Abbey Post challenges fashion’s ‘thin’ obsession using social e-commerce (exclusive)

Abbey Post is a fashion marketplace that brings social e-commerce to the plus-size community. The company just released a totally rebuilt version of the site, which now features an internal social network and expanded inventory

Rocket Internet’s Namshi raises $13M to expand e-commerce in Middle East

Rocket Internet announced Namshi, its Middle Eastern online fashion retailer, has raised $13 million led by Summit Partners to sustain growth.

Wanelo 3.0 makes e-commerce less ‘primitive’ by organizing products around people

Wanelo released the third version of its mobile application today to make online shopping a pleasurable and personal experience "for everyone."

Senate passes e-commerce bill; heads to House next

More ubiquitous taxes are coming, as the U.S. Senate voted today to require large online retailers to collect state and local sales taxes for their customers.

Ph.Ds apply advanced geometry, 3D simulation to improving e-commerce (exclusive)

PhiSix launched its 3D simulation solution today that allows people to virtually try-on clothing before hitting "buy."

Fab ditches flash sales to focus on exclusive products, furniture & its very own retail store

The Fab you know and love is gone, and replacing it is something far more ambitious.

E-commerce sales tax bill moves forward in Senate

A bill aimed at simplifying the U.S. states' requirements for collecting sales tax on online transactions moved closer to passage Monday.

Stipple brings simple in-image shopping to Twitter, Facebook, & more

Image monetization startup Stipple has debuted a killer new social commerce tool that lets sellers make sales through picture sharing on networks like Facebook and Twitter.

As e-commerce grows and grows, ChannelAdvisor files for IPO

ChannelAdvisor filed for an IPO today, proposing to raise $86.25 million, although the price per share and number of shares has not yet been revealed.

Show me the Honey! E-commerce startup sweetens online shopping by saving you money

Honey has secured angel funding for its technology that surfs the web for discounts, so you can benefit from coupons without doing any of the work to find them.

Glasses.com’s mobile app scans your face in 3D, lets you try on sunglasses virtually

The app scans your face into a 3D image and allows you to see how glasses would really look on your face.

Arkansas startup raises $83M for cowboy boots, Carhartt, camping gear

Acumen Brands has raised a whopping $83 million from General Atlantic to support growth of its portfolio of e-commerce companies.

Ashton Kutcher’s e-commerce startup debuts Spring line, reveals top-tier investors (exclusive)

Pickwick and Weller is an e-commerce startup that designs, manufactures, and sells "the perfect t-shirt." Founded by Ashton Kutcher, Ryan Donahue, and Matt Rowe, the company attracted investment from tech-centric venture capital firms.

CoutureSQD launches its ‘Netflix for clothing’ service (exclusive)

A new website called CoutureSQD lets women rent from stores like Zara and H&M for $25 a month.

Wal-Mart dabbles with ‘sharing economy’ to implement same-day delivery

Wal-Mart experiments with a new crowdsourced delivery system where Walmart in-store customers deliver to online shoppers.

Speed bump: load times at top 2,000 e-commerce sites down 22% in one year (infographic)

Apparently, if you run a top e-commerce website, it pays to be slow. Unless you're Amazon.

Indochino suits up with $13M for custom-made mens clothing

Indochino makes shopping for suits and shirts as easy as possible with its online service that provides style and measurement guidance, and delivers custom clothing to your door.