E-Commerce
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Majority of Americans have yet to try Amazon Haul
Three months after its launch, 16% of shoppers use the site at least monthly, compared to 23% and 28% who do the same at Shein and Temu.
By Nate Delesline III • March 10, 2025 -
Wayfair lays off 340 tech employees
The company also plans to close its Technology Development Center in Austin, Texas.
By Caroline Jansen • March 7, 2025 -
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gradyreese via Getty ImagesTrendlineWhat'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.
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What 5 charts say about the pandemic’s impact on retail, 5 years later
The industry may be far from the dramatic day-to-day struggles of 2020, but it hasn’t yet escaped the long tail the global health crisis left in its wake.
By Cara Salpini • March 3, 2025 -
Economic blackout urges US consumers to avoid purchases Friday
The People's Union USA wants shoppers to abstain from making in-store or online purchases, but research shows just 16% plan to participate.
By Nate Delesline III • Feb. 28, 2025 -
Ruggable taps Nike veteran as CEO
Nicole Otto previously led the athletic giant’s direct-to-consumer business in North America and served as The North Face’s global brand president.
By Howard Ruben • Feb. 21, 2025 -
Amazon tests search feature that shows products it doesn’t sell
Currently in beta, the expanded search function will send shoppers to a brand’s website if the product they want isn’t sold on Amazon.
By Xanayra Marin-Lopez • Feb. 20, 2025 -
Wayfair’s revenues inch up in Q4 as losses narrow
While the retailer's customer base continues to shrink, CEO Niraj Shah is optimistic that the home goods downturn is nearing its end.
By Caroline Jansen • Feb. 20, 2025 -
Grove Collaborative acquires Grab Green
The deal extends an existing partnership between the two companies, as Grab Green in 2019 became a third-party vendor for the sustainable retailer.
By Howard Ruben • Feb. 13, 2025 -
DTC bridal brand Birdy Grey names CEO
Jill Layfield takes the helm after holding several leadership positions in the industry, including as Backcountry’s CEO.
By Howard Ruben • Feb. 10, 2025 -
Amazon’s faster delivery, lower prices drive holiday sales boom
As stores offer empty shelves and locked-up merchandise, the e-commerce giant makes itself convenient to budget-minded shoppers.
By Daphne Howland • Feb. 7, 2025 -
Allbirds makes zero-carbon shoe available to the public
The “M0.0NSHOT” shoe, which was first teased in the spring of 2023, will be available for purchase in select cities including New York and Tokyo.
By Howard Ruben • Feb. 5, 2025 -
Amazon speedy deliveries top 9B worldwide
As Prime marks its second decade, and thanks to tens of billions of dollars in investments, all those packages arrived within at least two days.
By Daphne Howland • Feb. 4, 2025 -
What retailers can expect in 2025
As a new year kicks off, the industry is up against challenges concerning tariffs, DEI policies and crime.
By Retail Dive Staff • Jan. 31, 2025 -
Bookshop.org now allows indie bookstores to sell e-books
The new e-book platform allows independent booksellers to compete against Amazon’s Kindle apps.
By Howard Ruben • Jan. 31, 2025 -
Joybird brings home design tool to mobile devices
Augmented reality lets users visualize furniture in their own home, while a Space Planner view allows shoppers to view and share room designs.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Jan. 30, 2025 -
What holiday sales mean for 2025
Uncertainties persist, but five years after the pandemic lockdown, this year may at last mark a return to normal.
By Daphne Howland • Jan. 27, 2025 -
Home Depot expands on-demand delivery services with DoorDash, Uber Eats partnerships
The move adds to the home improvement retailer’s delivery capabilities, which also include a tie-up with Instacart.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Jan. 23, 2025 -
Lola launches postpartum care products at Walmart
The brand, known for its period care products, said it plans to grow its postpartum collection by launching new items at Target in March.
By Howard Ruben • Updated Jan. 21, 2025 -
Best Buy to launch third-party marketplace this summer
The retailer previously had a marketplace, but ultimately closed down its operations after five years.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Jan. 21, 2025 -
9 brands to watch in 2025
From skin care companies like Prequel and Dieux to footwear brand Kizik, these retailers are separating themselves from the rest.
By Caroline Jansen • Updated Jan. 21, 2025 -
Amazon to lay off 200 people in its North America retail operations
The e-commerce giant said it is cutting a small number of roles after a routine evaluation of its team structures and ability to “move fast.”
By Daphne Howland • Jan. 17, 2025 -
Amazon offers ad tech to retailers in retail media land grab
The cloud-based Amazon Retail Ad Service allows retailers to manage contextually relevant campaigns on their own e-commerce sites.
By Peter Adams • Jan. 15, 2025 -
Amazon to end Prime Try Before You Buy
AI feature adoption is reducing the need for physical try-ons, the company said.
By Nate Delesline III • Jan. 13, 2025 -
Ulta taps Instacart for same-day delivery
Through the partnership, customers can receive beauty products in as little as one hour and earn loyalty points on orders.
By Howard Ruben • Jan. 10, 2025 -
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The Weekly Closeout: Ulta’s future and Big Lots’ store-saving deal
The beauty retailer named a new CEO while Big Lots closed on a sale agreement that will enable it to keep hundreds of stores open.
By Retail Dive Staff • Jan. 10, 2025