Technology
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Scandit secures $80M in funding as COVID-19 drives demand for contactless mobile tech
Areas like click and collect are booming, pushing retailers and supply chain companies to invest in tech that can meet demand in a safe manner.
By Peter Adams • May 26, 2020 -
Shopify unveils new pay installment, money management features
The company also launched a local delivery option to help drive business during COVID-19.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • May 22, 2020 -
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Lime Crime hires Body Shop alum as CEO
Andrea Blieden joins the beauty brand as it focuses on innovation and tech to fuel growth.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • May 21, 2020 -
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Former Stitch Fix COO launches AI-powered shopping app
The Yes has consumers take a quiz then indicate if they like certain products to curate a personalized feed of styles and brands.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • May 20, 2020 -
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Facebook debuts Shops e-commerce initiative for small businesses
New digital storefronts for Facebook and Instagram mark a significant bet to capitalize on e-commerce.
By Robert Williams • May 20, 2020 -
Walmart combines grocery, shopping apps
The big-box retailer is streamlining its digital offerings, which is aided by services like store pick up.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • May 19, 2020 -
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Nike aims phones at the sky in search for sneaker-shaped AR cloud
Mobile users in Brazil can unlock exclusive content after using their phones to find an augmented reality cloud shaped like an Air Max sneaker.
By Robert Williams • May 15, 2020 -
Pandemic could lead to higher AR, VR adoption
A Coresight Research report details how the tech could be used for product visualization, virtual try-ons and virtual malls.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • May 13, 2020 -
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Smart & Final rolls out tech-enhanced checkout lines
The company will route shoppers into a socially distanced single line, where a digital screen will eventually point them to the appropriate check stand.
By Jessica Dumont • May 12, 2020 -
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Asos debuts AR tool for online shoppers
The apparel retailer is digitally mapping products onto models to generate images that better showcase size, cut and fit.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • May 12, 2020 -
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Shipt launches digital coupons
The grocery e-commerce provider will allow customers to redeem coupons from national advertisers when placing online orders for pickup and delivery.
By Sam Silverstein • May 11, 2020 -
45% of apparel buyers working with suppliers to cut costs: McKinsey
Forty-five percent of respondents expect more than half of their suppliers to be in financial distress within six months, according to the report.
By Emma Cosgrove • May 11, 2020 -
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Pandemic highlights the limits of store-based online fulfillment, experts say
The surge in online shopping has caused retailers to rethink their selling floors and backrooms, and to evaluate dedicated facilities.
By Sam Silverstein • May 07, 2020 -
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Suitsupply debuts in-store partitions, virtual browsing sessions
Since the retailer relies on high-touch customization and tailoring services, the pandemic has caused it to rethink how in-store shopping is done.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • May 07, 2020 -
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Jared unveils virtual wedding platform
With the jewelry company's #LoveCantWait campaign, it joins other retailers in debuting digital tools during the COVID-19 pandemic.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • May 07, 2020 -
Walgreens launches 'order ahead' service for drive-thru shopping
The digital service was developed and implemented in just a few weeks to give customers another way to practice social distancing.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • May 07, 2020 -
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Grocers are ramping up mobile checkout platforms
Retailers are encouraging customers to adopt the technology as they promote contact-free shopping during the pandemic.
By Jessica Dumont • May 06, 2020 -
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Jewelry brand Kendra Scott introduces AR try-on tool
The retailer joins other brands that have introduced virtual tech to remotely connect with consumers.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • May 05, 2020 -
Amazon tests live video calls to vet third-party sellers
The company launched in-person verifications earlier this year, but pivoted to video conferencing in February due to the pandemic.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • April 30, 2020 -
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L'Oréal rolls out first beauty AR lenses on Snap's desktop app
The immersive tech is compatible with video conferencing platforms and features brands such as Garnier, Lancôme and Maybelline.
By Robert Williams • April 30, 2020 -
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UPS partners with CVS on residential drone delivery in Florida
UPS' Flight Forward division will run drones between a CVS location and a central delivery point near a local retirement community.
By Morgan Forde • April 30, 2020 -
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Poshmark introduces shoppable Posh Stories feature
Users can create 15-second videos to show the fit and style of items that are being sold. But the content will disappear after 48 hours.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • April 29, 2020 -
Grocers host virtual job fairs
In order to maintain social distancing protocols, companies are turning to tech to find, screen and hire workers.
By Sam Silverstein • April 29, 2020 -
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David's Bridal unveils virtual stylists, appointments
The features were a response to COVID-19 but will remain in effect when stores reopen, which the retailer expects will happen in June.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • April 28, 2020 -
How the COVID-19 pandemic is pushing brands to connect digitally
Retailers are quickly pivoting to emphasize mobile tech and virtual appointments to keep their businesses going.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • April 28, 2020
