Technology: Page 103


  • Warehouse robotics companies raise hundreds of millions in VC funding

    When Amazon purchased Kiva, it opened up the market for new competition, and those companies are now bringing in millions of venture capital.

    By Matt Leonard • Sept. 10, 2019
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    Puma’s AR web app promotes new NYC flagship store

    Customers can scan QR codes on signs and shoe tags to view branded content featuring the feline mascot.

    By Robert Williams • Sept. 9, 2019
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    Trendline

    What's shaping the e-commerce landscape?

    From pivots in digital strategies to challenges retailers must overcome with reverse logistics, here are some of the forces shaping online retail.

    By Retail Dive staff
  • 7-Eleven taps Microsoft tech for business insights

    The convenience store chain is already using Azure's AI for its mobile product recommendations. 

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 9, 2019
  • Kohl's names retail-tested executive as CTO

    Paul Gaffney is joining the retailer later this month following stints at Dick's Sporting Goods and The Home Depot. 

    By Sept. 9, 2019
  • Sponsored by The Hershey Company

    Discovering retail's missing link

    Enabling data to reveal its truths will require new ways of thinking and fresh approaches to working together.

    Sept. 9, 2019
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    Walgreens Boots Alliance nabs CIO from Kraft Heinz

    Francesco Tinto is taking over tech leadership at the company during a time focused on digital transformation and technology advancement.

    By Sept. 6, 2019
  • Fenty Beauty expands into Asian market with Tmall store

    The Rihanna-founded makeup label is among the latest to harness Alibaba's online shopping platform to reach a new set of consumers.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 6, 2019
  • One-third of convenience stores want to upgrade customer loyalty tech

    Meanwhile, most c-store companies stated they would introduce new services and apps if it were easier to do so, per a study by Zynstra.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 5, 2019
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    Burberry partners with Apple on personalized messaging

    "R Message" lets shoppers book in-store appointments, receive product advice and make purchases.

    By Robert Williams • Sept. 3, 2019
  • Stitch Fix acquires IP of wardrobe tech company Finery

    The startup fits with the styling service's focus on helping customers fill their closets, but it's not clear yet how it will be leveraged.

    By Sept. 3, 2019
  • Apple will allow independent repair businesses to fix its devices

    The announcement comes just a few months after the tech company expanded its authorized repair services to all Best Buy stores.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 3, 2019
  • REI announces expanded benefits for its credit card users

    The company announced that cardholders can earn 2% back when they make purchases from a mobile wallet.

    By Lisa Rowan • Sept. 3, 2019
  • DTC marketers see higher engagement for ads on mobile than desktop

    Direct-to-consumer marketing campaigns are experiencing 25% more clicks and a 35% increase in conversions year over year, according to a new study.

    By Robert Williams • Aug. 30, 2019
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    Puma opens flagship store with sports, product tech

    Shoppers can train with soccer stars and virtually race around New York. 

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 30, 2019
  • Ralph Lauren serves TikTok’s first sports tie-in

    The luxury brand created a dedicated digital campaign to coincide with the 2019 U.S. Open tennis tournament.

    By Robert Williams • Aug. 30, 2019
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    AI platform Stylitics raises $15M in Series B funding

    The outfitting tech company saw a 350% increase in revenue and recently added retailers Ann Taylor, Calvin Klein, Gap and Macy's.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 29, 2019
  • New Fitbit features Amazon's Alexa

    All models also include Fitbit Pay, which allows users to pay without using their cards or phones. 

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 29, 2019
  • Mavely launches mobile shopping and affiliate app

    The company allows users to earn commissions on a variety of brands, including Allbirds, Everlane and Brooklinen.

    By Lisa Rowan • Aug. 28, 2019
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    Amazon Prime Video will stream Rihanna's Savage X Fenty fashion show

    The special will be available in more than 200 countries and include a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the show, as well as performances.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 28, 2019
  • Down To Shop upgrades apps to highlight live mobile shows

    Lemonade Insurance, Unbound and Rael are among the brands participating in DTS shows.

    By Robert Williams • Aug. 27, 2019
  • Social commerce sees highest adoption among retail tech

    More than one-third of adults said they made a purchase through social media, coinciding with Facebook, Pinterest and Snap's expanded shopping features.

    By Robert Williams • Aug. 27, 2019
  • Reebok drops Cardi B sneakers on Alexa, Google Assistant

    With a voice command on the virtual assistants, fans can enter a contest to win limited-edition shoes decorated with Swarovski crystals.

    By Robert Williams • Aug. 27, 2019
  • Google drops to third place for global smart speaker market share

    Breakthroughs in smart displays may provide clues to expanding the purchasing power of the technology, according to a new report. 

    By Lisa Rowan • Aug. 27, 2019
  • Sponsored by Ceridian

    Harmonized human capital management in the retail and hospitality workforce

    Foster an environment where employees can spend more time focusing on serving the customer, and less time worrying about getting paid.

    By John Orr, SVP of Retail Strategy, Ceridian • Aug. 27, 2019
  • Amazon to invest $15B in tools for third-party sellers in 2019

    The announcement comes after reports that the e-commerce giant booted some sellers off its platform.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 26, 2019