Amazon is dominating the holiday price war

The e-commerce player is out-pricing other online retailers by 20% on average, with Walmart not too far behind, according to Profitero. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 29, 2019

Fake goods surface in up to 60% of Google product searches, study says

Incopro suggests that many merchants are selling dangerous or counterfeit goods, which could impact trust as Google ramps up e-commerce efforts.

By Robert Williams • Oct. 29, 2019

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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

Welcome back, Toys R Us. Your market is tougher than ever.

After knocking the retailer out of existence last year, Walmart, Amazon and Target took over the toy category. This holiday season, they're playing to lock down market share. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 28, 2019

H&M launches Spanish site for US shoppers, adds tech features

The chain introduced additional online shopping features, including a sustainability tool that provides manufacturing and textile information. 

By Lisa Rowan • Oct. 25, 2019

Amazon's one-day shipping stokes sales but drains profits

CFO Brian Olsavsky called the company's fulfillment expansion "drastic," and some analysts say that positions it to become a logistics company.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 25, 2019

Voice-enabled purchasing on the rise

Ownership of the devices has more than doubled in the past three years, according to a new study. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 24, 2019

Brooklinen debuts online marketplace 'Spaces'

The move allows the direct-to-consumer bedding brand to broaden its assortment by selling products from "like-minded partner brands."

By Caroline Jansen • Oct. 24, 2019

Can Amazon ever compete on quality?

The e-commerce giant stakes its value proposition on a "price, selection, convenience" trifecta. But as its Marketplace grows, it's not always clear where "quality" fits in.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 24, 2019

Amazon adds pickup counters to GNC, Stage Stores, Health Mart

The e-commerce specialist is expanding its partner network for the Hub Counter program as locations reach into the thousands.

By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 23, 2019

Smartphones are most popular devices for online shopping, survey says

Less than a third of shoppers plan to use a desktop or laptop for purchasing, while just 16% will browse on a tablet.

By Robert Williams • Oct. 21, 2019

Beauty search engine Mira launches with backing from Unilever Ventures

Aimed at connecting shoppers to the right products for their needs, the platform also serves as an online community for beauty users to seek advice.

By Cara Salpini • Oct. 17, 2019

Walmart relaunches online toy ‘lab’

The retail giant is once again deepening its push into the category ahead of the holiday season, as the race to fill the Toys R Us void goes into its second year. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 16, 2019

Sole survivors: 5 national chains that outlasted their peers

Being the last retailer in a category might sound like an enviable spot, but it's almost never a "safe harbor," as retail's ghosts could tell you.

By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 16, 2019

6 ways retailers can win the holidays

It's a high stakes year, as retailers have closed nearly 7,300 stores thus far and 28 retailers are facing bankruptcy in the next 12 months.

By Kaarin Moore • Oct. 14, 2019

Walmart's topsy-turvy week ends with the exit of US chief

The leader of the retailer's domestic turnaround is handing his role to the Sam's Club chief while Walmart's digital business goes through a sharp pivot.

By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 11, 2019

REI expands online selection with dropshipping

Danner, ECCO and Salomon are among the first brands to participate by shipping orders directly to customers.

By Lisa Rowan • Oct. 11, 2019

Consumer incentives insights: Learning from customer experiences

What makes a good consumer incentives program? Understanding the balance between user irritations and user benefits gives insight into the future of CI.

Oct. 11, 2019

Why subscription boxes aren't just e-commerce as usual

Inventory management and fulfillment strategies differ from e-commerce, and personalization at scale adds new complexity to the model.

By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • Oct. 10, 2019

The 5 biggest DTC trends of 2019

The shift to direct to consumer isn't expected to slow anytime soon, writes Innovation Department founder Alex Song.

By Alex Song • Oct. 10, 2019

New Toys R Us turns to Target to support online sales

The resurrected toy retailer relaunched its website and packed it full of advice and tips for shoppers, but is leaving actual sales to the retail giant.

By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 8, 2019

Bonobos lays off staff amid Walmart's e-commerce reset

News of the layoffs comes on the heels of ModCloth's sale, a possible sign of a strategy shift in the retail giant's digital arm.

By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 8, 2019

Burberry, The RealReal pilot resale partnership

As part of the collaboration, customers who consign the designer's pieces will gain access to an in-store shopping experience with the luxury retailer. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 8, 2019

Costco expected to 'remain a share gainer' as sales jump 8%

The consistently strong retailer has found ways to boost online sales without sacrificing profit or identity. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 7, 2019

Over half of shoppers use subscription box services

Dollar Shave Club leads the pack as more retailers and brands introduce subscription services.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 4, 2019

Google intros price-tracking, enhanced visual search in latest e-commerce bid

Two updates show the search giant ramping up an e-commerce battle with Amazon and Pinterest during the holiday shopping season.

By Peter Adams • Oct. 4, 2019