Handmade at Amazon an 'Etsy killer'? Not so fast

Retail pundits say Amazon's new Handmade marketplace could unravel Etsy, the global platform for artisan goods. But will Etsy end up being the little engine that could?  

By Barbara Thau • Nov. 2, 2015

JustFab reviewing practices after accusations of deceptive tactics

An audit of the online retailer was sparked by shopper complaints to the Better Business Bureau on its subscription service. 

By Barbara Thau • Nov. 2, 2015

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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

Starbucks continues to lead mobile payments

One in five transactions (21%) at stores is executed via mobile, the coffee chain reports. 

By Ian P. Murphy • Nov. 2, 2015

Amazon to shut down two units, including Local

The closure reflects the waning appeal of daily-deal sites. 

By Barbara Thau • Nov. 2, 2015

How Poshmark built its mobile-first, 'community-based' re-sale business

The startup plans to broaden the community further with the introduction of a wholesale marketplace this week. 

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 30, 2015

Curalate Reveal brings shoppability to blog pictures

Curalate brings click-through links to multiple-product photos.  

By Ian P. Murphy • Oct. 30, 2015

Mobile platform Tictail enables direct customer messaging

Smaller, unique brands can benefit from the growth in mobile with community-based mobile apps like Slack and Swedish platform Tictail.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 30, 2015

Amazon set to introduce in-app payment button

The marketplace is renewing its push to be a player in payments. 

By Ian P. Murphy • Oct. 30, 2015

QVC to launch Apple TV app with on-screen buy button

The app will compete with Amazon’s upcoming Fire TV shopping platform.

By Barbara Thau • Oct. 30, 2015

Why digital dominates the retail sales story this holiday season

Mobile commerce and ‘click-and-mortar’ shopping are among the key themes this season.

By Barbara Thau • Oct. 29, 2015

Drivers file suit against Prime Now fulfillment partner

The California class action suit could have vast repercussions for same-day deliveries. 

By Ian P. Murphy • Oct. 28, 2015

Online auction upstart Paddle8 garners $34M

The company sees itself as a disruptive force in the collectibles market.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 28, 2015

Study: Targeted offers deliver mobile customers

RetailMeNot says e-mail and apps are effective in driving e-commerce. 

By Ian P. Murphy • Oct. 28, 2015

Deloitte: Digital set to drive holiday shopping

Shoppers will use all channels to buy gifts for themselves and others this year. 

By Ian P. Murphy • Oct. 28, 2015

Apple debuts 'shopping' category in App Store

First Facebook, now Apple: Let the mobile shopping wars begin. 

By Barbara Thau • Oct. 27, 2015

Chase developing mobile wallet to rival Apple Pay

The bank will partner with the MCX consortium to get the system into stores. 

By Ian P. Murphy • Oct. 27, 2015

Facebook: A third of purchases are made via mobile

Facebook also said mobile buying through ads on its site is expected to grow 30% during the holiday season. 

By Ian P. Murphy • Oct. 27, 2015

Is Amazon a shipping company?

Amazon is a retailer and a tech company. But its innovative and often superior fulfillment in many ways makes it a shipper, too.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 26, 2015

UPDATE: Target to offer free holiday shipping, again

Free shipping is an expensive but critical way to keep holiday consumers from shopping elsewhere.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 26, 2015

Report: Mobile an entrenched shopping tool for moms

The big numbers from parenting site BabyCenter show that mobile is a fixed way to shop for busy mothers.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 26, 2015

Google says mobile searches now outnumber desktop searches

The company also reported $18.7 billion in third-quarter revenues.

By Ian P. Murphy • Oct. 23, 2015

Best Buy offers free shipping on all orders this holiday season

The consumer electronics chain kicks off the annual holiday shipping competition.

By Barbara Thau • Oct. 23, 2015

Target now shipping to Canada—but is it another misfire?

Target's website allows Canadians to order goods, but with much higher prices and shipping than at Target’s U.S. stores and website.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 23, 2015

How Facebook is pushing to dominate mobile shopping

With Canvas and a new Shopping tab, the social network is making sure users never leave its app. 

By Ian P. Murphy • Oct. 22, 2015

Report: Consumers rather buy from brand sites than online retailers

Consumer brands might be leaving big e-commerce money on the table.

By Barbara Thau • Oct. 22, 2015