E-commerce

Amazon Scout gamifies shopping recommendations

The personalization service is currently limited to furniture, home decor and women's shoes, though the company promises "more categories coming soon."

By Dan O'Shea • Sept. 20, 2018
Amazon's use of seller data subject of EU competition probe

EU Competition Commissioner Margrethe Vestager is looking into whether the e-commerce giant uses transaction data collected from sellers on its third-party platform to squelch competition.

By Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 20, 2018
Stitch Fix expands men's assortment and sizing

The subscription company has begun to top expectations for sales and profit as it works diligently to expand its customer base.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 20, 2018
Why an obscure tech firm plans to resurrect Bon-Ton

CSC Generation bought the bankrupt retailer's IP for $900,000 thinking it could run a profitable operation. That's plenty ambitious in its own right, but the firm's plans only get bigger from there.

By Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 20, 2018
CommerceHub debuts last-mile delivery solution for big ticket items

Active Delivery Management is expected to streamline last-mile delivery of large merchandise for the supply chain platform and its retailer clients.

By Dan Alaimo • Sept. 20, 2018
4 Walmart execs to join e-commerce acquisition Flipkart

India is the hottest country in retail and Walmart doesn't want to be left behind. It is installing new leaders months after it bought the e-commerce marketplace.

By Dan Alaimo • Sept. 19, 2018
Bonobos founder hands off CEO role

Andy Dunn, who is still SVP of digital consumer brands at Walmart, will now assume the role of "voice for the customer" and guide at the brand he built.

By Corinne Ruff • Sept. 19, 2018
Amazon gets exclusive on premium diaper line

The new line seems positioned to compete with sustainable diapers from the likes of The Honest Co. while beating them on price.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 19, 2018
Zola registers Crate & Barrel collection

Ahead of engagement season — not to mention the holidays — the wedding registry business will add 3,500 Crate & Barrel products to its assortment.

By Corinne Ruff • Sept. 19, 2018
Amazon reportedly plotting 8 new Alexa devices this year

New voice assistant-enabled devices could be unveiled before the month is over, CNBC reports.

By Dan O'Shea • Sept. 18, 2018
Facebook to gain most from big digital holiday ad spend

Digital advertising tops the marketing wish list for two-thirds of retailers, with a huge chunk going to Facebook and Instagram, reported Reveal Mobile.

By Dan Alaimo • Sept. 18, 2018
Instagram expands shopping features to boost brands' direct sales

Two new features in Stories and Explore could help to close the sales loop for the more than 90 million users that tap shoppable posts for more product information.

By Robert Williams • Sept. 18, 2018
Amazon investigating employees for data bribery

The e-tailer has a record of protecting transparency in its reviews, and a high level of consumer trust, but employees in China are reportedly selling data to third-party sellers.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 18, 2018
Amazon launches 'Storefronts' for small and medium sellers

The e-commerce giant also unveiled its first TV ad to feature one of its smaller sellers, which account for half of its retail sales.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 17, 2018
Mobile to drive 68% of holiday e-commerce traffic

The holiday season looks promising, with Salesforce predicting 13% sales growth — but they need to prepare for an early start, especially on mobile.

By Dan Alaimo • Sept. 17, 2018
RepairClinic rebrands to highlight anti-counterfeit promise

The parts supplier is trumpeting its manufacturer guarantee aimed at fighting counterfeits and shaking up the e-commerce market for appliance parts.

By Dan O'Shea • UPDATED: Sept. 18, 2018 at 3:04 p.m.
E-commerce shoppers expect free shipping, branded giveaways

Nearly all shoppers now say free shipping and returns make them more likely to become a repeat customer, according to a survey from Dotcom Distribution.

By Dan O'Shea • Sept. 14, 2018
Trademarks reveal more Amazon apparel labels on the horizon

The e-tailer previously staked its private labels in consumer products, but now most of its brands are in apparel.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 14, 2018
Overstock inks warehouse lease to fulfill 2-day shipping orders

The company, which unveiled private label furniture lines in recent months, is looking to unload its e-commerce business.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 14, 2018
Jet announces major rebrand to target city dwellers

The Walmart-owned marketplace is launching a new website, assortment and delivery options in an effort to attract city consumers — a shopping segment that has eluded its parent for decades.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 13, 2018
New York & Co. rebrands amid growth ambitions

The company's new moniker, "RTW Retailwinds," ironically reflects its struggle against the headwinds faced by many apparel retailers.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 13, 2018
Study: Mobile commerce to overtake e-commerce by 2019

Click-and-collect and mobile order-ahead are encouraging consumers to shift their purchasing online, 451 Research said.

By Robert Williams • Sept. 12, 2018
Amazon to take 50% of US e-commerce share by 2023

Online retail sales will pass $1 trillion two years sooner than previous predictions, according to a report from FTI Consulting.

By Dan Alaimo • Sept. 12, 2018
Wayfair names new head of brand planning

Ezra Englebardt, who joined in June, is tasked with forging a creative strategy that can cut through a hotly competitive online market.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 12, 2018
Amazon poised to reign over apparel by year's end, analyst says

The company is edging closer to knocking off the top apparel sellers in the U.S., but mostly in lower-priced segments, according to a Wells Fargo note.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 12, 2018