Walmart unveils 'digital playground' as it gets serious about toys

After aligning with interactive programmer Eko, the retailer is rolling out an online experience just in time for the holidays.

By Dan O'Shea • Nov. 19, 2018

Conversational Commerce: How one apparel startup aims to spark a size revolution

Universal Standard is fed up with the fashion industry's extensive sizing problem. Partnerships with J. Crew and Nordstrom are allowing it to reshape how retailers approach plus-sizes.

By Corinne Ruff • Nov. 19, 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.

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Online fraud attempts forecasted to peak on Thanksgiving Day

Attempted e-commerce fraud is expected to grow less than last year, but the 14% rise seen by ACI Worldwide is still troublesome for retailers.

By Dan Alaimo • Nov. 16, 2018

76% of Prime members prefer local merchants for holiday purchases

The e-commerce giant's best customers favor shopping at small businesses over Amazon's website for their gift shopping, according to a new study from Funding Circle.

By Dan Alaimo • Nov. 16, 2018

Walmart is about to overtake Apple in e-commerce

But the retail giant has much further to go to catch Amazon.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 16, 2018

Walmart exploring delivery via driverless vehicle

The retail giant is teaming with Ford and Postmates to inch a little closer to the concept of a driverless vehicle delivering groceries to customer homes.

By Dan O'Shea • Nov. 15, 2018

Apple's e-commerce leads all US retailers in cybersecurity

The Naughty and Nice list from LastPass ranked the best and worst online retailers in terms of security. 

By Dan Alaimo • Nov. 15, 2018

Walmart e-commerce sales soar 43%

Thanks to its brick-and-mortar fleet, grocery sales and e-commerce innovations, Walmart is getting stronger in its battle with Amazon.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 15, 2018

EBay unveils toy book in print and online

The e-commerce player is looking to its marketplace to tout rare and retro toys as well as up-to-the-minute ones.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 15, 2018

Amazon relying on its marketplace to sell apparel

While third-party sales expand, brands and customers prefer the e-commerce giant's own retail channel, according to a report from Coresight Research.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 14, 2018

Flipkart CEO resigns over allegations

Co-founder Binny Bansal stayed on to oversee operations after Walmart acquired the Indian e-tailer, but unspecified misconduct allegations have forced him out.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 13, 2018

Amazon drives sales from service fees

The e-commerce giant is generating more revenues from services and fees rather than product sales, according to Instinet analysts.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 13, 2018

JD.com racks up $23B during Singles Day

Self-created sales events are huge successes for Alibaba and Amazon, but others like JD.com, Target and Walmart also tag along for big gains.

By Dan Alaimo • Nov. 13, 2018

EBay teams with Handy, Porch, InstallerNet on product assembly

Partnering with installation and assembly companies could give the online marketplace a leg up by extending more value to customers.

By Dan O'Shea • Nov. 13, 2018

Ulta makes 2 tech acquisitions to push digital focus

The beauty retailer has grabbed market share from department stores and drugstores, but may be seeing the limits of its brick-and-mortar expansion.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 12, 2018

Alibaba rings up $31B on 10th Singles Day

The Chinese e-commerce giant broke another record during the 24-hour sales holiday.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 12, 2018

Bluefly, NeWants team up on gamified shopping platform

Tech, home and lifestyle products are discounted through socially-driven flash sales. 

By Dan O'Shea • Nov. 12, 2018

Holiday season set to cap off strong year for retail

A seamless partnership between e-commerce and brick-and-mortar will position retailers for the season, writes ICSC president and CEO Tom McGee. 

By Tom McGee • Nov. 9, 2018

Tuft & Needle debuts Amazon exclusive mattress

In a competitive market, the recently-acquired startup is turning to Amazon for more sales, a retailer which itself has just gotten into the mattress space.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 9, 2018

Zara expands online sales to 106 more countries

The fast-fashion retailer is expanding its e-commerce presence amid a changing apparel sector, with a goal of being available worldwide by 2020.

By Dan O'Shea • Nov. 9, 2018

American Eagle leads $3.45M investment in Dormify

The apparel retailer and college dorm decor pure-play share a fan base and have partnered before.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 9, 2018

Amazon to launch holiday pop-ups throughout Europe

The e-commerce giant continues to expand its brick-and-mortar footprint through a series of temporary locations during the holidays.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 9, 2018

Amazon mails out 1st toy catalog

A Holiday of Play, the e-tailer's catalog, joins many others in the toy category, a market with considerable space in the absence of Toys R Us.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 8, 2018

Dollar Shave Club plans vending machines in high-traffic areas

The brand is targeting mass transit hubs like airports and train stations, as well as "hyper-retail" shopping centers like malls and stadiums.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 7, 2018

Glossier to transform NYC showroom into 1st flagship

The startup beauty brand is planning to open "two shoppable floors" in SoHo this week, following in the footsteps of other digitally native brands.

By Cara Salpini • Nov. 6, 2018