The Backroom: Why is the idea of splitting off e-commerce so popular all of a sudden?

Senior Reporters Daphne Howland and Ben Unglesbee discuss why Wall Street likes it, why others don't and how Sears' decline serves as a cautionary tale.

By Retail Dive Staff • Oct. 28, 2021

Saks turns to GXO fulfillment center to meet e-commerce demand

The 400,000-square-foot facility is another example of direct-to-consumer retailers outsourcing logistics.

By Colin Campbell • Oct. 28, 2021

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

Stripe, Klarna partner to offer businesses buy now, pay later options

Two of the biggest fintech companies in the payments sphere said they are locking arms to share their services and customers.

By Lynne Marek • Oct. 27, 2021

Hodinkee names former Goat CTO its chief product, technology officer

The luxury watch company is hoping to tap into Andy Shin's extensive e-commerce expertise, which includes CTO roles at two other marketplaces.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 27, 2021

Target adds new features to same-day services

The changes allow consumers to list backup grocery items and add missing products to their original order, among other things.

By Maria Monteros • Oct. 26, 2021

J.C. Penney taps Levi's executive as CEO

Marc Rosen has more than 25 years of retail experience, mostly in e-commerce and that bane of department stores, direct-to-consumer sales.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 26, 2021

Hasbro hit by supply chain woes as $100M in orders go unfilled

Shipping costs and delays weighed on the toy maker, but revenue rises elsewhere in the business more than made up for the disruption. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 26, 2021

6 charts show the effects of Vietnam's lockdowns on supply chains

Brands with high exposure to Vietnam are seeing port delays, canceled orders and slow capacity recovery after months of COVID-19 related restrictions.

By Edwin Lopez • Oct. 26, 2021

Walmart steps up delivery, online alcohol availability as holidays near

The company is extending its delivery hours until 10 p.m., two hours later than it normally offers the service.

By Sam Silverstein • Oct. 26, 2021

Bombas goes international with UK expansion

The DTC brand, known for its socks, has since broadened its assortment to include underwear, T-shirts and slippers.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 25, 2021

The top 5 local payment methods for global e-commerce

Fintech's latest unicorn shares how companies like Stripe grow across borders using local payments.

By Claire Gates, Chief Commercial Officer, at PPRO • Oct. 25, 2021

Amazon launches in-store pickup, local delivery option for businesses

Amazon Local Selling may ease a friction point that is becoming increasingly tense heading into the 2021 holiday season — delivery. 

By Kaarin Moore • Oct. 22, 2021

Walmart-owned Moosejaw to open store in Bentonville

The outdoors retailer's 6,000-square-foot shop is located just a few blocks away from where Sam Walton launched Walton's 5 & 10 back in 1950.

By Maria Monteros • Oct. 21, 2021

Crocs posts blazing growth even amid supply chain struggles

Revenue growth hit 73% while the clog brand spent $75 million beefing up its supply chain as it contended with factory outages and shipping nightmares.

By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 21, 2021

Ulta tests small-format stores, moves into wellness as it seeks growth

Five years ago, the beauty retailer tested smaller stores and ultimately didn't move forward with them. Now, executives say things have changed.

By Cara Salpini • Oct. 21, 2021

Forever 21 CEO steps down after less than two years

Longtime H&M veteran Daniel Kulle took the reins in February last year, but told colleagues it wasn't a good fit, Women's Wear Daily reports.

By Daphne Howland • Updated Oct. 21, 2021

Gopuff launches in NYC with retail sites

The company has opened more than a dozen locations in Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Bronx and Queens. An unspecified number will service walk-up customers and also fulfill online orders.

By Jeff Wells • Oct. 21, 2021

Tailored Brands hires Neiman Marcus vet for CFO spot

Brandy Richardson, former financial chief for the luxury department store, joins another company trying to move on from a bankruptcy last year.  

By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 20, 2021

Express CFO exits

COO Matthew Moellering, who once served as the retailer's interim CEO, will become the acting chief financial officer following Perry Pericleous' departure.

By Kaarin Moore • Oct. 20, 2021

Target more than doubles Apple shop-in-shops in time for the holidays

Just months after its initial rollout, the retailer is expanding the number of dedicated stores from 17 to 36 locations.

By Maria Monteros • Oct. 20, 2021

Burberry taps Versace chief as CEO

Jonathan Akeroyd also spent 12 years leading Alexander McQueen, and was chosen for his experience turning around global luxury brands.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 20, 2021

Instacart buys smart cart maker Caper AI for $350M

The e-commerce company said its acquisition will help bridge in-store and online shopping for consumers while making it easier for its workers to fulfill orders.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Oct. 20, 2021

Amazon Logistics now ships more US parcels than FedEx: Pitney Bowes

The company's logistics arm has grown in parcel volume and revenue, outpacing FedEx, UPS and the Postal Service every year since 2014.

By Max Garland • Oct. 20, 2021

Amazon touts 1.8M jobs created by sellers as it comes under more congressional scrutiny

The e-commerce giant says small businesses have thrived using its services. But reports found the company prioritizes its own brands at others' expense.

By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 19, 2021

Over 70% of retail sales will come from stores in the next few years: Forrester

Consumers shop more online since the pandemic, but it's more than that — they've grown more digitally savvy, researchers found.

By Daphne Howland , Caroline Jansen • Oct. 19, 2021