E-Commerce

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    Amazon teases July Prime Day

    The announcement comes amid a report that sellers are backing out of the sales event due to tariff costs.

    By • April 29, 2025
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    Online retailers in the US spent an average of $400k on AI last year

    Despite aiming that investment at customer experience, 30% of executives told Storyblok that the tech only slightly improved the shopper’s experience.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • April 29, 2025
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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
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    [Podcast] Geolocation and the Customer Journey

    Find out how geolocation tools bridge the gap between physical and digital shopping.

    By Retail Dive's studioID • April 28, 2025
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    Etsy to customers: Buy local, avoid tariffs

    The global marketplace has advice for consumers and sellers alike, but warns that U.S. trade policy is sure to change again in coming days and weeks.

    By • April 18, 2025
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    The Weekly Closeout: Small businesses sue over tariffs, Under Armour adds PE exec to board

    A group of small businesses banded together to challenge the Trump administration’s authority to levy tariffs, while the athletics retailer added a board director from Sycamore Partners.

    By Retail Dive Staff • April 18, 2025
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    Target beefs up online grocery offerings with ButcherBox partnership

    The tie-up with the direct-to-consumer online meat seller underscores Target’s focus on expanding its grocery offerings.

    By Peyton Bigora • April 11, 2025
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    EBay taps AI to make listing easier for sellers on mobile

    The marketplace is continuing to build on creating a seamless listing experience with new mobile AI tools.

    By • April 10, 2025
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    At brick-and-mortar powerhouse Walmart, e-commerce turns profitable

    The retail giant isn’t immune to tariff fallout but is maintaining its outlook, in part because it sees market share opportunity, executives said Wednesday.

    By • April 10, 2025
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    Amazon pilots AI app feature that can buy items from third-party sites

    Buy for Me can purchase eligible products from third-party sites without customers leaving the Amazon Shopping app.

    By Bryan Wassel • April 10, 2025
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    De minimis shipping from China ending in May, other countries at risk

    The White House plans to nix the exemption for other countries once systems are in place to collect duty revenue, with few exceptions.

    By Max Garland • April 7, 2025
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    QVC to stream on TikTok 24/7

    As it undergoes a larger turnaround, QVC Group is going all in on TikTok Shop two years after the feature launched.

    By • April 3, 2025
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    Amazon taps AI for automatic product recommendations

    The e-commerce giant gave a subset of U.S. users a tool that takes shopping prompts to routinely recommend items.

    By • April 2, 2025
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    Retail leaders sound off on AI’s use-cases

    From Toys R Us’ experimentation with video to Meta’s new ad capabilities, here’s how the tech is being used across the industry.

    By • April 2, 2025
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    J. Jill plans ship-from-store capability

    The apparel brand will join a growing roster of retailers using their brick-and-mortar footprints to fulfill e-commerce orders.

    By Max Garland • March 31, 2025
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    A look back on COVID-19’s impact on retail

    The pandemic has had lasting effects on the industry, including altering operations and resetting consumer expectations.

    By Retail Dive Staff • March 31, 2025
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    4 tech pains that’ll kill your eCom team’s innovation

    Slow processes and outdated systems keep eCommerce teams from innovating. Discover four major time drains – and how to fix them.

    By SCAYLE Commerce Engine • March 31, 2025
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    QVC Group lays off 900 employees

    The reorganization and elimination of roles comes as the company embarks on a three-part turnaround strategy.

    By • March 28, 2025
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    Chewy subscriptions drive sales, market share gains

    The online pet retailer finished its fiscal year with increases in sales, profits, active customers and market share.

    By • March 27, 2025
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    BuyBuy Baby to relaunch online in May

    The announcement comes nearly two months after Beyond acquired the baby retailer, reuniting it with its former owner Bed Bath & Beyond.

    By • March 25, 2025
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    QVC Group taps media vet as chief growth officer

    The live shopping pioneer hired Alex Wellen to steer its growth as it adapts to the ever-evolving social media and streaming era.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • March 20, 2025
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    Amazon uses Big Spring Sale to promote Amazon Haul

    As part of the event, which returns next week, the retail giant is offering 50% off purchases from its Temu-like competitor.

    By Nate Delesline III • March 19, 2025
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    Beyond sells majority stake in Zulily for $5M

    Lyons Trading Company, owner of off-price retailer Proozy, is acquiring the brand. It’s Zulily’s fourth owner in two years.

    By Nate Delesline III • March 18, 2025
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    Solo Brands warns it could file for bankruptcy

    The company issued a going concern statement citing challenges related to liquidity and existing debt.

    By Howard Ruben • March 14, 2025
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    Ulta lost market share in beauty for the first time last year

    As part of a wide-ranging turnaround, the beauty retailer is launching a marketplace, expanding its wellness offering and fixing up stores.

    By • March 14, 2025
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    Grove Collaborative’s revenue falls more than 17% in Q4

    The company is in the midst of a turnaround, which includes a pivot away from wholesale partners and a focus on acquiring third-party brands.

    By Nate Delesline III • March 13, 2025