Technology

Lacoste launches virtual store with NFT-holder perks

The partnership with Emperia comes as more retailers and brands look to the metaverse for revenue on digital and physical goods.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 30, 2022

Cyber Monday spend reaches $11.3B with a surge in BNPL usage: report

The shopping holiday saw increased demand for electronics and toys, with discounts reaching record highs, according to Adobe Analytics.

By Dani James • Nov. 29, 2022

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How marketplaces are evolving

From regulation and counterfeits to the launch of new platforms, here's where marketplaces are cropping up in retail.

By Retail Dive staff

Kids Foot Locker opens House of Play Roblox experience

The game, which is based on a real store concept, allows users to play mini games and collect tokens to exchange for super-powered sneakers.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 29, 2022

Target expands Starbucks curbside pickup service

In addition to the partnership, the retailer has been investing in operations and growing its Ulta shop-in-shop locations.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 28, 2022

Macy’s to host Thanksgiving Day Parade in the metaverse with NFT design contest

The retailer has been integrating NFTs into its holiday celebrations and will make the winning design into a real-life balloon for its 2023 parade.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 23, 2022

How Home Depot uses tech to prepare for a holiday surge

The final stretch of the year, with its back-to-back holidays and spikes in demand, puts supply chains and IT systems to the test.

By Roberto Torres • Nov. 23, 2022

Bloomingdale’s debuts virtual department store for the holidays

A multi-branded space features shopping experiences from Ralph Lauren, Nespresso and Chanel.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 21, 2022

7-Eleven to offer a year of free delivery during Black Friday

New Gold Plus members who sign up between Nov. 25 and Nov. 28 get free shipping on over 3,000 items, including food and alcohol.

By Jessica Loder • Nov. 21, 2022

Nike pursues ‘next stage’ of expansion with first Rise concept in North America

Nike Aventura in Miami mimics the tech features at the company’s other locations and marks yet another investment in data-driven stores.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 21, 2022

Adidas creates ‘Virtual Gear’ product category as it preps for metaverse future

The athletics brand also released its first collection of NFT wearables as it accelerates a “community-based, member-first, open metaverse strategy.”

By Cara Salpini • Nov. 18, 2022

The Weekly Closeout: Snoop Dogg launches pet brand as athletics retailers jump into virtual goods

"If my dogs ain't fresh I ain't fresh,” the artist said of his latest business. Meanwhile, Nike and Adidas made major metaverse moves.

By Retail Dive Staff • Nov. 18, 2022

Google enhances AR search tools to help harried holiday shoppers

Offerings for the beauty and sneaker categories allow consumers to get a better sense of what a product looks like without having to step into a store.

By Peter Adams • Nov. 18, 2022

Amazon CEO signals more layoffs to come in 2023

After announcing job cuts this week, Andy Jassy said the company would eliminate more roles, including in its team devoted to stores.

By Ben Unglesbee • Nov. 18, 2022

Amazon confirms layoffs

The company is consolidating teams following reports earlier in the week that said the e-commerce giant was firing thousands. 

By Kaarin Vembar • Nov. 17, 2022

True Religion drops new mobile app with exclusive products, interactive content

Mobile is the apparel brand’s largest digital channel, and a new app is one part of its attempt to transform into a digital-first, direct-to-consumer brand.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 17, 2022

Victoria’s Secret launches mobile bra fitting tool

The tech will help customers select the best size and fit with the hope of reducing returns and boosting the shopping experience.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 16, 2022

5 tech revolutions that haven’t happened (at least not yet)

Why isn’t the sky darkened by drones? Why do cash registers still exist? Will robots take all sales floor jobs? We consider the answers to these and more.

By Ben Unglesbee • Nov. 16, 2022

Self-checkout now comprises nearly 40% of grocery checkout options, study says

Consumers that use both self-checkout and staffed lanes are highly valuable to retailers, according to shopper intelligence firm Catalina. 

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Nov. 16, 2022

Amazon tests new robotic system to improve warehouse efficiency

The company says Sparrow will automate the task of moving items prior to packaging, a critical part of the fulfillment process.

By Max Garland • Nov. 16, 2022

Nike launches marketplace to collect, trade virtual products

Select customers on the platform, dubbed .Swoosh, will also have the chance to co-create virtual products with the athletics giant.

By Cara Salpini • Nov. 14, 2022

Amazon reportedly plans 10K layoffs, with a focus on retail

The e-commerce giant is also downsizing divisions related to devices like Alexa and human resources, the New York Times reports.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 14, 2022

StockX removes ‘Verified Authentic’ tags

After Twitter users pointed out the change, the sneaker marketplace acknowledged the shift, saying “verification is the new authentication.”

By Dani James • Nov. 14, 2022

Pinterest TV unveils holiday shopping event

The platform also expanded the feature to Canada about a year after launching in the U.S.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 14, 2022

Amazon showcases new Prime Air delivery drone design

The MK30 is set to come into service in 2024. It's lighter and smaller than the MK27-2 that is slated to make deliveries this year.

By Max Garland • Nov. 14, 2022

How retailers are connecting the metaverse to the real world and revenue

Brands are diving into virtual environments to connect with young consumers. But are these digital spaces just billboards for brands, or can they have tangible benefits?

By Dani James • Nov. 14, 2022