Amazon to deploy AI tech in delivery vans

Vision-Assisted Package Retrieval aims to help drivers quickly find packages and save time on routes.

By Max Garland • Oct. 21, 2024

Google revamps shopping feature with AI-powered product curation

Upcoming features include AI-generated briefs, dynamic filters to narrow searches based on specific attributes and personalized feeds.

By Bryan Wassel • Oct. 17, 2024

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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

Amazon unboxes advertiser capabilities spanning AI, DSP and insights

The retail media giant refreshed its demand-side platform and rolled out new generative artificial intelligence tools to help marketers utilize its ad services.

By Chris Kelly • Oct. 16, 2024

Guess launches recycling initiative with SuperCircle

The program, called Guess Again, allows customers to mail in textiles of any brand.

By Laurel Deppen • Oct. 16, 2024

Nearly half of holiday shoppers plan to shop in stores

While online shopping is returning to pre-pandemic behaviors, there is a generational divide between those who shop on computers versus mobile devices, according to Experian. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 15, 2024

Amazon rolls out AI Shopping Guides for curated product discovery

The guides use product searches to deliver pages filled with relevant product details and suggestions.

By Bryan Wassel • Oct. 15, 2024

Amazon bundles online shopping of groceries and nonfood items

The company is diversifying its marketplace and fulfillment centers to allow Prime members to add goods from Amazon.com, Amazon Fresh and Whole Foods to one cart.

By Peyton Bigora • Oct. 14, 2024

Automated-checkout company Grabango shuts down

The tech company was unable to secure the funding it needed to continue operating, a spokesperson said.

By Brett Dworski , Jeff Wells • Oct. 14, 2024

Ulta announces third accelerator cohort

The participating brands, which span men’s cosmetics and curly hair care, will receive $50,000 each, and the chance to pitch the beauty retailer’s merchants.

By Xanayra Marin-Lopez • Oct. 10, 2024

Walmart wants to create a unique homepage for each shopper

The retailer is accelerating its Adaptive Retail strategy to create immersive shopping experiences across its stores, apps and virtual environments.

By Bryan Wassel • Oct. 10, 2024

Amazon Go closes 3 NYC stores

The locations shuttered because the company “couldn’t make the economics work with the lease cost,” a spokesperson said.

By Jessica Loder • Oct. 9, 2024

Sam’s Club to open location without checkout stations

Shoppers at the digitally focused store, due to open next week in Grapevine, Texas, will need to use the retailer’s Scan & Go app to make purchases.

By Sam Silverstein • Oct. 8, 2024

Instacart adds games, personalized coupons to its smart carts

The new capabilities aim to deliver benefits for brands and retailers while also driving repeated customer use of the technology.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Oct. 8, 2024

Walmart automates supply chain facilities in Arizona, Arkansas

The retail giant is equipping the regional distribution centers with technology in a bid to double productivity.

By Kelly Stroh • Oct. 7, 2024

How influencers sway consumer purchasing decisions

More consumers are placing their trust in influencers, especially in online communities with niche interests, a Mavely survey found.

By Kristen Doerer • Oct. 7, 2024

What’s the winning formula for a loyalty program?

Sephora, PetSmart and Famous Footwear operate loyalty programs that lean into data to meet customers’ interests and preferences.

By Rosalyn Page • Oct. 7, 2024

Why Whole Foods’ Daily Shops won’t feature Just Walk Out tech

Display movement is “very restricted” when the tech is in use, a Whole Foods executive said during a store tour of the new format.

By Peyton Bigora • Oct. 7, 2024

AAFA pushes again for Facebook, Instagram to join the notorious markets list

One association member said Meta’s social platforms “pose the most significant threat” to its IP and brand integrity of any global platform.

By Nate Delesline III • Oct. 4, 2024

Black Friday to Cyber Monday US retail sales to hit ‘record’ $75B

That’s up 5% from last year. Meanwhile, Cyber Monday is seeing its relevance fade, according to a Bain & Company report. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 4, 2024

Amazon launches suite of visual search features

The e-commerce giant added five new tech features so shoppers can conduct faster and more precise product searches. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 3, 2024

Ashley, Samsung partner on smart home experience

The furniture retailer’s Brentwood, Tennessee, store is the first to showcase the interactive showroom, with plans for expansion underway. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 2, 2024

Circle K adds e-commerce tools to 800 franchised stores

Lula Commerce also named a new president and chief revenue officer as demand for c-store delivery grows.

By Jessica Loder • Oct. 2, 2024

Top retail conferences in 2025

Topics this year include AI, consumer trends and brand loyalty.

By Retail Dive Staff • Updated Jan. 24, 2025

Knix launches customizable shapewear collection

The brand uses its patented PerfectCut technology to allow customers to adjust products for the right fit.

By Howard Ruben • Oct. 1, 2024

What to know about privacy laws when collecting personal data on shoppers

Retailers have moved away from collecting identifiable information from consumers, but need to be aware of requirements for the personal data they do gather, an Albertsons privacy official said. 

By Peyton Bigora • Sept. 27, 2024