Quarter after quarter, Etsy continues its mission to become a go-to destination for high-quality, affordable, reliable and convenient merchandise. This holds true despite the challenging environment for consumer discretionary spending, according to Josh Silverman, CEO of Etsy, who said Etsy has been able to gain...
Arts and crafts retailer Michaels has officially launched its online marketplace. MakerPlace is billed as the only online marketplace that offers handmade goods, classes led by artists, how-to guides and access to Michaels’ products in a single platform, according to a Wednesday (Nov. 1) press...
PublicSquare, a self-described marketplace for “patriotic businesses and consumers,” has launched an eCommerce site. The site, which rolled out Wednesday (Nov. 1), is aimed at offering small businesses a way to boost sales while giving consumers “a seamless transaction experience that aligns with their values,”...
As the alcoholic beverage industry looks to catch up to the digital shift, ReserveBar is seizing on the opportunity that eCommerce presents brands with — to connect premium brands more directly with their customers rather than centering the retailer. As Derek Correia, CEO of ReserveBar, noted in an...
Automotive retailer AutoNation has launched a new eCommerce website that allows customers to purchase auto parts and accessories. The new AutoNationParts.com allows customers to purchase these products conveniently and at competitive prices, and have them delivered to their doorstep, AutoNation said in a Tuesday (Oct. 31) press release. The launch...
CCC Intelligent Solutions has unveiled a tool it says lets collision repair shops launch websites. CCC Amplify, announced Monday (Oct. 30) by the property and casualty insurance and repair cloud platform, allows repair shops to build and debut websites in minutes, while also making those sites easier to...
Amazon and Walmart aren’t just battling for the eCommerce crown. They’re also locked in an artificial intelligence (AI) rivalry to woo third-party sellers. In their quest, both retail giants are leveraging some pretty hot technologies — AI to improve not only the shopping experience for...
Chipotle is testing automated technology to boost the capacity and efficiency of its makelines for eCommerce orders, even as consumers shift away from its digital channels. The fast-casual giant, which has more than 3,300 locations across five countries, emphasized on a call with analysts Thursday...
Automotive parts eCommerce platform RevolutionParts is working with Walmart GoLocal to expand same-day delivery. The collaboration, announced Thursday (Oct. 26), is part of what RevolutionParts calls its growing suite of delivery offerings, RP Shipping, which offers parts buyers and sellers greater flexibility in how they send and receive parts. “We’re focused...
