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ECOMMERCE

  • Report: Online growth continues at blistering pace

    Online retailing is on an upward trajectory that shows no sign of slowing.   In fact, the segment is expected to grow at a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of close to 16% between 2017-2021, according to a research forecast from Technavio.  

  • Report: Amazon makes bigger push into furniture category

    The message is clear: Amazon wants to furnish its shoppers’ homes.   The online retailer has made a strong commitment to the furniture category by expanding its merchandise assortment and custom designs. Now it is giving the category even more attention, according to sources that said the Amazon is building at least four massive warehouses focused on fulfilling and delivering bulky items, MarketWatch reported.  

  • Target debuts 360° shopping

    Target Corp. is taking a cue from Hollywood to help shoppers create the living room of their dreams.   The discounter is using the same type of computer generated imagery that figures in movie blockbusters to create a 360-degree, virtual reality-like experience on its website. And it’s shoppable.   

  • Jet.com ventures into physical retail

  • Amazon to build homeless facility — at its new headquarters

  • Survey: Don’t ignore online customers post-purchase

    What happens after an order is placed is crucial in driving website traffic and revenue.   

  • Amazon making inroads in sales of ‘e-commerce immune’ items

    Shoppers are increasingly turning to Amazon for purchasing bulky goods that traditionally haven’t sold all that well online.   

  • Amazon seeks to one-up Walmart on free shipping

    The free shipping wars seem to be heating up again.   In a posting on its website, Amazon said it has lowered its free shipping minimum for non-Prime members on eligible items to $25. Merchandise will be delivered in five to eight business days.   It’s the second time this year that Amazon has made it easier for shoppers to qualify for free shipping. In February, the online giant reduced its minimum order amount from $49 to $35.   

  • Could this be JackThreads’ final ‘farewell?’

    Online menswear retailer seems to be at the end of its rope — or in this case, thread.    E-retailer JackThreads’ website is promoting its “Farewell Sale,” which is selling all merchandise, site-wide, for 70% — and all is final sale. While the company did not post any messages saying that the company is ceasing operations, the site’s “Work With Us” page has been closed.  

  • Amazon continues brick-and-mortar push

    The nation’s capital has been added to the list of cities that will soon feature an Amazon Books store.   The newest Amazon Books location will reside in a 10,000-sq.-ft. space in the Georgetown section of Washington, D.C., The Washington Post reported. The store, which was formerly occupied by Barneys New York, will be Amazon’s 13th bookstore.   
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