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Old Navy debuts 'Superbox' subscription for kids
The staple brand is just the latest apparel retailer to get into subscription styling — an effort to gain regular orders and sticky customers that remains largely untested.
By Daphne Howland • Nov. 2, 2017 -
Retrieved from Amazon on September 07, 2017
Amazon turns to Apple for AR shopping app
The e-commerce company's AR app pushes the envelope by giving consumers more than just furniture for their virtual viewing pleasure.
By Dan O'Shea • Nov. 2, 2017 -
Trendline
How the purpose of stores is evolving
Stores have always evolved in order to compete as times, technology and tastes change. And, most of all, to please customers.
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Glossier, Stitch Fix among most disruptive companies
Moda Operandi and Casper, along with other innovative companies, rounded out the startup edition of LinkedIn's Top Companies list.
By Cara Salpini • Nov. 1, 2017 -
Retrieved from Amazon on October 17, 2017
Amazon launches Black Friday deals — 50 days early
The e-commerce giant is encouraging Prime members to shop with the Alexa voice assistant, an option on the Amazon app and the company's many devices.
By Daphne Howland • Nov. 1, 2017 -
Personalization is still lacking and shoppers are getting frustrated
Only 22% of consumers actually find their retail shopping experience to be highly personalized, according to a recent study.
By Dan O'Shea • Oct. 31, 2017 -
BJ’s unveils new mobile app in latest omnichannel move
As the future ownership of the company remains an open question, the warehouse club continues to integrate its in-store and online experiences.
By Dan O'Shea • Oct. 31, 2017 -
Dollar General taps Rob Scruggs to lead digital push
As the first digital chief, his appointment could signal a move to boost e-commerce in a segment that has hewed to brick-and-mortar retail.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 31, 2017 -
Amazon winning the price war in 12 of 13 categories
Walmart has closed the pricing gap with Amazon in recent years, but Target remains nearly 17% more expensive, according to a pricing study from e-commerce analytics firm Profitero.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 30, 2017 -
Amazon is a fashion destination for just 6% of shoppers
The e-commerce giant has captured 29% of the U.S. online apparel market but shoppers are more drawn to brick-and-mortar retailers when it comes to emotion and discovery, according to research from brand intelligence firm WGSN.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 30, 2017 -
Mobile commerce to dominate online sales by 2021
Mobile is expected to account for 34.5% of total e-commerce sales this year, and it's only a matter of a few years before it surpasses desktop-driven sales, according to an eMarketer report.
By Dan O'Shea • Oct. 29, 2017 -
Deep Dive
There’s still time to take a bite out of Halloween sales
It's not all about tricks or treats. Here's a look at what we can expect from Halloween 2017 and what retailers should be doing as the days leading to the hauntingly lucrative holiday wind down.
By Cara Salpini • Oct. 27, 2017 -
Best Buy, Patagonia lead with mobile app strategies
Sears, Acer and Prada, however, have more work to do on their mobile content and branding strategies.
By Robert Williams • Oct. 27, 2017 -
Retrieved from Ebay on October 26, 2017
EBay goes live with image search capabilities
Users of the online marketplace can now search for 1.1 billion site listings via image, as the visual technology becomes more popular.
By Dan O'Shea • Oct. 27, 2017 -
‘Pawn Friday’ looks to break into the gift-giving market
Pawn shops generate $6 billion annually and are an important source of fast cash for some 30 million under-banked Americans, according to mobile platform Pawn Guru.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 27, 2017 -
Amazon reportedly snaps up wholesale pharmacy licenses
The e-commerce giant has received regulatory approval from 12 states, and analysts have said it's only a matter of time before it dives into the market.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 27, 2017 -
Amazon's sales — and costs — are going up
More than ever, Amazon’s report is a picture of burgeoning sales, with heavy investments hitting profits. But most analysts continue to see its potential.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 26, 2017 -
Deep Dive
How chat and voice tech are changing retail
New chat channels are emerging as a real-time alternative to e-mail, along with other technologies, but a comprehensive view matters most.
By Dan O'Shea • Oct. 26, 2017 -
Retrieved from Amazon on September 28, 2017
Amazon puts Alexa skills behind subscription paywall
The e-commerce giant is loosening its leash on developers, letting them charge users via a subscription model for additional skill content.
By Dan O'Shea • Oct. 26, 2017 -
Amazon Fashion signs up Drew Barrymore's 'Dear Drew' collection
The new line from the actress follows a prior collaboration with Walmart, which debuted Barrymore's Flower cosmetics brand.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 26, 2017 -
Facebook could relegate retailer posts to a separate feed
The social network is looking to calm fears over a test which, if implemented, would pull public page posts from the personal news feeds of its users.
By Dan O'Shea • Oct. 26, 2017 -
Sears revives the Wish Book holiday catalog
Given its struggles, who could blame Sears for taking a trip back in time with the revival — in print and online — of the holiday-themed book.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 26, 2017 -
Google’s Showcase Shopping ads aim to lure shoppers early on
The format is available to all brands for the first time, enabling them to group related products to boost discoverability when shoppers search with broad terms.
By David Kirkpatrick , Natalie Black (Koltun) • Oct. 25, 2017 -
Target unveils AR mobile feature for furniture shopping
The "See It In Your Space" capability works with the retailer's Project 62 furniture line, part of its renewed commitment to differentiated merchandising.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 25, 2017 -
Retrieved from Amazon on October 25, 2017
Amazon unlocks in-home delivery with ‘Amazon Key’
Just ahead of the holidays, Prime members in 37 cities will be able to give remote access to their homes for services and package delivery if they buy the company's latest device.
By Corinne Ruff • Oct. 25, 2017 -
Report: Amazon to control nearly 45% of e-commerce in 2017
Despite growth, online sales still account for less than 10% of U.S. retail sales, which may explain why Amazon is moving forcefully into brick and mortar, according to eMarketer.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 25, 2017
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