Spring launches free shipping 'on everything. Forever.'

Shopping through the app will get users free shipping even from retailers that don’t offer it on their own sites.

By Daphne Howland • June 9, 2015

Startup finds new buyers for returned merchandise

Optoro software is helping chains remarket some of the $500 billion worth of goods returned each year. 

By Ian P. Murphy • June 8, 2015

Explore the Trendline➔

The state of retail returns

Retailers of all sizes are streamlining operations so customers can have a smooth return experience. 

By Retail Dive staff

Online retailers take cautious steps into Amazon Prime territory

Membership privileges tend to boost customer loyalty and spending.  

By Ian P. Murphy • June 4, 2015

Amazon hikes retailer fees for checkout services

These increases could be especially discouraging to international merchants, but could also open up competition to PayPal and Square.

By Daphne Howland • June 4, 2015

Mad Maxx? How T.J. Maxx's unique tactics are conquering off-price retail

Discount offshoots of established department stores are seeing decent results, but they aren’t enjoying the healthy stability of the successful retailer and could be denting their own brand. 

By Daphne Howland • June 4, 2015

Amazon introduces free shipping for smaller items

Thousands of popular products will ship from a specialized distribution center. 

By Ian P. Murphy • June 3, 2015

Target CEO hints at possible Uber delivery partnership

And while CEO Brian Cornell says Apple Pay is coming to Target stores, the retailer is gearing up for chip-and-PIN to stay on top of POS security issues.

By Daphne Howland • June 1, 2015

Amazon plans major expansion of its private-label brands

Private label products have not only lost their stigma of low quality, but also appeal to millennials.

By Daphne Howland • May 29, 2015

Amazon: Free same-day delivery for Prime members

The move increases the value proposition for Prime. 

By Daphne Howland • May 28, 2015

Minimum wage hikes: The best option for retailers?

Experts told Retail Dive it may be time for companies to look at other methods of saving money.

By Daphne Howland • May 27, 2015

Oops! Wal-Mart leaks name of shipping service

The potential Amazon Prime competitor will be called ShippingPass, TechCrunch reports.

By Randy Lilleston • May 27, 2015

Shopping analytics startup Granify gets $9M from PayPal founder's group

Granify wants to smooth shoppers’ path to purchase.

By Daphne Howland • May 27, 2015

Nordstrom sells signature credit card business

Nordstrom says little will change for customers with its bank cards.

By Daphne Howland • May 27, 2015

EBay testing 'Promoted Listings' after search fiasco in 2014

The marketplace has been working on search optimization since last year’s Google SEO debacle.

By Daphne Howland • May 26, 2015

Target: Smart RFID tags in all stores in 2016

RFID will assist in tracking inventory and fulfillment of orders placed for in-store pickup. 

By Ian P. Murphy • May 26, 2015

Regular prices are rare at some retailers: survey

Several high-profile retailers tout sale prices of items that are never or hardly ever sold at full price, according to an investigation by Checkbook.org.

By Daphne Howland • May 26, 2015

Amazon Prime Now starts delivering from local stores in NYC

The retail giant’s one-hour delivery service is expanding beyond its own fulfillment centers and vendors in several cities, taking on the likes of Instacart, Postmates, and Uber.

By Daphne Howland • May 22, 2015

The Limited debuts in-store pickup

Unlike many retailers’ options, the chain won't require an online purchase to hold items. 

By Ian P. Murphy • May 21, 2015

Instacart giving Whole Foods $1.5M weekly sales, expands to Miami

Grocery delivery services like Instacart are on the rise in the U.S.

By Carolyn Heneghan • May 20, 2015

House requests information on USPS' competitive activities

The investigation will look at opportunities for "cross-subsidization" in package delivery. 

By Ian P. Murphy • May 19, 2015

FAO Schwarz to close iconic Fifth Avenue store

The retailer can’t handle the rents at its Midtown Manhattan location, which are among in highest in the world.

By Daphne Howland • May 18, 2015

Amazon unlocks a Prime benefit for third-party sellers

The agreement allows sellers to qualify for two-day shipping under Amazon Prime even if they don’t warehouse with the retailer. 

By Ian P. Murphy • May 18, 2015

H&M launches campaign to hire thousands in the US

But with employment rising, the retailer might find it challenging to snag the most skilled and proficient candidates.

By Daphne Howland • May 15, 2015

Wal-Mart testing shipping membership to compete with Amazon

The shipping service will cost $50 per year — half the price of Amazon Prime. 

By Daphne Howland • May 14, 2015

Nike: Pacific trade pact would bring 10,000 jobs back to US

Sports-retail giant Nike threw its weight behind the U.S.-Pacific trade deal, which faces a U.S. Senate vote today.

By Daphne Howland • May 12, 2015