Alibaba is the most valuable retail brand in the world: report

Chinese e-commerce giant passes Amazon, Wal-Mart in rankings. 

By Ian P. Murphy • May 28, 2015

Why fake goods are a real problem—and what retailers can do about it

Fake goods are becoming commonplace in emerging online markets. What should retailers do?

By Daphne Howland • May 27, 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

Shopping analytics startup Granify gets $9M from PayPal founder's group

Granify wants to smooth shoppers’ path to purchase.

By Daphne Howland • May 27, 2015

EBay testing 'Promoted Listings' after search fiasco in 2014

The marketplace has been working on search optimization since last year’s Google SEO debacle.

By Daphne Howland • May 26, 2015

Target: Smart RFID tags in all stores in 2016

RFID will assist in tracking inventory and fulfillment of orders placed for in-store pickup. 

By Ian P. Murphy • May 26, 2015

Amazon plans 'Handmade' marketplace to compete with Etsy

Amazon's move is just the latest headache for Etsy.

By Daphne Howland • May 26, 2015

Shoes.com raises $45M; CEO brushes off IPO rumors

The retailer, a rare e-commerce sensation in Canada, could be gearing up to go public.

By Daphne Howland • May 22, 2015

What a Google Buy Button would mean for retail

There’s a dearth of details about Google’s move to bolster m-commerce. But would such a thing be good or bad for retailers?

By Daphne Howland • May 21, 2015

Rue 21 adds Epicor's omnichannel software

The system will provide reporting and anlytics throughout the teen retailer's operations. 

By Ian P. Murphy • May 21, 2015

WordPress buys e-commerce software company WooCommerce

The software provider powers e-commerce on some 600,000 sites. 

By Ian P. Murphy • May 20, 2015

Nordstrom's new m-commerce: Shop by text

TextStyle allows salespersons to communicate item information to customers, who can then opt to buy through text. 

By Ian P. Murphy • May 20, 2015

Amazon Web Services to open NYC popup

Amazon Web Services is the quiet money-maker for the e-retail giant, providing cloud service for many companies.

By Daphne Howland • May 20, 2015

Why the flash sale boom may be over—and what's next

After a huge growth spurt and subsequent plateau, it might be time for these retailers to adapt to survive. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • May 18, 2015

Luxury goods company sues Alibaba, alleging counterfeits

The Chinese e-commerce giant will fight a lawsuit brought by Gucci parent Kering. 

By Ian P. Murphy • May 18, 2015

Investors hit Etsy with suit over alleged fraud

Etsy’s shares have fallen since it was revealed that its issue with fake goods is quite serious.

By Daphne Howland • May 18, 2015

Amazon unlocks a Prime benefit for third-party sellers

The agreement allows sellers to qualify for two-day shipping under Amazon Prime even if they don’t warehouse with the retailer. 

By Ian P. Murphy • May 18, 2015

Amazon's Echo now allows voice-activated reorders

But the speaker/assistant system only offers merchandise orders to U.S. Prime members, so far. 

By Ian P. Murphy • May 15, 2015

Study finds digital's influence on retail growing at a 'rapid pace'

This could have dire consequences for retailers as they shape their sales and growth strategies, according to Deloitte Digital.

By Daphne Howland • May 14, 2015

Study: Browsing Pinterest leads to purchase

But despite increased traffic and proven influence on purchases, the site says it still has no plans to add a “Buy” button to its advertising options. 

By Ian P. Murphy • May 14, 2015

Wal-Mart testing shipping membership to compete with Amazon

The shipping service will cost $50 per year — half the price of Amazon Prime. 

By Daphne Howland • May 14, 2015

Net-A-Porter unveils ambitious social shopping app

In addition to features like “love lists” and fast global delivery, the app has a group of style experts and fashion gurus that will shop with users.

By Daphne Howland • May 13, 2015

Tango teams up with Wal-Mart, Alibaba for m-commerce

The peer-to-peer chat app has unveiled a shoppable catalog with two million items, vaulting over rivals pursuing e-commerce through messaging.

By Daphne Howland • May 13, 2015

Smaller e-retailers see steady sales growth

The trick for many smaller retailers is to offer merchandise and experiences not found at their larger rivals.

By Daphne Howland • May 11, 2015

Alibaba buys major stake in Zulily

The Chinese retail giant took advantage of Zulily's low stock price last week to gain 9.3% control of the company.

By Daphne Howland • May 11, 2015

Bonobos names new CEO ahead of brick-and-mortar expansion

Former Coach exec Francine Della Badia will take the CEO position June 1. 

By Ian P. Murphy • May 11, 2015