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Lego to host online, in-store gaming workshops for kids
The interactive programs will be held at select stores next month, while online events are hosted by gaming influencer Kennedy Rose.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 26, 2024 -
Ollie’s opens Illinois distribution center, targeting westward expansion
Robotics and automation are slated to make the site much more efficient than existing ones, the company’s SVP of supply chain said.
By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 25, 2024 -
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Kay Jewelers to revamp store fleet amid new brand positioning
In a bid to attract younger shoppers, the retailer is updating stores, adding a new product collection and focusing its branding on authentic relationships.
By Nate Delesline III • Sept. 25, 2024 -
Fytted launches virtual fitting room tool
The app allows users to virtually try on clothing from over 600 brands including Free People, Lululemon and J. Crew.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 25, 2024 -
Depop can now generate product descriptions from just one photo
Sellers on the secondhand fashion marketplace can now use generative AI to populate product attributes for listings, including category, color and brand.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 24, 2024 -
Amazon launches AI-powered video ad generator ahead of the holidays
Gellé Frères, a French skin care retailer, has already been testing the tool that can convert a single product image into multiple videos.
By Peter Adams • Sept. 23, 2024 -
Virtual influencers gain traction
The cost, speed and quality of virtual personas are “only poised to improve as GenAI advances,” according to a PitchBook report.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 23, 2024 -
Walmart uses 3D printing for Tennessee store addition
The 20-foot-high expansion is one of the largest freestanding 3D-printed commercial concrete structures in the U.S., according to Alquist 3D.
By Matthew Thibault • Sept. 23, 2024 -
More than half of US Gen Zers are headed to TikTok Shop this season
Retailers are investing in digital marketing to reach the younger generation as the group turns to generative AI and influencer recommendations for gift ideas.
By Xanayra Marin-Lopez • Sept. 19, 2024 -
Amazon adds PayPal payment option to Buy with Prime
The e-commerce retailer also said Buy with Prime merchants will soon be able to display real-time delivery estimates in their TikTok ads.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 19, 2024 -
Instacart focuses on diversifying tech, brand partners to fuel growth
The company is expanding its advertising base to include emerging brands and growing its retail partnerships by providing more services, CEO Fidji Simo said at a conference.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Sept. 18, 2024 -
Anthropologie unveils holiday house in NYC
Anthro Perks members can visit the immersive space and purchase products through QR codes placed in each room.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 18, 2024 -
Shein to highlight fall-winter collections in shoppable livestream fashion show
“Shein Live: Front Row” will be livestreamed across Facebook, X, YouTube and Instagram on Sunday.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 17, 2024 -
Shoppers want personalization online, in-store and on customer service calls
Personalization doesn’t end on the website or app. Customers are looking for personalized assistance from in-store associates and customer service agents as well, an Incisiv and Talkdesk study found.
By Bryan Wassel • Sept. 16, 2024 -
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Shoppers to pull back on everyday purchases to prioritize holiday budgets
Most consumers this year are also discovering offers and discounts solely through digital sources including email and social media, Coveo found.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 16, 2024 -
Roblox, Shopify partner to sell physical products in the metaverse
This is the first such partnership for Roblox, which plans to integrate with “various” e-commerce platforms in the future.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 12, 2024 -
Family Dollar implements AI tech for category management, merchandising
The discount chain has selected Dunnhumby to power a platform aimed at localizing product assortment to better meet shoppers’ needs.
By Peyton Bigora • Sept. 9, 2024 -
Google Shopping launches virtual dress try-ons in the US
The generative AI-enabled feature is part of a larger effort to enhance the search engine’s ability to help shoppers buy apparel online.
By Lara Ewen • Sept. 9, 2024 -
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Simon expands, rebrands online outlet marketplace as ShopSimon
The digital marketplace is adding sale and discounted merchandise to its outlet offering of over 360 retailers.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 6, 2024 -
Amazon tech to automate 10 new campus c-stores
The company said it expects to put its technology in more stores in 2024 than in any previous year.
By Jessica Loder • Sept. 4, 2024 -
Mango extends e-commerce operations to 12 new markets
The company also named Marlies Hersbach as its new e-commerce executive director as its online business accelerates.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 4, 2024 -
Virtual try-on offers more sales: Perfect Corp.
The report found that over 38% of respondents identified virtual fitting rooms and try-ons as the most effective use case of AI and AR tech.
By Xanayra Marin-Lopez • Sept. 3, 2024 -
‘Maybe It’s Maybelline’ returns, reworked for TikTok era of beauty marketing
The cosmetics brand is promoting the revamped jingle with a team of influencers and heavy play on the video-sharing app favored by Gen Z.
By Peter Adams • Sept. 3, 2024 -
ODP Corp. develops AI assistant for Office Depot, Office Max associates
The ODP Personal Assistant gives workers the ability to provide faster and more accurate responses to customers.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 3, 2024 -
Bath & Body Works to launch generative AI fragrance finder
The retailer plans to leverage large language models and data to increase customer traffic and sales over time.
By Lindsey Wilkinson • Sept. 3, 2024