Technology: Page 191
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LoweBot is ready to roll at Lowe's stores
The home improvement chain will deploy the retail service robot at 11 stores throughout the San Francisco Bay area over the next seven months.
By Dan O'Shea • Aug. 30, 2016 -
Experian: Personalization hikes retail email open rates 27%
Targeting email subscribers based on their social media interests can yield high engagement, Experian Marketing Services notes.
By Dan O'Shea • Aug. 28, 2016 -
Trendline
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.
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FAA's first drone rules now in effect
Officials still have not decided on rules for many commercial drone flight applications, such as automated package delivery outside of a pilot's line of sight.
By Dan O'Shea • Aug. 28, 2016 -
"Staples Store sign logo building facade, US Postal Service, Staples Home Office Supplies Strike Picket" by Mike Mozart is licensed under CC BY 2.0
Staples adds back-to-school shopping help to iOS app
Parents can send a photo of their child's shopping list to a Staples associate, who fills their online cart for them.
By Dan O'Shea • Aug. 25, 2016 -
Amazon includes Chicago in brick-and-mortar bookstore plans
The store will be located in Southport Corridor, one of the city's most fashionable neighborhoods.
By Dan O'Shea • Aug. 25, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Why more and more retailers are outsourcing their IT
In outsourcing, retailers can experiment with a multitude of technologies to reinvent their businesses for the omnichannel era.
By Dan O'Shea • Aug. 25, 2016 -
Global e-commerce logistics market rolling toward $781B by 2024
Among factors stirring market growth, the number of cross-border e-commerce websites is expected to continue to explode.
By Dan O'Shea • Aug. 24, 2016 -
Wayfair enters virtual reality fray with Patio Playground
The app allows a customer wearing an Oculus Rift headset to virtually navigate a lakeside scene and select different outdoor products to create their ideal backyard setting.
By Dan O'Shea • Aug. 23, 2016 -
Survey: 19% of consumers would avoid a retailer after security breach
Another 33% of consumers said they wouldn't shop at a breached retailer for at least three months out of fear their personal data could be compromised.
By Dan O'Shea • Aug. 23, 2016 -
Costco customers erroneously receive Citi account closure notices
Citi, which provides the Costco Visa card, reportedly sent emails by mistake containing the partial card numbers of other Costco customers.
By Dan O'Shea • Aug. 22, 2016 -
Amazon draws scrutiny over tech-related tax practices
Amazon is facing scrutiny for reportedly valuing its technology assets far higher in Europe to gain tax advantages.
By Dan O'Shea • Aug. 22, 2016 -
Amazon delivers Hyundai test drives to Prime members
The Prime Now, Drive Now on-demand test drive program spotlights the 2017 Hyundai Elantra.
By Dan O'Shea • Aug. 21, 2016 -
Dick's Sporting Goods buys Affinity for youth sports venture
The sports management software will bolster Dick's Team Sports HQ platform, which supports youth sports leagues with online registration and team/league websites among other services.
By Dan O'Shea • Aug. 21, 2016 -
Analyst: Retail job base shrinking due to online worker productivity
Because of e-commerce efficiency gains, there are about 1.2 million fewer retail jobs overall than there otherwise would be, an industry analyst suggests.
By Dan O'Shea • Aug. 18, 2016 -
Apple takes the 'store' out of retail locations
Apple is removing the word "store" from its retail locations as it looks to rebrand them as community spaces offering entertainment and special events, along with tech support.
By Dan O'Shea • Aug. 18, 2016 -
Deep Dive
How flash sales sites are winning retail's mobile app wars
Upstarts like Groupon and Rue La La may have lost a chunk of their cultural cachet, but their mobile apps are still generating user attention — and retention.
By Jason Ankeny • Aug. 18, 2016 -
Led by Adidas, athleisure brands are generating a lot of social chatter
Engagement Labs' TotalSocial rankings of online and offline social conversations show athleisure brands are sparking a lot of online conversation and offline word-of-mouth.
By Dan O'Shea • Aug. 17, 2016 -
Amazon's LaunchPad pairs with Product Hunt for featured products
The online retail giant is forming a co-marketing partnership with tech enthusiast community Product Hunt to help drive sales on its startup e-marketplace.
By Dan O'Shea • Aug. 17, 2016 -
Ford plans self-driving cars for commercial applications like package delivery
The auto giant sees a near-term future for driverless cars in ride-hailing or parcel delivery — and the latter application could have a major impact on retail, if it comes to fruition.
By Dan O'Shea • Aug. 16, 2016 -
Census Bureau: E-commerce made up 8.1% of all retail sales in Q2
The U.S. Dept. of Commerce Census Bureau reported that e-commerce hit $97.3 billion in the second quarter.
By Dan O'Shea • Aug. 16, 2016 -
Report: Groupon, One Kings Lane top retail mobile app rankings
As consumers increasingly shop on mobile, sticky apps have become a sort of Holy Grail for retailers.
By Dan O'Shea • Aug. 15, 2016 -
Agile Network bolsters e-commerce supply chain with Ajillus acquisition
The deal comes as the retail supply chain is becoming increasingly complex, with the industry now offering an abundance of shipping pricing models and a rising number of delivery options.
By Dan O'Shea • Aug. 15, 2016 -
Visa alerts merchants on Oracle POS security breach
The alert includes a list of Internet addresses believed to have been used in the attack, a list Oracle itself has yet to release.
By Dan O'Shea • Aug. 14, 2016 -
Amazon tries selling through one-click Prime Video product placements
Amazon and entertainment company Yoshimoto Kogyo are filming a series about Japanese cuisine that will enable Amazon Prime Japan viewers to use their TV remotes to purchase featured products.
By Dan O'Shea • Aug. 14, 2016 -
Wal-Mart halts price matching in another 300 stores
Instead of identifying which stores or regions are impacted by the move, Wal-Mart is only announcing the pricing program change inside the stores affected, with blue signs at registers alerting shoppers.
By Dan O'Shea • Aug. 11, 2016