Will Alibaba's US IPO disrupt American retail?

Here's what you need to know about the Chinese retail giant, which could have a record-setting IPO this month.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 2, 2014

4 ways retailers can use social media to drive sales

While Twitter and Instagram have been around for years, retailers are just now figuring out how to convert those "likes" into "buys." 

By Kelsey Lindsey • Aug. 28, 2014

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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

Dollar General 'firmly committed' to Family Dollar acquisition

The discount retailer will explore other options to buy rival Family Dollar after its original offer was rejected last week. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • Aug. 28, 2014

Apple may unveil wearable next month

Past talks about the much-anticipated launch said that any peek at an iWatch from Apple would have to wait until 2015.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 28, 2014

Books-A-Million names new VP of e-commerce

James Phelps, most recently director of digital production at HSN, takes a position that is new at the bookseller.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 28, 2014

Consumers shopping more online, in more categories

A new study from Nielsen finds that people are browsing online in almost every category, and that browsing leads to buying.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 27, 2014

DSW pays a price for omni-channel efforts

The shoe retailer reported continued flat sales for the quarter, and expects them to stay that way due to investments in fulfillment and other systems.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 27, 2014

Amazon buys game-watching site Twitch for close to $1B

The e-retail giant reportedly beat out Google for the popular live-video site.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 26, 2014

Newegg offers same-day delivery in Los Angeles

The electronics e-retailer is the latest to join the super-fast delivery game.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 26, 2014

Wayfair launches office supply business

The move comes days after the retailer’s IPO filing and could give Staples and Office Depot a run for their money.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 25, 2014

Instagram unveils new brand tools

Account insights, ad insights, and ad staging tools are newly available to retailers that advertise on the social network.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 25, 2014

Mobile and app engagement increasing

Nearly 40% of e-commerce comes from mobile, and 40% of that comes from apps.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 22, 2014

Tumblr to scan photos for brands

The Yahoo social network is working with Ditto Labs to extract information from posted photos.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 22, 2014

PayPal unveils One Touch mobile checkout

The Braintree-developed system could revolutionize mobile payments for PayPal merchants.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 20, 2014

Uber testing drugstore delivery

The app-enabled taxi service launched its "Uber Corner Store" feature yesterday in Washington, DC. 

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 20, 2014

Connected and resourceful: Are you ready for Generation Z?

Whether you consider Generation Z part of the millennial crowd or another cohort entirely, details are emerging about the young group's outlook, and what it could mean for retail.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 19, 2014

3 things retailers need to know about multi-channel marketing

Retail Dive sat down to talk with Avi Spivack, director of product marketing at Adroit Digital, to unravel the complexities behind a multi-channel marketing approach in retail. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • Aug. 18, 2014

Ideeli loses an 'i'

Groupon’s flash sales site has rebranded with a new name and loyalty program.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 18, 2014

Nearly a third of US shoppers must see or feel a product before they buy

Some say that this advantage is helping keep brick-and-mortar stores vital.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 18, 2014

Yahoo re-launches Stores program

Several changes to Yahoo's e-commerce program are aimed at making things easier for small businesses on mobile and the web.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 18, 2014

Wayfair files for IPO

The online furniture retail company operates sites such as Wayfair, Birch Lane, and recently-acquired DwellStudio. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • Aug. 15, 2014

Saks not amused by dog treat company name

The department store retailer has sent a cease-and-desist letter to the maker of "Snaks 5th Avenchew."

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 15, 2014

Walmart.com benefits from Amazon's Disney duel

The retail giant discounted incoming movie titles after Amazon pulled preorders during its contract negotiations with Disney.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 15, 2014

eBay subsidiary Braintree may accept bitcoin

The PayPal unit processes mobile and online payments for several companies.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 15, 2014

Facebook debuts cross-device reporting for marketers

The new service helps monitor shopping behavior across multiple devices. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • Aug. 14, 2014