GameStop, Klarna team up on installment payments

The partnership is part of the gaming retailer's ongoing efforts to modernize its digital operations.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 3, 2020

The decade of VC funding that shaped e-commerce and DTC brands

Direct to consumer might be the buzziest trend in retail over the past 10 years, but it's not where all the money's going.

By Cara Salpini • Nov. 3, 2020

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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.

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Chico's shores up finances, digital operations amid store closures

With stricter attention to profitability, the company has permanently closed 28 locations this year and plans as many as 50 more. 

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 2, 2020

Saks Fifth Avenue relaunches website with emphasis on personalization

More robust shoppable content, and filters for fulfillment options like BOPIS, are a few of the features on the department store's new website.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 2, 2020

B8ta acquires retail-as-a-service startup Re:store

The deal comes after B8ta announced corporate layoffs during the early days of the pandemic.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 2, 2020

Last-mile tech firm Onfleet raises $14M as interest surges in delivery services

The company, which provides software to help retailers manage drivers and communications with customers, will use the funds to support expansion.

By Sam Silverstein • Nov. 2, 2020

Online holiday sales to reach $189B, Adobe says

E-commerce sales are expected to surpass $3 billion daily between Nov. 22 and Dec. 3. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 30, 2020

Under Armour to exit up to 3K wholesale doors, sell MyFitnessPal

The moves come as the retailer looks to shift to a more DTC-centered approach and drop undifferentiated partners.

By Cara Salpini • Oct. 30, 2020

Shopify, TikTok partner on shoppable video ads

The collaboration will help Shopify's merchants advertise on the social media app. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 29, 2020

Walmart launches new test stores to further blend tech and in-store ops

The prototype locations will allow the retailer to quickly experiment with ways to make fulfillment more efficient and move in-store inventory online. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 29, 2020

Estée Lauder lets Spotify listeners order samples on Google Home

The serum giveaway is part of a broader audio experience that includes customized playlists to accompany nighttime skincare rituals.

By Robert Williams • Oct. 29, 2020

Levi's shuffles senior leadership to focus on digital strategy

As the COVID-19 pandemic shifts spending online, the brand will focus on DTC and the digitization of its operations. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 29, 2020

Postmates signals bigger retail ambitions with shopping service catered to local merchants

Debuting ahead of the holidays, a new "Shop" tab shows a selection of items that users can order for delivery, in-store pickup or curbside pickup.

By Robert Williams • Oct. 28, 2020

Visa expands contactless payment app availability

The Tap to Phone product gives retailers access to a growing trend toward contactless, point-of-sale terminals without the cost of additional hardware.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 27, 2020

LG TV launches Shop Time app featuring QVC, HSN

The app puts the telecommerce veteran in front of consumers seeking shoppable content.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 27, 2020

7-Eleven adds delivery providers as small-basket e-commerce accelerates

The c-store now works with seven third-party services, including Uber Eats and Grubhub, and has seen daily delivery orders quadruple this year.

By Sam Silverstein • Oct. 26, 2020

WhatsApp opens in-app shopping, joining Facebook’s e-commerce push for small businesses

As part of an update that also expands its cloud service offerings, the messaging app will let shoppers buy items directly from a business chat.

By Robert Williams • Oct. 26, 2020

Home Depot debuts virtual field trips for kids

Suppliers will show viewers how their products are made in the series, which aims to entertain children stuck at home during the pandemic.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 26, 2020

New rival shelf-scanning robots roll out for retailers

Simbe Robotics has unveiled a new version of its Tally robot, while Brain Corp is expanding a pilot at Sam's Club with shelf-scanning tech atop autonomous floor cleaners.

By Sam Silverstein • Oct. 23, 2020

Amazon solicits customer receipts in data collection program

With the Amazon Shopper Panel, the company wants to know more about how consumers spend their money outside its ecosystem. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris and Cara Salpini • Oct. 22, 2020

Target adds more safety features ahead of the holidays

The retailer is ramping up contactless checkout options and letting customers digitally reserve a place in store lines. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 22, 2020

EBay creates 'Certified Refurbished' program for reselling used goods

The initiative is part of the platform's effort to continue to gain trust with digital consumers through authentication processes. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 22, 2020

David's Bridal acquires wedding site

The retailer's investment in Rustic Wedding Chic allows the brand to captivate brides early in the wedding planning process. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 22, 2020

Tech startup AiFi raises more capital to advance cashierless retail

The latest funding round pushes the company's total raised to $30 million at a time when contactless shopping is in higher demand from COVID-19.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 20, 2020

Google expands visual search in latest shopping push

The features are another sign of how the search giant wants to become a destination for consumers amid growing competition from Amazon.

By Robert Williams • Oct. 20, 2020