Ahold invests heavily in online food ordering; opens tech-innovation center

The owner of online food retailer Peapod plans to triple Internet sales by 2016.

By Paul Conley • Jan. 7, 2014

vPersonalize launches online storefront for personalized merchandise

The new site will try out new tech and designs to facilitate product customizations for consumers.

By Philip Nations • Jan. 6, 2014

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The direct-to-consumer landscape in retail

More mature brands are pursuing exit strategies and expanding their reach, while traditional retailers are increasingly shifting to a DTC model.

By Retail Dive staff

Amazon expands sales tax to 3 more states

The total number of states where Amazon must collect sales tax will reach 20 by 2016.

By Roger Riddell • Jan. 2, 2014

Macy’s has plans for new $170 million fulfillment center

The retailer continues to benefit from a staggering rise in e-commerce sales.

By Philip Nations • Dec. 27, 2013

Overstock to begin accepting bitcoin payments in 2014

The move would make Overstock.com the first big-name U.S. retailer to accept the currency. 

By Brian Warmoth • Dec. 20, 2013

eBay inks deal for Braintree buyout

The $800 million sticker price will include the Venmo mobile app.

By Philip Nations • Dec. 20, 2013

Nordstrom now provides 3-D fitting solutions for online footwear

The retailer has reached an online partnership agreement with Shoefitr—as well as an investment deal.

By Philip Nations • Dec. 19, 2013

Amazon price-checks items at a mind-boggling rate

The online retail giant has increased the frequency of the practice at a stunning pace through 2013.

By Philip Nations • Dec. 16, 2013

PayPal backs new e-commerce gifting startup

Loop Commerce has secured over $13 million in funding for development of the service.

By Philip Nations • Dec. 13, 2013

Overstock.com partners with Coastal to debut fashionable eyewear

The partnership will showcase a full line of Coastal eyewear for Overstock’s growing customer base.

By Philip Nations • Dec. 12, 2013

Target owns mobile browsing, but Apple leads sales

A new report breaks down who the dominant retailers were this year on smartphones and tablets.

Dec. 11, 2013

eBay creates new advisory board to help improve its online interface

A former MIT professor will help lead the initiative to refine eBay’s online storefront.

By Philip Nations • Dec. 10, 2013

Styletag mobile app makes its debut for stylish shoppers

The service will push popular celebrity style trends from a variety of fashion retailers.

By Philip Nations • Dec. 10, 2013

Express launches updated version of mobile shopping app

Shoppers will receive a slew of new features in time for the holiday shopping season.

By Philip Nations • Dec. 10, 2013

Target debuts new Awesome Shop website

The e-commerce storefront will showcase favorite products among Target shoppers.

By Philip Nations • Dec. 9, 2013

3 Ways To Use Video To Boost Customer Engagement

When it comes to increasing customer engagement, video can be one of the most powerful tools in a retailer's marketing arsenal. Video is prompting viewers to remain on retailers' sites longer, click on more links, and buy more products.  In a recent webinar, Steve Reid, Practice Dire...

By Alex Nowicki • Dec. 9, 2013

The Cato Corp. launches its first online storefront

The iconic women’s clothing company opened its doors to shoppers in 1946.

By Philip Nations • Dec. 6, 2013

Report: Cyber Monday raked in $2.29B for e-retailers

The Monday after Black Friday is still the day to beat for online sales.

By Brian Warmoth • Dec. 3, 2013

Sharper Image rolls out full mobile catalog app for holiday shoppers

But the Catalog Click app could be the centerpiece of sales revenue moving forward into 2014.

By Philip Nations • Dec. 3, 2013

Supreme Court rejects Amazon's tax appeal

Amazon and Overstock.com appealed their requirement to collect taxes in New York under a state law.

By Roger Riddell • Dec. 2, 2013

Online retail scores more than $1.2B on Black Friday

Can you guess who came in first for visits on the annual shopping holiday?

By Brian Warmoth • Dec. 2, 2013

Newegg told to pay $2.3M in patent infringement case

The electronics e-retailer plans to appeal.

By Brian Warmoth • Nov. 26, 2013

Fresh Direct to debut private-label food brand

The launch is bound to turn some heads in New York City.

By Paul Conley • Nov. 26, 2013

Harley Davidson takes a joyride to Pinterest to promote holiday catalog

Will the initiative help fuel merchandise sales through the company’s online storefront?

By Philip Nations • Nov. 25, 2013

Amazon.com debuts Amazon Coins currency in the U.K.

U.K. Kindle Fire customers will each receive 400 of the coins to mark the launch.

By Philip Nations • Nov. 22, 2013