Rite Aid could be the prescription for Amazon's pharmacy ambitions

Merger plans with Walgreens were dashed earlier this year, but the drugstore retailer could give Amazon what it needs to move into pharmacy sales, according to a note from Cowen & Co.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 22, 2017

Most shoppers plan to use rewards points on gifts

Loyalty and rewards programs are working, and shoppers seem eager to use their points this holiday season to buy gifts, according to a new survey.

By Dan O'Shea • Nov. 21, 2017

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Locus Robotics grabs $25M, signs on DHL

The robotics company raised $25 million in Series B funding, leading retail one stop closer to automated supply chains.

By Dan O'Shea • Nov. 21, 2017

Amazon, CVS roll out Pinterest tool for personalized gift ideas

Bed Bath & Beyond, Universal Pictures and other brands are also leveraging a "Secret Santa" feature that enables users to create custom idea boards. 

By David Kirkpatrick • Nov. 21, 2017

Walmart-owned Modcloth launches #BlackFridayBreakup

The company plans to stay closed for the biggest shopping day of the year in an effort to differentiate from its parent. 

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 21, 2017

Why REI and Modcloth will close on Black Friday, and prosper

Not all retailers are open on Black Friday, nor should they be. There are benefits to both, particularly when it comes to branding. 

By Cara Salpini • Nov. 21, 2017

Alibaba investing $3B in brick-and-mortar grocer

The Chinese e-commerce giant has formed an alliance with French retail company Auchan Retail and Taiwanese Ruentex to expand its physical footprint across the country. 

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 21, 2017

Black Friday and Cyber Monday are upon us. Is your network ready?

Though some consumers remain cautious, others will race to the stores and internet this weekend, so cybersecurity is of top concern.

By Samantha Schwartz • Nov. 21, 2017

Amazon opens 'home of Black Friday' pop-up in the UK

As the company expands its physical presence in the U.K., partnerships with department stores could be a logical next step, according to Planet Retail RNG Director of Retail Insights Natalie Berg.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 21, 2017

ShopSavvy app update adds product recommendations

The app, primarily known as a tool for scanning products to compare prices, is gaining a new dimension that could make it more useful to shoppers.

By Dan O'Shea • Nov. 20, 2017

Saks launches gift-themed Messenger chatbot ahead of Black Friday

The offering could help the retailer reach young shoppers earlier in the buying journey than the typical customer service bot. 

By Natalie Black (Koltun) • Nov. 20, 2017

Walmart and Lord & Taylor: Brilliant, or badly matched?

Walmart gets premium brands and an answer to Amazon’s steadily growing fashion sales. Lord & Taylor expects a surge of online traffic. But is this an odd couple pairing or a recipe for success?

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 20, 2017

Hibbett Sports nudges sales up with e-commerce, rewards

Despite earnings falling nearly 70% in the third quarter, investors sent the retailer’s shares up more than 15% on Friday after its newborn digital effort gains traction.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 20, 2017

Walmart calls dibs on 15 Tesla trucks

The company that already owns the largest truck fleet in retail is making a big bet on the just-unveiled electric model from Tesla.

By Dan O'Shea • Nov. 19, 2017

Conversational Commerce: Black Friday predictions for 2017

With a fierce price war brewing this season, in-store and mobile experiences will be critical differentiators for retailers not named Amazon, Moody's Charlie O'Shea told Retail Dive on the podcast.

By Corinne Ruff • Nov. 17, 2017

Williams-Sonoma gets an edge in the augmented reality race

The home goods retailer acquired Outward, a 3-D imaging startup, in what looks to be a dedicated move toward using more of the tech.

By Dan O'Shea • Nov. 17, 2017

Calvin Klein opens holiday pop-ups with Amazon

Like Nike and Kohl's before it, Calvin Klein is forging a partnership that brings a host of challenges.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 17, 2017

Wayfair expands appliance offerings with GE brands

The online furniture retailer is joining J.C. Penney in turning to appliance sales, as once-formidable Sears shrinks.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 16, 2017

Petco scoops up subscription service Pupbox

Subscription services are proving to be a trendy business model for all retailers, from clothes to pet supplies.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 16, 2017

Amazon could be worth $1 trillion in 2018

Retailers that want to compete in the landscape being shaped by Jeff Bezos, though, must do more than simply mimic the e-commerce juggernaut.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 15, 2017

Amazon, eBay start the clock on Black Friday deals

Amazon is making it really easy, especially for Prime members and voice users, to get discounts early. And eBay, unlike many, is price-matching from now through Cyber Monday.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 15, 2017

50% of store associates say shoppers have better tech tools

Consumers aren't the only ones who think store associates could use a little mobile help — store associates feel the same way, according to a new survey. 

By Dan O'Shea • Nov. 14, 2017

Costco outpaces Walmart, Jet and Amazon on grocery delivery ad clicks

After a reluctant entry into the market, the club store earned 11.4% of all hits on searches related to the service, placing it second behind Instacart during a recent two-week span.

By Jeff Wells • Nov. 14, 2017

Cyberthreats keep holiday shoppers off the web

Around 30% of consumers will not be shopping online this holiday season for fear of cyberthreats, according to a study by Sitelock.

By Dan O'Shea • Nov. 14, 2017

JD.com rides Singles Day to $19B in sales

Alibaba’s rival saw transaction volume climb 50% during the red-letter event, attracting more upscale shoppers.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 14, 2017