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Deep DiveWhy retailers are going all in on subscription services
Stitch Fix, Amazon Prime Wardrobe, Trunk Club, Rent the Runway and a growing list of subscription services streamline shopping for busy customers, but not every brand has the right formula.
By Lara Ewen • July 17, 2017 -
Amazon's getting into Blue Apron's meal kit space
The long-rumored effort is spelled out in a trademark application from Amazon and could be aided greatly by its Whole Foods acquisition.
By Daphne Howland • July 17, 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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Beauty brand Glossier expands
The vertical online beauty retailer has built a loyal following in the U.S. and is now responding to growing global demand.
By Daphne Howland • July 17, 2017 -
Lowe’s develops ultra-realistic 3D
Lowe's Innovation Labs is among the most productive of retail innovation units, and its latest is a 3D scanning technology that delivers a more realistic shopping experience.
By Dan O'Shea • July 16, 2017 -
Bon-Ton Stores chases curated outfit craze
The retailer is launching weekly online events to showcase outfits curated by store stylists available for one-click purchasing.
By Dan O'Shea • July 16, 2017 -
Amazon Echo/Alexa chief departs after nearly 2 decades at the company
Mike George, who has been with the company since 1998, is stepping down just as the smart assistant and its devices begin to see explosive growth.
By Dan O'Shea • July 16, 2017 -
Amazon reportedly upgrading Echo device with new look, tech specs
Amazon's Echo could be getting a new look and audio updates just in time for Apple's HomePod to arrive.
By Dan O'Shea • July 14, 2017 -
Retrieved from Apple on July 13, 2017
Apple devices to support PayPal payments
In an uncharacteristic move, Apple is about to start letting users of iPhones and other Apple devices to use PayPal to pay for Apple services.
By Dan O'Shea • July 13, 2017 -
Brandless' all private-label model to challenge retailers
The new online brand takes cues from no-frills grocery stores like Aldi, in a new venture that appears to be simpler than Jet and cheaper than Amazon.
By Daphne Howland • July 13, 2017 -
Google updates Shopping features to compete with Amazon
Google is aiming to improve shopping search results by giving manufacturers more control over the product details that come up.
By Dan O'Shea • July 12, 2017 -
New tools from Salesforce to help retailers manage their field forces
As retailers increasingly put their own employees in the field to provide on-site support services for customers, Salesforce has come up with tools to help them.
By Dan O'Shea • July 12, 2017 -
Qubit revamps product discovery for mobile shoppers
The company has released a beta version of a platform intended to revitalize product discovery for shoppers who have grown weary of clunky mobile search.
By Dan O'Shea • July 11, 2017 -
Walmart leans on machine learning across all channels
The technology has become a key tool for Walmart, perhaps to a surprising degree for a brick-and-mortar giant, as it looks to improve customer experiences.
By Dan O'Shea • July 11, 2017 -
Walmart's Jet inks sampling deal
With consumer product retail under pressure, even the most brand-loyal shoppers may be persuaded by a freebie that arrives on their doorstep.
By Daphne Howland • July 11, 2017 -
Retrieved from Amazon on July 11, 2017
UPDATE: Prime Day could fetch Amazon $2B in sales
The e-commerce giant's holiday in July is expected to set new records as rival retailers take the day to promote their own deals.
By Ben Unglesbee • July 11, 2017 -
Retrieved from Amazon on May 10, 2017
On Prime Day, in Alexa we trust... sort of
Roughly 77% of Amazon customers who have ordered products through Alexa say they checked Amazon to make sure the order was placed correctly.
By Dan O'Shea • July 11, 2017 -
Finish Line bets on mobile to boost sales amid store strategy overhaul
The retailer's mobile loyalty app was a bright spot on its most recent quarterly performance, even as it continues to remodel some stores and close others.
By Dan O'Shea • July 9, 2017 -
Retrieved from Amazon on March 17, 2017
Amazon developer series aims to expand Alexa skills
A traveling series of learning events for developers is the latest step in Amazon's ongoing push to expand its Alexa ecosystem.
By Dan O'Shea • July 9, 2017 -
Opinion
Is this the Amazon Century?
The e-commerce giant's dominance is about much more than the Whole Foods takeover, writes Lee Peterson at WD Partners.
By Lee Peterson • July 7, 2017 -
Other retailers ride Amazon Prime Day coattails
From J.C. Penney's "Penney Palooza" to Sur La Table's "Lime Day," retailers are getting creative with competitive deals they hope will boost summer sales.
By Daphne Howland • July 7, 2017 -
QVC-HSN merger puts Amazon and Walmart on notice
The deal creates a new retail powerhouse and the third largest e-commerce company after Amazon and Walmart.
By Daphne Howland • July 7, 2017 -
Amazon forging new partnerships as Prime hits 85M members
Amazon is reportedly in talks with Dish Network and is adding new exclusives as Prime membership jumps 35% in just one year.
By Daphne Howland • July 7, 2017 -
West Elm taps Pinterest images for product recommendations
The West Elm Pinterest Style Finder aims to give the retailer's customers an easy way to shop using Pinterest board images as inspiration.
By Dan O'Shea • July 6, 2017 -
Alibaba to launch an Alexa-like virtual assistant
Alibaba is rolling out its own home speaker and virtual assistant just in time to join an increasingly crowded marketplace.
By Dan O'Shea • July 6, 2017 -
Yoox Net-a-Porter opens Tech Hub to drive ‘mobile-only’ effort
The luxury brand looks to grow its reputation as an aggressive innovator with the opening of a new technology hub.
By Dan O'Shea • July 6, 2017
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