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

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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

Amazon adds Prime Business members to new delivery option

The service allows shoppers to specify a day for packages to be delivered, which the e-commerce giant says is more convenient and sustainable —but could also help slash its shipping costs.

By Daphne Howland • Updated March 19, 2019

Amazon expands free holiday shipping to non-Prime members

The e-tailer may be feeling pressure from brick-and-mortar rivals like Target and Walmart, which have launched free shipping deals for the holidays.

By Daphne Howland • Updated Dec. 18, 2018

Modcloth to shutter its site on Election Day

Like REI's Black Friday shut-down, Modcloth closing down its website and shops could resonate with its key customers.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 5, 2018

Holiday e-commerce expected to reach $124B

The new record will be just the latest online holiday boost for retailers in the last four years, thanks in part to voice shopping, according to Adobe.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 2, 2018

FabFitFun tops 1M subscribers

The service may have a leg up in the troubled subscription segment, due to its exclusive content and less frequent deliveries.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 2, 2018

How Bonobos grows brand purpose through Walmart

Leaders from the men's apparel disruptor talked at the IAB's Direct Brand Summit about their first year under new corporate stewardship.

By Peter Adams • Nov. 1, 2018

Amazon 4-star opens 2nd store

The latest iteration of the new concept is localized to the Denver area, but Amazon has further to go as a merchandiser, experts say.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 1, 2018

30 minutes with M.Gemi's co-founder

Digitally native shoe brand M.Gemi is challenging luxury players with a business model that hinges on price, customer feedback and small batches from artisanal Italian workshops.

By Corinne Ruff • Nov. 1, 2018

Wayfair spending even more on customer acquisition

The home goods retailer has a "superior experience" in the online furniture market but also "still has a lot to prove," according to one analyst.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 1, 2018

Half of mobile shoppers spend less than 3 minutes on sites

Retailers need to move mobile customers through the shopping process quickly and get them to add to cart or risk losing them, said a Mobify report.

By Dan Alaimo • Oct. 31, 2018

Nordstrom unwraps an array of gifting services

The company is rolling out its "Let's Go Gifting" push with an ad campaign from Theo Wenner, who has worked with Chanel, Chloe and The Black Keys.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 31, 2018

American Apparel relaunches online in Canada

The brand has no plans for stores, and doesn't seem to have much of a plan to move past controversial founder Dov Charney's vibe, either.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 31, 2018

NYMag to launch The Strategist beauty holiday pop-up

A temporary shop in SoHo for the holidays makes sense for the magazine's beauty news and e-commerce website.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 30, 2018

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

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