Rent the Runway and Nordstrom team up

The partnership adds brick-and-mortar fulfillment to the fashion rental service, and furthers the department store's push to offer high-touch services.

By Daphne Howland • June 28, 2019

Alibaba launches English-language site to lure brands

The portal is poised to open up the Chinese market as the trade war drags on.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 27, 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

Apple expands Business Chat to Shopify’s online stores

Shopify is offering the service to more than 800,000 merchants that use its platform to run their online shops. 

By Robert Williams • June 27, 2019

H&M plans fewer new stores in hard e-commerce push

The fast-fashion retailer also said that its partnership with omnichannel payments platform Klarna will expand to the U.S. in the fall.

By Daphne Howland • June 27, 2019

Amazon Prime Day announced for July 15-16

Last year's snafus might not be forgotten, but most shoppers are likely too keen on the deals to stay away, and they have 48 hours to find them.

By Daphne Howland • June 25, 2019

Louis Vuitton, Bulgari lead luxury push on China’s WeChat

Seventy percent of high-end fashion brands have adopted the social app's mini programs, up from 40% last year, Gartner L2 found.

By Robert Williams • June 25, 2019

Amazon unveils beauty store for professionals

In a direct shot at Sally Beauty, the e-commerce giant debuted a platform geared toward professionals in the beauty space.

By Cara Salpini • June 25, 2019

E-commerce driving robust warehouse construction market

According to CBRE, 255 million square feet of warehouse space is being built in the U.S. as construction tries to keep up with demand.

By Kim Slowey • June 25, 2019

Can a new owner rewrite the story of Barnes & Noble?

The bookseller has a healthy balance sheet and brand, as well as a buyer. But that may not be enough to turn around years of lost sales and dashed hopes.

By Ben Unglesbee • June 24, 2019

Amazon reprises dorm shopping deals

The e-commerce giant could have an advantage this year against retailers that may be forced to raise prices due to tariffs.

By Daphne Howland • June 21, 2019

EBay rolls out AI-based personalization features

The e-commerce company is using machine learning to further support individual shopping patterns.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 21, 2019

Shopify launches fulfillment network

The latest development from the commerce platform solves third-party logistics headaches but it's unclear what it means for Amazon.

By Daphne Howland • June 20, 2019

Snap alum launches curated online store Verishop

The e-commerce storefront promises free two-day shipping and round-the-clock customer service.

By Lisa Rowan • June 20, 2019

Are traditional wedding registries a thing of the past?

While gift registries remain relevant, more and more couples are asking for cash to fund experiences, down payments on homes or fertility treatments.

By Caroline Jansen • June 19, 2019

Pinterest expands social commerce partner program

The company also added shoppable experience platforms to connect products seen in a pinned image with retailers that can fulfill orders. 

By Robert Williams • June 18, 2019

Down the aisle: It's a new day for wedding apparel

One of the most disrupted retail markets today is one that Amazon has hardly touched.

By Daphne Howland • June 17, 2019

As 3rd-party sellers take over, Amazon's own market share loses 10 points

Jeff Bezos' recent disclosure of Marketplace's scale caused eMarketer to revise sales estimates, but the e-commerce giant still has much to gain. 

By Daphne Howland • June 14, 2019

Jetblack customers spend $1,500 per month

Walmart's innovation efforts have propelled the brand into an upscale mindset.

By Lisa Rowan • June 12, 2019

Farfetch launches on JD.com

The two marketplaces forged a strategic partnership in 2017 that they've built up the last two years to compete against Alibaba in the luxury market.

By Daphne Howland • June 12, 2019

As Walmart and Amazon war escalates, smaller retailers caught in the crossfire

A new Moody's report looks at the brick-and-mortar giant's "insurmountable" lead on Amazon in food retail, and where else it's gaining ground.  

By Ben Unglesbee • June 11, 2019

Poshmark expands into home

The new category marks the online social commerce platform's first venture into inventory offerings outside of fashion and beauty.

By Caroline Jansen • June 11, 2019

Retailers prioritize mobile shopping experience

Retailers expect online sales to grow and, in turn, are focused on shaping up their mobile customer experience across all their channels, a BRP report found.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 10, 2019

Revolve opens strong on Wall Street with $1.3B valuation

Beyond its good investment fortune, the retailer's strengths position it to take share in the troubled apparel market, according to MKM Partners.

By Daphne Howland • June 7, 2019

Amazon deploys 'Pegasus' robots in sortation centers

This marks the first time the e-commerce giant will use robotics in these operations as it tries to speed up middle-mile logistics.

By Matt Leonard • June 6, 2019

Amazon's new 'StyleSnap' feature could be a game changer — if it works

Once it launches, users will be able upload a photo of a style they like and get similar product recommendations from Amazon's assortment.

By Daphne Howland • June 6, 2019