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

Explore the Trendline➔

How the purpose of stores is evolving

Stores have always evolved in order to compete as times, technology and tastes change. And, most of all, to please customers.

By Retail Dive staff

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

Gap launches sleepwear subscription BedtimeBox

The box is targeted toward young children, whose growth spurts — along with the constant need to replenish clothes — make apparel subscriptions particularly logical.

By Daphne Howland • April 17, 2018

Brandless plots LA pop-up

The pop-up should allow the e-commerce company to test out products and marketing in a physical location, and CEO Tina Sharkey says the company will be "watching how people react."

By Daphne Howland • April 17, 2018

What's at stake in the e-commerce sales tax debate

A decision in South Dakota v. Wayfair has the potential to overturn a precedent that dictates when e-tailers pay state sales tax.

By Corinne Ruff • April 16, 2018

The RealReal hunts for more funding amid IPO buzz

CEO Julie Wainwright is making the rounds with investors with the goal of collecting another $100 million to add to the $173 million already raised.

By Daphne Howland • April 16, 2018

Macy’s tops rivals as online apparel destination

As a general merchandiser, Amazon continues to gain traffic online.

By Daphne Howland • April 13, 2018

Amazon expands Prime Wardrobe

Invitations to the etailer's try-before-you-buy program appear to be easy to get, but it hasn't officially launched.

By Daphne Howland • April 13, 2018

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

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