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Mobile shopping surged 64% during holidays
The channel's growing role as a shopping research tool helped impressions for product listing ads jump 113%, according to Adlucent.
By Robert Williams • Feb. 19, 2019 -
Samsung set to open 3 experiential stores
As the mobile phone market languishes, the Apple rival may be looking to boost excitement around its technology products.
By Dan O'Shea • Feb. 19, 2019 -
Trendline
Digital innovation and technology trends in retail
Generative AI and TikTok Shop have replaced the metaverse and NFTs as the hot topics of the day — here’s a look at how brands are using them.
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Amazon Exclusives brands now outnumber its private labels
The e-commerce giant appears to be rapidly expanding its private label strategy to encompass more exclusive partnerships.
By Dan O'Shea • Feb. 19, 2019 -
Amazon Go secures space in the heart of London
The retailer has closed the deal on its first location outside of the U.S., bringing its cashier-free store to compete against Tesco and Sainsbury's.
By Krishna Thakker • Feb. 15, 2019 -
EBay consolidates regional operations
The company's decision to move several geographic regions under a single leadership team could result in layoffs, Techcrunch reports.
By Dan O'Shea • Feb. 15, 2019 -
Walmart startup Spatialand launches 1st VR experience
After nearly a year under the Store No. 8 banner, the v-commerce startup debuts in what could be a critical retail battleground.
By Corinne Ruff • Feb. 15, 2019 -
Amazon seeks a better way to do loyalty rewards with new Moments program
The cross-platform feature, which is self-service and runs on a CPA model, had test partners including TikTok and Sony's Crackle streaming platform.
By Peter Adams • Feb. 15, 2019 -
Visual search firm Donde raises $6.5M
As image-based technology heats up, the company is looking to build on early success with retailer Forever 21.
By Dan O'Shea • Feb. 14, 2019 -
RetailMeNot taps Nordstrom vet as chief product officer
Joshua Platt, who also spent 11 years at Microsoft in various product leadership roles, will head product efforts for the coupon-focused company.
By Dan O'Shea • Feb. 14, 2019 -
Study: Voice assistant usage to surge 320% to 8B by 2023
Growing demand for multi-platform assistants will negatively affect usage of virtual assistants in standalone apps, Juniper Research said.
By Robert Williams • Feb. 14, 2019 -
Helzberg Diamonds debuts in-store AR feature
The augmented reality started in mobile apps, but the tech is now showing up in-store as the jewelry retailer creates a virtual ring try-on capability.
By Dan O'Shea • Feb. 13, 2019 -
Amazon launches live-streaming shopping
The e-commerce giant could be taking aim at QVC and Facebook Live as it leverages a video-driven shopping page.
By Dan O'Shea • Feb. 13, 2019 -
Amazon to acquire Wi-Fi router company eero
The technology firm could become the newest game piece in the e-commerce giant's smart home strategy.
By Dan O'Shea • Feb. 13, 2019 -
Contactless payments to drive global card expenditures
London research firm RBR expects spending via payment cards to reach $45.2 trillion by 2023.
By Dan O'Shea • Feb. 12, 2019 -
Target updates app after pricing dispute
An investigation by a Minneapolis TV station found that prices on the retailer's mobile app rose as users got closer to stores.
By Corinne Ruff • Feb. 12, 2019 -
Lunar New Year sparked surge in mobile payments among Chinese travelers
Alipay had usage spikes abroad during the week-long holiday and found that more users are from China's smaller cities.
By Dan O'Shea • Feb. 12, 2019 -
Barron's names Best Buy most sustainable company
Through its e-waste recycling, carbon emission reduction and community engagement, the electronics retailer moved up from its No. 3 spot last year.
By Caroline Jansen • Feb. 12, 2019 -
Neiman Marcus' innovation lab dissolves under CEO's new strategy
The retailer's iLab concept was given to enterprise architect Scott Emmons in 2012, who exited the role earlier this year.
By Samantha Schwartz • Feb. 11, 2019 -
Facebook buys visual shopping startup GrokStyle
The startup's focus on artificial intelligence solutions for retailers could boost the social network’s e-commerce ambitions.
By Robert Williams • Feb. 11, 2019 -
Raspberry Pi opens first experiential retail store
The U.K.-based foundation is looking to reach a broader audience through its first brick-and-mortar location.
By Dan O'Shea • Feb. 11, 2019 -
Shopify, 11 Honoré bring QR-code shopping to New York Fashion Week
The e-commerce platform provider and the size-inclusive retailer brought a catalog-based mobile shopping experience to the fashion sector's big stage.
By Dan O'Shea • Feb. 8, 2019 -
Pinterest automates Shop the Look curation
The updated feature is primed to boost the company's e-commerce performance.
By Dan O'Shea • Feb. 8, 2019 -
Retailers' personalization efforts fall short of shopper wish lists
A BRP survey found that a large percentage of customers are comfortable sharing their identities in-store if it translates to personalized service.
By Dan O'Shea • Feb. 7, 2019 -
QVC launches mobile app with shoppable video, unveils new logo
The multi-channel retailer places a bet on technology while launching a new brand identity.
By Dan O'Shea • Feb. 7, 2019 -
EShakti offers apparel customization technology
Customer-driven personalization takes another step forward with a new tool that allows shoppers to modify clothing.
By Dan O'Shea • Feb. 6, 2019
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