US retail and global e-commerce news roundup includes Walmart, Amazon, Target, Flipkart and more.

Walmart is talking to India’s biggest e-commerce operator Flipkart about acquiring a 40% stake and a direct challenge to Amazon in Asia’s third-largest consumer market. Walmart has been unable to enter the Indian market effectively, operating only 21 cash and ...

Our post starts with a look at airline plans for revenue-based loyalty programs in 2018. A study by HelloWorld shows 64% of consumers still like earning points for products but the path to purchase changes how merchants must build better ...

Amazon's new patent approval for video marketing points to a new e-commerce strategy. Competitors beware.

Two new posts feature a look inside Amazon's corporate strategy and growth plans as well as a roundup of the latest e-commerce innovations and new product launches.

Check today's post for a roundup of Amazon e-commerce innovations including a new Drew Barrymore fashion line, Holiday Gift Shop and the launch of Amazon Key delivery service in 37 US cities.

What's ahead for Amazon? 44% ot the US e-commerce market, the latest corporate strategies, new announcements and plans for growth.

Which retailers will be most successful and who will struggle to compete online and in-store during the 2017 holiday season?

Today, we’re looking at the state of digital coupons, gift cards and loyalty programs and how consumers are responding to them. New Forrester research shows 79% of shoppers will not buy an item if they forgot to bring the coupon. Deloitte ...

Our retail news roundup looks at holiday retail projections, challenges ahead for Toys "R" Us, a new bricks-and-mortar NY shoe store for Allbirds, fashion moves by eBay and more.