E-commerce
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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 -
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 Vembar • 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 Vembar • 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 -
Deep Dive30 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. 08, 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. 07, 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. 07, 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. 06, 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. 03, 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 Stine • 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 -
Dive Awards
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. 09, 2019 -
Dive Awards
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. 09, 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. 04, 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. 04, 2019 -
Glossier pops up in 7 Nordstrom locations
The partnership is focused on highlighting the brand's Glossier You fragrance, which is the only product that will be sold at the locations.
By Cara Salpini • Dec. 04, 2019
