Aéropostale’s expansive metaverse strategy kicks off with Tesla giveaway

An upcoming drop of 30,000 NFTs that unlock exclusive perks and entry to digital realm AeroWorld is the first step of a four-phase metaverse activation.

By Jessica Deyo • March 14, 2023

Sephora, TikTok launch content creator program

The partnership will pair social media content creators with up-and-coming brands from the beauty retailer's accelerator program.

By Nate Delesline III • March 13, 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

Zulily taps Busy Philipps to launch gift recommendation text service

Timed to Mother’s Day, the new offering comes shortly after the e-commerce retailer laid off employees.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • March 13, 2023

TJX, Saks join business development program for women-led tech startups

Each year the New York Fashion Tech Lab selects startups to undergo a 12-week program with mentorship from major retail partners.

By Xanayra Marin-Lopez • March 9, 2023

Disciplined inventory management helped Macy’s weather tough 2022

The retailer has relied on data and analytics to forecast demand and make decisions around purchasing and pricing.

By Ben Unglesbee • March 8, 2023

US livestream commerce expected to surpass $31B in 2023: report

Though the livestream trend is expected to grow in the coming years, some retailers have attracted more consumers than others. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • March 7, 2023

Atrium, Best Buy partner to co-develop hospital-at-home programming

The multi-year partnership combines Atrium’s hospital-at-home program and existing telemedicine infrastructure with Best Buy’s at-home care business, along with the retailer’s home installation and supply chain capabilities.

By Rebecca Pifer • March 7, 2023

Alo Yoga launches digital collection in the metaverse

The brand said it is exploring more opportunities to engage with its community through decentralized platforms, digital ownership and exclusive rewards.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • March 6, 2023

Amazon to close 8 of its Go stores

The e-commerce giant will close two of the convenience store locations each in Seattle and New York City and four in San Francisco.

By Brett Dworski • March 6, 2023

11 digitally native retailers at risk of bankruptcy

These companies were meant to be disruptors to the industry. But as macroeconomic pressures intensify and capital gets harder to find, they may be put to their biggest test.

By Caroline Jansen • March 6, 2023

Home Depot takes Kids Workshops to the metaverse on Roblox

Players will have the ability to browse a virtual Home Depot and build a project, similar to if they attended an in-person workshop.

By Sara Karlovitch • March 6, 2023

Are more flexible partner models the key to unlocking e-commerce profitability?

Despite e-commerce profitability challenges, many retailers are still managing to innovate — and they’re getting great results.

March 6, 2023

SaksOff5th.com CEO exits in latest leadership change

The top executive at the luxury off-pricer’s brick-and-mortar counterpart has replaced Paige Thomas, who left to pursue other opportunities.

By Daphne Howland • March 1, 2023

Amazon closes, cancels more warehouses as cost-cutting persists

The e-commerce giant canceled, closed or delayed 99 facilities in its U.S. fulfillment network, according to a firm tracking the company. Amazon disputed its findings.

By Max Garland • March 1, 2023

Saxx uses its first metaverse store to promote new collection

The men's underwear brand joins a growing list of companies launching virtual experiences to connect with consumers.

By Xanayra Marin-Lopez • Feb. 28, 2023

Michaels launches marketplace for third-party sellers

The arts and crafts retailer is quadrupling its online assortment across categories as part of its digital transformation.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Feb. 28, 2023

Maybelline enlists its first-ever digital avatar for mascara launch

The virtual ambassador, named May, will help launch the Falsies Surreal Extensions Mascara and support future metaverse activations.

By Jessica Deyo • Feb. 28, 2023

Nordstrom, The Folklore Group partner to grow assortment of Black-owned brands

Through the Folklore Connect platform, the retailer will be able to engage with brands founded by people of color. 

By Kaarin Vembar • Feb. 28, 2023

Walmart’s store-fulfilled delivery sales nearly triple in two years

The retail giant has been expanding its delivery capabilities in recent years amid the e-commerce boom.

By Max Garland • Feb. 28, 2023

Poshmark lays off less than 2% of workforce

The social resale marketplace has about 800 employees, according to its LinkedIn, and recently got acquired for $1.2 billion.

By Dani James • Feb. 27, 2023

Adidas opens New York store in the Bronx

The location features a digital footwear wall, click-and-collect services, and digital windows highlighting the brand’s campaigns, partners and products.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Feb. 27, 2023

Top retailers use AI-powered campaigns to engage their most valuable customers. Here’s how

Discover the 4 steps that 12 industry leaders followed to increase profitability.

By Brendon Kraham • Feb. 27, 2023

Amazon joins India’s experimental open-source e-commerce network

The ONDC initiative aims to ensure that giant companies don’t monopolize e-commerce, and Amazon may be better off joining than fighting it.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 24, 2023

Savage X Fenty delves deeper into fitting room tech

In under 30 seconds, a tool creates an avatar of a shopper's body type and recommends products that will be an ideal fit.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Feb. 23, 2023

The Backroom: What the ‘MetaBirkin’ NFT verdict means for art and commerce

The team chats about how Hermès' legal win impacts retail at large, and why Mason Rothschild plans to appeal.

By Retail Dive Staff • Feb. 23, 2023