Snapchat-backed resale platform Galaxy raises $4.5M

The social media company is expanding its interest in commerce by entering the booming secondhand fashion industry.

By Dani James • July 21, 2022

Amazon sues 10K Facebook group admins over fake reviews

The company stressed the need for collaboration between businesses, social media platforms and law enforcement to prevent fraudulent reviews. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 20, 2022

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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.

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Instagram launches payment-in-chat feature for businesses

The release allows brands to directly convert customer messages into transactions without leaving the app, positioning it to be a one-stop commerce destination. 

By Dani James • July 19, 2022

Klarna to open Los Angeles pop-up shop

Located on Melrose Avenue, the payment firm’s two-day shopping experience will showcase sustainable brands.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 19, 2022

What's next for Gopuff and rapid delivery as the young industry hits 'an inflection point'?

Even with recent setbacks, the company is focused on accelerating its path to profitability, which it plans to achieve in about two years.

By Jeff Wells , Sam Silverstein , Catherine Douglas Moran • July 19, 2022

Kohl's replaces executive leading tech, supply chain

Paul Gaffney, who had been filling both roles for about a year, arrived three years ago from Dick’s Sporting Goods.

By Daphne Howland • July 18, 2022

Walmart expands Spanish search on website

At the height of the pandemic, the retailer saw its Spanish queries spike more than five times compared to pre-pandemic levels.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 18, 2022

Fabric lays off 40% of its workforce, names new CEO

CEO and co-founder Elram Goren has stepped aside as the micro-fulfillment technology company shifts to focus on selling hardware and software.

By Sam Silverstein • July 18, 2022

Amazon expanding drone delivery service to Texas

Customers in the city of College Station are set to receive goods via Prime Air later this year.

By Max Garland • July 15, 2022

Nike debuts new store concept with Nike Style

The store, which opened Friday in Seoul, South Korea, features gender-neutral merchandising and a content studio. 

By Cara Salpini • July 15, 2022

Virtual experiences impact consumer purchase decisions, but tech adoption is low: report

Most shoppers are not yet comfortable with extended reality experiences despite the positive impact they have on purchases, a Forrester report found.

By Dani James • July 14, 2022

Summersalt launches The Forecast content platform

Led by The Knot’s former editor-in-chief, the platform will offer shoppers travel tips, fashion advice and inspirational stories.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 14, 2022

Walmart to purchase 4,500 Canoo electric vehicles to boost last-mile coverage

The retailer is beefing up its delivery fleet as it gears up to fulfill more online orders with a short turnaround time.

By Max Garland • July 13, 2022

Verishop raises $40M in Series B round

The financing will go toward improving its capabilities, with a focus on supporting independent and up-and-coming brands.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 13, 2022

GameStop launches NFT marketplace

The latest progression of the retailer’s digital transformation follows news that it fired its CFO and reportedly plans layoffs. 

By Dani James • July 13, 2022

Amazon bringing new and improved Dash Carts to Whole Foods

Amazon will trial the carts at a store in Massachusetts before bringing them to additional locations along with “many” Fresh stores.

By Jeff Wells • July 13, 2022

Gopuff laying off 10% of global workforce, closing dozens of US warehouses

The company, which is eliminating jobs for the second time in just a few months, is taking action as instant delivery faces an “inflection point,” according to a memo sent to investors.

By Jeff Wells • July 13, 2022

Zara parent Inditex invests in textile waste company Circ

The fashion company joined Bill Gates-founded Breakthrough Energy Ventures in a Series B funding round that raised over $30 million.

By Dani James • July 12, 2022

TikTok creates program for small businesses

Research suggests that TikTok has become a viable tool for connecting shoppers with products and services.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 12, 2022

Can biometric data deliver more nuanced mass marketing?

Remembering passwords may be a thing of the past as Apple rolls out passkeys, but interest in biometrics reaches beyond authentication.

By Robert Williams • July 12, 2022

Report: E-commerce sales to exceed $1 trillion this year

Online shopping is expected to grow despite concerns about inflation and a potential economic downturn, according to FTI Consulting.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 11, 2022

Retail tech is enabling the store of the future, today

The COS smart store in California is leveraging the gStore digital retail app to combine the ideal aspects of e-commerce and in-store shopping and provide unique and personalized experiences that customers want but can only get in person.

By Omar Sofradzija • July 11, 2022

CVS brings in new tech boss

Tilak Mandadi will join CVS’s technology leadership team in the newly created role of chief data, digital and technology officer.

By Matt Ashare • July 8, 2022

How retailers are approaching cryptocurrency payments

Rivals Pacsun and American Eagle Outfitters have similar target audiences but are approaching the rising popularity of digital currency differently.

By Dani James • July 7, 2022

Pinterest releases new shopping, seller features

The feature rollouts follow the appointment of a new CEO and the acquisition of an AI shopping platform.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 7, 2022