Klarna touts US as largest market

The Swedish buy now, pay later provider aims to keep growing in the U.S. with new services despite the intense competition.

By Lynne Marek • Feb. 23, 2023

Victoria’s Secret launches design collaboration with Naomi Osaka

The intimates and sleepwear collection includes the Forever Bra, which features the brand’s first bra pad that can be fully recycled. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Feb. 22, 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

Nike’s chief digital information officer exits

Ratnakar Lavu arrived in 2019 from Kohl’s, with a goal to accelerate the sportswear giant’s growth.

By Cara Salpini • Feb. 22, 2023

YouTubers, podcasters help Sweetwater reach a record sales year

The pandemic led musicians to buy streaming equipment, pushing the retailer to over $1 billion in sales – all with only one physical store. 

By Nate Delesline III • Feb. 21, 2023

Modern retail ecosystems are required to support today’s consumers

VMware Retail Industry Solutions Strategist explores cross-cloud ecosystem for better in-store experiences.

By Arron Lock, Director, Retail Industry Solutions Strategist, VMware • Feb. 21, 2023

Pacsun launches tycoon-based Roblox experience

The game will showcase the apparel retailer’s spring collection and is the latest in a string of metaverse activations for the company.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Feb. 17, 2023

[Podcast] Conversations in CX

This podcast series explores the customer experience related to CPaaS, the future of retailer technology, leadership, and social commerce.

By Retail Dive's studioID • Updated March 7, 2023

Tatcha launches virtual store to promote body care products

To coincide with the virtual experience, the skincare brand is hosting a real-life pop-up shop in Los Angeles.

By Xanayra Marin-Lopez • Feb. 16, 2023

Mass merchants continue to gain steam in online grocery

Retailers like Walmart and Target are seeing a growing number of active users along with high satisfaction rates, according to the latest Brick Meets Click research.

By Jeff Wells • Feb. 16, 2023

Instagram sunsets live shopping as commerce retreat continues

The move, which goes into effect March 16, follows the removal of the Shop tab this month and arrives amid a period of revenue declines. 

By Peter Adams • Feb. 15, 2023

Walmart shuts the door on e-commerce-only stores

The retailer is closing two locations that offer only pickup and delivery service, along with five other full-service stores.

By Sam Silverstein • Feb. 14, 2023

EBay buys AI fraud detection company 3PM Shield

The acquisition, which is the latest in a string of technology purchases, comes a week after the marketplace announced layoffs.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Feb. 14, 2023

Online prices fall for fifth consecutive month: report

January online prices fell 1% year over year, and “e-commerce will be an important battleground” in 2023, according to Adobe. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Feb. 10, 2023

EBay lays off 500 workers

Amid economic uncertainty, the company is cutting jobs to invest in new technologies and support innovation.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Feb. 10, 2023

‘MetaBirkin’ NFT creator to appeal Hermès trademark verdict

A jury ruled against Mason Rothschild and his drawings of fur-covered luxury bags. His attorneys say the new technology doesn’t cancel the First Amendment’s protection of artwork.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 10, 2023

Kohl’s names new chief merchandising and digital officer

Nick Jones has 25 years of retail experience and most recently led U.K.-based Joules Group.

By Nate Delesline III • Feb. 9, 2023

Adore Me to host shoppable, livestream runway show

Marking the second New York Fashion Week runway event for the DTC brand, it will showcase Valentine's Day and bridal styles.

By Dani James • Feb. 9, 2023

Alo Yoga unveils virtual store with beauty, workout content

The brand has experimented with NFT releases and cryptocurrency payments in recent months.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Feb. 8, 2023

Instacart debuts Scan & Pay solution with New York City grocer

Foodcellar Market, a grocer with two stores in Queens’ Long Island City neighborhood, is deploying the technology, which is part of Instacart’s suite of in-store solutions for retailers.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Feb. 8, 2023

REI preps for second year of outdoor accelerator

The Navigate program focuses on founders of color and provides $25,000 grants in addition to potential shelf space at the outdoor retailer’s stores.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Feb. 7, 2023

Standard AI to acquire Skip Checkout

The deal would create the first company to combine self-checkout and AI-powered autonomous checkout for retailers, according to the announcement.

By Brett Dworski • Feb. 7, 2023

Merchants frustrated with fees, tech issues

Inflation-weary business owners are less satisfied with their merchant service providers this year, a J.D. Power survey showed.

By Caitlin Mullen • Feb. 6, 2023

‘The music has stopped’: A look at venture capital in retail

VC funding in retail declined in 2022, and a slew of layoffs in 2023 paints a bleak picture. But it could just signal a return to normal.

By Dani James • Feb. 6, 2023

The top retail trends for 2023

Discover the top trends in the retail industry for 2023. 

By Maya Rollings • Feb. 6, 2023

J.C. Penney names new chief transformation and strategy officer

Keith Melker comes to the retailer from property management company Wehner Multifamily, where he served as CEO. 

By Kaarin Vembar • Feb. 3, 2023