E-Commerce
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StockX co-founder to take over as CEO amid declines in sneaker resale
Greg Schwartz, who has been the company’s chief operating officer since its 2016 launch, will replace Scott Cutler, an early investor.
By Daphne Howland • Nov. 8, 2024 -
Amazon debuts virtual holiday shop
The immersive 3D shopping experience includes music, animations and a guided journey to help with product discovery.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 7, 2024 -
Trendline
What's shaping the e-commerce landscape?
From recent statistics on e-commerce growth to the Federal Trade Commission’s lawsuit against Amazon, here are some of the forces impacting online retail.
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Best Buy pushes tech in holiday ad series
The campaign features the retailer’s new hologram spokesperson, “Gram,” and addresses common problems like finding the perfect gift.
By Nate Delesline III • Nov. 6, 2024 -
De minimis overhaul will start before next president: former Biden official
A rulemaking proposal being issued by early December is very likely, according to former White House COVID-19 supply coordinator Tim Manning.
By Max Garland • Nov. 5, 2024 -
The Children’s Place launches Shein storefront
The deal allows the youth apparel company to distribute its products through the fast-fashion giant’s platform and diversify its omnichannel strategy.
By Laurel Deppen • Nov. 4, 2024 -
Amazon’s inbound fulfillment process is getting a makeover
CEO Andy Jassy said initial efforts to improve inventory placement are bearing fruit while more investments are underway.
By Max Garland • Nov. 4, 2024 -
Deep Dive
DTC is dead. Long live DTC.
As a channel, it remains key to growth for many retailers. But the era of the DTC brand as we know it is over.
By Cara Salpini • Nov. 4, 2024 -
Prime Day boosts Amazon sales, membership in Q3
Product sales were strong, but third-party seller services, advertising and subscriptions grew by double digits in the period.
By Daphne Howland • Nov. 1, 2024 -
Draper James hires Michael Kors veteran as CEO
New CEO Jeannie Yoo also stepped into an advisory role with Consortium Brand Partners, which took a majority stake in the brand a year ago.
By Howard Ruben • Oct. 30, 2024 -
Most consumers plan to shop online this holiday season
While some people started shopping during October’s promotions, most consumers plan to start next month, according to research by Bain & Company.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 28, 2024 -
Why some retail has been resilient against Amazon
It's about the products — and the people.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 28, 2024 -
Wayfair launches paid loyalty program
For $29 a year, the online retailer is offering customers free shipping, early access to major sales events and 5% back in rewards on purchases.
By Howard Ruben • Oct. 23, 2024 -
The Honey Pot launches at Ulta Beauty
The deal marks the vaginal care brand’s first partnership with a beauty retailer and adds to its growing list of wholesale partners, including CVS and Target.
By Howard Ruben • Oct. 22, 2024 -
Poshmark scraps new fees after seller outcry, sales hit
The resale marketplace instituted a suite of changes earlier this month, but is already abandoning them this week.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 22, 2024 -
TikTok Shop adds refurbished electronics
The company currently offers tablets, mobile phones and laptops from companies like Apple and Google with plans for expansion.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 21, 2024 -
BuyBuy Baby to close all stores less than a year after relaunch
The company said the move will allow it to transform "into a digital-first brand, focusing all our energy on providing an exceptional online shopping experience."
By Nate Delesline III • Oct. 18, 2024 -
Havenly Brands acquires Burrow as it builds out its portfolio of home brands
Havenly CEO Lee Mayer discusses the company’s fifth acquisition, its multibrand strategy and why she remains bullish on retail.
By Caroline Jansen • Oct. 16, 2024 -
Nearly half of holiday shoppers plan to shop in stores
While online shopping is returning to pre-pandemic behaviors, there is a generational divide between those who shop on computers versus mobile devices, according to Experian.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 15, 2024 -
Amazon bundles online shopping of groceries and nonfood items
The company is diversifying its marketplace and fulfillment centers to allow Prime members to add goods from Amazon.com, Amazon Fresh and Whole Foods to one cart.
By Peyton Bigora • Oct. 14, 2024 -
Amazon will reprise holiday beauty sale
This year the e-commerce giant will be competing for attention not just with rival retailers but also the November election.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 14, 2024 -
Sponsored by Pacvue
Busting the myths of incrementality measurement in 2025
Discover how brands are leveraging iROAS to measure incremental sales and optimize retail media strategies across growing channels.
By Anne Harrell, Product Evangelist, Pacvue • Oct. 14, 2024 -
Column
The Weekly Closeout: Primark plans a Manhattan flagship and Walmart expands pet offerings
The global retailer will set up shop minutes away from Macy’s Herald Square store, as the big-box giant opens more Pet Services centers.
By Retail Dive Staff • Oct. 11, 2024 -
The Sill closes its final store, shifts back to online-only business
The DTC plant company said that shuttering its brick-and-mortar locations was the best way to support product expansion and maximize customer reach.
By Howard Ruben • Oct. 7, 2024 -
AAFA pushes again for Facebook, Instagram to join the notorious markets list
One association member said Meta’s social platforms “pose the most significant threat” to its IP and brand integrity of any global platform.
By Nate Delesline III • Oct. 4, 2024 -
Poshmark slashes seller fees
The move comes a few months after rival resale marketplace Mercari cut fees entirely, eliminating a major source of seller frustration.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 4, 2024