Technology
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Amazon Go secures space in the heart of London
The retailer has closed the deal on its first location outside of the U.S., bringing its cashier-free store to compete against Tesco and Sainsbury's.
By Krishna Thakker • Feb. 15, 2019
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EBay consolidates regional operations
The company's decision to move several geographic regions under a single leadership team could result in layoffs, Techcrunch reports.
By Dan O'Shea • Feb. 15, 2019
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Walmart startup Spatialand launches first VR experience
After nearly a year under the Store No. 8 banner, the v-commerce startup debuts in what could be a critical retail battleground.
By Corinne Ruff • Feb. 15, 2019
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Visual search firm Donde raises $6.5M
As image-based technology heats up, the company is looking to build on early success with retailer Forever 21.
By Dan O'Shea • Feb. 14, 2019
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Study: Voice assistant usage to surge 320% to 8B by 2023
Growing demand for multi-platform assistants will negatively affect usage of virtual assistants in standalone apps, Juniper Research said.
By Robert Williams • Feb. 14, 2019
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Helzberg Diamonds debuts in-store AR feature
The augmented reality started in mobile apps, but the tech is now showing up in-store as the jewelry retailer creates a virtual ring try-on capability.
By Dan O'Shea • Feb. 13, 2019
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Amazon launches live-streaming shopping
The e-commerce giant could be taking aim at QVC and Facebook Live as it leverages a video-driven shopping page.
By Dan O'Shea • Feb. 13, 2019
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Amazon to acquire Wi-Fi router company eero
The technology firm could become the newest game piece in the e-commerce giant's smart home strategy.
By Dan O'Shea • Feb. 13, 2019
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Contactless payments to drive global card expenditures
London research firm RBR expects spending via payment cards to reach $45.2 trillion by 2023.
By Dan O'Shea • Feb. 12, 2019
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Barron's names Best Buy most sustainable company
Through its e-waste recycling, carbon emission reduction and community engagement, the electronics retailer moved up from its No. 3 spot last year.
By Caroline Jansen • Feb. 12, 2019
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Neiman Marcus' innovation lab dissolves under CEO's new strategy
The retailer's iLab concept was given to enterprise architect Scott Emmons in 2012, who exited the role earlier this year.
By Samantha Ann Schwartz • Feb. 11, 2019
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Facebook buys visual shopping startup GrokStyle
The startup's focus on artificial intelligence solutions for retailers could boost the social network’s e-commerce ambitions.
By Robert Williams • Feb. 11, 2019
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Raspberry Pi opens first experiential retail store
The U.K.-based foundation is looking to reach a broader audience through its first brick-and-mortar location.
By Dan O'Shea • Feb. 11, 2019
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Shopify, 11 Honoré bring QR-code shopping to New York Fashion Week
The e-commerce platform provider and the size-inclusive retailer brought a catalog-based mobile shopping experience to the fashion sector's big stage.
By Dan O'Shea • Feb. 08, 2019
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Pinterest automates Shop the Look curation
The updated feature is primed to boost the company's e-commerce performance.
By Dan O'Shea • Feb. 08, 2019
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Retailers' personalization efforts fall short of shopper wish lists
A BRP survey found that a large percentage of customers are comfortable sharing their identities in-store if it translates to personalized service.
By Dan O'Shea • Feb. 07, 2019
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QVC launches mobile app with shoppable video, unveils new logo
The multi-channel retailer places a bet on technology while launching a new brand identity.
By Dan O'Shea • Feb. 07, 2019
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EShakti offers apparel customization technology
Customer-driven personalization takes another step forward with a new tool that allows shoppers to modify clothing.
By Dan O'Shea • Feb. 06, 2019
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50% of retailers list a mobile shopping app as a top priority
A new survey by Shopgate shows that omnichannel retailing is a priority in 2019.
By Dan O'Shea • Feb. 06, 2019
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Warby Parker launches AR tool for virtual try-on
The glasses retailer is the latest company to add augmented reality technology to a mobile app.
By Dan O'Shea • Feb. 05, 2019
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Pier 1 names CIO with roots in retail tech
New exec Lance Wills' focus on omnichannel solutions and digital transformation will challenge the retailer's operational efficiency.
By Samantha Ann Schwartz • Feb. 05, 2019
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Nike opens pop-up store based on its SNKRS app
The sportswear brand will make limited-edition shoes available at the temporary Atlanta location.
By Dan O'Shea • Feb. 05, 2019
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Amazon wins patent for package pickup on public buses
The offering is aimed at customers forgoing home delivery, creating a more convenient, alternative package pick-up location.
By Dan O'Shea • Feb. 04, 2019
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Echo Dot was Amazon's top-selling product during the holidays
The e-commerce giant also revealed that the device is priced to sell rather than to make money.
By Dan O'Shea • Feb. 04, 2019
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Casper unveils smart nightlight to help consumers sleep
The expansion beyond mattresses and bedding into tech shows how the company is positioning itself to become a sleep lifestyle brand.
By Caroline Jansen • Feb. 04, 2019