Facebook testing one-click payment system

Can the popular social media site provide the solution to mobile checkouts?

By Philip Nations • Aug. 16, 2013

Shopify launches new payment system for e-merchants

Will the new service help streamline sales transactions for online merchants?

By Philip Nations • Aug. 14, 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

Fab.com launches price match, free shipping services

The company is also re-thinking its email marketing strategy.

By Philip Nations • Aug. 14, 2013

U.S. consumers desire a more-personalized e-commerce experience

Will customized marketing campaigns help strengthen online retail sales?

By Philip Nations • Aug. 13, 2013

10 big retailers who recently rethought e-commerce

Websites are constantly changing as e-commerce evolves. Take a look at what Wal-Mart, eBay and others have prioritized.

By Linda Cui • Aug. 9, 2013

H&M will debut H&M Home to American consumers

The company will offer the internationally popular lineup of home goods beginning this fall.

By Philip Nations • Aug. 9, 2013

Target will acquire online cosmetics merchant DermStore LLC

Will the acquisition help Target reach a larger audience?

By Philip Nations • Aug. 7, 2013

Amazon CEO agrees to purchase The Washington Post

The two sides have reached agreement on a $250 million acquisition.

By Philip Nations • Aug. 6, 2013

Yahoo to purchase marketing technology provider Lexity

The agreement marks the 20th acquisition made by Yahoo in last year.

By Philip Nations • Aug. 6, 2013

Amazon debuts new Pinterest-like feature for online shoppers

The company hopes the social experience will increase consumer interaction.

By Philip Nations • Aug. 5, 2013

H&M launches online shopping in the U.S.

The retailer will mark the occasion with a number of promotional events.

By Philip Nations • Aug. 2, 2013

Shopkick debuts new in-app buying service to U.S. consumers

Will the technology help boost revenue for retail outlets? 

By Philip Nations • Aug. 1, 2013

Facebook is the preferred method for online retail log-ins

But will the trend continue when Google+ establishes its market presence?

By Philip Nations • Aug. 1, 2013

Which country has the world's most frequent international shoppers online?

The Boston Consulting Group's annual global survey reveals whose online shoppers are venturing abroad most often.

By Roger Riddell • July 26, 2013

Overstock.com reduces book prices to 10% less than Amazon.com's

Overstock.com executives already claim that they offer cheaper prices for most products available on both sites.

By Roger Riddell • July 25, 2013

Wal-Mart acquires online optimization company Torbit

The company hopes the acquisition can help boost its performance online.

By Philip Nations • July 25, 2013

U.S. merchants are top destination for international online shoppers

Retailers not accepting cross-border transactions might be hurting revenue.

By Philip Nations • July 24, 2013

EBay raises the bar on its same-day delivery service

Will the program help brick-and-mortar retail compete with Amazon?

By Philip Nations • July 23, 2013

Social media marketing is paying off for Fab.com

Does Facebook yield shoppers that spend more than the average consumer?

By Philip Nations • July 19, 2013

Major retail is turning its focus toward mobile shopping

As the market continues to grow, retail is focusing heavily on mobile opportunities.

By Philip Nations • July 17, 2013

Major furniture brands invest undisclosed amount into online site

The brands seem confident in Furniture.com's future prospects.

By Philip Nations • July 16, 2013

Target launches new online campaign to attract college students

The retailer will use digital technology to go after younger audiences.

By Philip Nations • July 16, 2013

8 out of 10 consumers research online before making ‘big purchases’

These stats could help shape digital strategies for years to come.

By Philip Nations • July 15, 2013

Online site The Fancy gets $53 million from well-known investors

Bloomberg is reporting that the company is now worth nearly $600 million.

By Philip Nations • July 11, 2013

Men’s Wearhouse set to unveil new omnichannel shopping experience

Technology could be an open door to improved sales.

By Philip Nations • July 3, 2013