Amazon, OSHA reach settlement over worker safety

Nine of 10 citations were withdrawn, though the e-tailer has agreed to pay more than 90% of the penalties and inspections continue, according to the Department of Labor.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 20, 2024

Nearly half of Gen Z shoppers to buy holiday gifts from Chinese marketplaces

Though U.S. shoppers are slow to trust it, Temu has become the top Chinese e-commerce platform, surpassing competitors like Shein and TikTok Shop, an Omnisend survey found.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Dec. 19, 2024

Explore the Trendline➔

What's shaping the e-commerce landscape?

From recent statistics on e-commerce growth to the Federal Trade Commission’s lawsuit against Amazon, here are some of the forces impacting online retail.

By Retail Dive staff

Over 157M expected to shop in stores, online on Super Saturday

According to the NRF, half of those with shopping to finish will do so online, while 37% will head to department stores.

By Nate Delesline III • Dec. 17, 2024

Allegations of unsafe working conditions at Amazon come to a head with Senate probe, strike threat

“Our employees’ safety is and always will be our top priority,” an Amazon spokesperson said Monday.

By Caroline Colvin • Dec. 17, 2024

True Classic launches at Target

The brand will be sold in 460 of the mass merchant’s stores after testing out a small selection of products on Target’s website in the fall.

By Howard Ruben • Dec. 16, 2024

Indochino names vice president of marketing

Ryane Askew comes with digital marketing experience from Pier 1, Blue Nile, J.C. Penney, Amazon and Nordstrom.

By Howard Ruben • Dec. 13, 2024

Tatcha to launch at Ulta Beauty

About 30 of the brand’s products will be available on the beauty retailer’s website, including its Water Cream and Dewy Skin Cream.

By Howard Ruben • Dec. 10, 2024

Etsy shuffles C-suite, elevates Depop CEO to chief growth officer

At the same time, the marketplace named a new chief marketer and chief financial officer, and is searching for a new chief technology officer.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Dec. 6, 2024

The Weekly Closeout: ThredUp sells Remix for $1 and who really won Black Friday?

The resale business sold most of the European company to Florin Filote for one euro, while early reports suggest On and Amazon scored sales during the holiday.

By Retail Dive Staff • Dec. 6, 2024

Chewy raises full-year guidance as it beats Q3 expectations

The online pet retailer saw net sales increase nearly 5% driven by strength in its Autoship subscription service and nondescretionary categories.

By Caroline Jansen • Dec. 5, 2024

Amazon says these areas of Washington, DC, are too dangerous for Prime delivery

The e-commerce giant faces a lawsuit from the District’s attorney general, alleging that Prime members in two zip codes aren’t receiving promised benefits.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 4, 2024

Consumers have a new option as millions of packages are swiped from porches each year

PorchPals is an insurance product that could shake up coverage for a problem that has only escalated with the growth of e-commerce.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 3, 2024

Cyber Monday spending hits $13.3B: Adobe

It remains the biggest online shopping day, but the five-day period starting on Thanksgiving brought in over $41 billion online.

By Nate Delesline III • Dec. 3, 2024

Winners and losers of Black Friday 2024

With deals all spread out and e-commerce surging even on Thanksgiving Day, the red-letter event seems to be losing its punch.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 30, 2024

The Backroom: Amazon Haul and the state of retail

Join Retail Dive Senior Reporter Daphne Howland and Rick Watson, founder and CEO of RMW Commerce, as they unpack recent retail stories including Amazon’s answer to Temu, Walmart’s progress and Target’s struggles.

By Retail Dive Staff • Nov. 28, 2024

Why stores still spark joy around the holidays

Online shopping has surged over the years, but it’s hard to replicate the discovery — and fun — of going to stores.

By Cara Salpini • Nov. 26, 2024

Target adds Bogg to its assortment

The brand, known for its colorful tote bags, will land in the mass merchant early next month.

By Howard Ruben • Nov. 25, 2024

Olive & June to be acquired by Hydro Flask owner for $240M

Olive & June’s founder and CEO Sarah Gibson Tuttle will remain on the team as the nail care company joins Helen of Troy’s portfolio of brands.

By Caroline Jansen • Nov. 22, 2024

The Weekly Closeout: Stitch Fix adds stylist profiles, NRF and RILA respond to overtime rule block

The apparel box retailer is introducing customers to the brains behind its boxes while retail organizations express relief to a ruling on overtime pay.

By Retail Dive Staff • Nov. 22, 2024

Walmart slashes US delivery costs by 40% per order

Increased automation and more efficient driver routes helped the retail giant accomplish the feat for the third consecutive quarter.

By Max Garland • Nov. 21, 2024

Target misses Q3 earnings expectations, lowers guidance

The retailer will focus on deals and value as consumers become pickier with discretionary purchases.

By Nate Delesline III • Nov. 20, 2024

Adam Driver turns 5-star Amazon reviews into theatrical monologues

The Hollywood star amps up the drama of “deeply personal” reviews in time for Black Friday week and Cyber Monday deal events.

By Chris Kelly • Nov. 20, 2024

Walmart raises guidance boosted by strong revenue, e-commerce growth

Store improvements, an accelerated digital presence and a growing advertising business is separating the retailer from its competitors, according to analysts.

By Nate Delesline III • Nov. 19, 2024

Ulta Beauty bets big on market fulfillment center model

As part of its supply chain transformation, the beauty retailer is retrofitting some of its regional distribution centers with automation upgrades.

By Alejandra Carranza • Nov. 18, 2024

US holiday retail sales to reach $1 trillion

About a quarter of those sales will occur online this year, a Forrester report predicts.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 14, 2024