Mobile Commerce

  • Christopher Briney, Gavin Casalegno and Lola Tung of Amazon Prime Video’s hit show "The Summer I Turned Pretty" for American Eagle.
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    Inside American Eagle’s tie-up with ‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’

    Chief Marketing Officer Craig Brommers details why the retailer partnered with stars of the show and how it’s experimenting with Reels and Lemon8.

    By Jessica Deyo • June 8, 2023
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    4 ways to transform your eCommerce refurbishment business

    To fully realize the rewards of selling on a marketplace, sellers must be able to carve a unique niche for their business.

    June 5, 2023
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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
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    The top retail trends in 2023

    Discover the top trends in the retail industry for 2023. 

    May 30, 2023
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    How retailers can protect their most important KPIs with a curated marketplace model

    By utilizing a modern solution for drop shipping, retailers can quickly and easily add third-party products to their e-commerce sites and online marketplaces

    May 15, 2023
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    Amazon pursues in-game shopping with Amazon Anywhere

    Launching inside AR pet game Peridot, the tool allows shoppers to view and buy products without leaving the game environment.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • May 10, 2023
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    ‘We’ve chosen both’: How Nike aims to connect DTC and wholesale

    While the athletics giant has invested heavily in its own digital channels and physical stores, the retailer is also trying to broaden its ecosystem to its wholesale partners.

    By • May 8, 2023
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    The top retail trends in 2023

    Discover the top trends in the retail industry for 2023. 

    May 1, 2023
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    Mercari taps ChatGPT for search, recommendation functions

    Merchat AI, the company’s new chatbot, will use the artificial intelligence software to provide personalized product recommendations.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • April 20, 2023
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    Qurate launches livestream shopping app Sune

    The video-focused platform is aimed at Gen Z and highlights mission-driven brands through a personalized feed.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • April 13, 2023
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    Snap offers AR tech tools to businesses

    Through the new division, brands can use the tech giant’s 3D Viewer, Fit Finder and AR Try-On features on their own apps and websites.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • March 30, 2023
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    Foot Locker plans app, website revamp as it aims for $2.5B in digital sales

    The retailer is “trailing the broader market” when it comes to digital penetration, and hopes to grow the channel to 25% of sales by 2026.

    By • March 29, 2023
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    Poshmark lays off less than 2% of workforce

    The social resale marketplace has about 800 employees, according to its LinkedIn, and recently got acquired for $1.2 billion.

    By • Feb. 27, 2023
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    The top retail trends for 2023

    Discover the top trends in the retail industry for 2023. 

    By Maya Rollings • Feb. 6, 2023
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    Pottery Barn Kids, Pottery Barn Teen launch mobile apps

    The apps allow shoppers to view items from 3D rooms, schedule appointments with designers virtually or in-store and create gift registries.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Jan. 31, 2023
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    Mobile commerce is on the rise, but obstacles remain

    A third of U.S. consumers who don’t shop on their phones said that’s because it’s easier to shop on a computer, Forrester found.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Jan. 25, 2023
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    Pinterest’s chief shopping officer moves to adviser role

    Julie Bornstein joined the company through its acquisition of her AI shopping platform The Yes in June.

    By • Jan. 19, 2023
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    Delaware North scores big wins by offering a fast, frictionless in-store experience

    Technology alleviates bottlenecks and creates a convenient alternative to traditional checkout.

    Jan. 17, 2023
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    Instagram to remove shopping tab

    Despite getting rid of a dedicated commerce destination, the social media company said it is still investing in shopping experiences.

    By • Jan. 10, 2023
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    Walmart launches Text to Shop functionality

    The new convenience-oriented feature comes two years after the retailer ended its text concierge service, Jetblack.

    By • Dec. 15, 2022
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    Amazon rolls out TikTok-like shopping feature

    The new shoppable content function will allow consumers to buy from videos or photos directly within the app.

    By • Dec. 9, 2022
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    New Balance unites Snap’s AR, voice tech to offer gifting advice

    The gifting concierge lens lets users verbally answer questions about gift recipients and watch an unboxing experience to see recommendations. 

    By Aaron Baar • Dec. 5, 2022
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    4 tips to drive more revenue on Pinterest

    Pinterest users are outspending shoppers on other platforms. Here’s all you need to know about the platform’s e-commerce features from 2022.

    Dec. 5, 2022
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    Cyber Monday spend reaches $11.3B with a surge in BNPL usage: report

    The shopping holiday saw increased demand for electronics and toys, with discounts reaching record highs, according to Adobe Analytics.

    By • Nov. 29, 2022
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    True Religion drops new mobile app with exclusive products, interactive content

    Mobile is the apparel brand’s largest digital channel, and a new app is one part of its attempt to transform into a digital-first, direct-to-consumer brand.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 17, 2022
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    Etsy rolls out image search function

    Starting with iOS users, the small business marketplace is letting shoppers upload photos of products in order to find similar listings across the platform.

    By • Nov. 7, 2022