eCommerce Minute

BONUS EPISODE: People around the country are mourning the loss of a piece of their childhood today, following yesterday's announcement that Toys 'R' Us will close all 800 of its U.S stores.

Shoppable social video is coming of age, and we can look to recent shopping events as proof that consumers are ready and willing to shop via social platforms. MikMak is one company that's making this a reality.

Many people last week reported hearing unprompted laughs from their smart speaker devices. The laughs were occurring randomly when nobody is using the device, or in response to a request to turn on or off lights.

Amazon has been quietly expanding a program over the past few months in which some of its delivery providers take a picture of where they put your package.

Apple is holding a "Lose Your Wallet" shopping event in Los Angeles, giving discounts to users using the Apple Pay payment service at select retail locations.

Digital publisher BuzzFeed is expanding its commerce business by creating a line of its own cookware, which it will sell exclusively through Walmart.

eBay has unveiled a new "Under $10" page featuring millions of products priced $10 and under to compete with Amazon and the growing dollar store trend.

Online eyeglass retailer Warby Parker has big ambitions for brick and mortar retail. The company, founded in 2010, is looking to have nearly 100 retail locations across the U.S. this year.

Rep the Squad is a Netflix-like service that allows you to borrow authentic sports jerseys for $19.95 a month.

Amazon has reportedly acquired home security provider Ring to the tune of one billion dollars.