Adore Me to host shoppable, livestream runway show

Marking the second New York Fashion Week runway event for the DTC brand, it will showcase Valentine's Day and bridal styles.

By Dani James • Feb. 9, 2023

Alo Yoga unveils virtual store with beauty, workout content

The brand has experimented with NFT releases and cryptocurrency payments in recent months.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Feb. 8, 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

Instacart debuts Scan & Pay solution with New York City grocer

Foodcellar Market, a grocer with two stores in Queens’ Long Island City neighborhood, is deploying the technology, which is part of Instacart’s suite of in-store solutions for retailers.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Feb. 8, 2023

REI preps for second year of outdoor accelerator

The Navigate program focuses on founders of color and provides $25,000 grants in addition to potential shelf space at the outdoor retailer’s stores.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Feb. 7, 2023

Standard AI to acquire Skip Checkout

The deal would create the first company to combine self-checkout and AI-powered autonomous checkout for retailers, according to the announcement.

By Brett Dworski • Feb. 7, 2023

Merchants frustrated with fees, tech issues

Inflation-weary business owners are less satisfied with their merchant service providers this year, a J.D. Power survey showed.

By Caitlin Mullen • Feb. 6, 2023

‘The music has stopped’: A look at venture capital in retail

VC funding in retail declined in 2022, and a slew of layoffs in 2023 paints a bleak picture. But it could just signal a return to normal.

By Dani James • Feb. 6, 2023

The top retail trends for 2023

Discover the top trends in the retail industry for 2023. 

By Maya Rollings • Feb. 6, 2023

J.C. Penney names new chief transformation and strategy officer

Keith Melker comes to the retailer from property management company Wehner Multifamily, where he served as CEO. 

By Kaarin Moore • Feb. 3, 2023

M&A, IPO activity fell throughout 2022

Online retail saw a 32% year-over-year decline in the number of deals in 2022, according to a report from Hampleton Partners.

By Dani James • Feb. 3, 2023

EBay, Notable Live partner on NFTs, experiences for sports fans

The e-commerce platform, which invested in Notable Live, wants to offer experiences, digital tokens and athletic merchandise to sports fans.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Feb. 2, 2023

Nike sues Lululemon over shoe manufacturing patents

The Canadian apparel brand, known for its performance fabrics, released its first footwear designs less than a year ago.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 1, 2023

Pottery Barn Kids, Pottery Barn Teen launch mobile apps

The apps allow shoppers to view items from 3D rooms, schedule appointments with designers virtually or in-store and create gift registries.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Jan. 31, 2023

E-commerce sales exceeded $1 trillion in 2022: report

Total digital retail commerce hit a record in Q4 last year, reaching $332.2 billion, according to Comscore.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Jan. 31, 2023

7-Eleven delivery robots hit the streets

Customers ordering from the 7Now app in West Hollywood, California, may get the option to have their order sent via a Serve Robotics delivery bot.

By Jessica Loder • Jan. 31, 2023

Monos, Quince, Skims among fastest growing apparel and accessories brands: report

The top digital brands got more than a quarter of their traffic from organic search, according to a recent report from Similarweb.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Jan. 30, 2023

David’s Bridal launches wedding planning platform with vendor marketplace

Wedding vendors can join the platform for free and create their own webpage to advertise to couples.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Jan. 30, 2023

Values of an online B2B marketplace for retailers and Wholesale brands

From easily discovering and connecting with new brands and products to creating new business opportunities, B2B Marketplaces are here to stay.

Jan. 30, 2023

5 POS software integrations helping independent retailers compete

More than a cash register, the modern POS can function as the central cog of your retail operation.

Jan. 30, 2023

Leverage your advantages: 4 ways small businesses can hit the ground running in 2023

With the new year comes a fresh slate full of opportunity, and what you do in the beginning of the year can help set you up for success in the months to come.

Jan. 30, 2023

Best Buy Canada reportedly laying off 700

The company's services could balance softening demand for consumer electronics, according to analysts.

By Nate Delesline III • Jan. 27, 2023

The Weekly Closeout: Foot Locker faces privacy suit and Levi’s misquotes Mark Twain

A lawsuit alleges the athletics retailer violated California’s privacy act. Meanwhile, Levi’s CEO Chip Bergh cited the author on why skinny jeans are not dead.

By Retail Dive Staff • Jan. 27, 2023

Home Depot launches in-house app to prioritize employee tasks

Sidekick, the machine learning-powered platform built in-house, is currently live at 600 stores.

By Roberto Torres • Jan. 27, 2023

The RealReal taps Neiman Marcus vet as CEO

John Koryl most recently led digital strategy at Canadian Tire Corporation and takes the job eight months after founder Julie Wainwright’s abrupt exit.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 26, 2023

Grocers weigh the pros and cons of scan-and-go

Despite Wegmans’ decision to abandon the technology last year, other retailers continue to offer the convenience-focused service — and more are showing interest in it, industry officials said.

By Sam Silverstein • Jan. 25, 2023