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

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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

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

Millennials, Gen Z to account for 45% of luxury market

Gen X step aside: The two youngest generations will account for almost half of the luxury market by 2025, according to a new study. 

By Cara Salpini • Oct. 9, 2017

Walmart unveils new 'Mobile Express' returns

In some cases, customers don't even have to return an item to get a refund, the retail giant said on Monday.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 9, 2017

1-800-Flowers calls on Google for voice ordering

Following big partnerships with Walmart and Home Depot, the tech company shows no signs of slowing down.

By Dan O'Shea • Oct. 9, 2017

E-commerce competition spurs 44% of legacy retailers to slash prices

Traditional retailers taking steps to battle pure-play online rivals must be careful about hurting their bottom lines, according to a new report.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 9, 2017

Report: Amazon near a decision about pharmacy sales

As the e-commerce giant weighs whether to jump into the volatile space, shares of drug store retailers Walgreens, CVS Health and Rite Aid all fell around 5% on Friday.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 9, 2017

Wikibuy adds AR to comparison shopping app

The shopping service is going beyond mere price comparisons by allowing customers to see how an item looks in their living space.

By Dan O'Shea • Oct. 8, 2017

Why paper catalogs still matter

The paper catalog was the internet before the internet. While the sheer volume of mailers has declined over the past 10 years, savvy retailers are still using catalogs to push their brands — and make sales.

By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 6, 2017

Costco launches grocery delivery service

The initiative is a defensive move for the warehouse club store, which has built its business model around the in-store experience.

By Jeff Wells • Oct. 6, 2017

Walmart bets on grocery pickup to edge out Amazon

The retailer is leveraging its physical assets, trialing automated pickup kiosks and partnering with Google to build a compelling click-and-collect model hard for even Amazon to replicate.

By Sandy Skrovan • Oct. 6, 2017

7 ways to get ready for Singles Day and the Chinese marketplace

The shopping holiday presents large opportunities, but China comes with unique challenges. Lindsey Grossman of Stripe breaks down how to get started.

By Lindsey Grossman • Oct. 6, 2017