Technology: Page 18
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Walmart brings food waste reduction tech to 1.4K stores
The retailer partnered with organics recycler Denali to install technology that separates food from packaging.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • July 29, 2024 -
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After a bad first half, US consumer tech sales expected to fall 2% in 2024: Circana
The research firm said the macroeconomic environment remains unchanged, but signaled strength in some categories for the back half of the year.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 29, 2024 -
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TrendlineHow 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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Sponsored by Dell TechnologiesBuilding the store of the future? Update your IT foundation first
To fully leverage today’s emerging technologies and deliver the experiences customers are expecting, retailers must modernize their stores’ IT infrastructure.
July 29, 2024 -
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Sponsored by Adobe x BoltReimagining checkout: The future is check-in
Retailers lose $130 billion yearly to cart abandonment. Find out why fixing the checkout process is crucial.
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Coach brings Spring 2024 collection to the metaverse
The Tapestry brand introduced virtual wearables and other features to Roblox and Zepeto in an effort to better reach Gen Z.
By Xanayra Marin-Lopez • July 26, 2024 -
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ColumnThe Weekly Closeout: Nike and Journeys make C-suite appointments
The athletics brand named Cheryan Jacob as chief information officer, while the footwear retailer appointed Stacy Doren as its marketing chief.
By Retail Dive Staff • July 26, 2024 -
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In-store experience wins out as customers want to see and touch purchases: report
Customers value associates’ advice, particularly for luxury goods, while they feel frustrated by chatbots’ inability to resolve customer service inquiries.
By Bryan Wassel • July 26, 2024 -
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Sam’s Club brings retail media to Scan & Go tool
Display ads will appear on the cart page of the retailer’s app and enable measurement of in-store shopping behavior and ad performance.
By Peyton Bigora • July 25, 2024 -
Helen of Troy reports distribution disruptions at Tennessee facility
The company is working with suppliers to address the remaining challenges impacting customer orders.
By Kelly Stroh • July 25, 2024 -
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Omni Retail Enterprises names CTO
Similar to the company’s new CEO, Jeff Haddox has an extensive background working with home retailer Pier 1 — a brand now owned by Omni.
By Kaarin Moore • July 24, 2024 -
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TikTok Shop spend jumps during Deals for You Days
U.S. shoppers spent $52 each during the social platform’s July sale, a historic high and a break from recent declines, according to Earnest Analytics.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 24, 2024 -
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Best Buy updates brand with new tagline, hologram spokesperson
As part of a refresh, the company updated its color palette to include magenta, teal and red, and is emphasizing personalized discovery and support.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 23, 2024 -
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Deep DiveAnd just like that, Google won’t be deprecating cookies. What now?
The tech giant backed off plans to implement a huge shift in digital marketing that faced pushback from adland and regulators around the world.
By Chris Kelly • July 23, 2024 -
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Amazon, Better Business Bureau file joint lawsuit in fight over fake reviews
It’s the e-commerce giant’s first joint lawsuit tackling fake review brokers and aims to shut down ReviewServiceUSA.com.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 22, 2024 -
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Skechers sues L.L. Bean for patent infringement
Attorneys for the footwear giant accuse the retailer of illegally using its patented "heel cup" design.
By Laurel Deppen • July 22, 2024 -
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New robotic capability lets retailers remotely monitor store shelves
Simbe Robotics’ tool allows personnel to see conditions in stores on a mobile device using imagery from the company’s autonomous aisle-scanning equipment.
By Sam Silverstein • July 19, 2024 -
Bassett Furniture temporarily shuts down manufacturing facilities following cyberattack
Although customers can still place orders and purchase products, the furniture company’s ability to fulfill orders is currently impacted.
By Kaarin Moore • July 18, 2024 -
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Ralph Lauren hires Levi’s exec as new tech chief
Christopher Conrad is taking over as chief digital and technology officer ahead of Janet Sherlock’s upcoming retirement.
By Lindsey Wilkinson • July 18, 2024 -
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US online retail sales to reach $1.2 trillion this year: report
E-commerce is “maturing” and returning to “pre-pandemic normalcy” as it continues to capture market share, according to FTI Consulting.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 17, 2024 -
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Walmart builds wide lead among US retail media networks, report finds
The chain saw 11 billion impressions in Q1, including strong performance offsite, while No. 2 Target generated fewer than 7 billion impressions.
By Peter Adams • July 16, 2024 -
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Rite Aid confirms cybersecurity breach
The drugstore retailer stated that customer’s Social Security numbers, financial information and patient information was not impacted.
By Kaarin Moore • July 16, 2024 -
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Amazon rolls out generative AI shopping tool Rufus to all US customers
CEO Andy Jassy first mentioned the tool in February and said it marked “a significant customer experience improvement for discovery.”
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 16, 2024 -
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Canada Goose appoints new chief digital and information officer
Alfredo C. M. Tan steps into the role Aug. 7 and replaces Matt Blonder, who was the company’s chief digital officer for a little over a year.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 15, 2024 -
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Urban Outfitters blends physical, digital with back-to-school campaign
The retailer’s “Shift Happens” campaign brought influencer-created Pinterest boards to life at a two-day activation in New York.
By Sara Karlovitch • July 15, 2024 -
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Vans refreshes Roblox activation with ‘phygital’ maneuver
To drive traffic to the space, which reached 100 million visits last year, the brand is dropping a virtual version of a new shoe prior to its in-store release.
By Sara Karlovitch • July 12, 2024
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