5 issues most likely to cause holiday e-commerce outages

Sluggish third-party components, overburdened APIs and ill-equipped servers are leading issues threatening website performance, according to Catchpoint.

By Dan O'Shea • Oct. 30, 2018

Amazon unveils more private label home decor lines

The e-tailer's latest exclusive furniture lines extend its efforts to challenge both established home brands and similar launches from mass merchant rivals. 

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 30, 2018

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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

Study: One-third of discretionary income is now spent online

Amazon and e-commerce have grown, but physical stores remain an essential part of consumers’ shopping experience, according to a report from BigCommerce.

By Dan Alaimo • Oct. 30, 2018

Amazon adds a premium mattress from its Rivet brand

Following the introduction last month of an AmazonBasics mattress assortment, the e-commerce giant introduced a premium mattress line through one of its furniture brands.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 29, 2018

Consumers to spend $96B on tech for the holidays

Sales of tech gifts will rise 3.4% this holiday season, as 66% of U.S. adults plan to buy them. Voice and video tech top consumer wishlists.

By Dan Alaimo • Oct. 29, 2018

The Property Bros launch their own marketplace

"Casaza" is a content-heavy, curated marketplace that deepens the Scott twins' push into retail after a recent tie-up with Kohl's.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 29, 2018

Levi’s, Disney test Snapchat social commerce

Shoppers at the jean maker's store in Orlando can "try on" a limited-edition Mickey Mouse hat using an AR lens and order through the image-messaging app.

By Robert Williams • Oct. 29, 2018

RedThread uses body scanning tech for best-fit clothing

The startup is trying to provide apparel with a more perfect fit with technology and a limited selection.

By Dan Alaimo • Oct. 26, 2018

What Gen Z wants for Christmas

It's a long list — and one that includes not just online and mobile shopping, but also in-store experiences and the ability to engage meaningfully with retailers on social.

By Cara Salpini • Oct. 26, 2018

Amazon's private label apparel is struggling

Thanks to physical locations, apparel private labels from retailers like Target, Macy's and Walmart have an edge over Amazon.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 25, 2018

The holidays mean higher sales — and more fraud

Digital goods, electronics, and food and beverage are all common category targets for rising fraud attacks, according to new research from Forter.

By Dan Alaimo • Oct. 25, 2018

Lawsuits spark questions about Foot Locker's reliance on Nike

Investors filed claims that bring the footwear retailer's relationship with its largest supplier into focus.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 24, 2018

Amazon adds new benefits for Business Prime

Plus, expanded benefits of a new American Express card are targeted to small businesses.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 24, 2018

Alibaba launches 10th Singles Day event

The Chinese e-commerce giant's blockbuster event is no longer just a day, and no longer restricted to e-commerce.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 23, 2018

Retailers flummoxed about how to handle 'serial returners'

Amazon's new lifetime ban policy is tempting other retailers to follow, but consumers, especially younger ones, don't like the idea.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 22, 2018

JD.com's Google storefront coming soon

A JD storefront is one of the first developments to come out of the e-commerce giant's Google partnership, and it could be poised to rake in U.S. holiday sales.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 22, 2018

Retailers dreaming of a green Christmas without Toys R Us

Everyone in retail, it seems, is playing in the toy game this year after the country's biggest toy store liquidated. But will there really be any surprises about who wins?

By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 19, 2018

WeWork, Rent the Runway partner in 6 US cities

The partnership highlights how the coworking company is increasingly moving into retail as well as how the digitally native brand is expanding its brick-and-mortar presence.

By Daphne Howland , Corinne Ruff • Oct. 19, 2018

Forbes: ThirdLove, Away and Poshmark are potential retail unicorns

Discount code extension Honey also made the list, which tracks companies likely to reach a valuation of $1 billion or more.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 19, 2018

Amazon reportedly manipulates reviews for its own products

Marketplace merchants and reviews watchdogs allege Amazon's quickly growing stable of private-label goods has an unfair advantage through access to a program that distributes free products.

By Erica Sweeney • Oct. 19, 2018

EBay sues Amazon for poaching its best sellers

"The breadth and scope of Amazon's conduct is startling," eBay attorneys said in a complaint against the e-commerce giant.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 18, 2018

More holiday consumers plan to shop both online and in stores

Plans for shopping online have increased among consumers this year, but brick-and-mortar retailers are also getting a bigger piece of the pie, both online and off.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 18, 2018

Fourpost 'microstores' to curate e-commerce brands at Mall of America

The latest effort to bring e-commerce pure-plays to malls was founded by a family member of Mall of America owner Triple Five Group.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 18, 2018

H&M invests $13M in AI-driven menswear startup Thread

Thread adds to the fast-fashion company's portfolio with its AI technology and team of stylists that create online product recommendations for men.

By Dan Alaimo • Oct. 17, 2018

Harry's launches Flamingo women's shaving brand

The men's grooming site is now moving into the women's market to challenge subscription startup Billie, which snagged $6 million in seed funding in April.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 17, 2018