E-Commerce
-
Courtesy of QVC Group
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 -
Courtesy of Wayfair
ColumnThe 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 -
Explore the Trendline➔
gradyreese via Getty Images
TrendlineWhat'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 -
Courtesy of ThredUp
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 -
Daphne Howland/Retail Dive
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 -
Courtesy of Wayfair
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 -
JasonDoiy via Getty Images
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 -
Courtesy of Amazon
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 -
FG Trade via Getty Images
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 -
Alyssa Eckel-Martin/Retail Dive
Sponsored by Radar[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 -
Courtesy of DHL
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 -
Brandon Bell via Getty Images
ColumnThe 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 -
Courtesy of Butcherbox
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 -
Courtesy of eBay
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 -
Daphne Howland/Retail Dive
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 -
hapabapa via Getty Images
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 -
Eduardo Munoz Alvarez via Getty Images
De minimis shipping from China ending in May, other countries at risk
The White House plans to nix the exemption for other countries once systems are in place to collect duty revenue, with few exceptions.
By Max Garland • April 7, 2025 -
Dan Kitwood via Getty Images
QVC to stream on TikTok 24/7
As it undergoes a larger turnaround, QVC Group is going all in on TikTok Shop two years after the feature launched.
By Xanayra Marin-Lopez • April 3, 2025 -
Courtesy of Amazon
Amazon taps AI for automatic product recommendations
The e-commerce giant gave a subset of U.S. users a tool that takes shopping prompts to routinely recommend items.
By Xanayra Marin-Lopez • April 2, 2025 -
Permission granted by Shoptalk
Retail leaders sound off on AI’s use-cases
From Toys R Us’ experimentation with video to Meta’s new ad capabilities, here’s how the tech is being used across the industry.
By Cara Salpini • April 2, 2025 -
Cara Salpini/Retail Dive
J. Jill plans ship-from-store capability
The apparel brand will join a growing roster of retailers using their brick-and-mortar footprints to fulfill e-commerce orders.
By Max Garland • March 31, 2025 -
Igor Alecsander via Getty Images
A look back on COVID-19’s impact on retail
The pandemic has had lasting effects on the industry, including altering operations and resetting consumer expectations.
By Retail Dive Staff • March 31, 2025 -
Permission granted by SCAYLE / Umault
Sponsored by SCAYLE Commerce Engine4 tech pains that’ll kill your eCom team’s innovation
Slow processes and outdated systems keep eCommerce teams from innovating. Discover four major time drains – and how to fix them.
By SCAYLE Commerce Engine • March 31, 2025 -
Cara Salpini/Retail Dive
QVC Group lays off 900 employees
The reorganization and elimination of roles comes as the company embarks on a three-part turnaround strategy.
By Caroline Jansen • March 28, 2025 -
Permission granted by Chewy
Chewy subscriptions drive sales, market share gains
The online pet retailer finished its fiscal year with increases in sales, profits, active customers and market share.
By Daphne Howland • March 27, 2025 -
BuyBuy Baby to relaunch online in May
The announcement comes nearly two months after Beyond acquired the baby retailer, reuniting it with its former owner Bed Bath & Beyond.
By Caroline Jansen • March 25, 2025
