E-Commerce

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    Want to make a good impression online this holiday? Be reliable

    The holidays are not the time to test exciting new innovations, experts say, but a good first impression can win customers long term.

    By Bryan Wassel • Oct. 23, 2025
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    Walmart taps Stadium Goods for marketplace expansion

    The mass retailer announced that exclusive sneaker styles from the collectibles resale company are now available ahead of the holidays.

    By • Oct. 22, 2025
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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
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    Harry’s owner acquires baby care brand Coterie

    The deal adds to Mammoth Brand’s growing portfolio of brands, which also includes Flamingo, Lume and Mando.

    By Howard Ruben • Oct. 21, 2025
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    Consumers embrace AI for research, but few have allowed it to make purchases

    Customers are worrying over payment security, privacy and potential mistakes with autonomous AI purchases, a Riskified survey found.

    By Bryan Wassel • Oct. 21, 2025
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    Will shoppers turn to secondhand for value this holiday?

    A new report from ThredUp and GlobalData found that consumers could use about 40% of holiday budgets on secondhand gifts.

    By • Oct. 20, 2025
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    Amazon to hire 250K holiday workers for third consecutive year

    The e-commerce giant aims to hire a quarter of a million seasonal, full- and part-time employees across its fulfillment and transportation network.

    By Howard Ruben • Oct. 17, 2025
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    After more than a decade, Bombas is opening stores

    The DTC sock brand built out its roster of wholesale partners to include Nordstrom, Dick’s and, most recently, Target. Now, the brand is taking on owned retail.

    By • Oct. 17, 2025
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    A look at Target’s approach to generative AI

    Chief Information and Product Officer Prat Vemana spoke with Retail Dive about the retailer's technology strategy while it undergoes a turnaround.

    By • Oct. 16, 2025
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    Google expands virtual try-on to shoes

    The company is also broadening access to its try-on technology, with plans to debut it in Australia, Canada and Japan.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 16, 2025
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    Why Target is embracing social-first marketing for its Woolrich collab

    A campaign promoting the design partnership shifts from studio-shot imagery to lifestyle-oriented visuals and storytelling driven by influencers.

    By Peter Adams • Oct. 14, 2025
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    ‘We’re certainly not fast fashion’: A.k.a. Brands CEO

    Princess Polly and Culture Kings chief Ciaran Long talks about delivering on-trend fashion and the conglomerate’s strategy on opening stores.

    By • Oct. 14, 2025
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    Walmart, OpenAI partner for purchases in ChatGPT

    As part of a larger partnership, the mass retailer will be available through the AI chatbot’s new Instant Checkout feature.

    By • Oct. 14, 2025
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    Ulta Beauty’s marketplace launches

    UB Marketplace, which is open to brands by invitation only, is introducing over 100 new brands to start and will scale quickly over the next year or so.

    By • Oct. 14, 2025
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    The Body Shop returns to the US market

    The beauty company is coming back exclusively via e-commerce after being bought out of U.K. administration in 2024.

    By • Oct. 9, 2025
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    Harry’s debuts cologne collection

    The brand, initially known for its shaving products, said the launch marks “its permanent entrance into the fragrance category.”

    By Howard Ruben • Oct. 8, 2025
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    Online holiday discounts expected to remain flat

    New data from Adobe predicts U.S. online sales this holiday season could grow 5.3% compared to last year, driven by electronics, apparel and furniture. 

    By • Oct. 6, 2025
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    What Amazon shippers should prioritize this peak season

    Being mindful of deadlines, maintaining minimum inventory and providing accurate delivery windows is key to meeting holiday demand, experts said at Amazon Accelerate 2025.

    By Kelly Stroh • Oct. 6, 2025
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    Amazon debuts single-tap ‘Add to Delivery’ function

    As the company works to expand quick delivery services, Prime members can now add new items to existing orders.

    By • Oct. 3, 2025
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    Home Depot releases digital Project Planning tool for pro customers

    The platform was built to help professional contractors streamline complex projects with the backing of the retailer’s entire product assortment. 

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 2, 2025
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    Stanley launches take-back program

    The brand, known for its tumblers, is furthering its “Built for Life” promise by offering a $5 discount code to customers who send back eligible products.

    By Howard Ruben • Sept. 30, 2025
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    ChatGPT lets shoppers buy products within the platform

    Launching first in partnership with Etsy and Shopify, the Instant Checkout functionality has the potential to rival Amazon and Google, one expert said.

    By • Sept. 30, 2025
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    Retail sites are riddled with accessibility issues. It could cost you this holiday season.

    Retailers risk lost holiday sales if accessibility issues block the path to purchase.

    By AudioEye • Sept. 29, 2025
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    SEC says former RadioShack buyer ran a Ponzi scheme, unprofitable brands

    The federal regulator alleged that REV’s co-founders misled investors about the profitability of its retail portfolio, which also included Stein Mart and Dress Barn, and misappropriated investor funds. 

    By • Sept. 26, 2025
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    Depop debuts Outfits feature for style inspiration

    The resale platform aims to make itself a daily destination with a shoppable, in-app collage tool. 

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 25, 2025
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    Microsoft, Curated for You collaborate on AI-based fashion discovery

    Microsoft Copilot can now respond to conversational queries with context-aware, shoppable curations. Retailers like Rent the Runway and Steve Madden are already on board. 

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 25, 2025