L’Oréal gets mobile AR makeover

The renewed partnership with Perfect Corp. follows a May smartphone promotion tied to the Cannes Film Festival.

By Robert Williams • July 11, 2017

On Prime Day, in Alexa we trust... sort of

Roughly 77% of Amazon customers who have ordered products through Alexa say they checked Amazon to make sure the order was placed correctly.

By Dan O'Shea • July 11, 2017

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What'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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Report: Amazon set to wage war on Best Buy's Geek Squad

The e-commerce giant appears to be getting into the business of helping households plan and install tech products.

By Dan O'Shea • July 10, 2017

Apple retail strategy rolls on with US remodels, India plans

Plans for two giant stores in India, and re-openings of remodeled, expanded stores prove that Apple's retail rethink is strong .

By Dan O'Shea • July 10, 2017

Finish Line bets on mobile to boost sales amid store strategy overhaul

The retailer's mobile loyalty app was a bright spot on its most recent quarterly performance, even as it continues to remodel some stores and close others.

By Dan O'Shea • July 9, 2017

Shipments of self-checkout terminals hit record in 2016

Amid Amazon Go and the transition to line-less retail checkout process, self-checkout terminals continue to see greater demand.

By Dan O'Shea • July 9, 2017

Amazon developer series aims to expand Alexa skills

A traveling series of learning events for developers is the latest step in Amazon's ongoing push to expand its Alexa ecosystem.

By Dan O'Shea • July 9, 2017

West Elm taps Pinterest images for product recommendations

The West Elm Pinterest Style Finder aims to give the retailer's customers an easy way to shop using Pinterest board images as inspiration.

By Dan O'Shea • July 6, 2017

Alibaba to launch an Alexa-like virtual assistant

Alibaba is rolling out its own home speaker and virtual assistant just in time to join an increasingly crowded marketplace. 

By Dan O'Shea • July 6, 2017

Yoox Net-a-Porter opens Tech Hub to drive ‘mobile-only’ effort

The luxury brand looks to grow its reputation as an aggressive innovator with the opening of a new technology hub.

By Dan O'Shea • July 6, 2017

Moby-Mart gives mobile commerce a whole new meaning

A store on wheels that doesn't need cashiers — or even a driver — is stirring great interest based on a single beta model operating in China.

By Dan O'Shea • July 6, 2017

Best Buy poised to dethrone Sears in appliance sales

As in so many other sectors, Sears is falling out of competition in the appliances market, but is eyeing a new way to boost sales.

By Dan O'Shea • July 5, 2017

Report: Snapdeal balked at Flipkart’s lowball bid

The rejected bid was between $850 million and $900 million, which is well below a widely reported estimated value of $1 billion.

By Dan O'Shea • July 5, 2017

Resale sites threaten off-price retailers

The online re-sale business is one of the fastest-growing e-commerce segments, thanks to its mobile capabilities and treasure hunt atmosphere.

By Daphne Howland • July 5, 2017

Walmart Open Call event grants entrepreneurs shelf space

The big-box retailer made deals with some 100 entrepreneurs, allowing their products to be sold by Walmart, as it continues to broaden its product lineup.

By Dan O'Shea • July 4, 2017

REI tests targeting Facebook ads using context like weather

Jivox technology uses machine learning and contextual data like weather, time of day, language and other demographics to serve up more relevant ads.

By Robert Williams • June 30, 2017

'Disturbingly slow' e-commerce site load times turning away shoppers

An evaluation of 80 retailers showed One Kings Lane received the lowest score for site speed, and average load times were nowhere near the threshold at which customers tend to give up and visit other websites.

By Dan O'Shea • June 30, 2017

The latest UPS innovation to hit the road? A golf cart

A new law in Kentucky posits that if packages can arrive by flying drone, then why not by golf cart? 

By Dan O'Shea • June 29, 2017

Carhartt adopts ‘Shop for Others’ for better gift recommendations

Carhartt is the first company to use a new feature from True Fit that improves recommendations when buying for others. 

By Dan O'Shea • June 29, 2017

Walmart celebrates 'Academy' graduates in revamped training effort

Walmart has plans for 200 "Walmart Academies" to be running revamped training nationwide by the end of the year.

By Daphne Howland • June 29, 2017

Nordstrom's latest pop-up stores will feature tech products

Next week, Pop-In@Nordstrom turns toward tech, with dedicated shops featuring 125 products in the home, fitness, health, travel, accessories and pet care categories.

By Dan O'Shea • June 28, 2017

Discount Drug Mart putting holographic kiosks in its stores

3D Savings Center kiosks are coming to the drug store retail chain courtesy of Provision Interactive Technologies.

By Dan O'Shea • June 28, 2017

Best Buy unveils Google Home, Amazon Echo smart home displays

In another move to become a dominant smart home player, the electronics retailer is rolling out new in-store displays touting smart assistant integration with connected home products.

By Dan O'Shea • June 28, 2017

Tommy Hilfiger adds chatbot to autoplay video ads

The clothing brand's TMY.GRL bot invites viewers in Facebook Messenger to engage directly over the on-screen action.

By Robert Williams • June 28, 2017

Facebook rolls out product video ads as mobile shopping’s ascent continues

Made.com is an early adopter of the video dynamic ads, while Airbnb and Netflix are leveraging new household targeting capabilities. 

By David Kirkpatrick • June 28, 2017