David's Bridal launches 24-hour YouTube Live channel

The streaming channel will offer continuous inspiration as the retailer positions itself to be the premier wedding planning expert. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • May 12, 2021

MySize debuts virtual fit avatar tool

With customers buying online more and frequently returning ill-fitting items, the tool aims to help shoppers find the right fit up front.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • May 10, 2021

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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.

By Retail Dive staff

PayPal forecasts boom in QR-code payments

The company is betting digital and alternative payment option trends, like buy now pay later, will persist even after the pandemic subsides. 

By Vaidik Trivedi • May 10, 2021

The changing role of the CIO in retail

As the pandemic recedes, many retail leaders recognize that some of the quick decisions that had to be made in 2020 may not have been the best long-term decisions. 

May 10, 2021

GameStop upgraded as it raises cash for turnaround and pays off debt

After raising more than half a billion dollars from a stock market bullish on the retailer, it has more flexibility to invest in digital efforts.

By Ben Unglesbee • May 7, 2021

Groupon redesigns mobile app, site with personalized features

The new experience emphasizes unique recommendations and more tailored search functionality, and makes repeat purchases easier.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • May 6, 2021

Bobbi Brown Cosmetics debuts digital beauty consultations

In partnership with Perfect Corp., the company will set users up with a beauty expert to try on makeup and get personalized recommendations.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • May 6, 2021

Uber and Gopuff link up on 'everyday essentials' e-shop

Gopuff will power the white-label platform for Uber Eats, which will launch in 95 cities this June and expand nationwide in the summer.

By Jeff Wells • May 6, 2021

RFID's e-commerce growth spurt

The need for visibility drove companies to invest in solutions for their complete supply chain while Adidas is using the technology to verify provenance.

By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • May 5, 2021

Snapchat bets big on augmented reality's e-commerce future

The social media app has been setting the stage to blend digital commerce with its AR capabilities.

By Maria Monteros • May 5, 2021

Madison Reed introduces video color consultations

The beauty industry has relied on tech tools to service customers sheltering in place.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • May 4, 2021

E-commerce fraud to surpass $20B in 2021, report finds

Behavioral biometrics and secured APIs can help rein in the rising fraud, according to a recent Juniper report.

By Vaidik Trivedi • May 3, 2021

Macy's workers win battle over mobile app purchases

The retailer can no longer use its Scan and Pay app in departments where employees make commissions, a labor arbitrator has ruled.

By Daphne Howland • May 3, 2021

US e-commerce sales growth projected to continue in 2021: report

Apparel, a category especially hard hit last year, is expected to have digital sales rise 18.9% once the pandemic subsides, eMarketer found.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • May 3, 2021

The coming retail renaissance

To excel, retailers must look to new technologies to enliven experiences and compete for the future beyond the pandemic, beyond shiny objects and act now to survive and thrive. 

By Brian Solis, Lumen • May 3, 2021

Shopify revenue rises with increased online sales, e-commerce boom

The company expects online sales to subside as the economy opens up, but anticipates business will continue growing this year. 

By Vaidik Trivedi • April 29, 2021

Algorithms vs. humans: Who’s better at predicting fashion trends?

These days data is plentiful, useful and fast. But some in the industry warn that old fashioned merchants are undervalued at a crucial time.

By Daphne Howland • April 29, 2021

Luxury accessories club Vivrelle raises $26M

The platform, which gives members access to a shared closet, plans to scale its operations as interest in circular fashion grows. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • April 28, 2021

Livestreaming popularity expected to grow in 2021: Coresight Research

Already a billion-dollar industry in China, the firm identifies live e-commerce as a trend to watch in the U.S. this year.

By Maria Monteros • April 28, 2021

Gopuff hires Amazon's VP of global logistics

Tim Collins, who spent more than 20 years at the e-tailer, will become Gopuff's senior vice president of operations and oversee its supply chain, customer service, real estate and launch teams.

By Jeff Wells • April 27, 2021

Madewell debuts mobile app

The apparel retailer moved to develop a frictionless shopping experience after seeing a dramatic increase in mobile traffic during the pandemic. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • April 27, 2021

Amazon's in-garage grocery delivery expands nationwide

After launching in five cities last November, the service is coming to all of the markets where Amazon Fresh and Whole Foods deliver.

By Catherine Douglas Moran , Jeff Wells • April 27, 2021

Tractor Supply app exceeds 1M downloads

Less than a year after its conception, the mobile app is becoming a key driver of the retailer's digital sales as customers demand contactless fulfillment options. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • April 26, 2021

Amazon lets advertisers send targeted messages for first time

The e-commerce giant is testing a tool that lets marketers reach consumers in their inboxes with details about new products and promotions.

By Robert Williams • April 26, 2021

How the pandemic changed retail supply chains

As the global health crisis sent e-commerce orders surging, retailers scrambled to adapt their operations to serve a more digital era.

By Cara Salpini • April 26, 2021