Breaking down buy now, pay later

After its pandemic-era growth spurt, buy now, pay later has gone mainstream in consumer payments. But changing economic conditions are forcing the installment trend to evolve.

By Caitlin Mullen • Nov. 9, 2023

Stitch Fix hires former Amazon Fashion exec

Tony Bacos is now the box retailer’s chief product and technology officer, a role he also held at the e-commerce giant’s apparel and accessories business.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 7, 2023

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

Google makes it easier to shop small businesses this holiday using AI, other new features

Merchants can identify themselves with a new small business attribute on Search and Google Maps to make it easier for shoppers to narrow their searches.

By Xanayra Marin-Lopez • Nov. 6, 2023

Home Depot, Vizio create shoppable content for the holidays

“Merry & Bright” stars Jordin Sparks and features QR codes that take consumers to a Shop the Look page on the retailer’s website.

By Aaron Baar • Nov. 6, 2023

EBay opens streetwear pop-up in New York City

“Canal Street Wear” will sell authenticated items from the marketplace’s sellers and allow shoppers to verify the authenticity of their own goods.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 3, 2023

Michaels launches Etsy competitor MakerPlace

The initiative, which lets artisans sell goods and host virtual classes, is in addition to a third-party seller marketplace that debuted earlier this year.

By Nate Delesline III • Nov. 2, 2023

Best Buy launches livestream holiday shopping series

In a partnership with TalkShopLive, the retailer is hosting three live shopping events that feature products from its new categories.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 2, 2023

Walmart opens third ‘next gen’ fulfillment center in Texas

The 1.5-million square-foot facility will enable faster delivery as the retailer prepares for the holiday season.

By Alejandra Carranza • Nov. 2, 2023

Amazon tweaks tech to create first 100% fiber-focused fulfillment center

Two main technologies are being tested at an Ohio facility to determine how best to transform other facilities to handle only fiber — not plastic — packaging.

By Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 1, 2023

Walmart invests over $500M to upgrade 117 stores

The big-box retailer will devote more than $9 billion over two years to modernize over 1,400 stores across the U.S.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 31, 2023

3 steps to build a privacy-centric retail media strategy

Learn three steps to build a privacy-centric retail media strategy to protect performance in 2024. 

By Christina Brandeberry and Shawn McGahee • Oct. 30, 2023

Ugg introduces pop-up AR mirror at NYC flagship

Made with fashion tech company Zero10, the mirror allows users to experience visual effects inspired by the brands’ “Uggextreme” product campaign.

By Xanayra Marin-Lopez • Oct. 27, 2023

Amazon upgrades ad suite with new data clean room, AI image generator

A new cross-channel planner and enhancements to Amazon Marketing Cloud were also announced at the company’s annual UnBoxed conference.

By Peter Adams • Oct. 27, 2023

Google expands AR try-on tech to hair color

The company is also introducing augmented reality beauty ads, where brands can have a try-on experience in place of a product image. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 26, 2023

Amazon tests two-legged, mobile robots

Amazon has been ramping up its use of technology in operations for some time and now has over 750,000 robots. 

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Oct. 25, 2023

Amazon pilots collaborative shopping tool within app

The new feature allows users to send products to friends from its app and receive feedback before making a purchase.

By Xanayra Marin-Lopez • Oct. 24, 2023

Walmart, Angi partner on holiday light installation

Shoppers can purchase help from a professional Angi installer via QR codes in Walmart stores. 

By Kaarin Vembar • Oct. 23, 2023

Amazon to integrate drones into fulfillment network for faster delivery

Prime Air drones will deploy at same-day delivery sites rather than standalone facilities as the company scales its use of the emerging transportation method.

By Max Garland • Oct. 23, 2023

Gap looks to its heritage for ‘Gifted’ holiday marketing campaign

The seasonal effort includes a slew of partnerships and will span digital media, out-of-home, video, social media and Gap brand channels.

By Jessica Deyo • Oct. 23, 2023

From data to dollars: The profit-generating advantage of Price Optimization

In the highly competitive world of e-commerce, pricing for profit is a constant challenge, too high and you lose customers, too low and you’re missing margin targets. What’s the solution to this dilemma?

Oct. 23, 2023

HomeGoods to close online store

The off-price retailer is shutting its e-commerce site after two years. Impacted associates have been offered jobs elsewhere in the company.

By Nate Delesline III • Oct. 20, 2023

Etsy guarantees on-time delivery during the holidays

The e-commerce company is offering full refunds for gifts not delivered by their estimated date.

By Xanayra Marin-Lopez • Oct. 19, 2023

Macy’s debuts ‘Mstylelab’ digital fashion platform

The retailer’s digital environment launches with an immersive experience based on its new private label, On 34th. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 19, 2023

TalkShopLive launches mobile livestream shopping app

Sellers can highlight different products within the live shows on the app that mirror the same technology of the desktop platform. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 17, 2023

Pat McGrath Labs, Google partner on AR beauty pop-up in NYC

The event invites guests to virtually try on products using Google’s augmented reality tools. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 17, 2023