Amazon integrates video ad sales across its owned platforms, including Twitch

Marketers can buy ads across every Amazon-owned property where video ads appear, from Twitch to IMDb and Fire TV.

By David Kirkpatrick • Dec. 20, 2017

Walmart, Target among retailers dropping Mario Batali products

Retailers are trying to avoid the fallout from those accused of sexual misconduct as the culture change ushered in by the #MeToo movement keeps on rolling. 

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 18, 2017

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Gen Z and the next-generation consumer

If there's anything retailers want more than financial stability right now, it's to understand Gen Z. 

By Retail Dive staff

How the GOP tax overhaul could affect retail

Congress is expected to pass tax legislation this week. Here's a cheat sheet for what it means for retailers, grocers and other businesses.

By Corinne Ruff • Dec. 18, 2017

Benebit aims to shake up fragmented loyalty environment

The startup plans to convert loyalty and rewards points across multiple retailers into a unified system of fiat currency using blockchain technology.

By Dan O'Shea • Dec. 18, 2017

Starbucks unveils first in-store AR experience at Shanghai Roastery

The coffee chain, which has long been a leader in mobile technology, is betting a collaboration with Chinese powerhouse Alibaba will brew customer engagement.

By Dan O'Shea • Dec. 17, 2017

What nobody wants for Christmas: An Amazon-Walmart price war

The world's biggest retailer is closing the gap with Amazon in online prices and the technologies that control them. Can anyone keep up?

By Ben Unglesbee • Dec. 15, 2017

Nearly half of marketers don't know where their ads are shown online

Programmatic strategies make tracking difficult and raise brand safety concerns, though only 46% of respondents said they'd consider returning to direct publisher relationships, a study by SNCR finds.

By David Kirkpatrick • Dec. 15, 2017

Signet Jewelers losing customers over sexual harassment claims

The fallout has allowed rival Pandora to move ahead in certain brand awareness metrics, according to YouGov research.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 15, 2017

Retailers are understaffing stores — and losing sales

Store staffing is more important than ever yet one of the biggest expenses for retailers, and MIT researchers say they have developed a platform to achieve optimal staffing levels.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 14, 2017

Boxed aims to ease online bulk ordering with AR, chatbot tech

The online wholesaler is the latest to tap mobile for tech that allows customers to see if products fit in their homes before ordering.

By Dan O'Shea • Dec. 13, 2017

4 steps to successful personalization

How to use data to truly personalize the consumer experience – without being intrusive.

By Kevin Brown • Dec. 13, 2017

NYX cosmetics rolling out VR experience

The beauty brand, owned by L'Oreal, is using Samsung virtual reality tech to create makeup tutorials for in-store customers, led by famous beauty vloggers.

By Cara Salpini • Dec. 12, 2017

David Yurman unwraps holiday gifting bot

Yet another luxury brand is going the chatbot route. This one, on Facebook Messenger, offers a plethora of gift guides.

By Dan O'Shea • Dec. 12, 2017

Google, Facebook win big as online ad revenue jumps

After holding steady earlier in the year at around 25% growth, online ad spending jumped to 29.6% in the third quarter, according to Forrester.

By David Kirkpatrick • Dec. 12, 2017

Walmart, Target and others begin final online holiday push

Major retailers are making their final plays in a season where nearly everyone is trying to gain ground online. 

By Daphne Howland , Ben Unglesbee • Dec. 11, 2017

More users are outsourcing shopping to voice tech

An SAP survey finds the chances are growing that more holiday gifts this season will be purchased with the help of virtual assistants like Amazon's Alexa.

By Dan O'Shea • Dec. 10, 2017

Restoration Hardware chasing upscale, luxury sales

The company is letting Amazon and Wayfair duke it out for middle-of-the-road furniture sales, and still prefers its print catalog to social media marketing.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 8, 2017

Ikea, Sonos bring speakers closer to home

The Swedish furniture retailer has partnered with the wireless speaker manufacturer to create a smart home sound experience.

By Dan O'Shea • Dec. 8, 2017

Retail Therapy: May the force be with Columbia's outerwear

The new "Empire Strikes Back" jacket collection lets fans sport the fashion of a Jedi without having to fight for the rebellion.

By Cara Salpini • Dec. 7, 2017

Walmart drops 'stores' from legal name

While most consumers won’t notice the change, it signifies a big shift in how the retail giant views itself as an omnichannel operator.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 7, 2017

3D shopping tech startup rakes in $23M

Modsy, which combines 3D technology and personalization, is picking up funding at a time when many online furniture retailers are testing similar capabilities.

By Dan O'Shea • Dec. 6, 2017

Amazon, Home Depot, Walmart boast top-notch digital experiences

Big-box retailers have come a long way on digital — now nearly 70% offer barcode scanning through their apps, a new survey found.

By Dan O'Shea • Dec. 6, 2017

How Cost Per Visit gives retailers the gift of innovation during the holiday rush

Increase store visits and deliver a more innovative shopping experience this holiday and beyond.

Dec. 6, 2017

The costs, and benefits, of the influencer economy

Influencers on social media have the power to control retail brand conversations and impact consumers' purchasing decisions. But what price are retailers paying to make these connections?

By Lara Ewen • Dec. 6, 2017

L'Occitane store redesign promotes 'multi-sensory' experience

The beauty retailer's immersive store is designed with the elements in mind, with hopes that shoppers engage with products on different levels. 

By Dan O'Shea • Dec. 5, 2017