Etsy and the IPO: How it got here and what's next

Growing bigger and going public has already wrought some painful changes at the artisanal marketplace. 

By Daphne Howland • April 16, 2015

Spring raises $25M in new funding round

The shopping app also announced that it will launch a native app on Google Android-based phones and soon offer same-day delivery. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • April 16, 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

Burnett named new CMO at Evine Live

Veteran merchandiser to help shopping channel expand in digital. 

By Ian P. Murphy • April 16, 2015

Shopify files for IPO

The Ottawa-based marketplace company expects to raise $100 million in its initial public offering.

By Daphne Howland • April 15, 2015

E.U. formally charges Google with antitrust violations

The European Commission has accused the tech giant of distorting online shopping search results. 

By Kelsey Lindsey , Ian P. Murphy • April 15, 2015

Omnichannel initiatives attract retailers' spending: survey

But fulfillment costs make it difficult to profit, CEOs say.  

By Ian P. Murphy • April 15, 2015

UPDATE: Amazon, HarperCollins reach deal

HarperCollins reportedly previously rejected terms in a new contract with the e-retailer.

By Daphne Howland • April 14, 2015

Delia's to relaunch online

The teen apparel retailer filed for bankruptcy late last year but is trying a new life as a pure-play e-retailer.

By Daphne Howland • April 14, 2015

Alibaba under pressure over fake goods

After protesting that it has worked hard to remove and prevent counterfeits being sold on its Taobao marketplace, the e-commerce giant said it would try harder.

By Daphne Howland • April 14, 2015

What is the future of brick-and-mortar retail stores?

Using some of the same digital tools predicted to be brick-and-mortar’s demise, retailers have started to reconfigure their physical stores to ensure future success. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • April 13, 2015

Amazon acquires tech startup Shoefitr

Shoefitr helps match shoe fit to buyers' feet using 3D technology and a database of shoe models.  

By Ian P. Murphy • April 13, 2015

New report finds online 'shopping' definition unclear

A finding that men shop online more than women reflects previous research, but it’s unclear what it really means.

By Daphne Howland • April 13, 2015

PayPal free to be a payment button for other marketplaces

PayPal and eBay revealed more details about their separation agreement, and said they will continue to cooperate closely. 

By Daphne Howland , Ian P. Murphy • April 10, 2015

E-book startup Oyster taking on Amazon

The company’s design, usability, and, above all, its relationship with publishers could give it a real chance to disrupt the disrupter.

By Daphne Howland • April 9, 2015

'Operator' app could bring new level of on-demand retail

A source has told TechCrunch that Uber co-founder Garret Camp is developing an app that could get anyone anything via mobile message.

By Daphne Howland • April 9, 2015

ShopperTrak partners with shopkick for new beacon system

The leading analytics and beacon providers will provide in-store insights for retailers.

By Ian P. Murphy • April 9, 2015

Gilt switches up its shipping strategy

The flash-sale site will diversify ground shipments with Newgistics Inc. 

By Ian P. Murphy • April 9, 2015

Amazon Dash: Underestimated device or unnecessary gimmick?

Amazon's new Dash button may ultimately be a way to solve a problem — not for consumers, but for the company itself.

By Daphne Howland • April 8, 2015

Amazon Marketplace seller faces unprecedented antitrust suit

The U.S. Justice Department says that a poster seller’s code designed to coordinate prices with other sellers violated the Sherman Antitrust Act.

By Daphne Howland • April 8, 2015

Amazon, SETA partner to help Marketplace sellers

The provider will assist with login, pay, and other functions.

By Ian P. Murphy • April 8, 2015

Square launches email marketing

The system will help correlate shoppers' offline activity and online opens. 

By Ian P. Murphy • April 8, 2015

The modern gift registry: cross-channel and universal

Consumers are looking for gift registries that cross the mobile divide and deliver seemless, omnichannel integration. 

By Ian P. Murphy • April 7, 2015

Facebook still the social login leader

The new Janrain survey shows that the site is widening its lead over Google+.

By Ian P. Murphy • April 7, 2015

Alibaba seeks inroads in India

The Chinese e-com giant will compete with Snapdeal instead of buying it. 

By Ian P. Murphy • April 6, 2015

Christopher & Banks to install omnichannel solutions

The womenswear chain will implement a full suite of Epicor solutions. 

By Ian P. Murphy • April 6, 2015