The New Black Friday: What the early numbers say about retail's big weekend

From sales to online traffic, retail observers can learn a lot from recent numbers behind this year's Black Friday and Cyber Monday. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • Dec. 3, 2014

FTC suit against Amazon will go forward

A U.S. District Court Judge said that the suit over hefty in-app purchases by children can go forward.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 3, 2014

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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

FBI issues malware warning after massive Sony breach

The malware overrides all data on hard drives, preventing a reboot.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 3, 2014

The 9 biggest hits and misses of Cyber Monday and Black Friday

Retailers were on edge with reports that Black Friday sales fell precipitously. But, thanks in part to mobile, things may not be what they seem.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 2, 2014

Girl Scout cookies finally available online

Cookie lovers and Girl Scout troops alike have been waiting for this opportunity for years.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 2, 2014

Moody's lowers Amazon's outlook

The e-retail giant is issuing unsecured notes for an undisclosed amount in order to finance many ambitious projects.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 2, 2014

Could the sales tax 'loophole' debate revive over Alibaba?

Anti-tax sentiment in Congress is high, but retailers may have found a new enemy to revive their case.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 2, 2014

Cyber Monday sales up 8.1%: IBM

Mobile traffic and sales were up significantly, as they were throughout the Thanksgiving Day weekend.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 2, 2014

Wal-Mart expanding 'Grab and Go' lockers in Canada

The program is part of the retail giant’s overall strategy to boost its e-commerce efforts.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 1, 2014

Mobile helps boost Black Friday web sales

It's clear that mobile is big this year, with mobile sales outpacing Thanksgiving Day computer web sales for the first time ever.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 1, 2014

Thanksgiving weekend sales fall 11%: NRF

Consumers started shopping earlier this holiday season, and may be holding out for even better deals than the weekend had to offer.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 1, 2014

Best Buy website crashes twice over shopping weekend

The mortifying outages prompted one analyst to laud the electronics retailer for being so busy.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 1, 2014

Is Cyber Monday just a myth?

Cyber Monday is a concept that has been around for more than a decade. But is it the monumental shopping day consumers think it is? 

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 29, 2014

Twitter launches Twitter Offers: Discounts claimed through tweets

Users can send the tweeted discounts directly to their credit or debit card after linking it with Twitter.

By Kelsey Lindsey • Nov. 26, 2014

Amazon introduces local services marketplace

The e-retailer has unveiled a marketplace where consumers can connect with local professionals like handymen or auto mechanics.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 26, 2014

eBay pulls same-day delivery app

EBay CEO John Donahoe said same-day delivery is not a “sweet spot” for the online marketplace.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 24, 2014

Wanelo launches 'Buy on Wanelo' with 200 retailers

Urban Outfitters and Nasty Gal are among the retailers that can now sell directly from the social media shopping site's app.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 24, 2014

Petco to buy pet supply e-retailer

The acquisition will give the pet supply chain a hand in the lucrative veterinary prescription medicine e-business.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 24, 2014

Retailers giving back this holiday season

For many retailers, it’s not just about racking up sales during this do-or-die time of year.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 24, 2014

Report: Cyber Monday drives shoppers to stores

More than a third of shoppers will go to a physical store in search of Cyber Monday deals, according to a report by the International Council of Shopping Centers.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 24, 2014

Fab may be sold for $15 million

The furniture e-retailer has seen a multitude of changes in its three years, including rounds of layoffs and the acquisition of a Finnish furniture company.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 24, 2014

Old Navy gives a little in battle over plus-size apparel

The Gap Inc. brand has been criticized for charging women more than men for plus-sized jeans.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 24, 2014

Nasty Gal opens first physical store

The e-retailer opened its first brick-and-mortar just months after layoffs in the fall.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 24, 2014

Alibaba planning international e-marketplace

The Chinese retail conglomerate plans to establish an international version of its e-marketplace to cater to consumers worldwide.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 21, 2014

Zappos opens first brick-and-mortar store

The e-commerce retailer has opened a 20,000 square-foot pop-up store near its Las Vegas headquarters.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 21, 2014