Mobile Commerce
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Ingka Group, owner of Ikea, acquires 3D, visual AI tech firm
The company will tap into Geomagical Labs' vision-based technology for Ikea’s website and app.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • April 08, 2020 -
Consumers aren't adopting mobile wallets, even during the pandemic
A PYMNTS.com study conducted in March found that mobile wallets accounted for a small portion of eligible transactions, despite the coronavirus outbreak.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • April 07, 2020 -
Consumers spent more than $23.4B via app stores in early 2020
As consumers stay inside to curtail the spread of COVID-19 they’re spending more time on their smartphones, according to a new report.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • April 07, 2020 -
Walmart expands contactless options for in-store shopping, pickup, delivery
Streamlining in-store checkout technology is one way the retailer is responding to consumer concern during the COVID-19 pandemic.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • April 02, 2020 -
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YouCam Makeup gives beauty brands free AR sampling tech
Beauty brands can list up to 100 products in the augmented reality app through July 31 as part of the complimentary program.
By Robert Williams • March 31, 2020 -
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Pinterest upgrades merchant services as shopping searches jump
The platform updated its "conversion insights" to help retailers see more information about its effect on website visits, checkouts and sales.
By Robert Williams • March 31, 2020 -
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E.l.f. Cosmetics remixes TikTok song for COVID-19 awareness
With the "Eyes. Lips. Face. Safe." video, the beauty brand demonstrates hand washing and social distancing measures to help curb the spread of the virus.
By Robert Williams • March 31, 2020 -
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7-Eleven offers free delivery for app users
A contactless delivery option is available for consumers taking advantage of the temporarily waived fees during the coronavirus pandemic.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • March 31, 2020 -
Courtesy of Nike
Nike offers workout app for free as COVID-19 keeps people indoors
The sportswear brand also revamped its messaging to urge people to work out while in isolation.
By Robert Williams • March 24, 2020 -
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AxleHire introduces no-touch tech for delivery signings
The move comes as consumers practice social distancing and shift to online shopping.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • March 24, 2020 -
Instacart
Instacart plans to hire 300K additional shoppers
The decision will double the company's number of gig workers over the next three months to meet ongoing demand during the pandemic.
By Jessica Dumont • March 24, 2020 -
FutureProof Retail donates mobile checkout tech during pandemic
The company is offering its line-free tech to essential retailers as a means to promote social distancing amid the COVID-19 outbreak.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • March 23, 2020 -
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E-commerce pulls back amid pandemic precautions
It seems like digital sales should benefit retailers during a global disease outbreak. For many, health and safety concerns extend to those operations too.
By Daphne Howland • March 20, 2020 -
Grocery apps see record downloads during coronavirus outbreak
As consumers stock up on everyday essentials, a new study found more are turning to grocery delivery apps amid the global pandemic.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • March 17, 2020 -
Courtesy of Arcus
7-Eleven adds cash-to-digital payments in Latin America
In partnership with fintech provider Arcus, the convenience chain is giving customers in the region another reason to visit its stores.
By Robert Williams • March 17, 2020 -
App downloads increased by 42% during Cyber Week 2019, study says
App commerce firm Poq predicts that more than 25% of online traffic will come from mobile apps by the 2020 holiday season.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • March 16, 2020 -
Consumer spend via chatbot to reach $142B by 2024
A new report by Juniper Research states that the technology can cut costs and drive sales by acting as a first point of consumer contact.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • March 13, 2020 -
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Nearly 80% of marketers want to work with microinfluencers
The shift comes as marketers seek clear metrics for assessing return on investment, according to a new report.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • March 09, 2020 -
Gen Z relies on influencers for purchase decisions, Kantar says
Seventy percent of the demographic follow at least one influencer on platforms like Instagram or YouTube, according to a recent Kantar study.
By Robert Williams • March 02, 2020 -
Poshmark: Over half of consumers would buy through social media
A study from the social commerce platform also found that Gen Z was leading the secondhand apparel trend.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • March 02, 2020 -
Courtesy of The Home Depot
Home Depot holiday ads spur double-digital growth in app usage
The "how doers get more done" campaign displayed app features such as image recognition to identify repair parts, a product locator and in-store pickup.
By Robert Williams • March 02, 2020 -
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7-Eleven expands Evolution Store concept
The new locations in Washington, D.C., and San Diego will feature mobile checkout via the c-store's app.
By Jessica Dumont • Feb. 28, 2020 -
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Burberry merges Google Search with AR for shopping inspiration
A new tool lets luxury shoppers see an augmented reality version of products found through Google Search.
By Robert Williams • Feb. 27, 2020 -
Companies face a 'paradox' between digital personalization and data privacy
As more consumers shop online via mobile devices daily, retailers are striving to create a relevant digital experience and protect data, a new report found.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Feb. 25, 2020 -
Google tops Facebook, Instagram in e-commerce activity, study finds
Google's ability to drive stronger sales and web traffic than the social giants indicates key differences in how people use the respective platforms.
By Robert Williams • Feb. 25, 2020
