Technology: Page 2

  • Books-A-Million storefront in Bridgeport, West Virginia.
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    Books-A-Million to use Walmart GoLocal for same-day, next-day delivery

    The service will launch in the Midwest and Southeast, ultimately expanding in the coming weeks across all of the book retailer’s stores. 

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 7, 2023
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    [PODCAST] Elevated Retail CX

    Elevated Retail CX is a three-part podcast series that explores how brick-and-mortar locations can raise the bar on customer experience.

    Sept. 7, 2023
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    Top 5 stories from Retail Dive

    Bankruptcies, store closures and layoffs remain a familiar narrative among fledgeling brands attempting to compete in the face of economic headwinds due to inflation.

    By Retail Dive staff
  • Screenshots of the Amazon Just Walk Out integration with Grubhub's app.
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    Grubhub, Amazon team up on automated campus c-store

    Students at the Loyola University Maryland store will scan a QR code in the food delivery app to enter the frictionless shop and pay for items.

    By Jessica Loder • Sept. 6, 2023
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    Shopify integrates Buy with Prime feature

    In a move that alters the companies' relationship, competitors Shopify and Amazon partnered to give Prime customers the payment option.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 5, 2023
  • Walmart Marketplace conference featuring a "Let's Grow" neon sign.
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    Walmart aims to grow its third-party marketplace at first seller summit

    The retailer announced plans to open its marketplace to Chile and will expand its fulfillment services to include big and bulky items. 

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 5, 2023
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    Lego to invest $1.4B in sustainability as it pledges net-zero emissions by 2050

    The Danish toy manufacturer plans to reduce its environmental impact by designing carbon neutral factories and producing more renewable energy.

    By Zoya Mirza • Sept. 5, 2023
  • The logo of Google Cloud is seen at the 2023 Hannover Messe industrial trade fair on April 17, 2023 in Hanover, Germany.
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    Estée Lauder bets generative AI can keep pace with shifting consumer tastes

    The Clinique owner is deepening a relationship with Google Cloud as viral apps like TikTok put pressure on R&D.

    By Peter Adams • Sept. 5, 2023
  • Exterior of a Crate and Barrel store at night.
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    Crate and Barrel Holdings launches multi-year improvement plan

    With multiple new executives leading the company, the retailer wants to harness AI and automation technologies.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 1, 2023
  • A bright yellow sign against a blue roof says "Best Buy" in bold black letters.
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    Best Buy suppliers are picking up the tab on promotions

    With electronics demand sluggish, vendors are funding price discounts more often to generate sales through the retailer.

    By • Sept. 1, 2023
  • A person holding a phone with a screen of the Elemis website.
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    Elemis taps Perfect Corp. for mobile skin analysis, product recommendation tool

    The artificial intelligence-driven skin diagnostic experience will give mobile users suggestions for products to combat issues like wrinkles and redness.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 31, 2023
  • A cream-colored J.C. Penney storefront with signage in red letters.
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    J.C. Penney announces $1B turnaround plan

    The struggling department store will upgrade its tech, stores and customer experience, but is unlikely to follow rival Macy’s in leaving the mall.

    By • Aug. 31, 2023
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    Best Buy Q2 sales, profits decline as consumers avoid buying electronics

    But the company noted some momentum in the quarter and predicts the category is set to rebound.

    By • Aug. 29, 2023
  • Illustration of a yellow character standing in the middle of a school campus.
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    Walmart launches back-to-school ‘Supercampus’ experience on Roblox

    The back-to-school experience allows kids to play games featuring Bic, Crayola and other popular back-to-school brands.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 28, 2023
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    Holiday 2023 guide: Seasonal trends to build your marketing strategy

    Get insights into seasonal Holiday trends plus current shopper sentiment to build your strategy.

    By John McKinney • Aug. 28, 2023
  • A Wing drone carrying a Walmart delivery.
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    Walmart, Alphabet’s Wing team up for drone delivery in Texas

    Two stores in the Dallas-Fort Worth area will offer the service for customers within a 6-mile radius by the end of the year.

    By Max Garland • Aug. 25, 2023
  • Behr Paint Company Announces 2024 Color of the Year “Cracked Pepper”
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    How Behr, Home Depot are using data to market 2024’s Color of the Year

    The paint marketer will leverage Instagram and Home Depot’s retail media network to target Cracked Pepper at consumers in the mood for renovations.

    By Aaron Baar • Aug. 24, 2023
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    Home Depot creates content hub for new homeowners

    The New Homeowners Hub offers do-it-yourself guides and other resources on skills like changing light fixtures and replacing garbage disposals.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 24, 2023
  • A Tractor Supply storefront on a sunny day with a blue sky.
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    Tractor Supply looks to attract small business suppliers

    In an effort to support local businesses, the retailer is opening applications to bring in suppliers in categories like lawn and garden and home decor.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 24, 2023
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    Ghost raises $30M to help brands, retailers move surplus inventory

    The members-only B2B marketplace allows sellers to monetize their surplus inventory to vetted buyers. 

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 24, 2023
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    Retail leaders struggle to find budget for emerging tech goals, study finds

    Industry leaders want broader adoption of emerging technologies, but concerns over cost and finding business value stand in their way.

    By Roberto Torres • Aug. 22, 2023
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    QVC expands private label to include adaptive clothing

    The Denim & Co. Adaptive brand is an addition to QVC’s accessible and adaptive category that launched in March.

    By • Aug. 22, 2023
  • Customers enter a Walmart store in San Leandro, California.
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    Walmart’s AI push prioritizes customer experience, personalization

    "Ultimately, the power of generative AI or any technology is only as good as the data that powers it," CEO Doug McMillon said Thursday.

    By Roberto Torres • Aug. 21, 2023
  • A person walks outside of a home with a dog on a leash and Petco products are on the front porch.
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    Petco expands DoorDash partnership, enhances app

    Over 10,000 of the retailer’s products for pets including dogs, cats, fish, reptiles and birds are available on DoorDash Marketplace. 

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 18, 2023
  • Amazon brings its Sponsored Product ads to third-party sites and apps. The photo shows an example of a Sponsored Product ad that appears while searching on Pinterest.
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    Amazon brings sponsored product ads to third-party apps, sites

    Pinterest and BuzzFeed are among the new placement partners for advertisers as the e-commerce giant enhances its decade-old ads product.

    By Jessica Deyo • Aug. 17, 2023
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    Amazon expands BNPL offering to other retailers’ sites

    Tens of thousands of retailers with the Amazon Pay checkout option can now offer buy now, pay later financing to shoppers.

    By James Pothen • Aug. 17, 2023