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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 -
Trendline
Digital innovation and technology trends in retail
Generative AI and TikTok Shop have replaced the metaverse and NFTs as the hot topics of the day — here’s a look at how brands are using them.
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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 -
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 -
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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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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4 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 -
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 -
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 -
QVC Group taps media vet as chief growth officer
The live shopping pioneer hired Alex Wellen to steer its growth as it adapts to the ever-evolving social media and streaming era.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • March 20, 2025 -
Amazon uses Big Spring Sale to promote Amazon Haul
As part of the event, which returns next week, the retail giant is offering 50% off purchases from its Temu-like competitor.
By Nate Delesline III • March 19, 2025