E-commerce: Page 2
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Bloomberg: Walmart fielding interest in JetBlack
The retail giant is talking with parties about potentially partnering with the unit or buying it outright.
By Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 27, 2019 -
Inventory-free showrooms 'super-charge' customers
Shoppers interacting with a brand at a physical location bought more, spent more and returned less, according to new academic research.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 27, 2019 -
EBay CEO steps down
Devin Wenig's departure, which comes amid a strategic and operational review, was due to "a number of considerations," the company's chairman said.
By Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 25, 2019 -
Overstock CFO resigns as permanent CEO is named
Greg Iverson left amid turbulence around the exit of its former CEO, Patrick Byrne, as Jonathan Johnson steps into the chief executive role.
By Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 24, 2019 -
SponsoredHow open-loop incentives drive merchant ROI and transform customer loyalty
Loyalty programs have long driven customer retention and loyalty, but what do consumers value in 2019?
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Casper jumps on the CBD bandwagon with sleep gummies
The mattress brand is among the latest to capitalize on the $150 billion cannabis market.
By Caroline Jansen • Sept. 19, 2019 -
Macy's to make same-day delivery free in 30 markets, for a limited time
Starting Oct. 1, the department store is eliminating the service's $8 fee, and that could be a key differentiator this holiday season.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 19, 2019 -
Amazon expands cash payment services across the US
The e-commerce giant, in making it easier for shoppers to use hard currency, is also helping itself.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 18, 2019 -
Fast and free: How shipping expectations are changing retail
Customers have come to expect speedy delivery from their favorite stores, but only some can keep up. Here are the three moves Retail Dive is watching.
By Daphne Howland , Ben Unglesbee , Kaarin Vembar , Caroline Jansen • Sept. 16, 2019 -
Verishop introduces free 1-day shipping
The feature comes as other retailers invest in their own delivery and fulfillment options.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 16, 2019 -
Neighborhood Goods raises $11M, plots third store
With the fresh funds, the retailer will add more brands to its repertoire and update its web presence.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 13, 2019 -
Finding the next unicorn: An investor's look at the DTC landscape
There's no formula for making the right investment, but a large market size and a brand with competitive advantages helps.
By Cara Salpini • Sept. 11, 2019 -
SponsoredIs your order-ahead and pickup living up to its promise? (You might be losing shoppers if not)
Today’s retailers admit they are sold on the concept of order-ahead and pickup. But does it live up to its promise to customers?
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Fenty Beauty expands into Asian market with Tmall store
The Rihanna-founded makeup label is among the latest to harness Alibaba's online shopping platform to reach a new set of consumers.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 06, 2019 -
Neiman Marcus ventures into the mattress space
The luxury department store's move indicates that the already saturated category hasn't reached its peak yet.
By Caroline Jansen • Sept. 04, 2019 -
Does Le Tote hold a new beginning or the end for Lord & Taylor?
The department store is getting its last chance from an apparel rental service. If the strange deal works, it could be a game-changer for both. But the real winner may be HBC.
By Daphne Howland • Aug. 29, 2019 -
DTC bedding brand Boll & Branch raises $100M
The startup, focused on sustainability and social impact, said it will use the fresh funds to grow its selling channels and expand into adjacent categories.
By Caroline Jansen • Aug. 27, 2019 -
ThriftBooks is not just an Amazon seller anymore
The used books seller launched on Marketplace over 15 years ago. What's next in its evolution as a disruptive retailer in its own right?
By Daphne Howland • Aug. 27, 2019 -
Target and Disney partner to open 25 toy shops
The entertainment giant is growing its retail presence with store-within-a-store concepts at Target, expanding the mass merchant's toy offerings.
By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 26, 2019 -
Deep DiveFrom coworking spaces to backyards: The next generation of showrooming
Digitally native brands like Outer and Burrow are exploring alternative ways to give consumers the opportunity to see their products in real life.
By Caroline Jansen • Aug. 26, 2019 -
Amazon tests 'Top Brand' badge for some fashion
The e-commerce giant has tags to boost some brands and products in its massive assortment, but risks creating confusion if it uses too many.
By Daphne Howland • Aug. 19, 2019 -
Banana Republic will launch apparel rental next month
Along with the new monthly subscription, the Gap Inc.-owned brand said it will offer buy online, pick up in-store beginning this fall.
By Daphne Howland • Aug. 16, 2019 -
A.C. Moore launches online artist marketplace
The marketplace, powered by Zibbet, will compete with Etsy and Amazon for attention from both sellers and buyers.
By Lisa Rowan • Aug. 16, 2019 -
Ulta highlights DTC brands with Sparked platform
Sephora recently launched a similar in-store merchandising initiative for makeup brands as both retailers bank on digital natives to drive traffic.
By Cara Salpini • Aug. 14, 2019 -
Deep DiveOnline retailers are transforming warehouse construction
U.S. builders are struggling to keep up with demand from clients like Amazon, Walmart and Kroger for specialized distribution centers.
By Jenn Goodman • Aug. 14, 2019
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