E-commerce
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How Prime Day 2019 played out
The event spurred online sales across the industry, but the advantage still belongs to Amazon, experts say.
By Daphne Howland • July 17, 2019 -
Amazon's most 'aggressive' Prime Day yet
At the midpoint of its big summer sale, the e-commerce giant is taking aim at other retailers and also Google.
By Daphne Howland • July 16, 2019 -
Etsy pushes merchants to adopt free shipping
The online marketplace said on Tuesday it will give priority placement in U.S. search results to merchants who adopt the initiative.
By Caroline Jansen • July 09, 2019 -
Amazon can be held liable for Marketplace sales, court rules
Federal judges cleared the path for a liability lawsuit to proceed against the e-commerce giant over a product sold by a third-party vendor.
By Ben Unglesbee • July 09, 2019 -
EBay announces summer outlet store
The marketplace promises 70% off major brands to coincide with competitor Amazon's Prime Day sales.
By Lisa Rowan • July 09, 2019 -
8 things to know about Prime Day 2019
It's not quite Black Friday, but consumers have come to expect the midsummer sales event, and it's not just for Amazon anymore.
By Daphne Howland • July 09, 2019 -
Bloomberg: Amazon workers plan Prime Day strike in Minnesota
The stoppage would fall on the first day of the sales event and follow walk-outs at the same facility in recent months as workers press for better conditions.
By Ben Unglesbee • UPDATED: July 8, 2019 at 11:52 a.m. -
Recode: Walmart faces $1B e-commerce loss, may sell ModCloth
The retail giant's e-commerce has grown quickly, but at a cost, and without achieving the primary goal of denting Amazon's market share.
By Ben Unglesbee • July 03, 2019 -
Rent the Runway and Nordstrom team up
The partnership adds brick-and-mortar fulfillment to the fashion rental service, and furthers the department store's push to offer high-touch services.
By Daphne Howland • June 28, 2019 -
Alibaba launches English-language site to lure brands
The portal is poised to open up the Chinese market as the trade war drags on.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 27, 2019 -
Apple expands Business Chat to Shopify's online stores
Shopify is offering the service to more than 800,000 merchants that use its platform to run their online shops.
By Robert Williams • June 27, 2019 -
H&M plans fewer new stores in hard e-commerce push
The fast-fashion retailer also said that its partnership with omnichannel payments platform Klarna will expand to the U.S. in the fall.
By Daphne Howland • June 27, 2019 -
Amazon Prime Day announced for July 15-16
Last year's snafus might not be forgotten, but most shoppers are likely too keen on the deals to stay away, and they have 48 hours to find them.
By Daphne Howland • June 25, 2019 -
Louis Vuitton, Bulgari lead luxury push on China's WeChat
Seventy percent of high-end fashion brands have adopted the social app's mini programs, up from 40% last year, Gartner L2 found.
By Robert Williams • June 25, 2019 -
Amazon unveils beauty store for professionals
In a direct shot at Sally Beauty, the e-commerce giant debuted a platform geared toward professionals in the beauty space.
By Cara Salpini • June 25, 2019 -
E-commerce driving robust warehouse construction market
According to CBRE, 255 million square feet of warehouse space is being built in the U.S. as construction tries to keep up with demand.
By Kim Slowey • June 25, 2019 -
Deep DiveCan a new owner rewrite the story of Barnes & Noble?
The bookseller has a healthy balance sheet and brand, as well as a buyer. But that may not be enough to turn around years of lost sales and dashed hopes.
By Ben Unglesbee • June 24, 2019 -
Amazon reprises dorm shopping deals
The e-commerce giant could have an advantage this year against retailers that may be forced to raise prices due to tariffs.
By Daphne Howland • June 21, 2019 -
EBay rolls out AI-based personalization features
The e-commerce company is using machine learning to further support individual shopping patterns.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 21, 2019 -
Shopify launches fulfillment network
The latest development from the commerce platform solves third-party logistics headaches but it's unclear what it means for Amazon.
By Daphne Howland • June 20, 2019 -
Snap alum launches curated online store Verishop
The e-commerce storefront promises free two-day shipping and round-the-clock customer service.
By Lisa Rowan • June 20, 2019 -
Deep DiveAre traditional wedding registries a thing of the past?
While gift registries remain relevant, more and more couples are asking for cash to fund experiences, down payments on homes or fertility treatments.
By Caroline Jansen • June 19, 2019 -
Pinterest expands social commerce partner program
The company also added shoppable experience platforms to connect products seen in a pinned image with retailers that can fulfill orders.
By Robert Williams • June 18, 2019 -
Deep DiveDown the aisle: It's a new day for wedding apparel
One of the most disrupted retail markets today is one that Amazon has hardly touched.
By Daphne Howland • June 17, 2019 -
As 3rd-party sellers take over, Amazon's own market share loses 10 points
Jeff Bezos' recent disclosure of Marketplace's scale caused eMarketer to revise sales estimates, but the e-commerce giant still has much to gain.
By Daphne Howland • June 14, 2019
