Groupon boasts of mobile success, buys Korean company for $260M

The company reported that quarterly sales were up, but it still saw a net loss of $2.58 million.

By Brian Warmoth • Nov. 8, 2013

Now private, rue21 finally gets into online sales

The move may be just what it needs—or too little too late.

By Brian Warmoth • Nov. 8, 2013

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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

Tom’s debuts new e-marketplace with socially-conscious theme

The company will feature several hundred products and 30 different brands on the new e-commerce site.

By Philip Nations • Nov. 6, 2013

Adobe: Get ready for Thanksgiving Day to top Black Friday online

Could we be looking at a completely different shopping season within the next five years?

By Philip Nations • Nov. 6, 2013

ESPN strikes deal with Dick’s Sporting Goods

The retailer will become the official supplier of licensed merchandise for ESPN.com.

By Philip Nations • Nov. 5, 2013

Amazon charity-oriented site with familiar options for buying

AmazonSmile will showcase over one million charities participating with the site.

By Philip Nations • Nov. 5, 2013

NoMoreRack.com secures $40 million from investors

In addition, annual revenue for the company is expected to skyrocket in 2013.

By Philip Nations • Nov. 4, 2013

Toys ‘R’ Us takes its holiday catalogue online

The toy store chain will launch a digitized version of its 80-page catalog beginning Nov. 2.

By Philip Nations • Oct. 30, 2013

Free shipping beyond the holiday season catching on for e-commerce

Will year-round free shipping become the new digital shopping standard? 

By Philip Nations • Oct. 30, 2013

Wal-Mart scraps online food subscription service

The Goodies Co. is shutting down almost one year after its initial launch.

By Philip Nations • Oct. 29, 2013

Consumers on smartphones: 10 behaviors retailers need to know

If you sell to smartphone users, here are a few facts you absolutely must be aware of ahead of the holiday season.

By Lyndsey Gilpin • Oct. 25, 2013

Amazon scoring huge revenue—but still reports $41 million loss for Q3

Will all the warehouse and new-venture spending ever lead to to the land of profit?

By Philip Nations • Oct. 25, 2013

Former Safeway executive to be named chief executive for Coupons.com

Mir Aamir will hold a top new role as the company shuffles its executive team.

By Philip Nations • Oct. 25, 2013

Chinese ecommerce giant Tmall offers Western brands a how-to guide

For Western brands looking to break into the Chinese market, Tmall's massive online mall can help. 

By Roger Riddell • Oct. 23, 2013

Photopon updates mobile app to enhance sharing

The upgrade to the app will take advantage of smartphone location services.

By Philip Nations • Oct. 23, 2013

Saks partners with Stylewhile to help tailor online sizing for mobile shoppers

The two sides are hoping to provide mobile sizing options for tablet users.

By Philip Nations • Oct. 22, 2013

Tiffany & Co. launches newly-revamped website

The site will focus on providing enhanced shopping features to consumers.

By Philip Nations • Oct. 22, 2013

Stuart Weitzman partners with Gilt for new pop-up shop

The exclusive initiative was launched to commemorate an iconic piece of footwear.

By Philip Nations • Oct. 21, 2013

Stitch Fix attracts $12M for its online style recommendations

What sets it apart? Algorithms for one—and lots of word of mouth.

By Brian Warmoth • Oct. 18, 2013

Twitter's retail division scoops up Google exec

Twitter has an IPO coming, and the timing here likely isn't coincidental.

By Brian Warmoth • Oct. 17, 2013

ShopSavvy releases new mobile app update to boost personalization

The app will be heavily centered on social media sharing and content interaction.

By Philip Nations • Oct. 17, 2013

Famous Footwear debuts new mobile shopping app aimed at personalized shopping

The smartphone app contains a digital wallet and social media integration among other features.

By Philip Nations • Oct. 16, 2013

Wegmans expands pharmacy nationwide into digital landscape

The company hopes the new service will refine in-store operations and improve logistics.

By Philip Nations • Oct. 15, 2013

Grocery delivery's future: 10 services battling for customers right now

These startups, industry giants and niche players each want a say in which trucks are hauling the nation's food bags from stores to homes.

By Linda Cui • Oct. 14, 2013

Amazon launches new upscale beauty boutique online

The online giant hopes high-end cosmetics at discounted prices will send consumers flocking.

By Philip Nations • Oct. 11, 2013