FedEx warns cost of online deliveries will rise

The shipper is adjusting some of its delivery fees and says other delivery services will likely have to do the same.

By Daphne Howland • March 18, 2016

Report: Retailers are misinterpreting 'omnichannel'

Retailers should be customer-facing in store, online, and on the phone, and not just for the sake of the customer.

By Daphne Howland • March 17, 2016

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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.

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Shopgate expands retail platform to Apple TV

The mobile commerce startup's new Apple TV apps offer product pages that sync across channels. 

By Ian P. Murphy • March 14, 2016

Survey: More online, in-store purchases driven by consumer reviews

A new study from Bazaarvoice found that 82% of in-store buyers have done their homework.  

By Ian P. Murphy • March 14, 2016

Nordstrom to trim 120 tech jobs as part of restructuring

Nordstrom continues to refine its e-commerce operations after disappointing earnings.

By Daphne Howland • March 14, 2016

Forecast: Argentina's e-commerce market to reach $12.4b by 2019

Most of Latin America is poised for online commerce growth as the decade winds down. 

By Ian P. Murphy • March 11, 2016

Jet, White House team up to deliver diapers to low-income families

One in three families lack sufficient access to diapers, e-retailer Jet said.

By Daphne Howland • March 11, 2016

Pinterest expands self-service advertising options

The new features include additional targeting terms open to SMBs. 

By Ian P. Murphy • March 9, 2016

Lightspeed takes on Shopify with new e-commerce platform

The new online retail management platform targets small and medium sized businesses.

By Jason Ankeny • March 9, 2016

Kate Spade to add click-and-collect fulfillment options

Online options are paying off for the luxury retailer. 

By Ian P. Murphy • March 8, 2016

Report: Birchbox, Dollar Shave Club lead subscription retail growth

The more consumers discover subscription retail, the more it seems to grow, according to a new study from online consumer analytics firm Hitwise.

By Daphne Howland • March 8, 2016

E2open acquires Terra to streamline supply chain

The deal is designed to provide sellers with end-to-end inventory solutions. 

By Ian P. Murphy • March 8, 2016

What retailers selling on mobile can learn from Tinder

Research suggests that retailers are failing to fully exploit the possibilities of the mobile customer experience.

By Jason Ankeny • March 7, 2016

Spring launches mobile pop-up in popular Kardashian game

Kim Kardashian: Hollywood has been installed more than 20 million times since its launch, with users spending more than 5 billion minutes on the game.

By Daphne Howland • March 7, 2016

Forecast: Mobile apps not dead yet, sales to reach $51b in 2016

While 'umbrella' apps dominate, branded apps also can spur sales. 

By Ian P. Murphy • March 4, 2016

Why Wal-Mart is losing the e-commerce game

On first glance, it seems that Wal-Mart must do more to catch up. But how much does e-commerce matter to this retail juggernaut?

By Daphne Howland • March 3, 2016

Strong US dollar boosts Canada's online retail sales

The loonie has recently slumped, prompting many Americans to take advantage. And this time, many of those cross-border sales are happening online.

By Daphne Howland • March 3, 2016

Report: Amazon Prime Now seeing 'extremely impressive' adoption

Cowen & Co. says that Amazon will continue to gain traction in all areas of retail, perhaps becoming the biggest U.S. apparel retailer by next year.

By Daphne Howland • March 2, 2016

Jet buys home furnishings e-retailer Hayneedle

The acquisition brings the upstart online marketplace an array of household goods.

By Ian P. Murphy • March 1, 2016

The new realities of VR and retail

Virtual reality has long occupied only gaming and science fiction realms. But now that the technology is available, is it a fit for retail? 

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 29, 2016

Amazon's IoT approach is a shopping list killer

Amazon and Brita have rolled out a pitcher that automatically reorders replacement filters via Amazon. And that’s just another way of saying, “Why go to the store?”

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 29, 2016

Shopgate promotes Biel to CEO

The mobile commerce startup is readying for a major expansion upon its imminent move to Austin, TX.  

By Ian P. Murphy • Feb. 26, 2016

Is there a place for flash sales?

Wall Street and retailers alike have come to their senses when it comes to flash sales. But while the model has its pitfalls, it still has a lot of potential.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 25, 2016

Stitch Fix readies menswear service

The company is beta testing to reveal what men want in a tech-enabled personal shopping service.  

By Ian P. Murphy • Feb. 24, 2016

Nielsen readies new e-commerce measurement

Product will tap actual sales data on CPG brands from retailers such as Target. 

By Ian P. Murphy • Feb. 24, 2016