Victoria’s Secret to stream fashion show special on Prime Video

A shoppable collection will accompany “The Victoria’s Secret World Tour,” which the company says is part documentary.

By Xanayra Marin-Lopez • Aug. 1, 2023

Overstock officially rebrands as Bed Bath & Beyond

The launch merges the two companies into a single online shopping destination under the Bed Bath & Beyond name.

By Nate Delesline III • Aug. 1, 2023

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What's shaping the e-commerce landscape?

From pivots in digital strategies to challenges retailers must overcome with reverse logistics, here are some of the forces shaping online retail.

By Retail Dive staff

How Amazon reached its ‘fastest Prime speeds ever’ in Q2

A regional fulfillment model, machine learning and the use of same-day delivery facilities helped the company achieve that milestone, an executive said.

By Max Garland • July 31, 2023

Walmart aims for affordable, sustainable clothing with carbon capture tech pilot

A test with Rubi Laboratories seeks to integrate carbon capture technology across the retail giant’s supply chain and produce affordable apparel from the emissions.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 31, 2023

Amazon opens robotics fulfillment center in Detroit

More than 1,200 employees will help pick, pack and ship items while working "with innovative technology," the company said.

By Max Garland • July 31, 2023

Fanatics creates livestream commerce app

Fanatics Live allows fans and collectors to participate in creator-run, live shopping experiences from a dedicated app. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 31, 2023

Lacoste’s latest virtual store doubles down on exclusive experiences for loyalty members

In collaboration with virtual store developer Emperia, the brand is showcasing its summer collections on the platform.

By Xanayra Marin-Lopez • July 28, 2023

The Weekly Closeout: REI expands travel offerings and Amazon, iRobot modify merger price

The outdoors retailer is expanding rentals, day tours and multiday adventures, while the e-commerce giant and iRobot amended the terms of their agreement. 

By Retail Dive Staff • July 28, 2023

Warehouse automation expected to pick up after hitting ‘rock bottom’

E-commerce and warehouse construction activity are showing signs of recovery, which could lead to increased demand for automation tools, according to Interact Analysis.

By Alexei Alexis • July 27, 2023

Wayfair debuts home design, product visualization tool

Decorify allows shoppers to upload a photo of a room and receive style redesigns with shoppable product suggestions.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 27, 2023

Poshmark adds visual search tool to app

Posh Lens takes shoppers’ photos and shows available listings for their desired product or similar items.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 25, 2023

Stitch Fix technology chief exits

The departure of Sachin Dhawan, who took the CTO post only last year, may mean that newly arrived CEO Matt Baer is building his own team.

By Daphne Howland • July 25, 2023

Whole Foods to deploy Amazon One chainwide

The specialty grocer plans to offer the palm recognition and payment system at its more than 500 stores by the end of 2023. 

By Sam Silverstein • July 21, 2023

Ulta doubles down on livestream shopping with new partnership

A deal with Buywith allows the beauty retailer's brand partners to host live shopping events on its website.

By Xanayra Marin-Lopez • July 20, 2023

Estée Lauder takes down some systems following cyberattack

ALPHV, the ransomware threat actor taking credit for the attack, threatened to reveal more information about the data it claims to have stolen from the cosmetics conglomerate.

By Matt Kapko • July 20, 2023

Dufry, Perfect Corp. bring AR makeup try-on to airports

The partnership will allow travelers to test products from a variety of beauty brands through virtual product SKUs.

By Xanayra Marin-Lopez • July 19, 2023

True Religion’s new chief marketing officer will lead the brand’s digital pivot

Kristen D’Arcy, formerly of Pacsun and American Eagle Outfitters, said she expects e-commerce to represent 50% of the brand’s revenue in a few years.

By Lara Ewen • July 19, 2023

Walmart celebrates 10th anniversary of Open Call pitch competition

The retailer’s largest sourcing event is part of a broader strategy to source products that are made, grown or assembled in the U.S.

By Kaarin Moore • July 18, 2023

Buy now, pay later app downloads decline

In the U.S., total BNPL app downloads for the second quarter fell 19% compared to the year-ago period, Bank of America Securities analysts said.

By Caitlin Mullen • July 18, 2023

Dollar General rolls out new cash rewards program

The offering, which was created in partnership with Ibotta Performance Network, allows customers to earn cash back in their DG Wallets on eligible purchases.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • July 17, 2023

Beauty packaging gets a makeover with growing number of refillable options

Cosmetics and beauty products can create a lot of waste, leading to renewed interest in reusable and refillable options. But designing those options, and ensuring that consumers will adapt to them, is a complex task.

By Danielle Beurteaux • July 17, 2023

5 myths of AMR solutions

What are the biggest myths surrounding mobile robotic solutions in the logistics industry?

July 17, 2023

Walgreens closing e-commerce distribution center in Illinois

The company will lay off 393 employees on or around Aug. 28, according to a WARN notice.

By Max Garland • July 14, 2023

Walmart creates shoppable carts with Patrick Mahomes, Barbie

Singer Becky G also offers up a curated list of items that customers can shop online and during a livestream event with the mass merchant.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 13, 2023

7-Eleven debuts digital collectibles

The Texas retailer joins a few other companies that have dipped their toes into NFTs.

By Jessica Loder • July 13, 2023