Walmart pulls 'Impeach 45' merch from online marketplace

Walmart is trying, as it has before, to move beyond its core customer base, and political controversies don't help.

By Daphne Howland • July 5, 2018

Chatbots to talk up $11B in cost savings by 2023

Retail will benefit the most from the customer service tool as e-commerce transactions via chatbots are expected to reach $112 billion in the next five years, according to Juniper research.

By Dan Alaimo • July 5, 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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Target narrows pricing gap with Walmart

The mass merchant is getting aggressive on price when it comes to household essentials, matching or beating Walmart.com on several items.

By Daphne Howland • July 5, 2018

The Walking Company exits bankruptcy

The shoe seller's second trip to Chapter 11, which helped it shed 23 stores, went as smoothly as one could hope. Now it has to execute on long-term transformation plans. 

By Ben Unglesbee • July 3, 2018

Prime Day officially starts July 16

The event is a bit later and longer than previously — a full 36 hours this year — and includes deals at Whole Foods for the first time.

By Daphne Howland • July 3, 2018

Amazon bumps up marketplace inventory fees

The e-commerce giant aims to get unsold inventory moving more swiftly through its fulfillment network as warehouse space tightens.

By Daphne Howland • July 3, 2018

Colgate reportedly to invest in subscription startup Hubble

The delivery startup would help develop subscriptions for Colgate's oral care and other products, The Wall Street Journal reports.

By Daphne Howland • July 3, 2018

Why virtual reality won’t revolutionize retail, but scan-and-go will

From robots to digital pickup towers, technology is deeply intertwined with retail. But which innovations are taking off and which are spewing smoke?

By Cara Salpini • July 3, 2018

Payability expands fintech services to more marketplaces

The company is growing with the online marketplace sellers it serves, expanding its finance offerings to Walmart, Newegg and others.

By Dan O'Shea • July 2, 2018

Study: Global chatbot market to grow 24.4% in next 4 years

Still, the lack of awareness and standardization are major impediments to mainstream traction.

By Robert Williams • July 2, 2018

Nordstrom downgraded on margin, Rack pressures

The note from Cowen analysts Monday, noting short-term concerns about investments and slow sales, is a perfect example of why the Nordstrom family wanted to take the retailer private.

By Daphne Howland • July 2, 2018

27% of apparel sales are now online

More consumers want to "try before they buy " clothing online, but the logistics of such services are increasingly becoming a headache for retailers.

By Daphne Howland • July 2, 2018

Amazon, Alibaba drive retail's brand growth

A sprawling study by BrandZ found that retail brands globally rose 35% in brand value, with e-commerce giants posting huge gains.

By Daphne Howland • June 29, 2018

Amazon private labels target big CPG categories

The biggest brands are probably safe, as the e-commerce giant is using its labels mainly to drive traffic and loyalty, according to One Click Retail.

By Daphne Howland • June 29, 2018

Apple reportedly exploring bundle for video, news and music

Multiple subscriptions are the bane of many consumers’ lives, and Apple’s rumored plan to consolidate these may ease that pain and grow revenues.

By Dan Alaimo • June 29, 2018

Walmart adds 3D shopping tool to drive e-commerce

Two new features designed to grow sales in the key home furnishings category are aimed at small space dwellers, just in time for back to college shopping. 

By Dan O'Shea • June 28, 2018

Home Depot installs pickup lockers in stores

As e-commerce finally encroaches into home improvement retail, Home Depot is joining the movement for easier in-store pickup of online orders.

By Daphne Howland • June 28, 2018

Lovesac soars on $54M IPO

The comfy furniture company is more than two decades old but its retail model is decidedly of the moment.

By Daphne Howland • June 28, 2018

Pier 1 digs into turnaround plan as sales fall 9.2%

The home goods retailer is working to improve its branding, stores, digital operations and supply chain — exactly what Pier 1 needs to do to catch up. 

By Ben Unglesbee • June 28, 2018

Amazon launches back-to-school shopping pages

The online giant is one of the first retailers out of the gate this year in what is already shaping up to be a competitive back-to-school season.

By Daphne Howland • June 28, 2018

'Today' will be key word for deliveries this holiday season

Retailers are gearing up for a holiday season when same-day delivery of gifts will be expected, especially by last-minute shoppers, according to a survey by Dropoff.

By Dan Alaimo • June 28, 2018

Amazon merging marketplace and retail operations

The move is acknowledgement that third-party sellers are key to Amazon's growth, and that it needs more control over marketplace operations.

By Daphne Howland • June 27, 2018

Shopping via voice gains momentum

A new report found 26% of smart speaker users have purchased by voice command, and 16% make monthly purchases using the technology.

By Dan Alaimo • June 27, 2018

Amazon, eBay join effort to combat counterfeits

The online marketplaces, along with Alibaba and Rakuten-France, have signed a European Commission Product Safety Pledge that promises to rein in dangerous and fake product listings.

By Dan Alaimo • June 26, 2018

Former Toys R Us CEO reportedly working to keep some US stores open

Jerry Storch is behind a bid by the buyer of the toy retailer's Canadian unit to potentially save hundreds of U.S. stores, according to Bloomberg. 

By Ben Unglesbee • June 26, 2018