Technology: Page 111
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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 -
Explore the Trendline➔
gradyreese via Getty ImagesTrendlineWhat'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.
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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 Caroline Jansen • 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 Daphne Howland • 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 -
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 -
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 -
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 Daphne Howland • April 17, 2019 -
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 Dan O'Shea • 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