eCommerce

Walmart is updating its Jet.com site with faster delivery, new merchandise offerings, more personalization and other enhancements as its looks to strengthen its defenses against Amazon.

Retailers and logistics companies are gearing up for a huge shopping season in light of a solid economy and high consumer confidence, which translates into more jobs added for seasonal hiring.

Kroger Co.’s second quarter profit topped estimates, but its sales came in below estimates amid ongoing intense competition in the grocery sector.

Sears Holdings Corp.’s revenue dropped 25% in the second quarter as the chain continues to shrink its footprint.

Walmart is enhancing its online grocery delivery capabilities south of the border.

Good Housekeeping magazine is putting its hat in the retail arena, online and off.

E-commerce sales will rise this year — and so will Amazon’s share of the pie.

The great American mall shakeout continued in the second quarter, with Class A malls in stronger markets flourishing and lesser properties struggling.