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April 16, 2025

Trump excludes some electronics from reciprocal tariffs

Smartphones and electronic integrated circuits now qualify for the “semiconductor” exemption, but officials say sector-specific duties are coming.

By Edwin Lopez • April 14, 2025

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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

EBay taps AI to make listing easier for sellers on mobile

The marketplace is continuing to build on creating a seamless listing experience with new mobile AI tools.

By Xanayra Marin-Lopez • April 10, 2025

As TikTok Shop’s fate remains in balance, social commerce gains traction

The social media app with its popular e-commerce feature is in a state of suspense after a ban was once again delayed. Here’s a look at what this means for retail and how experts feel brands should respond.

By Xanayra Marin-Lopez • April 10, 2025

Etsy marries AI and human touch with curated collections

The feature builds on the marketplace's holiday gift recommendation tool. But Chief Product Officer Nick Daniel said the company is "just scratching the surface" with AI.

By Xanayra Marin-Lopez • April 10, 2025

Amazon pilots AI app feature that can buy items from third-party sites

Buy for Me can purchase eligible products from third-party sites without customers leaving the Amazon Shopping app.

By Bryan Wassel • April 10, 2025

Under Armour, Unless partner on plant-based sportswear collection

The regenerative sportswear collection is “designed to decompose rather than pollute,” according to Under Armour Brand President Eric Liedtke.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • April 8, 2025

QVC to stream on TikTok 24/7

As it undergoes a larger turnaround, QVC Group is going all in on TikTok Shop two years after the feature launched.

By Xanayra Marin-Lopez • April 3, 2025

Kohl’s tech chief exits amid broader leadership change

Chief Technology and Digital Officer Siobhán Mc Feeney departed the retailer Wednesday, according to a securities filing.

By Roberto Torres • April 3, 2025

Amazon taps AI for automatic product recommendations

The e-commerce giant gave a subset of U.S. users a tool that takes shopping prompts to routinely recommend items.

By Xanayra Marin-Lopez • April 2, 2025

Retail leaders sound off on AI’s use-cases

From Toys R Us’ experimentation with video to Meta’s new ad capabilities, here’s how the tech is being used across the industry.

By Cara Salpini • April 2, 2025

Etsy appoints Depop exec as CTO

Rafe Colburn will become Etsy's chief technology officer on May 5, while Depop's chief marketing officer will become the resale platform's interim CEO.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • March 31, 2025

Men’s Wearhouse adds gift list registry service

Customers can create and manage custom gift lists featuring items from the retailer, which is part of the Tailored Brands portfolio.

By Xanayra Marin-Lopez • March 27, 2025

Consumers are buying more from generative AI’s suggestions: Adobe

A report highlighted that using generative AI tools for shopping leads customers to more purchases in electronics and jewelry.

By Xanayra Marin-Lopez • March 27, 2025

GameStop to close ‘significant number’ of stores, invest in bitcoin

The closures are on top of the company shuttering nearly 600 U.S. locations last year.

By Kaarin Moore • March 27, 2025

Williams-Sonoma turns to AI to curb headcount growth

Executives said the company is pursuing ways to drive additional savings with the technology during a recent earnings call. 

By Lindsey Wilkinson • March 27, 2025

J.C. Penney embraces social-first marketing with VaynerMedia hire

The department store chain will take advantage of services like a social influencer seeding offering intended to boost relevance.

By Peter Adams • March 26, 2025

Amazon building robotics fulfillment center in North Carolina

The facility will contain more than 3 million square feet of floor space and support the company’s efforts to cut costs and improve production.

By Philip Neuffer • March 26, 2025

Revlon appoints chief information and digital officer

The beauty company emerged from bankruptcy two years ago and is prioritizing innovation to lead growth.

By Xanayra Marin-Lopez • March 25, 2025

BuyBuy Baby to relaunch online in May

The announcement comes nearly two months after Beyond acquired the baby retailer, reuniting it with its former owner Bed Bath & Beyond.

By Caroline Jansen • March 25, 2025

Inside H&M’s digital relaunch and approach to multichannel experiences

Head of Digital Jenn Volk explains how the retailer reimagined digital to increase brand storytelling around moments like its Charli XCX collaboration.

By Chris Kelly • March 25, 2025

The Weekly Closeout: Vera Bradley sells Pura Vida and Edible Brands enters the hemp industry

Vera Bradley will offload the bracelet brand two years after taking full ownership, and the Edible Arrangements company expands its horizons.

By Retail Dive Staff • March 21, 2025

US shoppers averaged $700 on TikTok Shop in the last year

Gen Z in particular uses the app’s shopping feature the most and increasingly trusts influencers, according to a report by Partner Centric of American consumers under 60.

By Xanayra Marin-Lopez • March 20, 2025

Walmart creates a generative AI tool for merchants dubbed ‘Wally’

The tool is intended to help merchants complete time-consuming tasks like data entry and analysis.

By Xanayra Marin-Lopez • March 20, 2025

Klarna to displace Affirm as Walmart BNPL provider

The Swedish buy now, pay later business partnered with a Walmart-backed fintech to offer loans at the retail giant via a digital payments app.

By Patrick Cooley • March 19, 2025