Can data analytics predict store closures?

New approaches to big data analytics may help retailers make smarter decision about where to invest — and where not to.

By Dan O'Shea • Oct. 16, 2017

Pop-up vendor Appear Here grabs new investment

The company, which provides retailers with a pop-up space of their own, just drew a new investor as the strategy becomes increasingly popular.

By Dan O'Shea • Oct. 16, 2017

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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.

By Retail Dive staff

Target + Techstars startups are moving to Minneapolis

As the retail accelerator comes to an end, half of the 10 participating startups are leaving with formal agreements with Target for pilot projects.

By Daphne Howland, Corinne Ruff • Oct. 16, 2017

Amazon reportedly jumping into athletic wear

Vendors serving some of the biggest names in sports apparel are working with the online giant on an experimental basis, Bloomberg reports.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 16, 2017

4 types of holiday shoppers marketers need to reach

Whether they're shopping early, late or all the time, there's a strategy to approaching each segment — and marketers should read up.

By Cara Salpini • Oct. 13, 2017

4 takeaways from Shoptalk Europe

The challenges retailers face, and the solutions, are universal as Manolo Almagro, managing partner at Q Division discovered at the premier event. 

By Manolo Almagro • Oct. 13, 2017

Amazon gives Prime Students monthly payment option

Prime members attending two- or four-year colleges in the U.S. can now pay monthly — although that costs more than the $49 annual student fee.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 13, 2017

Black Friday shoppers more likely than ever to go online this year

Amazon will likely reap the rewards as consumers avoid stores on the Thanksgiving weekend, but all retailers could see more online customers on the famous red letter retail days.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 13, 2017

Target expands Google partnership with Express delivery and Voice

Target follows Walmart to Google as merchants scramble to make up ground in the race against Amazon's voice-assisted shopping. 

By Dan O'Shea • Oct. 12, 2017

ASOS launches same-day delivery in the UK

The online brand is speeding things up even for fast fashion.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 12, 2017

Brandless breaks into beauty market

The private label e-commerce site, which is selling the new products for $3 each, has also simplified its shipping policy.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 12, 2017

Amazon targets the teen market with new program

Teens can now shop with their own login via the Amazon app — although parents will receive a text or email about product orders.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 12, 2017

Shopping app downloads up 20% in first half of 2017

U.S. consumers now spend an average of 50 minutes in shopping app sessions each month, and about 10 hours total yearly, according to a recent report.

By Dan O'Shea • Oct. 11, 2017

Walmart focused on digital, dials back store growth

The retailer is all about growing online sales and will pull all the levers provided by Jet and its founder Marc Lore, but reception is mixed. 

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 11, 2017

Amazon urged to collect sales tax from Marketplace purchases

Marketplaces are on the rise, but the tax collection loophole is being challenged by states.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 11, 2017

Belgian postal service buys fulfillment specialist Radial for $820M

Bpost is looking to stake a claim on the growing worldwide cross-border e-commerce fulfillment market by acquiring the former ebay unit. 

By Dan O'Shea • Oct. 10, 2017

Amazon exploring delivery to car trunks

As theft of delivered packages from consumer residences continues to be a problem, the e-commerce giant is considering alternatives, according to a report. 

By Dan O'Shea • Oct. 10, 2017

Walmart shoots for 40% e-commerce growth

The company is focusing on e-commerce, digital improvements and store remodels, with just 25 new U.S. locations expected this year, it said in advance of today's analyst meeting. 

By Laura Heller • Oct. 10, 2017

EBay challenges Amazon with 'Grouped Listings'

As the holidays approach, the e-tailer is upping its product search and betting on toy favorites from last year to boost sales.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 10, 2017

Most retailers see AI in their future

Over the next year, retailers plan to use artificial intelligence to improve product recommendations, customer service and chatbots, according to a recent survey.

By Dan O'Shea • Oct. 10, 2017

UPDATED: Meijer cuts IT jobs

Meijer continues to restructure its IT organization, reportedly eliminating hundreds of in-house jobs in the process.

By Dan O'Shea • Oct. 10, 2017

How in-store social sharing can bring a little spark back to retail

Whether it's designated photo-taking spots, featured attractions or creative hashtags, brands thrive when they merge mobile and physical experiences.

By Erica Sweeney • Oct. 10, 2017

Gap launches subscription boxes for baby clothes

The apparel retailer is getting into the subscription game with a service that ships boxes of baby clothes, selected by themes and size, to customers for $70. 

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 10, 2017

Carl's Jr pesters Amazon on Twitter to 'buy me'

The fast food chain playfully pointed out possible synergies with the e-commerce giant but said the courtship was in earnest — and it's not alone in trying to lure a bid from Amazon. 

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 10, 2017

Online grocery could be a $20B growth opportunity

Expanding at an average annual rate of 18.1% during the next five years, research firm IGD projects the space will capture 2% of the total U.S. market.

By Sandy Skrovan • Oct. 10, 2017