Snap alum launches curated online store Verishop

The e-commerce storefront promises free two-day shipping and round-the-clock customer service.

By Lisa Rowan • June 20, 2019

Are traditional wedding registries a thing of the past?

While gift registries remain relevant, more and more couples are asking for cash to fund experiences, down payments on homes or fertility treatments.

By Caroline Jansen • June 19, 2019

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What's shaping the e-commerce landscape?

From pivots in digital strategies to challenges retailers must overcome with reverse logistics, here are some of the forces shaping online retail.

By Retail Dive staff

Pinterest expands social commerce partner program

The company also added shoppable experience platforms to connect products seen in a pinned image with retailers that can fulfill orders. 

By Robert Williams • June 18, 2019

Down the aisle: It's a new day for wedding apparel

One of the most disrupted retail markets today is one that Amazon has hardly touched.

By Daphne Howland • June 17, 2019

As 3rd-party sellers take over, Amazon's own market share loses 10 points

Jeff Bezos' recent disclosure of Marketplace's scale caused eMarketer to revise sales estimates, but the e-commerce giant still has much to gain. 

By Daphne Howland • June 14, 2019

Jetblack customers spend $1,500 per month

Walmart's innovation efforts have propelled the brand into an upscale mindset.

By Lisa Rowan • June 12, 2019

Farfetch launches on JD.com

The two marketplaces forged a strategic partnership in 2017 that they've built up the last two years to compete against Alibaba in the luxury market.

By Daphne Howland • June 12, 2019

As Walmart and Amazon war escalates, smaller retailers caught in the crossfire

A new Moody's report looks at the brick-and-mortar giant's "insurmountable" lead on Amazon in food retail, and where else it's gaining ground.  

By Ben Unglesbee • June 11, 2019

Poshmark expands into home

The new category marks the online social commerce platform's first venture into inventory offerings outside of fashion and beauty.

By Caroline Jansen • June 11, 2019

Retailers prioritize mobile shopping experience

Retailers expect online sales to grow and, in turn, are focused on shaping up their mobile customer experience across all their channels, a BRP report found.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 10, 2019

Revolve opens strong on Wall Street with $1.3B valuation

Beyond its good investment fortune, the retailer's strengths position it to take share in the troubled apparel market, according to MKM Partners.

By Daphne Howland • June 7, 2019

Amazon deploys 'Pegasus' robots in sortation centers

This marks the first time the e-commerce giant will use robotics in these operations as it tries to speed up middle-mile logistics.

By Matt Leonard • June 6, 2019

Amazon's new 'StyleSnap' feature could be a game changer — if it works

Once it launches, users will be able upload a photo of a style they like and get similar product recommendations from Amazon's assortment.

By Daphne Howland • June 6, 2019

DTC brands increase marketing budgets 'dramatically' compared to traditional retailers

Digital upstarts have different priorities than incumbents, however, putting programmatic TV near the top of their lists, according to a new report.

By Dianna Christe • June 4, 2019

West Elm to build out Floyd shop-in-shops

The DTC furniture brand will offer its entire product assortment in locations in Austin, Texas; Santa Monica, California; and New York.

By Caroline Jansen • June 4, 2019

Amazon continues to shrink retail operations

Sellers are once again alarmed at perceived moves to hustle them onto the Marketplace — but that might be good for everyone.

By Daphne Howland • June 3, 2019

The RealReal raises $300M in Nasdaq debut, shares skyrocket

Shares rose more than 45% at press time Friday morning, signaling Wall Street's confidence in the resale site's potential.

By Daphne Howland • Updated June 28, 2019

30 minutes with FabFitFun's co-founder

With a recent infusion of $80 million and over one million members, the subscription box service kicked the year off well. Executives may have a solution to keep boxes fresh.

By Cara Salpini • May 30, 2019

Report: Amazon to offer discounted warehouse space to fuel 1-day shipping

News that the e-commerce giant is incentivizing sellers to store more inventory signals changes in fulfillment to make one-day delivery a reality. 

By Shefali Kapadia • May 29, 2019

Your store is more than its brick and mortar. Connected, it's an opportunity.

Online shopping is the biggest transformation of retail in 100 years. But it’s only half the story.

By Vinod Kashyap, VP Product Management, Atrius IoT Solutions – Acuity Brands • May 24, 2019

BarkBox launches subscriptions on Amazon

As the sector gets more saturated, a partnership with the e-commerce giant better positions the pet retailer against competition.

By Kaarin Moore • May 24, 2019

Amazon secures its own '.amazon' domain

The decision ushers in a new reality that could have wide-ranging implications for the e-commerce giant, its sellers and its rivals.

By Daphne Howland • May 23, 2019

H&M earns top spot for global web traffic

The fast-fashion company leads the pack of top apparel retailers with over 67 million visitors in March, according to a new study by SEMrush.

By Lisa Rowan • May 23, 2019

Returnly debuts 'returnless refunds'

The post-purchase payments company aims to mitigate waste by providing more options through Green Returns.

By Caroline Jansen • May 23, 2019

The unicorns of retail

From Casper to Rent the Runway, four retail startups have hit $1 billion valuations in 2019. Here's a look at past and future plans for the companies.

By Cara Salpini • May 23, 2019