Alibaba may invest in another U.S. e-commerce startup

If confirmed, this second major investment shows the Chinese retail company’s level of interest in making retail inroads into the U.S.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 9, 2015

Oprah's 'Favorite Things' is now a shoppable list on Amazon

The talk show goddess’s show is off the air, but the “Oprah Effect” is still a favorite thing of retailers.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 9, 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

Facebook's new tool helps retailers measure foot traffic and trends

The move reflects the social network's 360-degree push into retail commerce. 

By Barbara Thau • Nov. 6, 2015

The top reason Amazon Prime members pony up? Free shipping

The number of Amazon Prime members who say they prize the free shipping option is far outpacing those that are drawn by other perks.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 6, 2015

How retailers can slay the shipment surge this holiday season

Here are five tips to navigate the uptick in holiday shipments amid the era of digital shopping. 

By Barbara Thau • Nov. 5, 2015

Jet raises $500M, achieving billion-dollar valuation

The infusion will help the e-commerce company avoid running out of money by the end of the year.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 5, 2015

E-retailer Project Gravitas to turn social video into package design

Inspirational messages uploaded ot Vivoom will adorn holiday shipments. 

By Ian P. Murphy • Nov. 4, 2015

Insider tips to capture mobile dollars this holiday season

From engaging apps to helpful inventory listings, retailers have multiple things to keep in mind when preparing for mobile holiday shopping. 

By Barbara Thau • Nov. 4, 2015

Pinterest unveils 'Pinterest Shop' for buyable pins

Pinterest’s buyable pins can all be found in one place now. 

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 4, 2015

RetailMeNot raises yearly guidance amid falling profits

While mobile was something of a savior in Q3, the rise of mobile wallets could be yet another challenge for the coupon site.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 3, 2015

Last minute holiday campaigns

Ready or not retail season is here. Read about three last minute campaigns you can implement before Black Friday. 

Nov. 3, 2015

Alex & Ani driving app visits with a mix of content and commerce

The jewelry retailer's app reached 80,000 downloads in the first three weeks after it launched. 

By Ian P. Murphy • Nov. 3, 2015

Amazon aims to use Black Friday to boost Prime membership

The retailer opened its Black Friday Deals store Monday with an added perk for Amazon Prime members.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 3, 2015

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

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