Walgreens taps Narvar for online pickup, returns in 8K stores

Retailers, including Urban Outfitters and Levi's, have signed on to the new service, which allows customers to pick up orders from each other's stores.

By Daphne Howland • April 17, 2019

Neiman Marcus takes minority stake in resale site Fashionphile

The department store is investing in the e-commerce company in an effort to reach "younger shoppers ahead of their peak spending years." 

By Daphne Howland • April 17, 2019

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Wayfair boosted orders over 300% during Way Day

However, compared to results from the company's sales holiday last year, the numbers were less stellar.

By Caroline Jansen • April 17, 2019

Walmart partners with Kidbox for subscription service

The "try before you buy" service includes premium brands such as BCBG, Butter Super Soft, C&C California and Puma.

By Daphne Howland • April 16, 2019

Zappos opens outlet store in Louisville

Launching a new fulfillment center also suggests a rebranding of its 6pm outlet unit.

By Daphne Howland • April 15, 2019

Chico's to launch online lingerie brand targeting millennials

TellTale is a smart play for younger customers in a market where leader Victoria's Secret is ceding share, analysts say.

By Daphne Howland • April 12, 2019

75K stores could shutter by 2026

Expect more store closures as retail sales growth slows and e-commerce takes a greater share, according to a note from UBS analysts.

By Daphne Howland • April 9, 2019

Wayfair to launch livestreaming service on Way Day

It is the company's second year hosting the sales event, which points to a larger trend of retailers creating shopping holidays.

By Caroline Jansen • April 8, 2019

If March Madness had a retail bracket

We would need a much bigger bracket to account for all the retailers we cover, but here are a few rankings of major companies we're watching and where they might get seeded.

By Cara Salpini • April 8, 2019

Rent the Runway expands into kids

The company also announced the launch of "Extra Spots," allowing the unlimited addition of items to members' Unlimited and Update accounts.

By Daphne Howland • April 5, 2019

More than half of consumers shop online and offline equally

Mobile is becoming the medium of choice for online shoppers, according to a March Periscope by McKinsey report.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • April 5, 2019

CNBC: Amazon demotes private label ads

The change to the private label product ads comes as major tech companies face regulatory scrutiny by public officials and rival brands.

By Erica Sweeney • April 5, 2019

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'It was embarrassing': Why Reebok's digital strategy changed

Global Head of Digital Matt Blonder took over a website that was "angry," "dark" and "hyper masculine." Now, the retailer is addressing those problems.

By Cara Salpini • April 4, 2019

Amazon partnership delivering returns for Kohl's

Providing a service to Amazon customers may be bringing sales and shoppers to Kohl's stores, according to Earnest Research.

By Daphne Howland • April 4, 2019

Reebok kicks up 1st loyalty program

The athletics brand also announced a new digital strategy, which includes a complete website redesign in the next month.

By Cara Salpini • April 3, 2019

Charlotte Russe sells off its brands as all stores shutter

New owner Mamiye​ will sell the Peek Kids label online and through wholesale, while fashion company YM takes over its flagship.

By Daphne Howland • April 1, 2019

Christian bookseller LifeWay shuttering all locations

The organization in January decided to shrink its brick-and-mortar footprint, but more recently chose to eliminate it entirely to focus on digital sales.

By Daphne Howland • April 1, 2019

Bed Bath & Beyond reportedly lays off almost 150

As the home goods retailer this week also sparred with three activist investors, it said that the layoffs reflect a new focus on e-commerce.

By Daphne Howland • March 29, 2019

Simon adds e-commerce site to its portfolio

While not even CEO David Simon seems to expect many sales through the mall developer's fifth platform, experts say it's nevertheless an innovative move.

By Daphne Howland • March 27, 2019

Square challenges Shopify with e-commerce tools for small businesses

The point-of-sale platform is putting its Weebly acquisition to use by revamping its Square Online Store and Square for Retail products.

By Daphne Howland • March 26, 2019

Rent the Runway sashays to unicorn status

The startup's latest investment round raised $125 million, pushing the company to a $1 billion valuation. 

By Daphne Howland • March 22, 2019

Grayson launches as DTC and wholesale brand

The women's shirts brand debuted online and in Anthropologie and Nordstrom stores last week.

By Corinne Ruff • March 21, 2019

West Elm emerges as Williams-Sonoma's best growth option

E-commerce is also growing fast, and accounted for over half of the company's total revenues last year.

By Caroline Jansen • March 21, 2019

Amazon launches private label skincare line

With its penchant for developing its own brands, it's no surprise the e-commerce player would get into the heated beauty category.

By Daphne Howland • March 20, 2019