Tractor Supply reports 'triple-digit' e-commerce sales growth

The company has used the pandemic to invest in curbside pickup, contactless payments and its first mobile app, among other efforts.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 27, 2020

5 ways beauty brands can grow faster online

Beauty sales were already moving online, but the pandemic has accelerated that trend, writes Sandy Skrovan, industry research director at Profitero.

By Sandy Skrovan • July 22, 2020

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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

Order from your inbox? Walmart and Yahoo team up on grocery

Yahoo Mail users will now be able to browse items, add them to their carts and check out from their email using the iOS app or desktop site. 

By Jessica Dumont • July 22, 2020

Are subscription services viable across retail broadly?

With the possibility of new lockdown orders as COVID-19 cases surge, the model could boost sales online. But it may not be good for every sector.

By Caroline Jansen • July 21, 2020

Crisis Management: Why Madison Reed launched a new product in a pandemic

The company's online business "exploded" as the coronavirus hit the U.S., but its men's line had already been in the works for months.

By Cara Salpini • July 20, 2020

FedEx installs robotic arms for automated parcel sorting to handle rising e-commerce volume

The carrier is partnering with Yaskawa America and Plus One Robotics, starting with four robotic arms sorting small parcels in its Memphis hub. 

By Morgan Forde • July 17, 2020

Why used clothing can survive the global health crisis

While 2020 hasn't seen the same volume of partnerships among resale platforms and retailers, analysts expect the market to continue to rise.

By Caroline Jansen • July 16, 2020

WhatsApp introduces QR codes for small businesses

The Facebook-owned platform also added catalog sharing to aid merchants as they reopen and expand online. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 14, 2020

Stop & Shop expands e-commerce operations as demand climbs

To better support online grocery demand, the retailer will add three warerooms and roll out pickup service to at least 50 more stores.

By Jessica Dumont • July 8, 2020

Pier 1 receives $31M bid for IP, e-commerce business

Retail Ecommerce Ventures LLC beat out private equity firm Sycamore after upping its initial offer of $20 million.

By Caroline Jansen • Updated July 13, 2020

DTC brands struggled with profitability prior to COVID-19. Now what?

While the pandemic provided some relief to high customer acquisition costs in the near term, it doesn't necessarily equal long-term profit.

By Caroline Jansen • July 6, 2020

From 'doing things' to doing things profitably: Outdoor Voices' plans for growth

New board Chairwoman Ashley Merrill doesn't want to change the brand's values, just its operations.

By Cara Salpini • July 2, 2020

Giant Food merges e-commerce services into updated platform

As savvy consumers demand better online experiences, retailers will need to streamline their digital presence to offer easier shopping. 

By Jessica Dumont • June 30, 2020

Google extends free product listings to search results

Free listings for brands and retailers are part of the search giant's increased push into e-commerce.

By Robert Williams • June 30, 2020

Win shoppers back with the right data strategy

At every step in the journey, get a deeper understanding of how data powers your business and the ability to better connect with consumers.

By Alice Stratton • June 30, 2020

Sephora launches on Instagram checkout with over 80 brands

The partnership demonstrates the growing importance of social commerce, especially as companies attempt to reach young consumers.

By Cara Salpini • June 24, 2020

Resale market predicted to reach $44B in 2029

A recent survey from ThredUp indicates more consumers may turn to used goods as they look to save cash. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 23, 2020

Brandless is back

The online retailer is returning with new leadership that's determined to correct its mistakes and finally deliver on its potential. 

By Jeff Wells • June 22, 2020

Amazon, Valentino team up in court over alleged counterfeits

The e-commerce giant has come under fire before for the proliferation of fakes on its website, but says it will "take aggressive action."

By Daphne Howland • June 22, 2020

Crisis Management: How two DTC brands found success in the midst of a pandemic

While much of retail struggles to survive, intimates brand Knix and bridal business Azazie have seen sales spikes as more shoppers are pushed online.

By Cara Salpini • June 17, 2020

About a third of consumers are shopping at pre-COVID-19 levels. They're just doing it online.

A PYMNTS.com report found that, while some consumers have transitioned purchases to digital channels, a larger number haven't made any shifts.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 16, 2020

Variety: Walmart partners with HGTV series

Home goods from the big-box retailer are key to "Design At Your Door," and shoppable articles featuring the products will appear on HGTV.com.

By Peter Adams • June 16, 2020

Retailers' delicate opportunity to win new e-commerce customers

Discover how leading brands are using digital authentication not just as a security measure, but also as an opportunity to embrace evolving changes in consumer behavior.

By David Krasinski • June 16, 2020

Walmart teams with Shopify to grow its marketplace

By bringing in new sellers, the retail giant seems to be taking a page from Amazon's playbook, but it's unclear how much its assortment will change.

By Daphne Howland • June 15, 2020

E-commerce sales spiked nearly 93% in May

Online sales have risen during the pandemic, but it’s unclear which consumer spending patterns will persist, according to a study by Mastercard. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 15, 2020