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TikTok Shop debuts pre-owned luxury category in UK
Facing a possible ban in the U.S., the social media platform is expanding its focus on secondhand luxury in other markets.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • April 25, 2024 -
Walmart+ enlists celebrity moms to answer TikTok questions for Mother’s Day
Paris Hilton, Whitney Cummings and others will offer advice in the second iteration of the retailer’s “Mother of All Savings Memberships” campaign.
By Chris Kelly • April 24, 2024 -
Trendline
Digital innovation and technology trends in retail
From drones to smart fitting rooms, to cashless purchases to virtual meditation, how the consumer engages with retailers continue to evolve.
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Ikea embarks on companywide AI literacy initiative
Ikea workers can take a variety of courses, such as AI fundamentals and specialized training around ethical and responsible use of AI tools at work.
By Carolyn Crist • April 24, 2024 -
Target adds Ōura to its online and in-store assortment
The wearable tech company has been adding to its distribution channels, inking deals with Best Buy and Amazon recently.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • April 23, 2024 -
Lowe’s taps DoorDash for on-demand deliveries
Products can be purchased directly on the DoorDash app and the move is a way to “reach new DIY customers,” the home improvement retailer said.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • April 22, 2024 -
Sponsored by Slack
Small businesses in 2024: Tap into tech to amplify your growth
AI can help small business leaders optimize productivity and streamline success in 2024.
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Best Buy debuts Apple Vision Pro app
Best Buy Envision uses AR to help customers preview 3D models of TVs, appliances, furniture and other products prior to purchase.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • April 19, 2024 -
Amazon introduces shoppable, ad-supported channel to Prime Video, Freevee
The channel leverages Amazon’s “shop the show” technology enabling viewers to easily purchase content seen on their TV screen via a mobile device.
By Aaron Baar • April 19, 2024 -
Asics creates a circular shoe, returns program
The sporting goods company designed a shoe ready to undergo recycling at the end of its use.
By Xanayra Marin-Lopez • April 18, 2024 -
Amazon begins offering Dash Carts to other grocers
The plan comes a few weeks after the company announced it was pulling Just Walk Out technology from Amazon Fresh stores.
By Peyton Bigora • April 18, 2024 -
Walmart brings autonomous forklifts to 4 distribution centers
The Fox Robotics technology is deploying in Florida, Texas, New York and Alabama after a 16-month pilot.
By Alejandra Salgado • April 17, 2024 -
Q&A
Why J.C. Penney’s loyalty program is the next step in its $1B turnaround plan
Chief Customer Officer Katie Mullen explains how the retailer's revamped program will deliver value to consumers and boost first-party data reserves.
By Chris Kelly • April 17, 2024 -
Adidas, Stepn partner on NFT sneakers
The Stepn x Adidas Genesis Sneakers collection is part of a one-year partnership that will see other NFT drops and physical, wearable items.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • April 16, 2024 -
Nike leans on Air for multiyear innovation cycle
After acknowledging the need for more innovation, the sports brand is rolling out a new product lineup and an athlete co-creation process.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • April 15, 2024 -
Perfect Corp. releases AI hair-identifying tool for personalization
The company said the tech can let brands and retailers provide personalized advice online and in-store.
By Xanayra Marin-Lopez • April 15, 2024 -
Sponsored by Viant
Is retail’s next wave of personalization coming in 2024?
Dive into how today’s latest tech innovations give brands an opportunity to reinvent how they speak to their customers in advertising campaigns.
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Billy Reid acquires Knot Standard’s DTC business
As part of the deal, the fashion retailer will take over the DTC brand’s stores and start using its AI-based made-to-measure software in all its locations.
By Cara Salpini • April 12, 2024 -
Column
The Weekly Closeout: PetSmart hosts tattoo redo contest, Williams Sonoma announces book tour with Ina Garten
The pet retailer is offering to pay to replace regretted tattoos, and the home retailer will host a four-city tour to celebrate the food celebrity’s new book.
By Retail Dive Staff • April 12, 2024 -
Andy Jassy says Amazon will deepen investments in generative AI
Jassy described the tech as “the largest technology transformation since the cloud” or the internet, and said the company is “optimistic” it will be built on top of AWS.
By Nate Delesline III • April 11, 2024 -
Dove pledges to not use AI models in lieu of real women in its advertising
A new campaign, “The Code,” shows unrealistic standards produced by current AI tech and promotes guidelines for creating more inclusive results.
By Peter Adams • April 10, 2024 -
Deep Dive
Why more tech in stores shouldn’t mean fewer workers
Stores can automate more tasks than ever, including pricing, inventory management and checkout. But for theft prevention, customer service and brand engagement, they need humans.
By Daphne Howland • April 10, 2024 -
Home Depot confirms breach of employee data
The retailer said a vendor error led to the exposure of identifiable information of some employees.
By Nate Delesline III • April 9, 2024 -
Best Buy to use generative AI for virtual assistant, customer support experiences
The tech will help with customer service, including troubleshooting product issues, managing software and rescheduling or combining order deliveries.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • April 9, 2024 -
Whole Foods to pull Amazon’s Just Walk Out technology from stores
The specialty grocer, which operates the checkout tech at just two stores, will follow the same path as Amazon Fresh stores in the U.S.
By Peyton Bigora • April 8, 2024 -
Battling shrink and theft across the globe
Retailers are trying numerous strategies — from technology to teamwork — to minimize losses.
By Peyton Bigora • April 8, 2024