E-commerce: Page 2
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Price wars, investment costs dampen Moody's outlook on retail
Analysts with the ratings firm slashed their expectations for this year's growth in profit and sales, though not all sectors are feeling the pain.
By Ben Unglesbee • Nov. 01, 2019 -
'Cyber Week' will generate 20% of holiday revenue
Adobe Analytics anticipates online spending will surpass $143.7 billion this holiday season, with substantial growth for mobile commerce.
By Lisa Rowan • Nov. 01, 2019 -
Wayfair's net loss widens nearly 80%
The home goods retailer continues to struggle with posting a profit, though CEO Niraj Shah pointed to revenue gains as reasons for optimism.
By Caroline Jansen • Oct. 31, 2019 -
Nearly half of consumers will buy holiday gifts on Amazon
The e-commerce giant leads the way in online product searches in all product categories except for apparel, according to a new study.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 30, 2019 -
Walmart replaces Jenny Fleiss as head of Jetblack
The co-founder of the Jet e-commerce site, Nate Faust, is set to take over the concierge service as Walmart reportedly looks to unload it.
By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 30, 2019 -
Deep DiveMapping the physical locations of DTC brands
New York, San Francisco and Los Angeles were the top three cities where digital-first retailers open their first stores.
By Cara Salpini • Oct. 30, 2019 -
Deep DiveThe DTC brand execs shaping retail
Over the past several years, Retail Dive has sat down with the leaders of digitally native brands. Here are the stories of people we're following.
By Caroline Jansen • Oct. 30, 2019 -
Amazon is dominating the holiday price war
The e-commerce player is out-pricing other online retailers by 20% on average, with Walmart not too far behind, according to Profitero.
By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 29, 2019 -
Fake goods surface in up to 60% of Google product searches, study says
Incopro suggests that many merchants are selling dangerous or counterfeit goods, which could impact trust as Google ramps up e-commerce efforts.
By Robert Williams • Oct. 29, 2019 -
Deep DiveWelcome back, Toys R Us. Your market is tougher than ever.
After knocking the retailer out of existence last year, Walmart, Amazon and Target took over the toy category. This holiday season, they're playing to lock down market share.
By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 28, 2019 -
H&M launches Spanish site for US shoppers, adds tech features
The chain introduced additional online shopping features, including a sustainability tool that provides manufacturing and textile information.
By Lisa Rowan • Oct. 25, 2019 -
Amazon's one-day shipping stokes sales but drains profits
CFO Brian Olsavsky called the company's fulfillment expansion "drastic," and some analysts say that positions it to become a logistics company.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 25, 2019 -
Voice-enabled purchasing on the rise
Ownership of the devices has more than doubled in the past three years, according to a new study.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 24, 2019 -
Brooklinen debuts online marketplace 'Spaces'
The move allows the direct-to-consumer bedding brand to broaden its assortment by selling products from "like-minded partner brands."
By Caroline Jansen • Oct. 24, 2019 -
Deep DiveCan Amazon ever compete on quality?
The e-commerce giant stakes its value proposition on a "price, selection, convenience" trifecta. But as its Marketplace grows, it's not always clear where "quality" fits in.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 24, 2019 -
Amazon adds pickup counters to GNC, Stage Stores, Health Mart
The e-commerce specialist is expanding its partner network for the Hub Counter program as locations reach into the thousands.
By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 23, 2019 -
Smartphones are most popular devices for online shopping, survey says
Less than a third of shoppers plan to use a desktop or laptop for purchasing, while just 16% will browse on a tablet.
By Robert Williams • Oct. 21, 2019 -
Beauty search engine Mira launches with backing from Unilever Ventures
Aimed at connecting shoppers to the right products for their needs, the platform also serves as an online community for beauty users to seek advice.
By Cara Salpini • Oct. 17, 2019 -
Walmart relaunches online toy 'lab'
The retail giant is once again deepening its push into the category ahead of the holiday season, as the race to fill the Toys R Us void goes into its second year.
By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 16, 2019 -
Deep DiveSole survivors: 5 national chains that outlasted their peers
Being the last retailer in a category might sound like an enviable spot, but it's almost never a "safe harbor," as retail's ghosts could tell you.
By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 16, 2019 -
6 ways retailers can win the holidays
It's a high stakes year, as retailers have closed nearly 7,300 stores thus far and 28 retailers are facing bankruptcy in the next 12 months.
By Kaarin Vembar • Oct. 14, 2019 -
Walmart's topsy-turvy week ends with the exit of US chief
The leader of the retailer's domestic turnaround is handing his role to the Sam's Club chief while Walmart's digital business goes through a sharp pivot.
By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 11, 2019 -
REI expands online selection with dropshipping
Danner, ECCO and Salomon are among the first brands to participate by shipping orders directly to customers.
By Lisa Rowan • Oct. 11, 2019 -
SponsoredConsumer incentives insights: Learning from customer experiences
What makes a good consumer incentives program? Understanding the balance between user irritations and user benefits gives insight into the future of CI.
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Why subscription boxes aren't just e-commerce as usual
Inventory management and fulfillment strategies differ from e-commerce, and personalization at scale adds new complexity to the model.
By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • Oct. 10, 2019
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