As Wayfair opens its first physical store in Wilmette, IL, it seeks to enhance its market presence and revive sales amidst a challenging retail environment.

Decathlon USA, responding to market changes, closes its last physical stores. The retailer to expand its online presence and partner with giants like Walmart and Target.

Etsy's evolution from a handmade haven to a crowded marketplace has doubled its buyer base but alienated artisans. Recent policy changes and SEO strategies are stirring discontent among long-time sellers.

Morgan Stanley recently adjusted their stance in the US e-commerce sector, upgrading eBay while downgrading Etsy, reflecting shifts in their market predictions and strategic approaches.

Amazon's Dash Carts now serve third-party grocers, with Kansas City's Price Chopper and McKeever’s Market testing them since early this year, boosting checkout tech after pulling Just Walk Out.

Following Amazon's step back from "Just Walk Out" tech, Aldi and Grabango test the Aldigo system in Aurora, IL. Cameras and AI monitor shopping without changing store layout, marking a significant shift in grocery shopping.

Allbirds received a delisting warning as its stock lingered below $1 for 30 days. The footwear company has until Sept. 30 to boost its share price to regain compliance with Nasdaq.

Gopuff's new venture with Misfits Market shows 25% of orders have fresh items, while Grubhub partners with local grocers for expanded service.

Shein collaborates with Flexport and ShipStation, enhancing logistics for U.S. sellers and boosting efficiency.

Walmart's new service lets customers order 40,000 types of tires online for installation at 2,300 Auto Care Centers nationwide. This move expands Walmart's reach and convenience, offering a seamless, hassle-free auto care solution.

Amidst volatile stock fluctuations, Amazon employees express dismay over lower future pay projections, sparking internal debates and official responses.

eBay acquires Goldin, a premier auction house, and sells the eBay Vault to PSA. This strategic move aims to streamline the collector experience and boost confidence in trading card commerce.

The new Amazon Live channel brings 24/7 shopping to Prime Video and Freevee, featuring stars like Lala Kent and Paige DeSorbo. It allows U.S. viewers to buy products seen on their TVs through the Amazon Shopping app.

Temu, a Chinese marketplace, has made a dynamic and aggressive foray into Western markets, characterized by extremely low prices, an engaging app experience, and heavy investment in digital advertising. Smec has gathered data from over 800 Google Ads ecommerce accounts and, quarter by quarter, tracked the percentage of advertisers facing Temu as an account-wide competitor. For comparison, Smec held Temu against two of the biggest advertisers we've ever seen: Amazon and Wish.

Guesty, a platform streamlining online property management, secures $130M in Series F, eyeing profitability in 2024. Post-money valuation now stands at $900M.

The mass closure of 99 Cents Only and Family Dollar locations does not signal the end of discount stores, despite a challenging economic landscape and operational issues.

Through their strategic alliance, Cognizant, Shopify, and Google Cloud are set to transform commerce for retailers worldwide, focusing on AI-driven personalization and operational scalability.

Google introduces a new Tinder-like feature allowing users to swipe on clothing items to refine style recommendations, competing with Amazon and Walmart in AI-driven shopping.

Uber Eats introduces a short-form video feature in select cities, enhancing customer engagement and restaurant visibility. Planned for global expansion, the feature showcases dishes, influencing user choices.

Instacart's 'Ask Instacart' feature employs generative AI to personalize shopping experiences, answering customer queries and recommending products based on shopping history.

Kea's AI technology allows customers to place food orders over the phone without the hassle of apps. Busy customers, like parents on school runs, benefit from this quick, 30-second service.

With AI search upgrades, Rent the Runway enhanced its digital experience, leading to a 10% increase in loyalty. Their future plans include streamlining UX and adding educational content.

TikTok plans to launch AI avatars on its platform, potentially challenging the dominance of human influencers. This new feature will allow TikTok Shop sellers and advertisers to generate scripts for virtual influencers to deliver.

YouTube has introduced Collections and Affiliate Hub among new Shopping features to increase creator earnings and enhance shopping experiences. In 2023, over 30 billion hours were spent watching shopping videos on the platform.

eBay introduced a 'shop the look' feature in its iOS app, using AI to offer personalized fashion suggestions based on user shopping patterns.

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy commits to further reducing fulfillment costs in 2024, leveraging advanced robotics and optimized delivery networks.

Flip's innovative funding of $144M sets it against e-commerce giants like Amazon and TikTok, banking on user-generated content for a fresh online shopping experience. The move highlights the shift towards more engaging, community-driven platforms.

With Cart.com's acquisition of Amify, they're tapping into proprietary tech and expertise to boost Amazon marketplace performance. Amify, supporting 50+ brands, brings $1B GMV experience and a full team including founder Ethan McAfee.

TikTok Shop’s era of offering deals too good to be true is potentially ending, with seller fees jumping from 2% to 8% by July. This significant hike could lead to higher prices for shoppers, challenging the loyalty to TikTok's ecommerce model.

Google's talks with Morgan Stanley hint at a possible $35B offer for Hubspot. The deal could expand Google's CRM footprint, amid its search for growth avenues and competitive pressures.

Opendoor Technologies Inc. compensates 55,000 home sellers with nearly $62M, following FTC allegations of misleading marketing practices. This settlement, amidst Opendoor's financial strains and a near $1B loss, underscores the FTC's stringent oversight.

With billions of products available, Google introduces personalized shopping experiences, including style recommendations, brand preferences, and AI-driven image generation.

In a groundbreaking six-month pilot in Pennsylvania, DoorDash collaborates with Stride to offer Dashers savings, health, and vacation benefits. CEO Tony Xu highlights the move towards a more flexible and secure gig economy.

With over 1,700 Lowe's stores on board, DoorDash expands its marketplace to include DIY supplies, spring cleaning essentials, and gardening tools. This partnership highlights DoorDash's venture beyond food delivery, enriching its non-restaurant store offerings.

Gopuff’s new Fam20 option promises deliveries in 20 minutes or less for a mere $1.49, marking a significant move in the instant commerce space. With pilot tests showing an average delivery time of 17 minutes, Gopuff is redefining fast service.

Uber Eats, in collaboration with Waymo, introduces driverless food delivery in Phoenix's Tempe, Mesa, and Chandler. This innovative move includes local favorites like Princess Pita and Filiberto’s, enhancing customer and merchant experiences.

Uber Eats collaborates with The Vitamin Shoppe for quick health product delivery. DoorDash expands into beauty and pet food, showing digital shopping's power in the U.S.

Instacart and AWG amplify their alliance, integrating AI smart carts into 2,300+ member stores. These carts revolutionize shopping with instant item recognition and seamless checkouts.

Instacart unveils a developer platform allowing integration into apps and websites, enhancing grocery shopping from recipe discovery to delivery. Partners include New York Times Cooking and GE Appliances' smart tech.

After navigating bankruptcy, Buybuy Baby, previously under Bed Bath & Beyond, is carving out a niche against giants like Amazon with its expertly curated baby products and omnichannel approach, offering a mix of digital and physical shopping experiences.

Amazon's Just Walk Out technology, once a symbol of AI's retail prowess, is taking a backseat at Amazon Fresh stores in favor of Dash Carts. A blend of tech and manual checks, involving a 1,000-strong team in India, didn't quite match the AI dream.

Amazon halts its new low-inventory fee for April 2024, creating a "transition period" to help sellers adjust. This comes amid widespread concern and an FTC probe into how these fees affect Amazon's merchant community.

TikTok Shop, alongside Shein and Temu, is reshaping US retail, leveraging influencer marketing and its social platform's reach. A recent "Earnest Analytics Case Study" delves into TikTok Shop's customer base, offering fresh insights.

Kidsy, a Chicago-based e-commerce venture, has been on a roll since its beta phase ended in September 2023, swiftly hitting $1M in annualized revenue by January 2024. Founders Shraysi Tandon and Sinan Sari, leveraging their backgrounds, secured an oversubscribed $1M in pre-seed funding, showcasing a promising journey ahead.

On March 19, 2024, CIRRO Fulfillment announced its integration with Shopify, enhancing logistics for e-commerce businesses. Hong Li highlights the commitment to innovative, client-focused solutions.

Pandion, initiated by Amazon Air's founder, secures a hefty $41.5M in Series B, aiming for a significant scale-up. With experts from Amazon to FedEx on board, it's set to disrupt e-commerce delivery.

Shopify's plugin developer Saara exposed sensitive shopper data from over 1.8K stores, with 7.6M orders leaked since February 21st. Despite the leak, Saara's CEO claims the data was secure.

With an additional $2.75bn, Amazon's investment in AI startup Anthropic reaches $4bn. This move signals Amazon's commitment to leading in the generative AI space, aiming to revolutionize customer experiences.

In a strategic move on March 18, 2024, Bolt and Checkout.com announced an exclusive partnership aiming to revolutionize ecommerce. Checkout.com will now power Bolt's one-click checkout, promising a seamless shopping experience for 80M+ US shoppers.

Airbnb's entry into the SaaS market could revolutionize property management, making the connection process for rentals significantly more efficient. Christopher Nulty mentions Airbnb's goal to explore beyond cities, indicating a strategic market expansion.