Mobile Commerce
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Retrieved from Whatnot on March 05, 2021
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 -
Explore the Trendline➔
Rohit Tandon via UnsplashTrendlineInside the mobile trends shaping retail
Consumers driven to stay home spent more time on their devices to engage with the outside world.
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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 -
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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