Technology
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7 cool tech innovations from NRF
The conference featured everything from inspiring gadgets to products that may never get off the ground due to an inability to scale.
By Kaarin Vembar • Jan. 18, 2019
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Google acquires smartwatch intellectual property from Fossil
The acquisition comes as the tech giant is in the midst of rolling out updates to its own wearable devices.
By Dan O'Shea • Jan. 18, 2019
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Square rolls out business debit card
In an attempt to encourage sales at other local businesses, cardholders are offered a discount on purchases made at Square-powered merchants.
By Dan O'Shea • Jan. 18, 2019
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ColumnRetail Therapy: 2 isn't always better than 1 when it comes to fashion
In an attempt to solve a problem no one has, this brand released a pair of jeans that combines two styles in one.
By Caroline Jansen • Jan. 18, 2019
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Deep Dive5 retail technology trends to watch in 2019
Many of the hottest retail technologies for 2019 are iterations of earlier tech that may finally be at an adoption tipping point this year.
By Dan O'Shea • Jan. 17, 2019
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Why failing can still earn 'bravo points'
A simple pat on the back can lead to fearless innovation, according to executives from ThredUp, La-Z-Boy and Men's Wearhouse.
By Samantha Ann Schwartz • Jan. 17, 2019
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Nike returns to self-lacing shoe with more refined technology
It took more than two years, but Nike is bringing another self-lacing shoe out with much more developed technology at a better price.
By Dan O'Shea • Jan. 17, 2019
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Fanatics drafts Synchrony for branded credit card launch
The online retailer becomes the latest big brand to partner up for its own store-branded credit card.
By Dan O'Shea • Jan. 16, 2019
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Only 14% of consumers influenced by in-store VR/AI tech
A study by Oracle NetSuite found that there is a disconnect between retail technology and consumer needs.
By Dan O'Shea • Jan. 16, 2019
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Walgreens partners with Microsoft to develop digital healthcare
The companies are in a massive multi-year agreement in a move against Amazon.
By Dan O'Shea • Jan. 16, 2019
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Walmart plans high-tech consolidation center in California
The facility will receive shipments from suppliers before sending them to distribution centers, reducing the numbers of orders suppliers have to fulfill from 42 to 1.
By Edwin Lopez • Jan. 15, 2019
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Giant/Martin's, Stop & Shop add 500 in-store robots
The grocery giant will start deploying the tech in these stores in early 2019, while other banners will continue to test the autonomous devices.
By Christopher Doering • Jan. 15, 2019
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SponsoredNRF Big Show 2019: IBM helps retailers deliver happiness. Again and again.
Digital disruption may have created a crisis for incumbent brands, but it’s a growth opportunity for the businesses who embrace it.
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Digital personal shopping assistant VERA debuts at NRF's Big Show
Piktorlabs launched shopping assistant technology that can be integrated across retail touchpoints, including in fitting rooms.
By Dan O'Shea • Jan. 15, 2019
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Study: 73% of consumers want self-service technology
A SOTI survey finds that as new tech sweeps through stores it's changing customer attitudes about engaging with staff.
By Dan O'Shea • Jan. 15, 2019
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American Eagle launches dressing room technology
The retailer is partnering with Aila Technologies to make fitting rooms a seamless experience.
By Kaarin Vembar • Jan. 15, 2019
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Kroger and Walmart outline digital transformations
Kroger CEO Rodney McMullen said at the NRF's Big Show that the grocer has positioned itself for growth through various partnerships and innovations.
By Krishna Thakker • Jan. 14, 2019
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Walgreens testing in-store coolers with IoT ad displays
The retailer takes a closer look at a technology that would allow targeted advertising for customers picking up refrigerated goods.
By Dan O'Shea • Jan. 14, 2019
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Retailers' murky data collection practices tarnish personalization efforts
Data creates a paradox: collect enough data to offer a seamless customer experience, but limit intake enough to avoid privacy concerns.
By Samantha Ann Schwartz • Jan. 14, 2019
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Shyft, JDA integrate technologies to mobilize workforce management
The partnership signifies an effort to modernize how retailers and retail workers manage their work schedules.
By Dan O'Shea • Jan. 14, 2019
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5 innovative experiential stores in NYC
Retailers are placing new store concepts in Manhattan to encounter a diverse clientele.
By Kaarin Vembar • Jan. 14, 2019
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Grabango raises $12M to bring automated checkout to bigger stores
The tech company is one of the latest entrants in the competitive automated checkout market, and it claims to already be working with major chains.
By Dan O'Shea • Jan. 11, 2019
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Perfect blends with Ulta on in-store beauty try-ons
The technology, which debuted at CES, lets shoppers experiment with products and assists stylists in making more effective sales demonstrations.
By Robert Williams • Jan. 11, 2019
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Parcel Guard joins the fight against porch pirates
Danby came to CES with the latest idea to fight package theft — a secure, safe-like smart mailbox.
By Dan O'Shea • Jan. 11, 2019
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SponsoredNRF 2019 - Reviving retail's roots in relationship: A Fortune 500 exec's perspective
Former Whole Foods Market executive and current VP of Marketing at GoSpotCheck, Heather Larabee, explores the transformation of relationship in retail.