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Amazon launches campus operations
The e-retailer has co-branded websites with the University of Massachusetts and Purdue University, and its first staffed location at Purdue for pickup and dropoff.
By Daphne Howland • Feb. 4, 2015 -
Adidas unveils mobile sneaker reservation app
Adidas Confirmed was developed to take the hassle out of buying the brand's "hype" kicks using geopositioning technology.
By Ian P. Murphy • Feb. 4, 2015 -
Explore the Trendline➔
Courtesy of PayPal Inc.
TrendlineThe state of retail returns
Retailers of all sizes are streamlining operations so customers can have a smooth return experience.
By Retail Dive staff -
Deep Dive
Weather the storm? How the elements impact retail sales
Does the weather have the kind of dire impact on sales many retailers think it does?
By Daphne Howland • Jan. 29, 2015 -
Nationwide retail returns peaked the day after Christmas
Retailers were busiest with returns at 2:15 p.m. Dec. 26, according to the Retail Equation.
By Daphne Howland • Jan. 28, 2015 -
Deep Dive
Going small is getting big: The rise of small format stores
As demographics change and urban centers thrive, more big box stores are scaling down.
By Daphne Howland • Jan. 27, 2015 -
Macy's to boost California fulfillment center
An aggressive omnichannel strategy has helped the department store chain compete with traditional and online-only retailers.
By Ian P. Murphy • Jan. 25, 2015 -
Instacart partners with Petco for same-day delivery
For people with pets, this is another way to get an errand done and care for their little friends. For Instacart, it’s a win in the on-going delivery wars.
By Daphne Howland • Jan. 23, 2015 -
Amazon in need of diaper change
Amazon pulled its diaper line less than two months after launch after receiving only mediocre reviews from customers.
By Daphne Howland • Jan. 22, 2015 -
Deep Dive
Why Target missed the bullseye in Canada
After less than two years in the country, Target announced that it would close all of its 133 stores in Canada. What does this less-than-stellar showing mean for the retailer going forward?
By Kelsey Lindsey • Jan. 21, 2015 -
Deep Dive
Retailers, your customers want to 'click and collect'
A recent survey found that more than 75% of participants consider in-store pickup "important." Here's how retailers can achieve this omnichannel effort.
By Daphne Howland • Jan. 15, 2015 -
Customers' expectations for omnichannel rising: IBM
Shoppers are starting to expect certain things from retailers when it comes to communication, inventory, and fulfillment.
By Daphne Howland • Jan. 14, 2015 -
Deep Dive
5 in-store tech solutions to help retailers in 2015
Some common retail nightmares might become a thing of the past with these new in-store tools.
By Kelsey Lindsey • Jan. 8, 2015 -
Deep Dive
6 challenges retailers will face in 2015
From fulfillment to mobile commerce, retailers have their work cut out for them in the new year.
By Daphne Howland • Jan. 6, 2015 -
West Coast port strike could create retail winners, losers
Lululemon, Ann Inc. and other retailers are noting in earnings reports that the strike is hurting inventory and sales. But discount consolidators like TJ Maxx or Burlington could benefit.
By Daphne Howland • Jan. 5, 2015 -
Amazon launches one-hour delivery
Prime Now offers one or two hour delivery for Prime members in select cities.
By Kelsey Lindsey • Dec. 18, 2014 -
UPDATE: FedEx to buy international e-commerce company Bongo as well as product-return company Genco
The shipper is boosting its supply-chain management and other logistics capabilities at a time when e-commerce is booming.
By Daphne Howland • Dec. 17, 2014 -
Amazon extends free holiday shipping deadline
The e-retailer is now offering free delivery by Christmas Eve to customers who place orders by Friday evening.
By Daphne Howland • Dec. 17, 2014 -
Deep Dive
8 trends retailers can't ignore in 2015
From mobile payments to pop-up shops, retailers should keep an eye on these emerging retail trends next year.
By Daphne Howland • Dec. 16, 2014 -
Deep Dive
10 companies that 'won' retail in 2014
Not all of these retailers had the biggest sales numbers of the year—but they caught our eye for a number of other reasons.
By Daphne Howland • Dec. 15, 2014 -
Apple and IBM reveal 10 new retail apps
The partnership has yielded a series of apps ready for the sophisticated security and logistics demands of larger companies.
By Daphne Howland • Dec. 11, 2014 -
Canada may take on US-Canada retail price gap
Canadians have long been frustrated by lower prices in the U.S. for the same goods in their hometowns. Their government wants to do something about that.
By Daphne Howland • Dec. 10, 2014 -
Supreme Court sides with Amazon in warehouse worker pay case
The vote was unanimous, and said that the e-retail giant’s warehouse working conditions can continue without change.
By Daphne Howland • Dec. 10, 2014 -
Postmates launching API to help with same-day delivery
The move would allow third-party sellers to offer local delivery in as quick as an hour.
By Daphne Howland • Dec. 10, 2014 -
Best Buy announces free two-day delivery
The electronics retailer seems determined not to let shipping speed or costs get in the way of its holiday sales.
By Daphne Howland • Dec. 10, 2014 -
Justices ask tough questions on Colorado sales tax law
Colorado tried to get around barriers in the collection of state sales tax for online purchases. But its law appears to be in trouble.
By Daphne Howland • Dec. 9, 2014
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