Postmates launching API to help with same-day delivery

The move would allow third-party sellers to offer local delivery in as quick as an hour.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 10, 2014

Best Buy announces free two-day delivery

The electronics retailer seems determined not to let shipping speed or costs get in the way of its holiday sales.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 10, 2014

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Inside retail supply chains

Companies looking to trim expenses and streamline operations during a crutial year for supply chain management. 

By Retail Dive staff

Justices ask tough questions on Colorado sales tax law

Colorado tried to get around barriers in the collection of state sales tax for online purchases. But its law appears to be in trouble.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 9, 2014

9 biggest retail blunders of 2014

From offensive apparel to merchandise shortages, there are just some things you can’t blame on the weather or the economy.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 8, 2014

L.L. Bean swamped by orders for signature boot

The company failed to anticipate demand of its signature product, and said some customers won't receive their boots until well after the holidays.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 5, 2014

Soon, retail holiday specials may not be so special

Shipping deals and price pressures can easily shape consumer expectations beyond the holidays.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 4, 2014

Brick-and-mortar among Cyber Monday winners

The record-smashing sales of Cyber Monday favored retailers providing omnichannel services, including in-store pickup.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 4, 2014

Amazon adds food takeout, delivery to local services

The e-retail giant is quietly launching a resource of local services that could also include travel.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 4, 2014

Cyber Monday sales pass $2B: ComScore

What a day it was for online buying as Cyber Monday blew through its prior record.

By Karen Talley • Dec. 3, 2014

FBI issues malware warning after massive Sony breach

The malware overrides all data on hard drives, preventing a reboot.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 3, 2014

Wal-Mart shifting resources in Asia

The retail giant is cutting 250 jobs in merchandising and marketing, but is also opening nine stores and a distribution center that will create 6,000 new jobs.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 3, 2014

Girl Scout cookies finally available online

Cookie lovers and Girl Scout troops alike have been waiting for this opportunity for years.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 2, 2014

Wal-Mart expanding 'Grab and Go' lockers in Canada

The program is part of the retail giant’s overall strategy to boost its e-commerce efforts.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 1, 2014

San Francisco passes retail worker 'bill of rights'

The city legislature unanimously approved the bill on a required second vote, which would survive an unlikely mayoral veto.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 1, 2014

Obama won't interfere in West Coast port talks

President Barack Obama said that he believes the issue will be resolved via collective bargaining. 

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 25, 2014

eBay pulls same-day delivery app

EBay CEO John Donahoe said same-day delivery is not a “sweet spot” for the online marketplace.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 24, 2014

Report: Cyber Monday drives shoppers to stores

More than a third of shoppers will go to a physical store in search of Cyber Monday deals, according to a report by the International Council of Shopping Centers.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 24, 2014

Zappos opens first brick-and-mortar store

The e-commerce retailer has opened a 20,000 square-foot pop-up store near its Las Vegas headquarters.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 21, 2014

Retail Workers Bill of Rights closer to adoption in San Francisco

The measures address retail employment conditions that have come under scrutiny across the country and in Congress.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 20, 2014

New price-match policy stings Wal-Mart

Scam artists tricked unsuspecting Wal-Mart workers into selling them $400 PlayStation 4 consoles for as little as $50. 

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 19, 2014

Shippers warn retailers against holiday promises

UPS and Fed Ex are saying that they will refuse business if retailers extend shipping deals too close for them to fulfill.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 18, 2014

Sears introduces in-store reservation feature

Shop Your Way customers can now have their local Sears store set aside merchandise through the retailer’s app or website.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 18, 2014

Macy's CEO on port strike: 'This is the wrong time to slow down work'

Terry Lundgren and the National Retail Federation have already been in touch with President Obama about resolving a labor dispute at West Coast ports.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 17, 2014

Wayfair announces healthy post-IPO sales, wider losses

The e-retailer of home goods, furniture, and office supplies said its losses grew due to investments in marketing and branding efforts.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 12, 2014

Despite past troubles, retailers promising last-minute deliveries

Many late shipments didn’t make it to customers before Christmas last year, yet retailers are announcing order-by dates even closer to the holiday.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 11, 2014