What's next after Wal-Mart's store closings

When it comes to growth, has Wal-Mart hit a plateau?

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 16, 2016

Michael Kors joins other fashion brands in making runway collection shoppable

It seems the traditional gap between fashion shows and commerce is collapsing.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 16, 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.

By Retail Dive staff

Snapdeal raises another $200M as e-commerce in India heats up

India presents retailers with immense growth opportunities, including some advantages that can’t be found in China.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 16, 2016

PopSugar has plans to become the 'iTunes of fashion'

With the acquisition of mobile shopping platform Cosmic Cart, PopSugar’s ShopStyle discovery-based fashion site could drive even more sales in apparel and accessories.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 16, 2016

3 Tips to stop global checkout abandonment

The majority of e-commerce sites are not designed to fully adapt to the global shopper, which is hurting sales.

Feb. 16, 2016

Report: Shoppers worldwide are itching for mobile real-time offers

Retailers come up short in delivering discounts via smartphone, an Accenture survey says. 

By Ian P. Murphy • Feb. 15, 2016

PayPal Commerce set to place 'Buy' buttons everywhere

Platform-agnostic APIs will help sellers convert across channels. 

By Ian P. Murphy • Feb. 12, 2016

Shopify launches podcast targeting entrepreneurs

TGIM offers the e-commerce platform a way to build a brand.

By Ian P. Murphy • Feb. 12, 2016

With Amazon's help, online consumer goods see hearty growth

Online CPG sales haven’t been very brisk—until last year. 

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 12, 2016

EBay CEO outlines turnaround plan

CEO Devin Wenig promised changes that make the marketplace retailer sound a lot like Amazon.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 11, 2016

Adidas hops on the subscription craze with new boxes for women

Beauty and consumables have emerged as a natural fit for subscription retail, but apparel has been tougher.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 10, 2016

Checkout abandonment and what it means for today's retailers

Retailers are losing up to 42% of sales due to online checkout friction and payment processing declines, or checkout abandonment.

Feb. 9, 2016

Shopping app Polyvore zeros in on menswear

The site told Retail Dive that it expects the expansion to be a growth opportunity.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 4, 2016

How Shinola boosted online sales with a new take on customer service

The Detroit brand was looking to align its website service with its in-store experience. 

By Ian P. Murphy • Feb. 3, 2016

AHALife acquires online design marketplace Bezar

The Australian e-commerce site, a curator of designer home goods and other items, is a good fit for Bezar.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 2, 2016

Home design app Modsy attracts $8M in venture funding

Investors in the shoppable, 3D home-decor app include Restoration Hardware. 

By Ian P. Murphy • Feb. 2, 2016

The promise (and pitfalls) of subscription retailing

Retailers that offer subscriptions tap into the current consumer mood for experiences over stuff—even when it involves stuff.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 1, 2016

Amazon sees results with Exclusives collection

Amazon's Marketplace is set to add to its selection of limited-run and debut items. 

By Ian P. Murphy • Jan. 29, 2016

In-store only: Why it works for Primark and not other retailers

The unique strategy may work for Primark, but it isn't a smart move for most retailers according to industry experts.

By Melissa Anders • Jan. 28, 2016

EBay doesn't move the needle much in Q4

EBay’s performance validates the move to spin off PayPal, which the company had resisted for months before eventually relenting.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 28, 2016

There are now Amazon Prime members in almost half of all US homes

Amazon’s Prime members are extremely sticky for the retailer, and an increasing number of sellers on its Marketplace are taking advantage of its superior search and fulfillment.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 28, 2016

Amazon teases star-studded ad for its Super Bowl debut

The teaser shows Alec Baldwin, Dan Marino, and Amazon's digital assistant Alexa brainstorming ideas for a Super Bowl party. 

By Ian P. Murphy • Jan. 28, 2016

Retail in India: The opportunities—and challenges—retailers can expect

India presents retailers with growth prospects, including some advantages that can’t be found in China.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 27, 2016

Report: In-store pickup a growing share of online sales

Almost a third of Sam's Club's e-commerce sales are picked up in-store.  

By Ian P. Murphy • Jan. 26, 2016

Alibaba growth slowing as competition with JD.com heats up

While Alibaba has been eyeing consumers in rural China, JD.com has focused on reaching more affluent shoppers in urban areas. That may be paying off.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 26, 2016