M&A, IPO activity fell throughout 2022

Online retail saw a 32% year-over-year decline in the number of deals in 2022, according to a report from Hampleton Partners.

By Dani James • Feb. 3, 2023

EBay, Notable Live partner on NFTs, experiences for sports fans

The e-commerce platform, which invested in Notable Live, wants to offer experiences, digital tokens and athletic merchandise to sports fans.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Feb. 2, 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 sues Lululemon over shoe manufacturing patents

The Canadian apparel brand, known for its performance fabrics, released its first footwear designs less than a year ago.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 1, 2023

Pottery Barn Kids, Pottery Barn Teen launch mobile apps

The apps allow shoppers to view items from 3D rooms, schedule appointments with designers virtually or in-store and create gift registries.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Jan. 31, 2023

E-commerce sales exceeded $1 trillion in 2022: report

Total digital retail commerce hit a record in Q4 last year, reaching $332.2 billion, according to Comscore.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Jan. 31, 2023

7-Eleven delivery robots hit the streets

Customers ordering from the 7Now app in West Hollywood, California, may get the option to have their order sent via a Serve Robotics delivery bot.

By Jessica Loder • Jan. 31, 2023

Monos, Quince, Skims among fastest growing apparel and accessories brands: report

The top digital brands got more than a quarter of their traffic from organic search, according to a recent report from Similarweb.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Jan. 30, 2023

David’s Bridal launches wedding planning platform with vendor marketplace

Wedding vendors can join the platform for free and create their own webpage to advertise to couples.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Jan. 30, 2023

Leverage your advantages: 4 ways small businesses can hit the ground running in 2023

With the new year comes a fresh slate full of opportunity, and what you do in the beginning of the year can help set you up for success in the months to come.

Jan. 30, 2023

5 POS software integrations helping independent retailers compete

More than a cash register, the modern POS can function as the central cog of your retail operation.

Jan. 30, 2023

Values of an online B2B marketplace for retailers and Wholesale brands

From easily discovering and connecting with new brands and products to creating new business opportunities, B2B Marketplaces are here to stay.

Jan. 30, 2023

Best Buy Canada reportedly laying off 700

The company's services could balance softening demand for consumer electronics, according to analysts.

By Nate Delesline III • Jan. 27, 2023

The Weekly Closeout: Foot Locker faces privacy suit and Levi’s misquotes Mark Twain

A lawsuit alleges the athletics retailer violated California’s privacy act. Meanwhile, Levi’s CEO Chip Bergh cited the author on why skinny jeans are not dead.

By Retail Dive Staff • Jan. 27, 2023

Home Depot launches in-house app to prioritize employee tasks

Sidekick, the machine learning-powered platform built in-house, is currently live at 600 stores.

By Roberto Torres • Jan. 27, 2023

The RealReal taps Neiman Marcus vet as CEO

John Koryl most recently led digital strategy at Canadian Tire Corporation and takes the job eight months after founder Julie Wainwright’s abrupt exit.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 26, 2023

Grocers weigh the pros and cons of scan-and-go

Despite Wegmans’ decision to abandon the technology last year, other retailers continue to offer the convenience-focused service — and more are showing interest in it, industry officials said.

By Sam Silverstein • Jan. 25, 2023

Mobile commerce is on the rise, but obstacles remain

A third of U.S. consumers who don’t shop on their phones said that’s because it’s easier to shop on a computer, Forrester found.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Jan. 25, 2023

E-retailers Saks, Saks Off 5th, The Bay resort to layoffs amid turmoil in tech

In 2021, HBC split the online and brick-and-mortar operations of its companies to gain financial and talent advantages. Now, all three spinoffs are cutting jobs.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 25, 2023

How a Black Friday website crash prepped Lowe’s for the pandemic

CEO Marvin Ellison said the 2018 incident spurred changes that paid off two years later when the retailer saw a huge surge in demand.

By Kaarin Vembar • Jan. 25, 2023

DOJ slams Google to end ‘monopolistic grip’ on digital advertising

Following a previous antitrust suit focused on search, the DOJ now has its sights set on the firm’s alleged “stranglehold” on the ad-tech ecosystem. 

By Chris Kelly • Jan. 25, 2023

JanSport introduces adaptive backpack collection

The backpacking company modified its original models to meet the needs of those with limited mobility.

By Xanayra Marin-Lopez • Jan. 24, 2023

Walmart launches dedicated e-commerce site for businesses

Walmart Business aims to save time and money for small business owners who buy from the retailer to support their own businesses.

By Nate Delesline III • Jan. 23, 2023

Levi Strauss hires Nordstrom vet as chief digital officer

Jason Gowans, who will report to Michelle Gass, will help grow the company’s direct-to-consumer business.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Jan. 23, 2023

5 ways Target is pushing customer-driven innovations in omnichannel, grocery

Ease, joy and affordability are key pillars of the company's efforts to build on its “Targét” reputation, executives said at NRF’s Big Show.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Jan. 23, 2023

3 ways AI can supercharge sizing to help apparel brands boost conversion, reduce returns and personalize the retail experience

We highlight three key ways your apparel brand can leverage AI and machine learning to increase conversion and personalize retail both online and in stores.

Jan. 23, 2023