Walmart slashes US delivery costs by 40% per order

Increased automation and more efficient driver routes helped the retail giant accomplish the feat for the third consecutive quarter.

By Max Garland • Nov. 21, 2024

Target misses Q3 earnings expectations, lowers guidance

The retailer will focus on deals and value as consumers become pickier with discretionary purchases.

By Nate Delesline III • Nov. 20, 2024

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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

Adam Driver turns 5-star Amazon reviews into theatrical monologues

The Hollywood star amps up the drama of “deeply personal” reviews in time for Black Friday week and Cyber Monday deal events.

By Chris Kelly • Nov. 20, 2024

Walmart raises guidance boosted by strong revenue, e-commerce growth

Store improvements, an accelerated digital presence and a growing advertising business is separating the retailer from its competitors, according to analysts.

By Nate Delesline III • Nov. 19, 2024

Ulta Beauty bets big on market fulfillment center model

As part of its supply chain transformation, the beauty retailer is retrofitting some of its regional distribution centers with automation upgrades.

By Alejandra Carranza • Nov. 18, 2024

US holiday retail sales to reach $1 trillion

About a quarter of those sales will occur online this year, a Forrester report predicts.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 14, 2024

Amazon answers ultra-cheap Chinese marketplaces like Temu with ‘Amazon Haul’

The e-commerce giant is testing a selection priced under $20, with most under $10. Free shipping on orders over $25 will take a week or longer.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 13, 2024

ThredUp focuses on social commerce with new hire

The apparel reseller tapped Danielle Vermeer, co-founder and CEO of Teleport, for the newly created position. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 13, 2024

How retailers are making it harder to shop, just in time for the holidays

Thwarting customers, in stores or online, isn’t any way to make a sale.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 12, 2024

CEOs say personalization is the key to success in music retail

The leaders of two of America’s top musical instrument retailers, Guitar Center and Sweetwater, say guiding customers through product discovery is key to sustaining sales momentum.

By Nate Delesline III • Nov. 11, 2024

StockX co-founder to take over as CEO amid declines in sneaker resale

Greg Schwartz, who has been the company’s chief operating officer since its 2016 launch, will replace Scott Cutler, an early investor.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 8, 2024

Amazon debuts virtual holiday shop

The immersive 3D shopping experience includes music, animations and a guided journey to help with product discovery.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 7, 2024

Best Buy pushes tech in holiday ad series

The campaign features the retailer’s new hologram spokesperson, “Gram,” and addresses common problems like finding the perfect gift.

By Nate Delesline III • Nov. 6, 2024

De minimis overhaul will start before next president: former Biden official

A rulemaking proposal being issued by early December is very likely, according to former White House COVID-19 supply coordinator Tim Manning.

By Max Garland • Nov. 5, 2024

The Children’s Place launches Shein storefront

The deal allows the youth apparel company to distribute its products through the fast-fashion giant’s platform and diversify its omnichannel strategy.

By Laurel Deppen • Nov. 4, 2024

Amazon’s inbound fulfillment process is getting a makeover

CEO Andy Jassy said initial efforts to improve inventory placement are bearing fruit while more investments are underway.

By Max Garland • Nov. 4, 2024

DTC is dead. Long live DTC.

As a channel, it remains key to growth for many retailers. But the era of the DTC brand as we know it is over.

By Cara Salpini • Nov. 4, 2024

Prime Day boosts Amazon sales, membership in Q3

Product sales were strong, but third-party seller services, advertising and subscriptions grew by double digits in the period.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 1, 2024

Draper James hires Michael Kors veteran as CEO

New CEO Jeannie Yoo also stepped into an advisory role with Consortium Brand Partners, which took a majority stake in the brand a year ago.

By Howard Ruben • Oct. 30, 2024

Most consumers plan to shop online this holiday season

While some people started shopping during October’s promotions, most consumers plan to start next month, according to research by Bain & Company.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 28, 2024

Why some retail has been resilient against Amazon

It's about the products — and the people.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 28, 2024

Wayfair launches paid loyalty program

For $29 a year, the online retailer is offering customers free shipping, early access to major sales events and 5% back in rewards on purchases.

By Howard Ruben • Oct. 23, 2024

The Honey Pot launches at Ulta Beauty

The deal marks the vaginal care brand’s first partnership with a beauty retailer and adds to its growing list of wholesale partners, including CVS and Target.

By Howard Ruben • Oct. 22, 2024

Poshmark scraps new fees after seller outcry, sales hit

The resale marketplace instituted a suite of changes earlier this month, but is already abandoning them this week.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 22, 2024

TikTok Shop adds refurbished electronics

The company currently offers tablets, mobile phones and laptops from companies like Apple and Google with plans for expansion. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 21, 2024