Retail & Ecommerce

Personalization is at the forefront of a new Macy’s initiative: The retailer aims to distinguish itself from its competitors with a website overhaul and personal stylist training for in-store staff.

Traffic on ecommerce websites and apps is ground zero for establishing a retail media network.

The payments firm partnered with FTX and launched a new API service aimed at attracting crypto firms.

Rihanna’s inclusive underwear company continues to transform the lingerie industry: The entrepreneur is reported exploring an IPO for Savage X Fenty, which could be worth at least $3 billion.

Ecommerce platforms try to avoid liability for counterfeit products: A proposed bill would make companies like Amazon and eBay responsible for policing fake products on their platform.

Walmart wants to sell services as well as stuff: The company hopes an expanded Wellness Hub and parental resources will instill loyalty in shoppers and make them spend more.

Off-price retailers have an opportunity to attract customers: US consumers’ confidence slipped in February, driving shoppers to focus on value.

The two firms can help each other relieve competitive pressures in their respective industries.

Learn about the new Amazon Style store, podcasts on Twitter and LinkedIn, advertising at the NBA All-Star Game, who America’s truckers are, and more. Tune in to the discussion with our analysts Peter Vahle and Blake Droesch and director of forecasting Oscar Orozco.

Twitter expands social commerce offerings to catch up with competitors: The social media platform won’t be a shopping destination anytime soon, but that won’t stop it from experimenting.

Insider Intelligence spoke with Angelic Vendette, vice president and head of marketing of Alo Yoga and Alo Moves.

Click and collect is set for a strong year in the US, both in terms of sales growth and increases in total buyers.

With inflation on the rise and supply chains in disarray, consumers are checking their grocery lists twice. In the US, 38% of adults are cutting down on how often they buy meat, poultry, or fish, while about one-quarter are purchasing snacks, dessert foods, or prepared foods less.

Pinterest’s latest social commerce play positions it for strong growth: The social network is adding in-app checkout, personalized shopping pages, and a new seller API.