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 6 hours ago

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

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What's shaping the e-commerce landscape?

From recent statistics on e-commerce growth to the Federal Trade Commission’s lawsuit against Amazon, here are some of the forces impacting online retail.

By Retail Dive staff

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 9 hours ago

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

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

Holiday e-commerce hits a record as shoppers choose phones over stores

Consumers sought out deals but inflation didn’t really tamp down demand during the season, according to the latest figures from Adobe Analytics.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 8, 2025

Holiday shoppers spent global record $1.2 trillion online

Both retailers and consumers used AI to enhance shopping experiences. But consumers have also returned 28% more merchandise than last year, according to Salesforce. 

By Nate Delesline III • Jan. 7, 2025

Mexico restricts duty-free apparel imports

The rule change will significantly impact foreign fashion brands and third-party logistics providers using Mexico for de minimis shipments to the U.S.

By Edwin Lopez • Jan. 6, 2025

Retailers lost $103B in fraudulent returns and claims in 2024

Fraudulent returns accounted for about 15% of the projected $685 billion in returns last year, per a recent report from Appriss Retail and Deloitte.

By Howard Ruben • Jan. 3, 2025

[Podcast] Geolocation and the Customer Journey

Find out how geolocation tools bridge the gap between physical and digital shopping.

By Retail Dive's studioID • Jan. 1, 2025

Amazon, OSHA reach settlement over worker safety

Nine of 10 citations were withdrawn, though the e-tailer has agreed to pay more than 90% of the penalties and inspections continue, according to the Department of Labor.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 20, 2024

Nearly half of Gen Z shoppers to buy holiday gifts from Chinese marketplaces

Though U.S. shoppers are slow to trust it, Temu has become the top Chinese e-commerce platform, surpassing competitors like Shein and TikTok Shop, an Omnisend survey found.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Dec. 19, 2024

Over 157M expected to shop in stores, online on Super Saturday

According to the NRF, half of those with shopping to finish will do so online, while 37% will head to department stores.

By Nate Delesline III • Dec. 17, 2024

Allegations of unsafe working conditions at Amazon come to a head with Senate probe, strike threat

“Our employees’ safety is and always will be our top priority,” an Amazon spokesperson said Monday.

By Caroline Colvin • Dec. 17, 2024

True Classic launches at Target

The brand will be sold in 460 of the mass merchant’s stores after testing out a small selection of products on Target’s website in the fall.

By Howard Ruben • Dec. 16, 2024

Indochino names vice president of marketing

Ryane Askew comes with digital marketing experience from Pier 1, Blue Nile, J.C. Penney, Amazon and Nordstrom.

By Howard Ruben • Dec. 13, 2024

Tatcha to launch at Ulta Beauty

About 30 of the brand’s products will be available on the beauty retailer’s website, including its Water Cream and Dewy Skin Cream.

By Howard Ruben • Dec. 10, 2024

Etsy shuffles C-suite, elevates Depop CEO to chief growth officer

At the same time, the marketplace named a new chief marketer and chief financial officer, and is searching for a new chief technology officer.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Dec. 6, 2024

The Weekly Closeout: ThredUp sells Remix for $1 and who really won Black Friday?

The resale business sold most of the European company to Florin Filote for one euro, while early reports suggest On and Amazon scored sales during the holiday.

By Retail Dive Staff • Dec. 6, 2024

Chewy raises full-year guidance as it beats Q3 expectations

The online pet retailer saw net sales increase nearly 5% driven by strength in its Autoship subscription service and nondescretionary categories.

By Caroline Jansen • Dec. 5, 2024

Amazon says these areas of Washington, DC, are too dangerous for Prime delivery

The e-commerce giant faces a lawsuit from the District’s attorney general, alleging that Prime members in two zip codes aren’t receiving promised benefits.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 4, 2024

Consumers have a new option as millions of packages are swiped from porches each year

PorchPals is an insurance product that could shake up coverage for a problem that has only escalated with the growth of e-commerce.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 3, 2024