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Levi’s to test AI-generated models
The clothing brand said the move to supplement humans with AI models supports its diversity and sustainability efforts.
By Xanayra Marin-Lopez • March 24, 2023 -
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Retailers expect more tasks to be done by robots by 2025: report
Some surveyed retail executives expect to re-deploy store associates to more customer-facing roles as automation is increasingly leveraged.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • March 23, 2023 -
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TrendlineRetail Dive's outlook on 2023
A look at retail trends and forecasting for what retailers can expect in a year of economic uncertainty.
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L’Oréal takes a step toward more sustainable ingredients with investment in Geno-led venture
The beauty giant joins Unilever as a founding investor in the venture, which aims to develop alternatives to frequently used ingredients.
By Xanayra Marin-Lopez • March 23, 2023 -
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JD.com plans a self-operating warehouse in California
The e-commerce giant is looking to expand its presence in the U.S. and bring automation with it.
By Alejandra Salgado • March 22, 2023 -
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Allbirds creates zero-carbon shoe
The DTC brand, which developed the Moonshot shoe through a regenerative wool program, is open to sharing its process with other companies.
By Dani James • March 21, 2023 -
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Resale fashion search engine launches
Chinese tech company DejaWooo received its first seed investment in 2021 and last week announced the launch of its platform.
By Xanayra Marin-Lopez • March 21, 2023 -
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Clinique launches virtual lab
The Clinique Lab builds on the brand’s concept space at Macy’s in Herald Square, but with a virtual storefront.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • March 21, 2023 -
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BNPL firms snag consumers at checkout: J.D. Power
As buy now, pay later use rises, consumers are learning about the payment option at checkout, more so than from social media or family and friends.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • March 21, 2023 -
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Amazon plans to cut 9K more jobs in the next few weeks
The downsizing is centered on the e-commerce giant's profit center, AWS, as well as Twitch, advertising and its people, experience and technology teams.
By Daphne Howland • March 20, 2023 -
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Virtual clothing platform DressX raises $15M
Founded in 2020, the metaverse fashion company sells its digital clothing on marketplace platforms like Roblox, Meta and others.
By Xanayra Marin-Lopez • March 20, 2023 -
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Sponsored by Bastian SolutionsAutomation: a backbone to streamline your omnichannel processes
As the omnichannel market rapidly evolves, the need for automation grows.
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Sponsored by Oracle RetailLuxury retailers tailor customer journeys and improve the in-store experience with retail technology
Learn how fashion retailers are transforming the customer experience.
By Rose Spicer • March 20, 2023 -
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Over half of Gen Alpha watch shopping content: report
Many kids get ideas about new products and brands by viewing haul and unboxing videos, according to a report by Morning Consult.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • March 16, 2023 -
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BJ’s to roll out inventory robots chainwide
The club retailer is following other grocers in deploying automated vehicles, which use computer vision-driven cameras to scan shelves.
By Sam Silverstein • March 15, 2023 -
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Living Proof brings personalized beauty quiz to the metaverse
The hair care brand unveiled a virtual shopping experience that helps customers find a custom routine and purchase products.
By Xanayra Marin-Lopez • March 15, 2023 -
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Amazon-powered c-store opens at Virginia college
Marymount University opened a 24-hour shop last week that marks the first campus location to integrate Amazon’s frictionless checkout technology.
By Jessica Loder • March 14, 2023 -
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Aéropostale’s expansive metaverse strategy kicks off with Tesla giveaway
An upcoming drop of 30,000 NFTs that unlock exclusive perks and entry to digital realm AeroWorld is the first step of a four-phase metaverse activation.
By Jessica Deyo • March 14, 2023 -
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Sephora, TikTok launch content creator program
The partnership will pair social media content creators with up-and-coming brands from the beauty retailer's accelerator program.
By Nate Delesline III • March 13, 2023 -
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Zulily taps Busy Philipps to launch gift recommendation text service
Timed to Mother’s Day, the new offering comes shortly after the e-commerce retailer laid off employees.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • March 13, 2023 -
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TJX, Saks join business development program for women-led tech startups
Each year the New York Fashion Tech Lab selects startups to undergo a 12-week program with mentorship from major retail partners.
By Xanayra Marin-Lopez • March 9, 2023 -
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Disciplined inventory management helped Macy’s weather tough 2022
The retailer has relied on data and analytics to forecast demand and make decisions around purchasing and pricing.
By Ben Unglesbee • March 8, 2023 -
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US livestream commerce expected to surpass $31B in 2023: report
Though the livestream trend is expected to grow in the coming years, some retailers have attracted more consumers than others.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • March 7, 2023 -
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Atrium, Best Buy partner to co-develop hospital-at-home programming
The multi-year partnership combines Atrium’s hospital-at-home program and existing telemedicine infrastructure with Best Buy’s at-home care business, along with the retailer’s home installation and supply chain capabilities.
By Rebecca Pifer • March 7, 2023 -
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Alo Yoga launches digital collection in the metaverse
The brand said it is exploring more opportunities to engage with its community through decentralized platforms, digital ownership and exclusive rewards.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • March 6, 2023 -
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Amazon to close 8 of its Go stores
The e-commerce giant will close two of the convenience store locations each in Seattle and New York City and four in San Francisco.
By Brett Dworski • March 6, 2023
