E-commerce

Regulations in the country favor homegrown and physical retailers; Amazon’s stake allows it to take advantage of both those protections.

It’s baby boomers who are more likely to buy online, according to a study from consumer engagement firm First Insight.

It's been a big year for visual search, and the technology is taking another step into retailer's storefronts through the Target-Pinterest partnership.

Meanwhile, J.C. Penney says it will hire some 40,000 seasonal workers this year — in line with numbers from the year-ago period.

The home improvement retailer will add two new AR tools to its app roster early October, including a virtual tape measure app.

The home goods retailer has seen digital sales growth and continues to invest on that front, despite overall struggles.

The platform isn't just for social media anymore, as customers appear ready to engage with brands and sales people via this real-time format.

As SVP of fashion in the U.S. e-commerce division, Denise Incandela will lead the department for Walmart.com, Jet.com and Shoes.com.

Customers who use the service, which requires a keyless lock, can request that delivery people put their groceries away while they are not home.;

The move expands next-day delivery from the mass merchant to about one-fifth of the U.S. population.

Hundreds of full-time jobs will be created as the online giant moves into a Hudson Yards location, but it's still looking for a second HQ.

Voice ordering isn't just for Amazon — independent grocers can now get into the game.

Investment in mobile and the cloud are separating retail's "Winners" and "Laggards," things to keep in mind for upcoming replacement cycles, writes Nikki Baird of RSR Research. 

Google Glass may have dropped out of the mainstream, but the e-commerce titan is looking for new ways to apply Alexa.

A new study from Oracle has a lot to say about shopper behavior and the opportunities facing retailers.

Retail AR apps may be witnessing a major breakthrough, as several debut in concert with Apple's launch of iOS 11.

The Fire HD 10 will mirror the Echo's voice capabilities, and it could give the online giant a stronger foothold in the smartphone and tablet market.

This is just the latest Amazon partnership poised to bring in more customers and sales.

It's a daring move that may signal a new partnership ethos among e-commerce and legacy retailers.

The move is an effort to expand the retail giant’s omnichannel services — a major part of its promise for low prices and convenience.

Person-to-person payment platforms are gradually moving into the world of e-commerce merchants, bringing with them a hope for younger traffic.

More than half of retailers now offer same-day delivery, and within two years 65% plan to offer the service, which consumers increasingly expect, according to a recent study.