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Walmart beefs up automated grocery distribution network
The retail giant is opening five new high-tech perishable sorting and packaging centers, while upgrading four others and retrofitting another.
By Philip Neuffer • July 11, 2024 -
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Macy’s hires new CIO from within
Next month Keith Credendino will take over as chief information officer from Laura Miller, who is retiring.
By Daphne Howland • July 10, 2024 -
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TrendlineHow artificial intelligence is shaping retail
More retailers are leaning on AI as a tool, tapping into the tech to improve customer service and support supply chain functions.
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Guitar Center names chief technology and information officer
Adolfo Rodriguez comes to the company with over 25 years of experience in tech transformation and is the retailer’s latest C-suite addition.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 10, 2024 -
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Etsy addresses anxiety over AI, mass manufacturing with new brand mission
Real Etsy sellers are highlighted in ads that complement policy changes that aim to more strongly enforce a human touch on products.
By Peter Adams • July 10, 2024 -
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Hasbro’s early adoption of Prime Video ads helps reel in new buyers
Successful campaigns for Peppa Pig and Play-Doh lend credence to Amazon’s bigger pitch around its upper-funnel advertising capabilities.
By Peter Adams • July 10, 2024 -
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Amazon debuts all-new Echo Spot ahead of Prime Day
The smart alarm clock comes with “better visuals and improved audio quality” from its original device, according to the company.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 9, 2024 -
Courtesy of Made In
Made In Cookware launches Canadian website
The North American expansion comes as the company looks to grow in more international markets.
By Howard Ruben • July 9, 2024 -
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Self checkout boasts ‘record’ year: report
The U.S. is the world’s largest self-checkout market, driven in part by supermarket chains and c-stores, even as some retailers pull back on the tech.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 8, 2024 -
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Klarna extends buy now, pay later services to Adobe Commerce merchants
Though BNPL transactions are on the rise, they especially appeal to cash-strapped customers, research suggests.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 8, 2024 -
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EBay to accept Venmo
After dropping American Express, the marketplace said it will accept payments through Venmo — a digital tool popular among Gen Z and millennials.
By Patrick Cooley • July 8, 2024 -
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Sponsored by Point BHow retailers can engage the modern deskless worker
Streamline the deskless employee experience and enhance productivity with a single app that unites frontline workers.
By Kirsten Markley & Jesse Burns • July 8, 2024 -
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E.l.f. tests real-world commerce on Roblox via Walmart tech
Users can purchase a variety of physical products at a virtual kiosk within the beauty marketer’s existing E.l.f. Up! experience.
By Jessica Deyo • July 2, 2024 -
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Gen Z, millennials drive membership growth at Sam’s Club
Walmart CFO John David Rainey said the digital experience at the club retailer resonates with that cohort.
By Kaarin Moore • July 1, 2024 -
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TikTok Shop to discount ‘thousands’ of items during sales event
The social media platform is following Amazon’s lead with its own Deals for You Days this July.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 28, 2024 -
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Perfect Corp. and Face Haus partner to bring AI enhanced skincare
The technology helps estheticians identify key skin concerns to help customers better understand their needs.
By Xanayra Marin-Lopez • June 28, 2024 -
Courtesy of Amazon
Amazon market cap reaches $2 trillion
As the company reaches a financial milestone, it is reportedly developing a budget marketplace to compete with Temu and Shein.
By Nate Delesline III • June 27, 2024 -
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TikTok Shop looks to woo small businesses with accelerators
Despite facing a U.S. ban, the social media platform is investing in resources to help scale women- and LGBTQIA+-owned businesses.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 26, 2024 -
Courtesy of Toys R Us
Toys R Us creates first brand film to use OpenAI’s text-to-video tool
As it prepares for a major relaunch, the toy brand’s production arm is embracing generative AI tools that have become the focus of the marketing and media industries for the last few years.
By Chris Kelly • June 26, 2024 -
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Foot Locker’s new loyalty program lets shoppers redeem points for cash, sneaker access
A new mobile app will join the refreshed FLX Rewards program later this year as the athletics retailer undergoes a major turnaround effort.
By Cara Salpini • June 25, 2024 -
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Target teams with Shopify to expand its marketplace
A selection of Shopify merchants, like True Classic, will join the mass merchant’s digital marketplace, with some available in stores in coming months.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 25, 2024 -
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J.C. Penney spends $40M on distribution center upgrades
The retailer installed new automation technology at its plant in Reno, Nevada, as part of a larger investment strategy.
By Philip Neuffer • June 24, 2024 -
Courtesy of Verity
Sportswear brand On taps warehouse drones
The retailer has partnered with AI and robotics company Verity to improve fulfillment operations and inventory visibility.
By Kelly Stroh • June 21, 2024 -
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Makeup by Mario launches AR mirror at Sephora Times Square
The limited-time experience helps users with selecting a shade and product application.
By Xanayra Marin-Lopez • June 20, 2024 -
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Target to roll out generative AI chatbot for store employees
The new tool, dubbed Store Companion, is designed to answer on-the-job process questions and support store operations.
By Nate Delesline III • June 20, 2024 -
Courtesy of Instacart
Sally Beauty expands same-day delivery services with Instacart deal
The beauty retailer scaled up the partnership following a successful pilot earlier this year and will now offer the service from more than 2,200 stores.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 20, 2024
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