Twitter debuts tool that lets users shop on brand profiles

The Shop Module feature, which allows businesses to display products on their profiles, will initially be available to a few U.S. companies.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 29, 2021

E-commerce skyrocketed during the pandemic. Now Instagram, Facebook and Snapchat want in.

New in-app shopping features have enticed consumers to shop as they scroll.

By Maria Monteros • July 29, 2021

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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

Athleta launches digital wellness platform 'AthletaWell'

Gap Inc.'s activewear retailer partnered with at-home workout company Obé Fitness as part of its transformation into a lifestyle brand.

By Daphne Howland • July 28, 2021

Walmart to sell its omnichannel capabilities to other businesses

The retailer has partnered with Adobe to give small and mid-sized retailers access to its pickup and delivery technology.

By Maria Monteros • July 28, 2021

Pinterest rolls out new monetization features for creators

Users can make commissions through affiliate links, partner with brands and make content shoppable as the platform deepens its relationship with creators.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 28, 2021

Express pilots commission-based influencer program

Following revenue declines and staff cuts, the company hopes its new program will draw in online shoppers.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 27, 2021

Tap-to-phone payments expected to gain traction, industry experts say

As the need for mobile point-of-sale devices grows, companies are looking toward smartphones to streamline contactless payments.

By Vaidik Trivedi • July 27, 2021

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. hires chief technology, digital officer

The brand has tapped Samir Desai to oversee the company's technological initiatives in a newly created role.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 26, 2021

Mercari, Uber expand local delivery program

Through the ride-hailing app's network of delivery people, sellers and buyers exchange products on-demand without leaving their homes. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 23, 2021

Verishop debuts social shopping experience with Snapchat

Through the app's AR tools, users can virtually try on fashion and beauty products from brands like Ganni, Bebe, Saie and Blume.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 22, 2021

Bed Bath & Beyond to open redesigned NYC flagship

The 92,000-square-foot space features a new layout, in-store digital shopping tools and a Casper shop-in-shop.

By Caroline Jansen • July 21, 2021

TikTok to launch workshops to support small businesses

The Small Biz Block Party series is open to owners and employees who want to learn industry tools and tactics to grow their business.

By Maria Monteros • July 21, 2021

Ipsy launches social media challenge to search for next gen creators

Ten finalists will be awarded paid contracts, while one overall winner will receive a $30,000 cash bonus.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 20, 2021

TikTok integrates Vimeo's video-creation tools to attract more small business marketers

Courting small and medium-sized businesses by making it easier to produce high-quality videos is another sign of the app's maturity.

By Peter Adams • July 20, 2021

How online retailer SurfStitch used range extension to catch the third-party marketplace wave

Third-party marketplaces open up new channels of growth for retailers; learn how one company did it.

By Jim Stirewalt, US President, Marketplacer • July 19, 2021

Amazon sued by federal agency seeking recall of hazardous products on its site

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission wants to hold the e-commerce giant responsible for children's clothes and other items sold by third parties.

By Ben Unglesbee • July 19, 2021

3 ways technology is helping retailers boost loyalty

The dominant role technology plays in not just acquiring customers but also serving and retaining them.

July 19, 2021

Digital brand platform Foundry raises $100M

The company joins other platforms aiming to enhance and expand digitally native brands.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 16, 2021

Facebook to invest $1B in creators in bid to bolster Reels, livestreaming offerings

Beefing up creator perks comes as the company faces increasingly stiff competition from TikTok and significant changes to user tracking.

By Peter Adams • July 16, 2021

Popshop Live valued at $100M

With celebrity backers, the platform aims to grow its platform as other livestream shopping apps raise venture capital.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 15, 2021

7-Eleven brings mobile checkout to 2.5K more stores

The convenience store chain now offers the frictionless shopping service in over 3,000 locations in 32 states.

By Sam Silverstein • July 15, 2021

Bed Bath & Beyond to extend curbside pickup hours

The retailer will allow consumers to pick up online orders as early as 8 a.m., one hour before stores typically open.

By Caroline Jansen • July 14, 2021

FabFitFun debuts Shop with Friends feature, 5-day sales event

Members can now chat with friends while shopping the company's exclusive e-commerce sales, and a members-only sales event is on the horizon.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 14, 2021

Shopic raises $10M for its clip-on smart cart tech

The Israeli artificial intelligence company is looking to set itself apart with a frictionless shopping system that can be attached to standard grocery carts.

By Sam Silverstein • July 14, 2021

Merchants say they're losing revenue to online fraud, FIS finds

Six in ten merchants globally reported higher rates of e-commerce fraud in 2020 and struggle to cope with rising payments fraud, an FIS report indicates. 

By Vaidik Trivedi • July 14, 2021