China retail growth leapfrogs US

A growing middle class and a strong foothold in e-commerce continue to propel retail in China.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 24, 2019

The RealReal reportedly mulls IPO

The upscale resale site, which also now sells through physical locations, has garnered attention from investors and luxury shoppers alike.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 24, 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

ShopRunner gains UPS investment, acquires anti-fraud firm Precognitive

The marketplace and free shipping service expands again, adding a big-name investor and acquiring an AI-based security tool provider.

By Dan O'Shea • Jan. 23, 2019

What can US retailers learn from China?

Stores like Alibaba's Hema offer a vision of the future for American grocers, but experts say creating a similarly seamless omnichannel experience isn't easy — and may not be possible.

By Jessica Dumont • Jan. 23, 2019

Nectar teams up with Mattress Warehouse

The move points to a larger trend of direct-to-consumer companies in the space partnering with legacy retailers with a brick-and-mortar presence.

By Caroline Jansen • Jan. 23, 2019

Flipkart invests $201M in wholesale unit amid e-commerce market shake-up

Increased competition and regulatory changes in India's e-commerce market are poised to affect Flipkart, Amazon and Reliance, among others.

By Dan O'Shea • Jan. 22, 2019

Amazon touts value of its stores to small business

The company is no longer an e-commerce pure-player, though it's not clear how much of an impact its physical stores really have just yet.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 22, 2019

Rent the Runway tries on exclusives

The startup is sharing data and earnings with designers as it steadily makes its mark in fashion sales.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 22, 2019

Nordstrom's latest partnership is with period undies brand Thinx

It's becoming clearer than ever that, to make it in retail, direct-to-consumer businesses need brick and mortar.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 18, 2019

Brandless launches subscription option

The service is both a convenience play for consumers and a savvy business move aimed at capturing reorders.

By Corinne Ruff • Jan. 17, 2019

Walmart and VC firms see two paths for DTC brands

Brands either need to be a consumer phenomenon like Warby Parker, or they need to fit into a larger portfolio, like the one that Walmart is building.

By Corinne Ruff • Jan. 16, 2019

Digital personal shopping assistant VERA debuts at NRF’s Big Show

Piktorlabs launched shopping assistant technology that can be integrated across retail touchpoints, including in fitting rooms.

By Dan O'Shea • Jan. 15, 2019

Bebe revamps e-commerce and loyalty program

The brand is making a steady return after avoiding bankruptcy, despite years of struggles.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 15, 2019

Nordstrom's Trunk Club fights fast fashion with new campaign

The styling service has given the department store some trouble, but is now hoping to train Americans to try, buy and care for better apparel.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 14, 2019

Tempur Sealy ponies up $14M to aid bankrupt mattress brands

Sleep Outfitters, Mattress Warehouse and Mattress King are the latest to falter in a market that has been thoroughly disrupted by e-commerce startups.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 14, 2019

Armed with tech, Goodwill joins fight against designer fakes

The nonprofit's e-commerce site is using Entrupy's AI solution to ensure that high-end goods found among its donations are the real deal.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 10, 2019

Amazon uses customer data to send free samples

The e-commerce giant's programs are poised to help grow its increasingly important advertising business.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 9, 2019

Amazon adds keyless garage entry for parcel deliveries

Digital locks can prevent package theft and encourage e-commerce orders, but consumer privacy concerns linger.

By Emma Cosgrove • Jan. 8, 2019

Amazon Go could generate $4.5B with plan for 3K stores

An RBC report suggests the cashierless store's sales are higher than typical convenience stores, meaning an ambitious expansion could generate billions.

By Dan O'Shea • Jan. 7, 2019

Amazon sets up virtual furniture showroom online

The e-tailer's latest step in its pursuit of furniture sales is a virtual showroom that lets users build their own room scenes.

By Dan O'Shea • Jan. 7, 2019

Foot Locker passes $3M investment to kids' shoe startup

Super Heroic, a children's footwear retailer, has now raised $10 million since its founding in 2016, and plans to start selling in Kids Foot Locker stores.

By Cara Salpini • Jan. 4, 2019

NRF 2019: Six steps for navigating BOPIS with ease in 2019

Improve your buy online, pick-up in store (BOPIS) model to thrive in today’s dynamic retail environment.

Jan. 4, 2019

Gap shuttering flagship 5th Avenue store in New York

The move to close down a store on one of Manhattan's premier retail blocks demonstrates that there will be no sacred cows as the struggling brand shutters "hundreds" of its global locations.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 28, 2018

Amazon is struggling to make online grocery profitable

Households that order from the online retailer spend three times less per month than those that use supermarket services, according to Brick Meets Click.

By Jeff Wells • Dec. 20, 2018

Study: Website users want fresh content, reviews, security and privacy

Online shoppers are hungry for the benefits of the digital world, but that doesn't mean they are easy marks.

By Dan O'Shea • Dec. 20, 2018