E-commerce
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Amazon launches private label skincare line
With its penchant for developing its own brands, it's no surprise the e-commerce player would get into the heated beauty category.
By Daphne Howland • March 20, 2019 -
73% of online shoppers click on Amazon product ads while browsing
Nearly 90% of all consumers and 96% of Prime members are more likely to purchase from the e-commerce giant than other sites, according to a new report by Feedvisor.
By Erica Sweeney • March 20, 2019 -
Nordstrom's Trunk Club adds Your Picks basics to boxes
The styling service's move follows rival Stitch Fix's similar introduction last year of add-ons like underwear, basics and accessories.
By Daphne Howland • March 20, 2019 -
With private brands, Amazon plays the long game
Contrary to recent reports, competitors probably shouldn't count on the idea that the e-retailer's private and exclusive labels are struggling.
By Daphne Howland • March 19, 2019 -
Only 7% of retailers offer a shared cart across channels
Omnichannel is evolving toward real-time shopping experiences, but most retailers are hesitating, according to a study by BRP.
By Dan O'Shea • March 19, 2019 -
Bold Metrics debuts Smart Size Chart to reduce online returns
Amid new thinking about sizing practices, the company is using technology to help shoppers find the best fit.
By Dan O'Shea • March 19, 2019 -
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Amazon study highlights digital divide for rural businesses
A report from the e-commerce giant and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce estimates increased use of digital tools in rural areas could add $140 billion to the U.S. economy by 2021.
By Dan O'Shea • March 14, 2019 -
Mastercard to acquire fintech company Ethoca
The move will increase digital security efforts to protect merchants and card users against fraudulent activity.
By Dan O'Shea • March 13, 2019 -
Amazon caves on seller pricing
The e-commerce giant is feeling the pressure not only from its own sellers and politicians of all stripes, but from shoppers as well.
By Daphne Howland • March 13, 2019 -
Basic Space looks to leverage the influencer economy
A new online and app marketplace provides a home for celebrities to sell their own pre-owned and exclusive merchandise.
By Dan O'Shea • March 12, 2019 -
More than 50% of US households will have Amazon Prime in 2019
The e-commerce giant is earning the loyalty of entire households through Prime memberships, according to a new study by eMarketer.
By Dan O'Shea • March 12, 2019 -
Rue21 to launch BOPIS in over 700 stores
The retailer's large-scale commitment to click-and-collect comes as more consumers across the sector are engaging with the service.
By Dan O'Shea • March 11, 2019 -
Website bugs lead to cart abandonment
Shoppers are likely to leave a website if they encounter a bug, but in some cases retailers may not hear about the bad experience, according to a SurveyMonkey study.
By Dan O'Shea • March 07, 2019 -
Google dives deeper into visual search with shoppable ads in Images
The search giant's new features make its platform more directly competitive with Pinterest.
By Robert Williams • March 07, 2019 -
Amazon is the top destination for buying beauty
Beauty shoppers are using the e-commerce giant's mobile app to find and purchase items, according to research by Stella Rising.
By Dan O'Shea • March 06, 2019 -
Is search about to get too good to be good for retail?
Tech refinements presented at Shoptalk are based on the idea that shoppers know what they want. But discovery is sometimes more productive when it's inefficient.
By Daphne Howland • March 06, 2019 -
Digitally native brands on the power of brick and mortar
Founders and CEOs at digital-first businesses at Shoptalk predict their business models will need to move beyond early strategies like social media marketing to preserve customer relationships.
By Cara Salpini • March 06, 2019 -
Office Depot teams up with Alibaba
The U.S. retailer and the Chinese e-commerce firm are partnering to work with small and medium-sized businesses.
By Dan O'Shea • March 05, 2019 -
Levi's, Room & Board test Pinterest's new shopping features
The image-pinning platform added more ways for users to make direct purchases with personalized recommendations.
By Robert Williams • March 05, 2019 -
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Amazon ends Dash button sales
The e-commerce giant said the demise of the product is due in part to the success of smart home devices, according to a CNET report.
By Dan O'Shea • UPDATED: March 4, 2019 at 2:50 p.m. -
Amazon unveils Project Zero to fight counterfeits
The company's automated technology will scan over 5 billion listings daily and will remove suspect products.
By Dan O'Shea • March 01, 2019 -
TechStyle claims more than 5M active members
The company also recently surpassed $750 million in annual revenue and expanded its brand portfolio.
By Dan O'Shea • Feb. 28, 2019 -
Harrods partners with Farfetch to support e-commerce
The legendary department store looks to one of the sector's online innovators to energize digital sales.
By Dan O'Shea • Feb. 28, 2019
