keep traffic flowing, but many customers weren’t exactly appeased by the distinction.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 1, 2015

Target site crashes Cyber Monday, while slow Wal-Mart site impedes some Black Friday doorbusters

Target seemed free and clear of website issues until Monday morning's Cyber Monday sales event.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 30, 2015

Neiman Marcus website down for much of Black Friday weekend

Other retail sites saw crashes or significant slowdowns over the weekend, but nothing close to Neiman Marcus’ hours-long blackout.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 30, 2015

Wal-Mart 'spending billions' on e-commerce overhaul

The retailer is building out its own technology and systems, but to what end?

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 30, 2015

A chilly Black Friday for some brick-and-mortar retailers

Investors and retailers are anxiously awaiting results as the line between in-store and online purchases continues to blur.

By Randy Lilleston • Nov. 27, 2015

The 'good' problem no one wants: How to avoid website crashes this holiday season

There are a few things that retailers can do to ensure that their sites have the capacities they need this season. 

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 25, 2015

Last-minute tips for holiday marketing campaigns

Retailers should segment customers and switch up content to sell beyond Black Friday. 

By Ian P. Murphy • Nov. 25, 2015

A retailer's guide to Black Friday

The biggest shopping weekend of the year is here. Here are three trends to watch, five Twitter accounts to follow, and more.

By Kelsey Lindsey • Nov. 25, 2015

Jet lands $350M Series B funding

 The funding values Jet at over $1 billion just four months after its July launch.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 25, 2015

5 mistakes from Black Friday past—and how retailers can avoid them

The enormous opportunity that is Black Friday comes laden with potential pitfalls that retailers have experienced all too often. 

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 24, 2015

Taking a cue from Black Friday, retailers stretch Cyber Monday deals

The Black Friday wars are spilling into Cyber Monday as online days move to Sunday and beyond.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 24, 2015

Amazon, Google speed up holiday deliveries in more markets

Prime Now and Google Express have expanded to new markets including San Diego. 

By Ian P. Murphy • Nov. 23, 2015

Lightspeed POS buys Dutch e-commerce startup

SEOShop a leading European producer of online storefronts. 

By Ian P. Murphy • Nov. 20, 2015

51% of Americans plan to shop on Amazon this holiday season

Amazon is looming over the holidays as Americans’ go-to choice for shopping online, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 20, 2015

Google targets mobile-first shoppers with Shopping redesign

Product searches now deliver multiple results and inventory information. 

By Ian P. Murphy • Nov. 20, 2015

Why Amazon's Black Friday could disrupt the retail holiday

And the e-retail giant’s mobile app seems ready for Prime time.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 19, 2015

Martha Stewart leaves eBay for Amazon's Handmade marketplace

The style maven is hoping the e-retail giant’s reach and fulfillment capacity can help her comeback efforts.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 18, 2015

Despite e-commerce efforts, Wal-Mart still struggling online

With just 3% of sales from its site, the retailer is in a pickle when it comes to prioritizing e-commerce.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 18, 2015

Retailers are scrambling to fulfill online sales

Fast growth in e-commerce means new warehouses for many big chains. 

By Ian P. Murphy • Nov. 18, 2015

Survey: 93% of millennials plan to shop Black Friday or Cyber Monday

The digital-savvy demographic will webroom as the shopping season ramps up. 

By Ian P. Murphy • Nov. 17, 2015