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Walmart invests in joint venture for interactive programming, ads
The retailer will not compete directly with streaming services like Netflix, Hulu and Amazon, but is looking to differentiate with interactive startup Eko.
By Dan Alaimo • Oct. 12, 2018 -
Allbirds rakes in $50M to fuel store expansion
The digitally native brand just opened its first New York City flagship last month, but it's already plotting stores around the globe.
By Corinne Ruff • Oct. 12, 2018 -
Trendline
The direct-to-consumer landscape in retail
More mature brands are pursuing exit strategies and expanding their reach, while traditional retailers are increasingly shifting to a DTC model.
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Shopify opens brick-and-mortar space for entrepreneurs in LA
The permanent location features opportunities for support from staff and networking with fellow business leaders.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 12, 2018 -
Amazon offers more Calvin Klein goods than Macy's
But that doesn't necessarily translate to a slam dunk in sales for the e-tailer or the brands it offers, according to Instinet analyst Simeon Siegel.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 11, 2018 -
Walmart sued over use of customer data online
At issue is Walmart.com's employment of Facebook's Pixel advertising tool.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 11, 2018 -
Shopify aims to protect merchants from fraudulent chargebacks
The e-commerce platform’s new feature is intended to protect merchants at a time when the volume and cost of retail fraud have risen dramatically.
By Dan Alaimo • Oct. 10, 2018 -
Deep Dive
Up, up and Away: Inside the rise of a direct-to-consumer darling
The nearly three-year-old travel brand has momentum and money to scale, but how high can it fly before hitting its ceiling?
By Corinne Ruff • Oct. 10, 2018 -
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Digitally native brands set to open 850 stores in 5 years
Companies like Casper and Away are opening pop-ups and permanent locations in major markets like New York.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 10, 2018 -
Jenna Lyons partners with Turner Entertainment on broadcast-commerce venture
The mystery of what the style icon would do after a quarter century at J. Crew will be revealed early next year.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 10, 2018 -
Google launches Echo Show rival with Home Hub
Google's new device joins the smart display ranks, challenging Amazon's Echo Show with access to YouTube content.
By Dan O'Shea • Oct. 9, 2018 -
Walmart's Vudu entertainment service to launch shoppable ads
The on-demand entertainment service is creating original content with MGM, but the company has no plans for a streaming service like Netflix or Amazon Prime.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 9, 2018 -
ShopRunner reportedly poised to acquire Spring
It remains to be seen whether a tie-up between the digital department store and e-commerce network could succeed where others have failed.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 9, 2018 -
Amazon is diversifying its private brand strategy
Some brands are owned by the e-commerce giant, others by outside manufacturers, but they all pose a challenge to rivals.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 9, 2018 -
"H&M Canal City Hakata shop in Canal City Hakata East Building at Fukuoka,Japan" by Nissy-KITAQ is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0
H&M invests $20M in payments firm Klarna
The retailer aims to streamline payments, deliveries and returns both online and in stores.
By Dan Alaimo • Oct. 9, 2018 -
81% of consumers plan to shop direct-to-consumer brands
And a third of consumers plan to do as much as 40% of their shopping directly with brands over the next five years, according to a new study from Diffusion.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 8, 2018 -
Fruit of the Loom launches women's apparel collection
The basics brand is expanding its offering for women both on its own site and through Amazon.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 8, 2018 -
New tech uses product 'fingerprints' to detect counterfeits
Entrupy's new solution is based on data in the cloud to verify the authenticity of designer and luxury goods.
By Dan Alaimo • Oct. 8, 2018 -
Subscription marketplace Cratejoy downsizes
Customer retention remains a sticky problem for subscription services, although Amazon has expanded its own curated boxes.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 5, 2018 -
Report: Amazon captures 30% of online grocery spending
The company's market share is equal to that of all other supermarkets combined, according to Brick Meets Click, but it will struggle to grow if it doesn't do a better job selling perishable goods.
By Jacqueline Renfrow • Oct. 4, 2018 -
Birchbox to give Walgreens a beauty facelift
Starting in December and early next year, the beauty subscription brand will launch sales at 11 Walgreens stores in six major markets.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 4, 2018 -
Wayfair plots 2 holiday pop-ups
The online furniture company is turning to brick and mortar as it struggles to conquer online furniture retail.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 4, 2018 -
Brandless bringing pop-up to NYC
A physical location, even a temporary one, is an opportunity for the e-retailer to connect with customers and test concepts in a way it can't do online.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 4, 2018 -
Express launches apparel subscription service
The retailer beats Ann Taylor and Rent-the-Runway on price, as new doubts surface about the model.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 4, 2018 -
Facebook Marketplace expands AI features
The social platform's Marketplace is currently a destination for Craigslist-style one-to-one transactions, but it's now adding content from local and e-commerce businesses.
By Dan Alaimo • Oct. 4, 2018 -
16% of consumers to use smartphones for holiday shopping
A new PwC study shows how a shift in buying habits will particularly benefit Instagram, Pinterest and Snapchat, who have boosted their mobile commerce tools in the past year.
By Robert Williams • Oct. 3, 2018
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