Technology: Page 111


  • Amazon Key, Ford unlock in-car delivery

    The e-commerce giant has been expanding its last mile offerings through Amazon Key, including in-car and in-garage deliveries.

    By Matt Leonard • May 1, 2019
  • Shopify adds Facebook dynamic ads, Snapchat Story Ads

    Merchants now have a broader selection of marketing tools to reach consumers who have shifted their viewing habits to social media.

    By Laura Klepacki • April 30, 2019
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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
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    Study: Instagram sponsored posts surge 150%

    Walmart, Target, Nike, Sephora and Amazon rounded out the top brands mentioned in #ad-tagged posts.

    By Robert Williams • April 30, 2019
  • Will the future of shopping be livestreamed?

    The feature has gained widespread popularity overseas recently, and with more companies adopting the concept, will it take off in the United States? Eight experts share their thoughts.

    By April 30, 2019
  • Millennial and Gen Z shoppers are leading e-gift card adoption

    Retailers have to make more progress with their omnichannel card offerings to keep up with younger consumer demands.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • April 30, 2019
  • Shopify fine-tunes POS for a new brick-and-mortar era

    The commerce solutions company catches up to rivals with a new suite of tools designed with digital native brands' first stores in mind.

    By April 29, 2019
  • Walmart reveals 1st 'intelligent' lab store

    Equipped with cameras, sensors, interactive displays and major processing power, the souped-up Neighborhood Market aims to take efficiency and customer experience to new heights.

    By Jessica Dumont • April 26, 2019
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    Down to Shop bets on custom video to sell products

    The new shopping app invites customers to purchase while watching comedic videos about a daily featured product.

    By Lisa Rowan • April 25, 2019
  • Retailers, tech companies team up to improve AR/VR

    Target, Lowe's and Google are among the companies standardizing 3D shopping tech.

    By Robert Williams • April 25, 2019
  • Walgreens, Kroger test cameras in aisles

    The technology can read shoppers' age, gender, eye movements and moods to offer more personalized experiences, but privacy concerns abound.

    By Lauren Manning • April 25, 2019
  • Alphabet's Wing Aviation gets FAA approval for drone delivery

    The certification marks the first time a company in the United States has been given clearance to deliver commercial goods by drone.

    By Matt Leonard • April 25, 2019
  • Tillys levels up esports push with in-store AR competition

    Students from 1,200 high schools can win prizes by competing in an immersive mobile game at the retailer's locations.

    By Robert Williams • April 23, 2019
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    No free returns? More than half of shoppers won't buy

    Retailers need to step up their payments options, returns experience and product descriptions, according to a report by payments company Klarna.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • April 23, 2019
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    Decathlon trades registers for iPhones at new store

    The sports retailer is opening its first full-scale store in California and will bypass traditional checkout for NewStore's mobile POS.

    By Lisa Rowan • April 22, 2019
  • Adidas, Donald Glover drop short films for new shoe deal

    The actor also used Apple's AirDrop feature to give away pairs of the new sneakers to Coachella attendees.

    By Robert Williams • April 22, 2019
  • 55% of US mobile users can’t live without cash

    While cashless payments promise security and convenience, many businesses are reluctant because of higher costs and some lack of consumer interest, according to a recent study.

    By Robert Williams • April 22, 2019
  • Facebook is building a voice assistant

    The new technology will work with the company's AR/VR products including Portal smart displays and Oculus headsets.

    By Robert Williams • April 18, 2019
  • Dote launches live shopping app parties

    The new feature allows creators to broadcast to followers while shopping on the app.

    By Lisa Rowan • April 18, 2019
  • Shutterstock brings AR shopping to life in updated iOS app

    The virtual imaging feature targets retailers and restaurant owners who use the company's photos for interior decorating.

    By Robert Williams • April 17, 2019
  • Best Buy, Target jump into at-home medical device market

    The partnerships give both medical device companies an opportunity to reach a broader audience through mass merchant retailers, and tightens the relationship between healthcare and retail.

    By April 17, 2019
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    As supply chains get tech savvy, is cybersecurity keeping pace?

    With interconnected supply chains, a hack on one supplier can jeopardize an entire business.

    By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • April 17, 2019
  • Smart speakers to top tablet use by 2021, forecast says

    Category stalwarts like Google Home, Amazon's Echo and Apple's HomePod will lead the charge, according to research firm Canalys.

    By Robert Williams • April 17, 2019
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    Can chatbots charm consumers?

    Years after the technology looked like the next big thing in customer engagement, retailers and brands still need to be careful how it is employed.

    By April 17, 2019
  • Study: Mobile games better for brand safety than social media

    They're also more effective at driving purchases, with 25% of respondents saying they bought a product after seeing an in-game ad.

    By Robert Williams • April 16, 2019
  • Salesfloor enables consumers to shop stylists’ Instagram posts

    Neiman Marcus has already integrated the mobile app's latest feature, SocialShop, to better connect with customers.

    By Lisa Rowan • April 16, 2019