Online retail sales to soar past $1 trillion by 2027

If you think this year's expected $445 billion in online retail sales sounds impressive, just wait another decade, according to a new report by FTI Consulting. 

By Dan O'Shea • Oct. 18, 2017

Report: Amazon Prime reaches 90M US members

Almost all (95%) of Prime users said they're likely to renew their membership, according to the most recent survey by equity securities research firm Consumer Intelligence Research Partners.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 18, 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

Amazon apparel sales gaining on Lululemon, Nordstrom

Department stores stand to lose big as consumers increasingly turn to Amazon for clothing, according to research from investment bank Morgan Stanley.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 18, 2017

2M retailers go live with Venmo app payments

After a long period of testing, users of the popular payment app can now use it to buy with retailers like Foot Locker, Lululemon Athletica and Forever 21.

By Dan O'Shea • Oct. 17, 2017

AmazonFresh now part of eMeals lineup

The decade-old meal kit service differs from most in working with local grocers rather than building its own food buying and prepping infrastructure. 

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 17, 2017

Amazon releases holiday shopping guides

In contrast to Prime Day, most items are from third-party makers, and the e-commerce giant has yet to announce any Alexa-specific promotions.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 17, 2017

Nearly half of online shoppers report holiday frustrations

This holiday season could be bigger than ever for e-commerce, but a study by Pitney Bowes shows a growing number of unhappy online shoppers.

By Dan O'Shea • Oct. 17, 2017

UPDATE: Amazon opens electronics marketplace in Brazil

The company, which sells books in Latin America's biggest e-commerce market, has begun selling electronics through its newly launched Marketplace for Electronics in Brazil.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 17, 2017

Rent the Runway rolls out cheaper subscription service

The apparel rental service aims to move beyond relying on buzz as it tests the limits of its "Closetless Future" concept.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 17, 2017

IBM taps blockchain to ease cross-border payments

The use of blockchain in retail is still pretty limited, but more merchants may turn to the technology as a safe and quick way to process international transactions.

By Dan O'Shea • Oct. 16, 2017

6 retailers that are forgotten — but not gone

Amazon hasn't killed them. They haven't been raptured in the "retail apocalypse." Nor are they trending online or in the media. But these retailers have staying power.

By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 16, 2017

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

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