Amazon leads US online grocery with 18% share

The online giant now claims twice the market share of Walmart, thanks to its acquisition of Whole Foods, according to One Click Retail.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 18, 2018

Gander Outdoors launches website revamp

The Gander brand is making progress on and offline under new owner Camping World.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 18, 2018

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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.

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52% of online apparel shoppers turn to Amazon

If retailers and brands can't compete with free shipping or low prices, they need a unique, high quality product, according to a new report.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 18, 2018

CPGs need emerging markets, e-commerce and partnerships in 2018

The rise of private labels is just one challenge facing consumer product goods companies in 2018, according to a new report from Deloitte.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 17, 2018

5 big takeaways from CES

Retailers played a big role at the Consumer Electronics Show with the first High-Tech Retailing Summit, and Amazon's Alexa absolutely everywhere.

By Laura Heller • Jan. 17, 2018

Looking at the 'reverse of the reverse:' Why 2017 wasn't all bad

At the NRF's Big Show on Monday, Lee Peterson of WD Partners encouraged retailers to rethink what they take away from a year of demise and disruption.

By Corinne Ruff • Jan. 17, 2018

Walmart 3-D image patent lets shoppers pick their produce

The technology could remove one of the biggest obstacles to buying fresh food online.

By Shefali Kapadia • Jan. 17, 2018

Just 4% of brands are marketing 'geniuses'

But even some of the brands with good scores — like Macy's and Nordstrom — are facing strong headwinds in other areas.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 17, 2018

Online mall rings up cryptocurrencies

The Singapore-based MegaX is aiming to capture the hearts and wallets of millennial shoppers by allowing them to pay with Bitcoin and MGX.

By Dan O'Shea • Jan. 16, 2018

Retailers boost tech spending 3% as markets, operations grow

North American and global retail markets are expanding by trillions of dollars, and tech investment is rising with the growth.

By Dan O'Shea • Jan. 16, 2018

Amazon’s Alexa could start giving out opinions

The virtual assistant may eventually respond to recommendation-based questions with more thoughtful answers, not just the facts.

By Dan O'Shea • Jan. 15, 2018

Boxed CEO: brick and mortar is 'absolutely' in its future

Chieh Huang did not confirm or deny rumors at the NRF's Big Show that the e-commerce company would be acquired by Kroger, but still hopes to "push the button on the New York Stock Exchange."

By Cara Salpini • Jan. 15, 2018

Supreme Court to rule whether e-retailers pay state sales tax

Brick-and-mortar retailers have long argued that a precedent gives online players an unfair advantage.

By Corinne Ruff • Jan. 15, 2018

Lacoste's US stores accept Alipay to target Chinese tourists

The sportswear brand is adding the popular payments platform to select stores.

By Robert Williams • Jan. 12, 2018

Jeff Bezos is the world's richest person

The Amazon founder and CEO surpassed Microsoft founder Bill Gates with a net worth of $106 billion, according to Bloomberg.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 11, 2018

Will Amazon give beauty a makeover?

Speculation abounds that the e-commerce giant could be brushing up against the beauty sector next. But how much do players like Sephora and Ulta really have to fear?

By Cara Salpini • Jan. 11, 2018

NRF 2018: The Case for Modern Workplace Learning in Retail

By looking toward a more modern learning and development paradigm, retailers can help employees stay engaged by helping them develop the skills needed for a rapidly changing retail environment. 

Jan. 11, 2018

Home Depot showcases DIY projects in Pinterest pins

The brand's "Built-In Pins" promotion used vertical video and a 360-degree experience to show how a couple transformed four rooms in their house.

By Robert Williams • Jan. 10, 2018

Retail exodus from malls could be understated

There are still plenty of healthy in-line tenants, but many are more selective about where they open, according to new research from Green Street.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 10, 2018

Google lines up an army of assistant-enabled products

The tech company is throwing its virtual assistant into heated competition with Amazon's Alexa, with plans to put Google Assistant into many new products.

By Dan O'Shea • Jan. 10, 2018

Amazon’s Alexa strategy hinges on everyday items — even toilets

The company is determined to stay ahead of Google Assistant, and it's getting Alexa into as many products as possible in the process.  

By Dan O'Shea • Jan. 10, 2018

Deliv, August Home partner on in-home delivery

The companies already work with Walmart on a pilot to deliver perishables into refrigerators when nobody is home.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 10, 2018

Circuit City to relaunch Feb. 15

The company also announced plans for physical store concepts that will resemble an Apple-Best Buy hybrid.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 10, 2018

5 ways to win with Gen Z shoppers

Causes, convenience and calls to action are helping brands successfully court the youngest demographic, writes Oded Edelman of Signet Jewelers. 

By Oded Edelman • Jan. 9, 2018

Walmart could scoop up one of these 11 startups

There's plenty of speculation as to Amazon's next acquisition, but Walmart has needs too, and has shown a willingness to spend. 

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 9, 2018