Customers are ditching Shein and Temu. Can Amazon win them over?

Third-party sellers that fulfill orders through the e-commerce giant’s network may stand to gain as the fast-fashion giants face heightened tariffs.

By Laurel Deppen • July 1, 2025

The shift in eCommerce: How sellers are finding growth beyond legacy marketplaces

The marketplace game has changed — sellers are finding power in platforms like AliExpress.

June 30, 2025

Explore the 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.

By Retail Dive staff

The Backroom: Saks Global, Amazon and the state of luxury

Fashion Dive Senior Editor Lara Ewen joins to talk about the latest tie-up between the department store conglomerate and the e-commerce giant.

By Retail Dive Staff • June 26, 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 • June 26, 2025

Walmart tests dark stores

As the retailer accelerates its delivery efforts, the brick-and-mortar locations will fulfill online orders — but are not open to the public. 

By Kaarin Moore • June 25, 2025

Amazon aims to speed up delivery to 4K rural communities by end of year

The e-commerce giant is spending more than $4 billion to expand its network into sparsely populated areas, a challenge to Tractor Supply.

By Daphne Howland • June 24, 2025

Hibbett debuts kids-focused app, e-commerce site

Just in time for back-to-school season, Hibbett Kids features personalized content, product drops and flexible payment options. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 23, 2025

Amazon’s Andy Jassy warns of job cuts due to generative AI

The CEO told employees in a letter to embrace the change the tech presents in order to remain competitive within the company.

By Dani James • June 18, 2025

Amazon Prime Day is back — this time for 4 days

The sales event runs from July 8 to July 11, and is being promoted with a new ad campaign featuring LeBron James.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 17, 2025

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

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