A trade war could hurt retail, jobs and opportunity

The looming trade war between the U.S. and China would hurt small business, writes Jack Ma, executive chairman of Alibaba. 

By Jack Ma • April 12, 2018

Alibaba, Suning invest in the world's most valuable AI startup

Suning also released a report this week about how it and other Chinese powerhouses are embracing tech-driven transformations to improve the customer experience with 'smart retail.'

By Dan O'Shea • April 11, 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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Startup subscription service Billie raises $6M

The female-focused competitor to Harry's and Dollar Shave Club held a second funding round to meet growing consumer demand.

By Cara Salpini • April 11, 2018

Brookstone opens up stores to inventors

The gadget retailer is partnering with store analytics firm RetailNext to help makers and entrepreneurs develop new products.

By Daphne Howland • April 11, 2018

What you need to know about online marketplaces

The rise of online marketplaces is driving one of those shifts as retailers question whether these platforms are right for their brands, as well as how to best manage this potential business opportunity.

By Laura Heller • April 10, 2018

Amazon's R&D spend rose 41% to $22.6B in 2017

The data, reported by Recode, underscores how the e-commerce giant is as much of a tech company as it is a retailer.

By Daphne Howland • April 10, 2018

Boxed unveils premium subscription tier

The bulk e-commerce site says the $49-per-year membership was developed for its most regular customers by popular demand.

By Daphne Howland • April 10, 2018

Etsy sellers miffed about wholesale wind-down

The online marketplace looks to be quietly winding down the program designed to get wares into brick-and-mortar stores, according to Bloomberg.

By Daphne Howland • April 9, 2018

Can Amazon and its marketplace rivals fix their counterfeits problem?

Counterfeiting could soon be a $1 trillion criminal enterprise. As fakes proliferate online, the government is taking notice and brands are taking their arguments public — and to court.

By Ben Unglesbee • April 9, 2018

E-commerce could account for 13% of retail sales by 2020

The Home Depot, John Lewis and Sainsbury's are the top three e-commerce leaders, according to research from Juniper.  

By Daphne Howland • April 9, 2018

Nine West wins $300M bankruptcy loan and a bid for flagship brand

Authentic Brands, which recently picked up Nautica, has offered $200 million for Nine West's flagship intellectual property, while the remaining business would be taken over by lenders. 

By Ben Unglesbee • April 9, 2018

Jet and Walmart, a tale of two marketplaces

Walmart is beefing up third-party selling and Jet is moving away from it. But neither may be a contender when it comes to beating Amazon.

By Daphne Howland • April 9, 2018

3 sectors that could fall as online marketplaces rise

As Amazon and Alibaba climb to new heights, here's who could lose out and how badly — and which retailers are holding their own despite mounting pressure.

By Cara Salpini • April 9, 2018

Adidas to open fewer stores and focus on e-commerce

The company is plotting new and remodeled stores in top cities while ramping up digital operations, where, unlike other retailers, it sees healthier margins.

By Daphne Howland • April 9, 2018

Living in a marketplace world

With marketplace sales on the rise, retailers need to develop a strategy to either participate or compete in this new paradigm, writes Michelle Grant, head of retailing research at Euromonitor International. 

By Michelle Grant • April 9, 2018

Amazon adding new fulfillment center in Las Vegas

The 1,000 full-time workers to be employed there will likely be working beside robots as Amazon seeks to make its fulfillment operations more efficient.

By Daphne Howland • April 6, 2018

In the Toys R Us void, toy makers should target grocery

As the massive toy retailer winds down, producers can fill the gaps in their profit-and-loss statements by targeting supermarkets, writes Tim Hall, CEO of research firm Simporter and former Hasbro executive.

By Tim Hall • April 5, 2018

ThredUp: Resale retail will hit $41B by 2022

The secondhand retail market is growing 24 times more than overall apparel retail, according to a report from the resale apparel e-tailer.

By Daphne Howland • April 5, 2018

Flipkart reportedly courting Amazon, Walmart in deal talks

A little over two years ago, merger talks between Walmart and the homegrown Indian e-commerce company stalled, but America's largest retailer has come calling again.

By Daphne Howland • April 5, 2018

10 retailers leading the way in AR

Ikea, Anthropologie and Lowe's are among those adopting the immersive tech as it quickly catches on, writes Michael Quoc, CEO and founder of Dealspotr.

By Michael Quoc • April 4, 2018

Walmart now price matching Amazon on 53% of products

The retail giants' competition is driving down prices at Target, Jet and other retailers as well, according to research from e-commerce analytics firm Profitero.

By Daphne Howland • April 4, 2018

The shoe fits: DSW gets new CIO

Drew Domecq will report to the retailer’s CEO Roger Rawlins and oversee the company's "evolution" of digital platforms. 

By Samantha Schwartz • April 4, 2018

Panera Bread’s 8-month long data breach affects millions

The event could impact up to 37 million customers signed up for online ordering. 

By Dan Alaimo • April 4, 2018

Forrester: Prepare for Amazon's banking invasion

As the e-commerce giant creeps closer to a potential banking offering, a new Forrester report suggests customer care should be top of mind.  

By Dan O'Shea • April 3, 2018

Honey Birdette to challenge Victoria's Secret with US stores

While body positivity and comfort are dominating the lingerie market, the Australian brand is appealing to a consumer interested in bolder bedroom pursuits.

By Daphne Howland • April 3, 2018