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Opinion
10 tips to get the most out of Shoptalk 2018
Shoptalk has quickly become retail’s Golden Globes. Christopher Walton, an independent consultant, breaks down what you need to know.
By Christopher Walton • March 14, 2018 -
Sponsored by Bread
Meet Bread: Helping retailers reduce friction with POS financing
Despite the fast-paced growth in online retail sales, checkout conversions and cart abandonment are still huge problems for many retailers.
March 14, 2018 -
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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Amazon reportedly mulling small business credit card
Another report surfaces about Amazon's growing interest in financial offerings, this time about a potential store credit card for small businesses.
By Dan O'Shea • March 13, 2018 -
Mastercard partners with UK grocer on in-aisle mobile checkout
Similar to Amazon's Go concept, customers at The Co-op can scan items with a smartphone as they shop and leave without visiting a register.
By Robert Williams • March 13, 2018 -
Shopping is going mobile, in-store and out
More than 70% of customers have purchased products on their phones, and a clear majority also have used them in-store, according to a new report.
By Dan O'Shea • March 13, 2018 -
Alexa for Business zeros in on business enterprise apps
Amazon's CTO said the service is developing new applications and forging third-party partnerships to help companies "voice-enable their spaces, corporate applications, people and customers."
By Dan O'Shea • March 13, 2018 -
Deep Dive
4 key takeaways from eTail West
It's all about leadership, culture and embracing innovation as retail enters a highly inventive and experimental phase in the quest to differentiate.
By Laura Heller • March 13, 2018 -
360-degree VR ads have 300% higher click-through rates
An increasing component of retailers' marketing plans are 360-degree virtual reality ads, which according to OmniVirt are measurably more effective than traditional two-dimensional ads.
By Dan Alaimo • March 13, 2018 -
Deep Dive
For L’Oreal and Home Depot, AI quickly becomes table stakes
Speaking at SXSW, the two brands detailed how, in just a few years' time, the technology has changed everything from creative strategies to organizational structures, with no signs of slowing down.
By Peter Adams • March 12, 2018 -
Sephora lines up largest accelerator yet
The beauty retailer disrupted department stores years ago and "Sephora Accelerate" helps ensure it doesn't get staid.
By Daphne Howland • March 12, 2018 -
Specialty retailers are upping their omnichannel game
A report from L2 found a 75% increase among specialty brands in adoption of features like in-store inventory on product pages and geolocation within store locators.
By Dan Alaimo • March 12, 2018 -
Nordstrom snaps up tech startups to fuel mobile shopping
The companies, BevyUp and MessageYes, are aimed at digital selling and conversational commerce, indicating a new focus for the retailer.
By Dan O'Shea • March 9, 2018 -
Best Buy's Geek Squad allegedly took money from the FBI
Best Buy confirmed to Retail Dive that its Geek Squad repair employees alert law enforcement when they "inadvertently" find child pornography, but says taking payment from the FBI is against their policy.
By Daphne Howland • March 9, 2018 -
Barneys launches in-store VR experience for spring campaign
The virtual reality film shows off designer apparel in an immersive performance by the Martha Graham Dance troupe.
By Robert Williams • March 8, 2018 -
Deep Dive
How Kohl's uses stores in pursuit of 'operational excellence'
The retailer's use of brick-and-mortar stores as fulfillment centers helps the company to satisfy customers' needs for instant gratification.
By Shefali Kapadia • March 8, 2018 -
Deep Dive
Desperate for profits, retailers reinvent inventory strategies
Gap, J.C. Penney and Lowe's may be different types of retailers — but all share similar solutions to weathering the retail apocalypse.
By Edwin Lopez • March 8, 2018 -
Betabrand uses 3D tech to take designs to fruition in 5 days
The company claims it can now turn crowdsourced ideas into ready-for-sale products in five days or less — something that usually takes 18 months.
By Dan O'Shea • March 8, 2018 -
Deep Dive
5 factors that will shift retail supply chains
The annual RILA suply chain conference highlighted the changing landscape of retail and the necessity for a consumer-centric model.
By Shefali Kapadia • March 8, 2018 -
Walmart relies on DevOps and the IoT to better its business model
In the last year, CIO Clay Johnson has worked to create transparency in DevOps practices.
By Samantha Schwartz • March 8, 2018 -
21% of US shoppers are using voice or chatbots for commerce
A recent study from Mastercard and Mercator shows a 60% acceptance of voice assistants and text-based chatbots for basic informational tasks.
By Dan Alaimo • March 8, 2018 -
Zara aims to automate pickup with in-store robots
Enabling customers to pick up online orders in stores was a start. Now, retailers need to make sure the process remains an efficient one.
By Dan O'Shea • March 7, 2018 -
Amazon could soon offer checking accounts
The e-commerce giant is in talks with JP Morgan Chase, among others, to create an Amazon-branded checking account, according to the Wall Street Journal.
By Dan O'Shea • March 6, 2018 -
Sponsored by Vyze
Customer experience and loyalty will drive retail financing in 2018
While many retailers are heads down in delivering superior customer experience to improve the overall shopping journey, they have been missing the mark on a key part of this journey: how consumer’s pay.
March 6, 2018 -
Millennials will pay more for top mobile shopping experiences
Nearly 45% of millennials are willing to spend big if they had a superior mobile shopping experience, according to new research from Worldpay.
By Dan Alaimo • March 6, 2018 -
FTC relaxes 2009 restrictions on Sears app
Citing changed circumstances, the FTC's move allows the company more flexibility on what functional information is being tracked.
By Dan Alaimo • March 5, 2018