Can Amazon and its marketplace rivals fix their counterfeits problem?

Counterfeiting could soon be a $1 trillion criminal enterprise. As fakes proliferate online, the government is taking notice and brands are taking their arguments public — and to court.

By Ben Unglesbee • April 9, 2018

Champion opens first US brick-and-mortar store in Los Angeles

Parent Hanesbrands has long been a wholesaler of underwear, basics and activewear, and is pinning its growing direct-to-consumer sales on the well-performing Champion brand.

By Daphne Howland • April 9, 2018

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The state of retail returns

Retailers of all sizes are streamlining operations so customers can have a smooth return experience. 

By Retail Dive staff

H&M's turnaround runs through its supply chain

For apparel companies who bet on fast fashion, new products can be a gamble, but a sound resilience strategy will always help retailers bounce back. 

By Edwin Lopez • April 6, 2018

Amazon opens doors with Amazon Key expansion

The e-commerce giant went nationwide with some Amazon Key features as it continues to build its smart home portfolio, but the service's in-home delivery feature was not one of them.

By Dan O'Shea • April 6, 2018

Getting tough on returns is hurting retailers

Retailers like Best Buy, J.C. Penney, Sephora and others are employing a firm to track consumers' return behavior, and shoppers aren't happy about it.

By Daphne Howland • April 6, 2018

Amazon adding new fulfillment center in Las Vegas

The 1,000 full-time workers to be employed there will likely be working beside robots as Amazon seeks to make its fulfillment operations more efficient.

By Daphne Howland • April 6, 2018

Walmart expanding pickup towers to 700 stores

The retail giant is also adding lockers so customers can pick up larger items like TVs.

By Daphne Howland • April 6, 2018

In the Toys R Us void, toy makers should target grocery

As the massive toy retailer winds down, producers can fill the gaps in their profit-and-loss statements by targeting supermarkets, writes Tim Hall, CEO of research firm Simporter and former Hasbro executive.

By Tim Hall • April 5, 2018

Manufacturers believe inventory optimization will mitigate 'Amazon effect'

The rise of e-commerce is leading manufacturers to streamline operations and become less dependent on retail partners, according to a JDA Software survey.

By Kate Patrick Macri • April 4, 2018

To stay valuable, Nike, H&M invest in supply chains

In the world of fast fashion, retailers must speed up their supply chains and keep inventory backlogs to a minimum.

By Barry Hochfelder • April 3, 2018

Walmart brings Project Gigaton to China

Greenhouse gas reductions in China will account for 50 million metric tons of the 1 billion Walmart seeks to cut worldwide.

By Edwin Lopez • March 29, 2018

Walmart opening FedEx Office locations in 500 stores

The companies piloted the effort in 47 Walmart stores in six states, and will expand in the next 24 months.

By Daphne Howland • March 21, 2018

EBay taps AR to help sellers think outside the (shipping) box

The feature will help sellers on the marketplace with shipping challenges, like picking the right size box and estimating shipping costs.

By Dan Alaimo • March 21, 2018

5 days or less: Consumers set high bar for acceptable shipping times

Fast and free shipping are dominating the e-commerce delivery landscape, as the maximum acceptable shipping time decreases. 

By Shefali Kapadia • March 15, 2018

Walmart ramps up grocery delivery to head off Amazon

The retailer will offer same-day service from 100 markets — reaching more than 40% of U.S. households — by the end of the year.

By Jeff Wells • March 14, 2018

Whole Foods to meet with disgruntled suppliers

The grocer will meet with manufacturers on March 19 to address concerns over new fees and the company’s centralized merchandising setup.  

By Jeff Wells • March 12, 2018

Desperate for profits, retailers reinvent inventory strategies

Gap, J.C. Penney and Lowe's may be different types of retailers — but all share similar solutions to weathering the retail apocalypse.

By Edwin Lopez • March 8, 2018

How Kohl's uses stores in pursuit of 'operational excellence'

The retailer's use of brick-and-mortar stores as fulfillment centers helps the company to satisfy customers' needs for instant gratification. 

By Shefali Kapadia • March 8, 2018

5 factors that will shift retail supply chains

The annual RILA suply chain conference highlighted the changing landscape of retail and the necessity for a consumer-centric model. 

By Shefali Kapadia • March 8, 2018

Zara aims to automate pickup with in-store robots

Enabling customers to pick up online orders in stores was a start. Now, retailers need to make sure the process remains an efficient one.

By Dan O'Shea • March 7, 2018

The Children’s Place and Gymboree: A tale of two specialty retailers

One invested in inventory technology, assortment and e-commerce. The other went bankrupt. What can the two children's apparel retailers teach retailers?

By Ben Unglesbee • March 5, 2018

Amazon adds photo confirmation for deliveries

The online giant has introduced a service in some areas that sends photographic evidence of an unattended package delivery to the recipient.

By Dan O'Shea • March 5, 2018

Walmart develops produce inspection technology to track freshness

The company's Eden project digitally tracks the quality and freshness of fruits and vegetables, and will save an estimated $2 billion over five years.   

By Dan Alaimo • March 5, 2018

JD.com launches AI, blockchain accelerator

The Chinese e-commerce company will begin working with six startups this month to test and scale real-world applications of these technologies. 

By Dan Alaimo • March 1, 2018

Amazon buys smart-doorbell startup Ring

The deal, which according to Reuters is valued at more than $1 billion, says much of Amazon's shipping ambitions.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 28, 2018