Sotheby's, eBay launch partnership

The first online auction by the two companies will go live online April 1 to a broad global customer base.

By Daphne Howland • March 17, 2015

AltoCloud wins $2 million in funding

The software solution uses machine learning to tailor next steps for site visitors. 

By Ian P. Murphy • March 17, 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 buys shopping search engine TheFind

The e-commerce search engine could help improve localized results for Facebook's search. 

By Ian P. Murphy • March 16, 2015

The power of online reviews

Consumers want to see reviews good and bad, and expect to see them in every channel.

By Ian P. Murphy • March 13, 2015

Amazon acquires tech startup 2lemetry

The move is thought to be key to the retailer's nascent Internet of Things strategy. 

By Ian P. Murphy • March 12, 2015

Alibaba to invest $200 million in Snapchat

The Chinese e-commerce company also said that Mike Katz will join its investment team from San Francisco.

By Daphne Howland • March 12, 2015

Amazon unveils Pinterest-like 'Exclusives' storefront

“Amazon Exclusives” has a selection of products that are found exclusively on the storefront or on the sellers’ own sites.

By Daphne Howland • March 11, 2015

Royal Mail to open on Alibaba's Tmall

The postal service of the United Kingdom aims to provide logistics to British retailers selling on the Chinese marketplace.

By Daphne Howland • March 11, 2015

eBay February auction sales drop 26%

Looks like shoppers habits may be changing as the marketplace’s direct sales rose 8.6% and more sellers turn to Amazon.

By Daphne Howland • March 11, 2015

Ad-supported free music may be doomed

Apple isn't expected to offer a free version when it relaunches Beats as iTunes, and one prominent music executive has also changed his mind about the idea.

By Daphne Howland • March 10, 2015

Square announces free chargeback protection for retailers

The payments company will cover disputes of up to $250 per month at no charge. 

By Ian P. Murphy • March 10, 2015

Logistics company Amber Road buys sourcing specialist

The combination of the two SaaS firms will help supply manufacturers source multiple lines at different price points. 

By Ian P. Murphy • March 10, 2015

Barnes & Noble invests in online study vendor Flashnotes

The investment makes good on the bookseller’s announcement last month that it would spin off and expand its collegiate business.

By Daphne Howland • March 10, 2015

Chinese telecom giant Huawei enters smartwatch race

The smartwatch was a surprise hit at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.

By Ian P. Murphy • March 9, 2015

Etsy files for IPO

The online marketplace has been facing something of an existential crisis as it tries to make serious money while still staying true to its quirky self. 

By Daphne Howland • March 5, 2015

Instagram to launch click-through 'Learn More' button

The button will offer advertisers a measurable call to action for ads. 

By Ian P. Murphy • March 5, 2015

Dressbarn launches omnichannel fashion campaign

The retailer known more for its inexpensive, unassuming workday wear is coming out of its shell, on and offline.

By Daphne Howland • March 5, 2015

Jet.com hires former E-Trade CMO

Liz Landsman will join the yet-to-launch shopping site as chief customer officer. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • March 4, 2015

Farfetch receives $86M in latest funding round

The UK-based fashion curating platform, now valued at $1 billion, is proving that Silicon Valley isn't the only place that can attract big techie dollars.

By Daphne Howland • March 4, 2015

Supreme Court allows challenge to online tax law

But Justice Anthony Kennedy said it may be time for out-of-state retailers to collect state taxes, even without a physical presence in a given state.

By Daphne Howland • March 4, 2015

What retailers can learn from past same-day delivery flops

These days retailers are working hard to deliver orders cheaply and in record time. Retail Dive talked with Kozmo.com's former CTO to see how they can accomplish this goal while avoiding failure. 

By Daphne Howland • March 3, 2015

Alibaba ordered out of Taiwan after investment violation

The government says the retail giant’s local entity has been improperly registered as a Singaporean company, but founder Jack Ma says the company followed all laws.

By Daphne Howland • March 3, 2015

Wholesalers moving to the web: survey

E-commerce is now 41% of suppliers' biggest sales channel, the survey says. 

By Ian P. Murphy • March 2, 2015

Bigcommerce partners with Square on e-commerce platform

The integration allows retailers without e-commerce or m-commerce to get in the game.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 27, 2015

FCC votes to preserve net neutrality

Rules will guarantee open access to the Internet, including mobile broadband. 

By Ian P. Murphy • Feb. 26, 2015