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‘Clunky’ chatbots disrupt e-commerce experiences, survey finds
AI-powered chatbots are the top reason consumers abandon an online shopping experience, an Intellias survey found.
By Bryan Wassel • March 5, 2024 -
Pet Supplies Plus partners with DoorDash on same-day delivery
As the pet retailer’s brand grows, on-demand delivery is now available from over 700 locations.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • March 4, 2024 -
Explore the Trendline➔
Zapp2photo via Getty ImagesTrendlineHow 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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Gap reworks Jungle’s TikTok hit to show off spring linen collection
New ads directed by Jungle members emulate the music video for “Back on 74,” which went viral on TikTok due to its elaborate dance choreography.
By Peter Adams • March 4, 2024 -
Sponsored by Pointr
Making physical spaces compelling in a world gone digital
From shopping to work to entertainment, people are choosing their screens. But we can create reasons for them to step out.
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Olipop seeks best friend creator duo for expenses-paid national tour
The brand will pay its senior soda consultants up to $40,000 to join it at various stops in the U.S. and generate creative digital content.
By Jessica Deyo • March 1, 2024 -
Dick’s enlists Kathryn Hahn, Will Arnett to showcase e-commerce convenience
A new ad campaign features streaming buys on Amazon and Netflix and nods to trendy products like the Stanley tumbler.
By Peter Adams • Feb. 28, 2024 -
Zulily IP assets put up for sale
The sale includes customer data, domain names, over 200 trademarks and code for the brand’s proprietary app.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Feb. 28, 2024 -
The latest Yeezy drop from Adidas is online only
The activewear company earlier this month announced plans to shed existing inventory from its previous partnership with Ye.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Feb. 27, 2024 -
Retrieved from Amazon.
Amazon Fresh launches Recurring Reservations feature for online shopping
The new feature allows grocery customers to choose a time for pickup or delivery orders up to a week in advance.
By Peyton Bigora • Feb. 26, 2024 -
Self-checkout promises ultimate convenience. Is it doing its job?
The process can make for faster, easier experiences, but it needs regular attention and helpful associates to thrive.
By Bryan Wassel • Feb. 26, 2024 -
Lululemon advances circular fashion with recycled nylon product
The retailer partnered with Samsara Eco to introduce an enzymatically recycled nylon 6,6 product in what the companies say is a “milestone” in textile recycling.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Feb. 22, 2024 -
Shutting down Overstock was ‘a fatal mistake’: Beyond executive chairman
Beyond Inc. will reopen Overstock's online store in the coming weeks in collaboration with Shopify.
By Nate Delesline III • Feb. 22, 2024 -
Shein to debut spring-summer collection in shoppable livestream
The event, which will be available on YouTube, X, Instagram and Facebook, builds off one that the fast-fashion giant held last fall.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Feb. 21, 2024 -
BNPL popularity rises among ‘financially fragile’ consumers
About 60% of that group used BNPL five or more times in the past year, compared with just over 20% of more stable consumers, the New York Fed said.
By Caitlin Mullen • Feb. 21, 2024 -
RFID has been around for decades. Now it’s becoming retailers’ best crime-fighting tool.
The tech has long been used for inventory management, but is being affixed to more merchandise and yielding more data.
By Daphne Howland • Feb. 21, 2024 -
Walmart to buy Vizio for $2.3B as annual revenue climbs 6%
The company reported double-digit growth in its advertising unit for the year, while e-commerce sales surpassed $100 billion.
By Nate Delesline III • Feb. 20, 2024 -
L’Oréal leans into AI with data in mind
“AI now transcends many of the things we do,” CEO Nicolas Hieronimus said during the beauty company’s earnings call.
By Lindsey Wilkinson • Feb. 20, 2024 -
L’Occitane’s third virtual store celebrates Ramadan
The experience, created with Emperia, mimics a Middle Eastern-inspired house and features exclusive gift sets and a skin care questionnaire.
By Xanayra Marin-Lopez • Feb. 16, 2024 -
Revlon brings lipstick shades to home design game Redecor
Players will be able to use colors from the beauty brand’s Super Lustrous lipstick collection, with more shades on the way.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Feb. 15, 2024 -
4 ways Walmart is working to enhance its growth momentum
Since the start of the year, the company dropped news regarding employee retention, compensation, store revamps and consumer-facing tech initiatives.
By Nate Delesline III • Feb. 15, 2024 -
Wish to sell for $173M
Singapore-based Qoo10 snapped up the struggling marketplace at a discount, considering its $1.1 billion stock market debut.
By Daphne Howland • Feb. 14, 2024 -
Athleta launches high-performance Train Collection
The eight-piece collection features PowerMove, a light, breathable, quick-drying proprietary fabric made with recycled polyester.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Feb. 14, 2024 -
Columbia Sportswear heat-reflective fabric to be used on lunar lander
The activewear brand’s Omni-Heat Infinity technology will be used to provide insulation for an upcoming Intuitive Machines launch.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Feb. 13, 2024 -
Why Build-A-Bear is pushing checkouts to tablets
The tools let associates better serve and personalize shopper journeys while providing customers with faster checkout options.
By Bryan Wassel • Feb. 13, 2024 -
Pacsun launches creative collective to help shape campaigns, merchandise
The Pacsun Collective is a group of content creators, photographers, stylists, videographers and other artists selected to co-create the brand’s future.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Feb. 12, 2024