Homeland Security vows crackdown on e-commerce counterfeiting

In a 54-page report, the department said the problem is mounting, poses a danger to consumer health and safety, and stifles innovation.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 27, 2020

E-commerce could kill 30K stores and half a million jobs by 2025

A report from Euler Hermes details the destruction wrought in traditional retail as e-commerce grows, with jobs, stores and profits permanently lost.

By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 23, 2020

Explore the Trendline➔

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

Digital styling platform StyleBox announces beta launch

The company took aim at competitors in the space, claiming its service does not use AI to "fully replace humans or put stylists behind the scene."

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Jan. 23, 2020

EBay lays off 102 Silicon Valley employees

Some analysts doubt the marketplace can continue to grow while losing share and point to rising competition and weak past performance.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 22, 2020

Market research: A glance into the strategy of DTC furniture brand Article

Director of Marketing Duncan Blair talks about the allure of podcasts and the brand's approach to fostering loyalty.

By Cara Salpini • Jan. 22, 2020

Bose to close all US stores

All locations in North America, Europe, Japan and Australia will shutter, with the company citing that its products are increasingly purchased online.

By Kaarin Moore • Jan. 16, 2020

'It's happening in a big way': The future of re-commerce in retail

Top executives from ThredUp, Rebag, Rent the Runway and Urban Outfitters' Nuuly discussed the role of the circular economy during the NRF's Big Show.

By Caroline Jansen • Jan. 15, 2020

Lily AI secures funding to expand personal recommendation tech

The startup raised $12.5 million to understand consumers' preferences and how they feel when they shop.

By Kaarin Moore • Jan. 15, 2020

E-commerce companies eye physical retail

Retailers at NRF's Big Show are grappling with the limits of online sales.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 14, 2020

30 minutes with Article's top marketing execs

This DTC brand wants to make shopping in the category easy. How? By limiting choice and taking back control of the last mile.

By Cara Salpini • Jan. 14, 2020

WWD: Amazon to sell luxury fashion

The high-end platform would provide a level of control not usually granted to brands, and would be a departure for the e-commerce giant.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 10, 2020

West Elm partners with DTC plant brand Bloomscape

The collaboration marks the direct-to-consumer company's first with a major retailer and follows a late 2019 Series A funding round of $7.5 million.

By Caroline Jansen • Jan. 8, 2020

Almost all retail apps leak personal data, security firm warns

Until retailers' apps can be trusted, consumers should delete them from their phones, according to mobile security firm NowSecure.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 7, 2020

Forever 21 relaunches international e-commerce

In partnership with cross-border e-commerce platform Global-e, the bankrupt fast-fashion retailer aims to capture sales after closing most overseas stores.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 7, 2020

Ikea ends US sales on Amazon

The Swedish furniture retailer is among the latest to exit the marketplace, following Nike's recent departure from the platform.

By Caroline Jansen • Jan. 6, 2020

Holiday retail sales increased 3.4%

Online sales grew nearly 19% compared to 2018, according to a new report from Mastercard. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Jan. 3, 2020

Does anyone benefit from Amazon's shipping restrictions on third-party sellers?

The e-commerce giant announced in mid-December that sellers can no longer use FedEx Ground or Home to fulfill Prime orders.

By Caroline Jansen • Dec. 27, 2019

EBay eliminates seller fees for sneaker listings over $100

The marketplace will also host a series of sneaker drops in partnership with Stadium Goods.

By Lisa Rowan • Dec. 18, 2019

Walmart, Amazon continue to lead online grocery

Walmart has a greater share of the online grocery market while Amazon sees higher shopper satisfaction, according to a study from Retail Feedback Group. 

By Lauren Manning • Dec. 16, 2019

Westfield welcomes Verishop's digital brands to US malls

The mall developer joins others in turning to digital natives to fill space and lure customers, as those brands realize the value of brick and mortar.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 12, 2019

Chewy posts 40% net sales growth

While the company isn't yet profitable, CEO Sumit Singh credited the sales boost in the quarter to investments in its private brands and pharmacy services.

By Caroline Jansen • Dec. 10, 2019

The Retail Dive Awards for 2019

From old-school retailers redefining stores, to younger brands disrupting the industry, these are the companies and executives that shaped retail this year.

By Retail Dive Team • Dec. 9, 2019

Trailblazer of the Year: Universal Standard

The brand that designs for everybody doesn't want to talk about size. "We just think you shouldn't make an emotional payment when you buy clothes," co-founder Alexandra Waldman says.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 9, 2019

Amazon adds 200K workers, expands fleet for first peak season with one-day shipping

The buildup includes seasonal workers who will help with fulfillment, sortation and delivery during the holidays.

By Matt Leonard • Dec. 4, 2019

Casper builds out exec team

Emilie Arel, former CEO of FullBeauty Brands, steps into the chief commercial officer role and Ben Clark arrives as CTO from Wayfair.

By Caroline Jansen • Dec. 4, 2019