DSW pays a price for omni-channel efforts

The shoe retailer reported continued flat sales for the quarter, and expects them to stay that way due to investments in fulfillment and other systems.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 27, 2014

Amazon buys game-watching site Twitch for close to $1B

The e-retail giant reportedly beat out Google for the popular live-video site.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 26, 2014

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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

Newegg offers same-day delivery in Los Angeles

The electronics e-retailer is the latest to join the super-fast delivery game.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 26, 2014

Wayfair launches office supply business

The move comes days after the retailer’s IPO filing and could give Staples and Office Depot a run for their money.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 25, 2014

Instagram unveils new brand tools

Account insights, ad insights, and ad staging tools are newly available to retailers that advertise on the social network.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 25, 2014

Mobile and app engagement increasing

Nearly 40% of e-commerce comes from mobile, and 40% of that comes from apps.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 22, 2014

Tumblr to scan photos for brands

The Yahoo social network is working with Ditto Labs to extract information from posted photos.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 22, 2014

PayPal unveils One Touch mobile checkout

The Braintree-developed system could revolutionize mobile payments for PayPal merchants.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 20, 2014

Uber testing drugstore delivery

The app-enabled taxi service launched its "Uber Corner Store" feature yesterday in Washington, DC. 

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 20, 2014

Connected and resourceful: Are you ready for Generation Z?

Whether you consider Generation Z part of the millennial crowd or another cohort entirely, details are emerging about the young group's outlook, and what it could mean for retail.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 19, 2014

3 things retailers need to know about multi-channel marketing

Retail Dive sat down to talk with Avi Spivack, director of product marketing at Adroit Digital, to unravel the complexities behind a multi-channel marketing approach in retail. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • Aug. 18, 2014

Ideeli loses an 'i'

Groupon’s flash sales site has rebranded with a new name and loyalty program.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 18, 2014

Nearly a third of US shoppers must see or feel a product before they buy

Some say that this advantage is helping keep brick-and-mortar stores vital.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 18, 2014

Yahoo re-launches Stores program

Several changes to Yahoo's e-commerce program are aimed at making things easier for small businesses on mobile and the web.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 18, 2014

Wayfair files for IPO

The online furniture retail company operates sites such as Wayfair, Birch Lane, and recently-acquired DwellStudio. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • Aug. 15, 2014

Saks not amused by dog treat company name

The department store retailer has sent a cease-and-desist letter to the maker of "Snaks 5th Avenchew."

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 15, 2014

Walmart.com benefits from Amazon's Disney duel

The retail giant discounted incoming movie titles after Amazon pulled preorders during its contract negotiations with Disney.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 15, 2014

eBay subsidiary Braintree may accept bitcoin

The PayPal unit processes mobile and online payments for several companies.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 15, 2014

Facebook debuts cross-device reporting for marketers

The new service helps monitor shopping behavior across multiple devices. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • Aug. 14, 2014

Mobile shopping app Spring makes buying a swipe away

The Instagram-like app lets users browse selections from multiple brands with one swipe. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • Aug. 14, 2014

New eBags app takes cue from dating service Tinder

The highly image-based approach may be somewhat controversial for a dating app, but it’s great for finding bags.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 14, 2014

Wal-Mart reports flat sales, trims forecast

In its earnings report Thursday, the retail giant reported flat same-store sales at U.S. Wal-Mart and Sam’s Club stores, especially supercenters.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 14, 2014

Putting the 'omni' in 'omni-channel' takes a consistent strategy

With a cohesive multi-channel strategy, retailers work to maintain a competitive edge while gaining consumer loyalty and trust. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • Aug. 13, 2014

Amazon introduces new mobile payment system

The e-retailer is new competition for PayPal and Square with its card reader and app, dubbed Amazon Local Register. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • Aug. 13, 2014

Rakuten buys e-commerce app Slice

Japan’s largest e-retailer invested in the app before, and says that its acquisition is part of a U.S. growth strategy.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 13, 2014