Why social commerce isn’t #trending yet

The channel has plenty of potential with young consumers, but disposable income in that demographic is low and retailers have yet to tackle issues of convenience.

By Cara Salpini • April 24, 2018

Amazon wants to Key your car

The e-commerce giant is expanding its Amazon Key at home delivery service to publicly accessible parked cars.

By Daphne Howland • April 24, 2018

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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.

By Retail Dive staff

Study: More than half of consumers have purchased through social media

Those who do purchase online, whether through social media or through a retailer's website, are looking for in-depth product info, according to a study by Avionos.

By Dan O'Shea • April 24, 2018

In search of the real J. Peterman

"Seinfeld," Oprah, venture capital, bankruptcy: Catalog retailer John Peterman has endured everything the world has thrown at him. Can his company survive the digital era and the aging of its customers?

By Ben Unglesbee • April 24, 2018

Amazon warehouse workers reportedly relying on SNAP

The Intercept found that in five states the e-commerce giant was among the top 20 companies with employees who rely on food subsidies.

By Daphne Howland • April 24, 2018

Resale e-retailer Rebag establishes two stores in Manhattan

The upscale handbag purveyor is operating in two of retail's best segments — resale and luxury.

By Daphne Howland • April 24, 2018

Retail jobs shifting from sales to tech

The move from bricks-and-mortar to online commerce is having a measurable impact on the jobs picture in the retail universe, according to research from LinkedIn.

By Dan Alaimo • April 24, 2018

Conversational Commerce: At Lowe’s, digital development isn’t all about that tech

Augmented reality, virtual reality and artificial intelligence are all defining the home improvement retailer's future. But there's one thing that's more important.

By Corinne Ruff • April 23, 2018

Toys R Us has $100 million offer from rival for European units

The bankrupt toy retailer said toy chain Smyths has agreed to buy its stores in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. 

By Ben Unglesbee • April 23, 2018

Walmart files patents for expanded blockchain use

Two patents published last week would enable Walmart to use blockchain technology for behavior monitoring, in addition to vendor payments and digital shopping.

By Dan Alaimo • April 23, 2018

EMV payments in 2018: The state of the update

Less than three years after the EMV liability switch, and many retailers are still on the sidelines but already looking toward the next stage in the evolution of payments.

By Lara Ewen • April 23, 2018

4 ways to use data to personalize the shopping journey

The future of retail is about delivering custom experiences that enable the customer to craft his or her own shopping journey and discover, purchase, and pay for items on his or her own terms.

April 20, 2018

Amazon edging closer to No. 1 in US apparel

Prime members and brands themselves are increasingly turning to Amazon, and away from department stores, in this key category.

By Daphne Howland • April 20, 2018

Silicon Valley jeweler sees big growth from cryptocurrency

Stephen Silver Fine Jewelry now sees 20% of its sales coming from cryptocurrency payment processing, surpassing credit card purchase volume.

By Dan Alaimo • April 20, 2018

What will Prime loyalty look like at Whole Foods?

The grocer is discontinuing its current rewards program on May 2, setting the stage for Amazon's membership platform to take over. 

By Jeff Wells • April 19, 2018

Bezos declares Amazon Prime has 100M members

For years analysts have attempted to pin down the previously unknown global statistic, but now it's official. Estimates have ranged from 50-90 million Prime members in the U.S. alone.

By Daphne Howland • April 19, 2018

Forrester: US e-commerce will top $712B by 2022

This year alone, U.S. online sales will surpass $506 billion, though physical and digital touchpoints are increasingly intertwined.

By Daphne Howland • April 19, 2018

Hudson's Bay replaces marketing chief after just 5 months

Bari Harlam was named chief marketing officer this week, replacing Milton Pappas, who had been appointed to the role in November.

By Daphne Howland • April 19, 2018

Ikea-owned TaskRabbit hit by apparent data breach

TaskRabbit shut down its website and app earlier this week after a "cybersecurity incident" involving the discovery of an unauthorized user on its systems.

By Dan Alaimo • April 19, 2018

And the winner of the latest Amazon-Best Buy deal is...

It's a win-win for both retailers, but Amazon needs this new deal more than Best Buy, analysts say.

By Daphne Howland • April 18, 2018

Amazon's app goes abroad with new international shopping feature

Consumers can browse more than 45 million items in their preferred language and currency and more easily move items through customs.

By Robert Williams • April 18, 2018

Bon-Ton hits the end of the road as judge approves liquidation

A bid by creditors and liquidators to wind down the retailer has a court's OK, setting in motion the end of the retailer's run. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Updated April 19, 2018

Target expands curbside pickup throughout the South

After abandoning the service a few years ago, Target's new in-house version is now expanding rapidly.

By Daphne Howland • April 18, 2018

Meijer expands 'Shop & Scan' mobile checkout app

The grocery chain lets shoppers scan bar codes with a smartphone as they shop to cut down on checkout times.

By Robert Williams • April 17, 2018

Walmart offers a peek into new e-commerce site

Starting in May, customers will see a new vibe online from the half-century old retail giant, complete with revamped product categories. 

By Daphne Howland • April 17, 2018