Mobile Commerce

Livestream shopping platform Whatnot raises $20M

Aiming to serve a niche, the company plans to expand into more collectible categories and emphasize the community element of collecting.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • March 08, 2021

Instagram launches Live Rooms in bid to expand livestreaming capabilities

Up to four people can livestream at once, and viewers can buy badges for hosts, as well as use other features such as Shopping and Live Fundraisers.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • March 03, 2021

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Inside the mobile trends shaping retail

Consumers driven to stay home spent more time on their devices to engage with the outside world. 

By Retail Dive staff

Klarna raises $1B in funding, hits $31B valuation

The funding makes it the highest-valued private fintech in Europe and the second highest globally, according to the company. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • March 02, 2021

Fabletics releases fitness app

Like other activewear brands, the company is shifting its focus toward digital engagement and benefiting from the home workout trend.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • March 02, 2021

Study: 59% of US shoppers see Amazon Go as a threat to Walmart

A number of retailers are ramping up their cashierless payment systems as more tech companies offer the capability. 

By Catherine Douglas Moran • March 02, 2021

American Eagle creates AR shoppable jeans guide for Snapchat

With fewer customers shopping in-store, the retailer is leaning into social media experiences and its lingerie brand.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris and Cara Salpini • Feb. 26, 2021

Afterpay to offer installment payments to Stripe, Squarespace

The partnership comes as more consumers look to purchase goods online, and as many continue to reel from the financial impact of the pandemic.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Feb. 25, 2021

Walgreens expands same-day delivery with Instacart

Stores in Illinois will roll out the service Tuesday, and nearly 8,000 stores nationwide are slated to offer it in the coming weeks.

By Jeff Wells • Feb. 23, 2021

Klarna, Cosmopolitan co-host virtual shopping event

This year's "Hauliday" event features a new livestream shopping element following a period of growth for Klarna.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Feb. 23, 2021

Essie, ModiFace debut AR nail polish try-on tool

Unlike many virtual testing tools, Essie's does not require the customer to download an app to use it.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Feb. 22, 2021

BJ's Wholesale Club releases new app features

The retailer unveiled updates that make it easier for members to reorder products, clip digital coupons and access delivery and pickup options

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Feb. 22, 2021

Want a pandemic-friendly way to try on makeup? There's an AR solution for that.

Gone are the days where product testers are displayed in beauty aisles as more brands leverage the use of augmented reality.

By Maria Monteros • Feb. 17, 2021

Apple Pay to accept Bitcoin via BitPay cards

Samsung Pay and Google Pay will do the same later this year, as more retailers and their financial partners begin accepting cryptocurrency as payment.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Feb. 16, 2021

Poshmark enters into the pet category

The secondhand marketplace is getting into the popular pet segment just a few weeks after its IPO. 

By Kaarin Vembar • Feb. 11, 2021

Perfect Corp. releases AR eyewear try-on tool

The beauty tech company continues to create testing technology and recently raised capital.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Feb. 11, 2021

Shopify adds Shop Pay to Facebook, Instagram

It's the first expansion of the service outside of Shopify's own platform, and seeks to offer a smoother buying process.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Feb. 10, 2021

Tractor Supply offers on-demand vet advice via app

The service, which can also be accessed via chat or email, is part of the retailer's push to be a "more complete resource for pet parents." 

By Maria Monteros • Feb. 09, 2021

Pinterest's ascent continues as holidays spur explosive adoption of shopping ads

The platform plans to scale its sales team "significantly" to court advertisers, while investing more in commerce, Story Pins and automation.

By Peter Adams • Feb. 09, 2021

Family Dollar teams up with Instacart for same-day deliveries

The partnership is an expansion of a 275-store pilot that began in late 2020. The delivery platform will now be available at more than 6,000 stores.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Feb. 05, 2021

Rebag launches image recognition tech for luxury bag pricing

The new artificial intelligence tool allows users to scan and assess the resale value of a handbag instantly. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Feb. 04, 2021

Deep Dive

What does a government reckoning with Google and Facebook mean for retail?

For many, the tech giants are key to customer acquisition online, and they dominate the market for digital advertising, making them all but unavoidable for retailers. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Feb. 04, 2021

Google introduces Black-owned business distinction in its Shopping tab

Searches for Black-owned business have increased 600% year over year based on Google Trends data, according to the company. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Feb. 02, 2021

Luxury accessories club Vivrelle launches mobile app

The startup is introducing its app at a time when rental and resale platforms are performing well.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Feb. 01, 2021

QVC launches livestream shopping channel on YouTube TV

The shopping network is now available on streaming services with a total of 8 million subscribers, including through Hulu + Live TV and AT&T TV.

By Maria Monteros • Feb. 01, 2021

LVMH, L'Oréal invest in social selling platform Replika Software

The startup, which is currently focused on the fashion and beauty industries, hopes to expand into other areas like healthcare and travel. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Jan. 29, 2021