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

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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.

By Retail Dive staff

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

50% of retailers list a mobile shopping app as a top priority

A new survey by Shopgate shows that omnichannel retailing is a priority in 2019.

By Dan O'Shea • Feb. 6, 2019

Warby Parker launches AR tool for virtual try-on

The glasses retailer is the latest company to add augmented reality technology to a mobile app.

By Dan O'Shea • Feb. 5, 2019

Pier 1 names CIO with roots in retail tech

New exec Lance Wills' focus on omnichannel solutions and digital transformation will challenge the retailer's operational efficiency.

By Samantha Schwartz • Feb. 5, 2019

Visual search seen as more trustworthy than other online content, study finds

More than 85% of respondents placed more importance on visual information over text when shopping online for clothing or furniture.

By Erica Sweeney • Feb. 5, 2019

Nike opens pop-up store based on its SNKRS app

The sportswear brand will make limited-edition shoes available at the temporary Atlanta location.

By Dan O'Shea • Feb. 5, 2019

Amazon wins patent for package pickup on public buses

The offering is aimed at customers forgoing home delivery, creating a more convenient, alternative package pick-up location.

By Dan O'Shea • Feb. 4, 2019

Echo Dot was Amazon's top-selling product during the holidays

The e-commerce giant also revealed that the device is priced to sell rather than to make money.

By Dan O'Shea • Feb. 4, 2019