NPD: 51% of Facebook and Instagram users bought products while scrolling

The two companies ranked the highest in a list of platforms where consumers discover and purchase products, a report indicates.

By Maria Monteros • June 23, 2021

NTWRK hires Foot Locker exec as first chief marketer

The new CMO steps in as livestream platforms are raising capital and the U.S. livestream market is poised for growth.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 22, 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

Virtual shopping startup Hero launches short-form video feature

The tool allows store employees and product experts to create shoppable videos and tag the products featured within the app.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 21, 2021

Visa's Tap to Phone pilot comes to the US

The new payment option allows merchants to convert their android smartphones into point-of-sale systems to accept tap payments.

By Vaidik Trivedi • June 21, 2021

Enabling limitless commerce possibilities for your enterprise

As consumers embrace online shopping as part of daily life, all companies are trying to figure out how to take advantage of the rise in digital commerce.

June 21, 2021

Walmart invests in DroneUp

The retailer tested hundreds of deliveries of COVID-19 test kits last year. Now it's seeking drone delivery at scale.

By Ben Unglesbee • June 18, 2021

Shopify to offer Shop Pay to all Facebook, Google merchants

The move makes the tool available to sellers across platforms — even those who don't use Shopify's online store. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 18, 2021

FedEx, Nuro sign multi-year deal to test autonomous last-mile delivery

The partnership gives FedEx a last-mile solution to complement its other investments like drones and delivery robots.

By Edwin Lopez • June 17, 2021

What can DTCs gain from online marketplaces?

While online marketplaces offer digital natives benefits like reaching new customers, brands may forfeit control over key aspects of the customer experience.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 17, 2021

Neiman Marcus Group launches $500M tech investment spree

Plans are to snap up home and fashion SaaS platform Stylyze, the first of many moves as the department store focuses squarely on e-commerce.

By Daphne Howland • Updated June 17, 2021

An influential critic of Amazon and big tech now chairs the FTC

Lina Khan was counsel for a House committee that scrutinized tech platforms and entered the spotlight with a paper that took aim at Amazon's market power.

By Ben Unglesbee • June 16, 2021

Amazon to open its first Fresh supermarket with checkout-free technology

The 25,000-square-foot store, set to open Thursday in Bellevue, Washington, is the largest Amazon retail location equipped with the Just Walk Out system. 

By Sam Silverstein • June 15, 2021

Robotics efforts from Amazon, Alibaba highlight e-commerce's automated future

Amazon's new robots increase automation within fulfillment centers while Alibaba is focused on last-mile delivery as they look to optimize operations.

By Edwin Lopez • June 15, 2021

Verishop introduces livestream shopping

Retailers and social media platforms are vying for a share of the livestream shopping market, which is forecast to reach $25 billion by 2023. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 15, 2021

Klarna raises $639M, eyes international expansion

Klarna, now with a $45 billion market valuation, aims to expand its global market share and in-store buy now, pay later options.

By Vaidik Trivedi • June 14, 2021

Grabango raises $39M in Series B funding

The checkout-free tech company plans to use the funds to bolster its computer vision capabilities as it competes with rivals like Standard Cognition and Amazon.

By Sam Silverstein • June 14, 2021

What's next for Lululemon's tech ambitions?

A year ago, the retailer acquired Mirror. But patents reveal that the at-home fitness technology is perhaps just the beginning of a new chapter of innovation. 

By Kaarin Moore • June 14, 2021

AI and agents: The new retail CX power couple

This power couple can generate some staggering results—if you work to minimize technology silos, maximize opportunities for collaboration.

June 14, 2021

How Jo-Ann Stores uses modern solutions to make sourcing truly strategic

Despite the growing strategic significance of sourcing, many enterprises still rely on manual workflows and legacy tools for sourcing, contracts, and supplier engagement.

June 14, 2021

Livestream shopping app ShopShops raises $15M for US expansion

Retailers, social networks and other livestream shopping platforms are vying for a share of the emerging livestream commerce market.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 11, 2021

GameStop fills CEO, CFO spots with former Amazon execs

The retailer has filled out its leadership ranks with e-commerce veterans as it undertakes an overhaul of its model. 

By Ben Unglesbee • June 10, 2021

Instagram debuts tool to help creators earn commission on purchases

The platform seeks to support creators aiming to monetize their audience through brand partnerships, tipping or merchandise sales.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 10, 2021

DTC mattress brand Purple hires new chief marketing, digital officer

The company has hired Patrice Varni to improve its marketing strategy as the COVID-19 pandemic buoys home retailers and brands.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 8, 2021

Pinterest introduces Shopping List feature

Users can access products they have saved in one place and receive notifications on price changes as part of an overall expansion of shopping features. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 7, 2021

Kate Spade tests TikTok with cheery summer campaign

New dance-driven creative ties to a hashtag challenge and aligns with the designer brand's broader push toward linking with joy.

By Natalie Black (Koltun) • June 7, 2021