Walmart to open 5th ‘next generation’ fulfillment center

The facility in Stockton, California, will help the retailer handle online orders throughout the West Coast with greater speed and efficiency.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Oct. 16, 2023

Retail conferences to watch in 2024

Next year’s conferences and expo dates and locations have already been released. The events will connect retail executives, technology, supply chain providers, investors and other industry players.

By Stephanie Arnold • Oct. 13, 2023

Explore the 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.

By Retail Dive staff

Walmart app to bring virtual makeup try-on to customers

The AR-powered technology by Perfect Corp. will allow users to try on blush, lip color, eyeshadow and bronzer.

By Xanayra Marin-Lopez • Oct. 13, 2023

Nearly half of Gen Z will buy holiday gifts on social media, survey finds

Many in the generation expect to spend more than last year and will shop earlier if retailers introduce discounts sooner, according to a Shopify report.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 13, 2023

Anthropologie, Pinterest partner on holiday showhouse

The companies are merging in-person and digital shopping through unique QR codes in every room of its Brooklyn Heights pop-up. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 12, 2023

Sorel opens first pop-up store

The location, which is in Brooklyn’s Williamsburg neighborhood in New York City, features a boot customization bar and an AR experience.

By Howard Ruben • Oct. 11, 2023

Foot Locker to shut down Atmos’ US website, stores

The Japanese streetwear brand, which was acquired by Foot Locker in 2021, will close three stores as it exits North America and invests in Asia.

By Cara Salpini • Oct. 11, 2023

Target loses ground on plastics reduction goal

The mass merchant said it is “applying lessons learned” to turn around its virgin plastic number.

By Katie Pyzyk • Oct. 10, 2023

Walmart tests more AI, AR shopping tools

The retailer is eyeing generative AI-powered experiences including enhancing search functions for online shopping.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 10, 2023

What 3 retailers’ approach to crypto says about the market

Pacsun, GameStop and Tag Heuer have all introduced crypto activations in recent years as the payment option grew in popularity.

By Xanayra Marin-Lopez • Oct. 9, 2023

US online holiday sales to surpass $221B this year: Adobe

More spending will occur on mobile devices than computers for the first time, and shoppers are expected to use buy now, pay later services, per the report.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 6, 2023

Why Olaplex created a faux product to address dupe culture on TikTok

Chief Marketing Officer Charlotte Watson detailed how the brand’s fictitious Oladupé product is helping it communicate value and authentically reach the beauty community.

By Jessica Hammers • Oct. 6, 2023

Are NFT projects now over for retailers?

Technical difficulties, fraud and low consumer interest cloud the market for non-fungible tokens. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 5, 2023

Walgreens CIO Hsiao Wang out amid C-suite shakeup

The company has brought in seasoned exec Neal Sample to make "near-term" technology decisions, according to an email sent to employees.

By Roberto Torres • Oct. 4, 2023

Maybelline New York debuts virtual beauty, music experience on Roblox

Brands and retailers are flocking to the online game platform to create virtual worlds filled with digital replicas of their products.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 3, 2023

Is Amazon just another retailer? The Federal Trade Commission doesn’t think so.

The e-commerce giant and others skeptical of the commission’s antitrust claims say the FTC has an uphill court battle, in part because Amazon’s behavior is just old-fashioned retail.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 3, 2023

Birdy Grey builds out C-suite with new COO, CTO hires

The DTC bridal brand brought on a new operating chief following Eloquii co-founder Steve Zawada's exit in June after about six months.

By Howard Ruben • Oct. 2, 2023

Amazon Go resumes suburban expansion with Washington store

The new location is the first to open since Amazon closed nearly a third of its brick-and-mortar convenience stores earlier this year.

By Jessica Loder • Oct. 2, 2023

Shopify invests in wholesale marketplace Faire

Through the partnership, Faire will become Shopify’s recommended wholesale provider.

By Howard Ruben • Sept. 29, 2023

Ralph Lauren expanding Canada presence with retail, e-commerce

The company plans to add more stores in the country in the coming years to increase value in North America.

By Laurel Deppen • Sept. 29, 2023

GameStop names Ryan Cohen CEO

The move places the manager of the video game retailer's largest shareholder in charge of the company.

By Nate Delesline III • Sept. 28, 2023

Square adds merchant tools

Block’s merchant business, facing stiffer competition in the point-of-sale space, has added about a dozen new features for its sellers.

By Caitlin Mullen • Sept. 28, 2023

Costco pushes forward with app upgrades

The changes, which include augmented reality and the upcoming ability to scan barcodes, have significantly boosted the tool’s downloads and app store rating.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Sept. 27, 2023

Walmart Discovered launches on Roblox

The retailer wants users to discover games, indie experiences and virtual items that are voted on by the community.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 27, 2023

Shein highlights Fall, Winter collections in livestream show

Viewers were able to access the shoppable show from the Shein app and its Facebook, X, YouTube and Instagram channels. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 27, 2023