Elizabeth Arden opens virtual store

In its first virtual store, users can take quizzes to find their ideal skincare products and browse the company’s other offerings.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • May 17, 2023

Parsons hosts digital Roblox-branded fashion showcase

Student designers will display and sell their virtual apparel creations in conjunction with a new course collaboration aimed at exploring metaverse trends.

By Lara Ewen • May 16, 2023

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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

Wayfair improves data analytics to trim last-mile costs

The online furniture retailer has sharpened its process for determining whether items should be delivered in-house or via third parties.

By Max Garland • May 16, 2023

Out of fashion: Apparel manufacturing needs a tech update

Tied to fax machines and Excel spreadsheets, many companies are resistant to change and slow to adapt to new ways of doing business.

By Krishna Thakker • May 15, 2023

Costco, Walmart join Biden administration’s supply chain data exchange

Fifty-three companies representing the end-to-end supply chain are now part of the Department of Transportation’s Freight Logistics Optimization Works initiative.

By Sarah Zimmerman • May 15, 2023

How retailers can protect their most important KPIs with a curated marketplace model

By utilizing a modern solution for drop shipping, retailers can quickly and easily add third-party products to their e-commerce sites and online marketplaces

May 15, 2023

Buy now, pay later (BNPL) financing helps consumers pay for major milestones

As most Americans anticipate a major life event in the next decade, there’s ample opportunity for BNPL usage to grow.

May 15, 2023

Online prices continue to drop: Adobe

Online prices fell for the eight consecutive month, dropping 1.8% in April, according to a new report. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • May 12, 2023

E-commerce, packaging demand dips are linked but don’t necessarily signal a wider downturn

Blaming softer e-commerce sales as the reason for falling demand in corrugated packaging and beyond may be “overblown,” sources say.

By Katie Pyzyk • May 12, 2023

Google starts testing generative AI in search, ads included

Ad placements will come with a “sponsored” label similar to conventional search as the AI race kicks into high gear.

By Peter Adams • May 11, 2023

Etsy introduces wedding registry service

Couples can pick out handmade or personalized products on the platform, as once popular retailers for the service disappear. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • May 11, 2023

Amazon pursues in-game shopping with Amazon Anywhere

Launching inside AR pet game Peridot, the tool allows shoppers to view and buy products without leaving the game environment.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • May 10, 2023

EBay Ventures invests in sporting goods marketplace SidelineSwap

SidelineSwap also received an investment by DSG Ventures — the corporate venture arm of Dick’s Sporting Goods — last fall.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • May 8, 2023

Amazon opens robotic fulfillment center in Connecticut

Employees will work alongside “thousands of robotic systems” to process smaller shipments such as books and toys, according to a spokesperson.

By Alejandra Carranza • May 8, 2023

‘We’ve chosen both’: How Nike aims to connect DTC and wholesale

While the athletics giant has invested heavily in its own digital channels and physical stores, the retailer is also trying to broaden its ecosystem to its wholesale partners.

By Cara Salpini • May 8, 2023

Omnichannel fulfillment obstacles don’t have to hold you back

In a recent survey, 150+ leaders at retail organizations identified their top three omnichannel obstacles.

May 8, 2023

Oracle named a leader in retail price optimization applications worldwide

Learn why Oracle was named a leader in the IDC MarketScape Worldwide Retail Pricing 2023 Vendor Assessment.

By Rose Spicer • May 8, 2023

The Weekly Closeout: Wilson opens on the West Coast and Revlon emerges from bankruptcy

Wilson Sporting Goods opened its latest location in Santa Monica while Revlon is now owned by its former lenders. 

By Retail Dive Staff • May 5, 2023

Shopify reports $1.5B in revenue, lays off 20% of workforce

The company is also selling off its logistics business to Flexport, which will become Shopify's official logistics partner.

By Nate Delesline III • May 4, 2023

Farfetch launches European commercial partnership with Reebok

The new digital platforms are part of a larger plan by Reebok owner Authentic Brands Group to reposition its European e-commerce sites and expand its luxury product offerings.

By Lara Ewen • May 4, 2023

Wayfair debuts in-store digital design tech

The Digital Design Studio kiosk is being piloted at the home company’s AllModern store in Dedham, Massachusetts.

By Dani James • May 3, 2023

What’s behind Walmart’s DTC selloffs?

The retail giant has been ditching its e-commerce acquisitions for years to refocus on its core. But it could also mean a fresh start for Eloquii and Bonobos.

By Dani James • May 3, 2023

PVH launches supplier finance program tied to sustainability goals

Vendors for the apparel company can get discounts on loans if they hit environmental and social targets.

By Ben Unglesbee • May 2, 2023

Klarna overhauls mobile app with AI-powered shopping feed

Other new features include tools for creators, a personal shopping assistant, new resell capabilities and a self-service advertising platform.

By Aaron Baar • May 1, 2023

Nordstrom cuts tech workforce

The layoffs come weeks after the company named a new chief technology and information officer. 

By Kaarin Moore • May 1, 2023