E-commerce
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Amazon brand worth more than a third of a trillion dollars
The e-commerce giant moved to the top spot from No. 3 last year, leapfrogging Apple and Google in WPP and Kantar's annual ranking of the top 100 brands.
By Daphne Howland • Nov. 15, 2019 -
Nordstrom invests in plus-size startup 11 Honoré
The department store joined several venture capital firms in a $10 million investment round in the luxury apparel company.
By Daphne Howland • Nov. 14, 2019 -
Walmart posts 41% online sales growth but hunts for margins
The retail giant posted another quarter of sales gains, but even its CEO noted "we need to do more and move faster" to profitably build out its digital store.
By Ben Unglesbee • Nov. 14, 2019 -
Nike to stop selling on Amazon
A company spokesperson said the brand was focused on "elevating consumer experiences through more direct, personal relationships."
By Cara Salpini • Nov. 13, 2019 -
Overstock sales down 21% as it pulls back on marketing
The troubled e-tailer also disclosed that it has been subpoenaed by the Securities and Exchange Commission.
By Ben Unglesbee • Nov. 12, 2019 -
Alibaba smashes Singles Day record with $38.4B in sales
The shopping festival made more in 24 hours than Amazon's entire online store sales in the third quarter.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 12, 2019 -
Sponsored3 customer experience trends changing the way B2B e-commerce buyers do business
What do buyers expect from their B2B e-commerce experience today? Here are three shifts in customer expectations changing how manufacturers and suppliers do business.
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More people will shop on mobile than desktop this holiday
A new report expects the retail conversion rate for Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2019 to increase nearly 30% over last year.
By Lisa Rowan • Nov. 11, 2019 -
Mobile apps pose lower risk of online shopping fraud
E-commerce fraud increases prior to the holidays but doesn't comprise many transactions.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 11, 2019 -
Deep DiveWhat keeps Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos awake at night?
As the company reaches into a growing array of industry sectors, Industry Dive publications pulled together their expertise to analyze how competitors thrive amid the next wave of disruption.
By Nami Sumida • Nov. 11, 2019 -
Express debuts DTC brand UpWest
The new venture, which the company calls a "purpose-driven lifestyle brand" is focused on everyday casual apparel.
By Kaarin Vembar • Nov. 08, 2019 -
Amazon launches Small Business Academy program
The company will offer seminars, webinars, and community college courses for starting and growing an online business.
By Lisa Rowan • Nov. 06, 2019 -
Walmart overtaking Amazon? Not so fast
Some statistics that seem worrying for the e-commerce giant could actually be a boon, though it's clear Walmart is advancing nicely.
By Daphne Howland • Nov. 06, 2019 -
WWD: Forever 21 shuttering all its Riley Rose beauty stores
A notice on the beauty retailer's web page directs shoppers to a tab on the parent company's site, suggesting its products will soon be sold only online.
By Daphne Howland • Nov. 01, 2019 -
Price wars, investment costs dampen Moody's outlook on retail
Analysts with the ratings firm slashed their expectations for this year's growth in profit and sales, though not all sectors are feeling the pain.
By Ben Unglesbee • Nov. 01, 2019 -
'Cyber Week' will generate 20% of holiday revenue
Adobe Analytics anticipates online spending will surpass $143.7 billion this holiday season, with substantial growth for mobile commerce.
By Lisa Rowan • Nov. 01, 2019 -
Wayfair's net loss widens nearly 80%
The home goods retailer continues to struggle with posting a profit, though CEO Niraj Shah pointed to revenue gains as reasons for optimism.
By Caroline Jansen • Oct. 31, 2019 -
Nearly half of consumers will buy holiday gifts on Amazon
The e-commerce giant leads the way in online product searches in all product categories except for apparel, according to a new study.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 30, 2019 -
Walmart replaces Jenny Fleiss as head of Jetblack
The co-founder of the Jet e-commerce site, Nate Faust, is set to take over the concierge service as Walmart reportedly looks to unload it.
By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 30, 2019 -
Deep DiveMapping the physical locations of DTC brands
New York, San Francisco and Los Angeles were the top three cities where digital-first retailers open their first stores.
By Cara Salpini • Oct. 30, 2019 -
Deep DiveThe DTC brand execs shaping retail
Over the past several years, Retail Dive has sat down with the leaders of digitally native brands. Here are the stories of people we're following.
By Caroline Jansen • Oct. 30, 2019 -
Amazon is dominating the holiday price war
The e-commerce player is out-pricing other online retailers by 20% on average, with Walmart not too far behind, according to Profitero.
By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 29, 2019 -
Fake goods surface in up to 60% of Google product searches, study says
Incopro suggests that many merchants are selling dangerous or counterfeit goods, which could impact trust as Google ramps up e-commerce efforts.
By Robert Williams • Oct. 29, 2019 -
Deep DiveWelcome back, Toys R Us. Your market is tougher than ever.
After knocking the retailer out of existence last year, Walmart, Amazon and Target took over the toy category. This holiday season, they're playing to lock down market share.
By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 28, 2019 -
H&M launches Spanish site for US shoppers, adds tech features
The chain introduced additional online shopping features, including a sustainability tool that provides manufacturing and textile information.
By Lisa Rowan • Oct. 25, 2019
