Chewy’s sales jump despite challenging economic environment

The pet e-commerce company reported a gross margin decline in Q1 but remained positive about its full-year outlook.

By Dani James • June 13, 2025

EBay takes live shopping on tour

The company will bring live shopping and collector-focused experiences to cities spanning the U.S. to showcase collectibles, luxury goods, sneakers and apparel.

By Xanayra Marin-Lopez • June 12, 2025

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What's shaping the e-commerce landscape?

From pivots in digital strategies to challenges retailers must overcome with reverse logistics, here are some of the forces shaping online retail.

By Retail Dive staff

Walmart debuts Sparky, its generative AI assistant for customers

Joining Wally, an AI assistant for merchants, Sparky will summarize reviews for customers and help shoppers plan purchases.

By Xanayra Marin-Lopez • June 10, 2025

Amazon confirms layoffs in books business

A move to streamline some roles affects fewer than 100 people and doesn’t reflect downsizing in the books organization, the company said.

By Daphne Howland • June 9, 2025

Peloton launches peer-to-peer resale platform

The exercise company launched a beta version of Peloton Repowered in select metro areas, offering special discounts to buyers and sellers. 

By Dani James • June 4, 2025

Victoria’s Secret shuts down website in response to security incident

Although stores are open, the company has also halted some in-store services as it works to fully restore operations. 

By Kaarin Moore • May 29, 2025

Origins expands to Amazon’s premium beauty store

The e-commerce giant has been bulking up its beauty offering by adding brands like Too Faced, Estée Lauder and Clinique to its lineup.

By Howard Ruben • May 27, 2025

Nike to return to Amazon, raise prices

The sportswear giant will sell on the U.S. site after six years away. Meanwhile, prices are going up for many of its footwear products.

By Cara Salpini • May 27, 2025

How lower China tariffs will affect direct-to-consumer imports

Temporarily reduced duties likely won't be enough to stop ongoing shifts among de minimis-reliant supply chains, experts said.

By Max Garland • May 27, 2025

Pottery Barn plans to expand to the UK this fall

In addition to an e-commerce presence in the region, the home furnishings retailer will also offer its personalized design services.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • May 20, 2025

QVC Group plans reverse stock split, voluntary delisting

As a result of the reverse stock split, the company doesn’t expect it will meet the continued listing requirements of the Nasdaq Capital Market.

By Kaarin Moore • May 16, 2025

The Weekly Closeout: Kohl’s plans to refinance, Wayfair expands large-format concept

The department store intends to refinance with a $360 million offering of new senior secured notes, while the home goods retailer said another larger store is on the horizon.

By Retail Dive Staff • May 16, 2025

ThredUp overhauls resale service, slashes fees

The recommerce company is taking an open-source approach, eliminating fees for branded resale shops and broadening access to its partner network.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • May 14, 2025

Why retail’s e-commerce disruption era is over

Brick-and-mortar stores drive the vast majority of core retail sales, and that won’t change any time soon, according to a report from commercial real estate firm Colliers.

By Daphne Howland • May 12, 2025

Wayfair’s customer base continues to shrink as revenue remains flat in Q1

Executives remained optimistic about the online retailer’s ability to weather tariff pressures, touting its marketplace structure.

By Caroline Jansen • May 2, 2025

Amazon could gain share under tariffs, as it did during the pandemic, CEO says

The e-commerce giant is “pretty maniacally focused” on keeping prices low, CEO Andy Jassy told analysts Thursday.

By Daphne Howland • May 2, 2025

Amazon teases July Prime Day

The announcement comes amid a report that sellers are backing out of the sales event due to tariff costs.

By Kaarin Moore • April 29, 2025

Online retailers in the US spent an average of $400k on AI last year

Despite aiming that investment at customer experience, 30% of executives told Storyblok that the tech only slightly improved the shopper’s experience.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • April 29, 2025

[Podcast] Geolocation and the Customer Journey

Find out how geolocation tools bridge the gap between physical and digital shopping.

By Retail Dive's studioID • April 28, 2025

Etsy to customers: Buy local, avoid tariffs

The global marketplace has advice for consumers and sellers alike, but warns that U.S. trade policy is sure to change again in coming days and weeks.

By Daphne Howland • April 18, 2025

The Weekly Closeout: Small businesses sue over tariffs, Under Armour adds PE exec to board

A group of small businesses banded together to challenge the Trump administration’s authority to levy tariffs, while the athletics retailer added a board director from Sycamore Partners.

By Retail Dive Staff • April 18, 2025

Target beefs up online grocery offerings with ButcherBox partnership

The tie-up with the direct-to-consumer online meat seller underscores Target’s focus on expanding its grocery offerings.

By Peyton Bigora • April 11, 2025

EBay taps AI to make listing easier for sellers on mobile

The marketplace is continuing to build on creating a seamless listing experience with new mobile AI tools.

By Xanayra Marin-Lopez • April 10, 2025

At brick-and-mortar powerhouse Walmart, e-commerce turns profitable

The retail giant isn’t immune to tariff fallout but is maintaining its outlook, in part because it sees market share opportunity, executives said Wednesday.

By Daphne Howland • April 10, 2025

Amazon pilots AI app feature that can buy items from third-party sites

Buy for Me can purchase eligible products from third-party sites without customers leaving the Amazon Shopping app.

By Bryan Wassel • April 10, 2025