E-commerce
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Amazon secures its own '.amazon' domain
The decision ushers in a new reality that could have wide-ranging implications for the e-commerce giant, its sellers and its rivals.
By Daphne Howland • May 23, 2019 -
H&M earns top spot for global web traffic
The fast-fashion company leads the pack of top apparel retailers with over 67 million visitors in March, according to a new study by SEMrush.
By Lisa Rowan • May 23, 2019 -
Returnly debuts 'returnless refunds'
The post-purchase payments company aims to mitigate waste by providing more options through Green Returns.
By Caroline Jansen • May 23, 2019 -
Deep DiveThe unicorns of retail
From Casper to Rent the Runway, four retail startups have hit $1 billion valuations in 2019. Here's a look at past and future plans for the companies.
By Cara Salpini • May 23, 2019 -
Stein Mart adds Amazon lockers to 200 stores
Like Kohl's, the retailer hopes to drive traffic to stores through the partnership. But the e-commerce giant may be the real winner.
By Daphne Howland • May 22, 2019 -
Target grabs share as Q1 sales spike 5%
The mass merchant's digital sales boomed during the quarter, growing more than 40%, as customers flocked to its same-day fulfillment services.
By Ben Unglesbee • May 22, 2019 -
Urban Outfitters to launch apparel rental service
The retailer joins Ascena's Ann Taylor, Express, American Eagle and, of course, Rent the Runway in offering clothing rental in lieu of purchase.
By Daphne Howland • May 21, 2019 -
TechStyle pilots integration with Google's Shoppable Ads
The parent company of Fabletics, Savage X Fenty and JustFab teamed with social commerce platform Curalate to test the new ad format.
By Robert Williams • May 21, 2019 -
Modsy raises $37M in Series C funding
The online interior design service said it plans to further invest in 3D technology and expand its furniture marketplace.
By Caroline Jansen • May 21, 2019 -
Macy's summer campaign heads outside with Pinterest Pincodes
This summer, visitors to gathering places like the Santa Monica Pier will be able to use their phones to scan and shop fashions curated for that location.
By Dianna Christe • May 20, 2019 -
Walmart posts best US comps in 9 years
The online giant posted e-commerce growth in the U.S. of 37% and overall comp sales growth of 3.4% as investments begin to pay off.
By Ben Unglesbee • May 16, 2019 -
Adobe aims for third-party sellers with Amazon integration
A new add-on helps merchants sync their sites with their Amazon accounts, but could have more impact once it's ready for Walmart's nascent marketplace.
By Daphne Howland • May 15, 2019 -
460K accounts accessed in Uniqlo Japan hack
Parent company Fast Retailing revealed that nearly half a million online user accounts were accessed between April 23 and May 10.
By Kaarin Vembar • May 15, 2019 -
Google boosts shopping capabilities across search, images and YouTube
A newly revamped Google Shopping experience could help the company re-assert its product search capabilities amid growing competition with Amazon.
By Robert Williams • May 15, 2019 -
Feather secures $12M in Series A funding, expands into LA
In addition to a West Coast expansion, the DTC furniture subscription company said it would use its latest funding to increase headcount.
By Caroline Jansen • May 15, 2019 -
Away's runway for growth expands with $1.4B valuation
With another $100 million in funding, the direct-to-consumer luggage brand plans to increase its assortment, physical footprint and international presence.
By Cara Salpini • May 15, 2019 -
Clean beauty brand to launch at 1,400 Target stores
The first brand from Offspring Beauty, a subsidiary company connected to Who What Wear, touts clean ingredients and low prices for its entry into the space.
By Cara Salpini • May 14, 2019 -
Walmart adds 1-day shipping as delivery battle heats up
The retailer's announcement raises the stakes for competitors and comes just weeks after Amazon upgraded its Prime delivery to next-day for many products.
By Ben Unglesbee • May 14, 2019 -
JD profits soar as Q1 beats expectations
The company is solidifying its partnerships in China with outside retailers, including Walmart.
By Daphne Howland • May 10, 2019 -
Overstock loss narrows as 'aggressive' cost cuts continue
Executives on Thursday said they aren't intimidated by rival Wayfair or even Amazon's move to speed up Prime shipping.
By Daphne Howland • May 10, 2019 -
Retail's 'survival of the fittest' will cull the weak, Moody's says
In a recent report, analysts noted that credit downgrades still far outpace upgrades as retailers with heavy debt loads and competitive markets struggle to keep up.
By Ben Unglesbee • May 10, 2019 -
Schick maker snags Harry's for almost $1.4B
The deal, like Unilever's purchase of Dollar Shave Club, is yet another signal that the old way of selling consumer products is on its way out.
By Daphne Howland • May 09, 2019 -
Buy, try, return, repeat: How fast fulfillment gives beauty retailers a competitive edge
In an industry where trying on is crucial to the experience, having the right operations in place to manage orders and returns is key.
By Jen A. Miller • May 09, 2019 -
Amazon rebrands Souq
Souq has grown throughout the Middle East since the U.S. e-commerce giant bought it two years ago, and the name change is set to boost that.
By Daphne Howland • May 02, 2019 -
Thinx now sold at b8ta stores
In an exclusive shared with Retail Dive, the period underwear brand's CEO called brick and mortar "critical" to expanding sales.
By Daphne Howland • May 01, 2019
