The apparel industry had an inventory problem before coronavirus. What now?

Universal recommendations are hard to come by for "nonessential" retailers and wholesalers. But some trends are starting to surface.

By Emma Cosgrove • March 26, 2020

Many shoppers worry about fake goods during COVID-19 outbreak

Over two-thirds of shoppers are concerned that the outbreak will lead to more counterfeit or low-quality goods being sold online, Red Points found.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • March 23, 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

Casper's quarterly loss narrows after public debut

However, the mattress brand provided weaker than anticipated first quarter earnings guidance as a result of the evolving situation around COVID-19.

By Caroline Jansen • March 23, 2020

E-commerce pulls back amid pandemic precautions

It seems like digital sales should benefit retailers during a global disease outbreak. For many, health and safety concerns extend to those operations too.

By Daphne Howland • March 20, 2020

Shopify launches 3D model, video integration for merchants

The e-commerce platform introduced new features to entice customers and support sellers. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • March 19, 2020

Amazon resumes intake of 'all products' into fulfillment centers

The e-commerce giant had previously prioritized medical supplies and household items deemed "essential," but continued to take all customer orders.

By Daphne Howland • Updated April 14, 2020

Amazon hires 100K, opens 75K additional roles as COVID-19 surges demand

E-commerce has boomed as consumers worldwide practice social distancing and self-quarantining, leading e-tailers to amp up their supply chains to cope.

By Shefali Kapadia • Updated April 13, 2020

Out-of-stocks surge at Amazon amid panicked shopping

The e-commerce giant is out of some key goods and is extending shipping times as consumers stockpile amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

By Ben Unglesbee • March 16, 2020

Champion moves its budget C9 brand to Amazon Fashion

The HanesBrands line was previously an exclusive at Target, which has since developed its own activewear private label.

By Daphne Howland • March 11, 2020

The problem with selling apparel online

Two off-price retailers have said it out loud: Selling online is the most expensive, least efficient and possibly least fun way to sell clothes.

By Daphne Howland • March 11, 2020

Bluestem Brands files for Ch. 11 with plans to sell itself

The owner of the Fingerhut and Blair brands was sent into bankruptcy following a downgrade, liquidity crunch and poor holiday performance. 

By Ben Unglesbee • March 10, 2020

Stitch Fix spooks investors with guidance pullback

The company is touting its option allowing customers to buy directly, but some investors worry it indicates that the business is saturated.

By Daphne Howland • March 10, 2020

Un-Limited: How Les Wexner ruled retail for 6 decades

In a surprising turn, Wexner is leaving L Brands' board, cutting ties completely. Here's a timeline of the rise and fall of his empire.

By Daphne Howland , Kaarin Moore • Updated March 30, 2021

Ross to open another 100 new stores this year

The off-price retailer is all-in on brick and mortar, opening a similar number of locations each of the past two years and continuing to shun e-commerce.

By Daphne Howland • March 9, 2020

Burlington exits e-commerce to focus on brick and mortar

The off-price retailer didn't see good economics online. Now it's plotting 54 new stores as it focuses squarely on physical retail.

By Ben Unglesbee • March 6, 2020

Rent the Runway launches third subscription option

The new plan introduces a middle level of flexibility to the company's subscription offerings, which now account for three-fourths of its business.

By Daphne Howland • March 5, 2020

New bill takes aim at dangerous counterfeits

The House's SHOP SAFE Act would create new liability for online marketplaces like Amazon's and Walmart's if they don't follow certain vetting practices.

By Ben Unglesbee • March 5, 2020

New ModCloth owner talks post-Walmart rebound plans

Go Global says the brand will close FitShops and its online outlet, and will instead fashion a turnaround dependent on deep knowledge of apparel retail.

By Daphne Howland • March 3, 2020

Unions press FTC to investigate Amazon's market power

In a petition, labor groups asked the agency to examine the e-commerce giant's effect on prices, competitors and workers. 

By Ben Unglesbee • March 2, 2020

EBay introduces image tool to help sellers display better product images

The e-commerce veteran is the latest to create a tool for individual merchants and small businesses. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • March 2, 2020

Retail 'in real life'

E-commerce is always in focus at eTail West, but it's clear that these days even digital natives are in search of ways to meet customers face to face.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 28, 2020

Walmart's answer to Amazon Prime is in the works

The retailer wouldn't say what perks would be offered with the program, but it represents a departure from its previous e-commerce strategy.

By Ben Unglesbee • Feb. 28, 2020

Wayfair posts 'eyewatering' $985M loss for the year

As the company's losses continue to grow and it shovels more money into its advertising, questions loom around the future of the business.

By Caroline Jansen • Feb. 28, 2020

NRF says retail sales this year could top $3.9T despite coronavirus woes

The organization calculates growth of 3.5% to 4.1%, but some analysts warn that uncertainty around the growing pandemic could hit hard.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 28, 2020

VC firm Fifth Wall debuts $100M fund to help DTC brands enter stores

The news comes at a time when digitally natives are increasingly seeing the value in moving offline and having a physical presence.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Feb. 27, 2020