Technology: Page 32


  • Digital illustration of a Roblox character standing in front of a Shipt billboard.
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    Shipt launches back-to-school shopping experience on Roblox

    To reach younger consumers and their parents, Shipt has gamified back-to-school shopping in its first digital experience. 

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 12, 2023
  • A fleet of Rivian-produced electric vehicles.
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    Amazon deliveries made by Rivian EVs surge to 150M

    The e-commerce giant has deployed over 5,000 custom Rivian EVs as it works to decarbonize its fleet.

    By Alejandra Carranza • July 12, 2023
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    What's shaping the e-commerce landscape?

    From pivots in digital strategies to challenges retailers must overcome with reverse logistics, here are some of the forces shaping online retail.

    By Retail Dive staff
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    US e-commerce sales to exceed $1.1 trillion in 2023: report

    FTI Consulting predicts that the rate of online sales growth will slow to 10% or less over the next few years.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 11, 2023
  • EBay corporate building in Berlin
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    EBay Vault adds submission service for valuable trading cards

    The storage facility, which expects to hold up to $3 billion in assets in the next few years, will accept eligible cards valued at $250 or more.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 10, 2023
  • Affirm to acquire Returnly.
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    Affirm to shutter Returnly

    Two years after purchasing Returnly for $300 million, Affirm said it’s divesting the returns management platform business.

    By Caitlin Mullen • July 10, 2023
  • A brown package on a bright blue background that says "Prime Day" and "July 11-12."
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    Amazon to offer custom deal feeds for Prime Day

    The e-commerce retailer is showcasing discounted products in shoppable videos and photos from influencers, customers and brands.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 7, 2023
  • Runners in a mountainous landscape with a yellow "ReStart" logo.
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    Brooks steps into resale

    The running brand will refurbish and resell used gear starting at 35% off across three quality levels: Like New, Great and Good.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 6, 2023
  • QVC, HSN launch on Amazon Freevee

    The expansion of parent company Qurate’s video commerce channels comes after a round of layoffs and the sale of e-retailer Zulily.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 30, 2023
  • Digital illustration of Fenty products for Roblox.
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    Fenty Beauty launches product creation experience on Roblox

    Users can customize the ingredients and shade name of the beauty brand’s lip luminizer, with a chance for the product to be produced physically.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 29, 2023
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    Shipt launches new party prep shopping feature

    The Hosting Hub allows the e-commerce platform's users to access pre-curated shopping lists for various occasions.

    By Peyton Bigora • June 28, 2023
  • An Under Armour storefront
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    Under Armour CEO overhauls C-suite

    Chief Operating Officer Colin Browne, who also served as interim CEO, is leaving the company, as is Chief Product Officer Lisa Collier.

    By Nate Delesline III • June 28, 2023
  • A display of grey Allbirds Moonshot shoes with colorful flowers
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    Allbirds debuts zero-carbon shoe design, open-source toolkit

    The Moonshot shoe aims to show that sustainability and profit can coexist, Vice President of Innovation and Sustainability Jad Finck told Retail Dive.

    By June 27, 2023
  • Virtual depiction of a pair of Crocs with Jibbitz on a pedestal.
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    Crocs creates Jibbitz-themed virtual store experience

    Shoppers can customize a pair of shoes with up to 26 charms in the virtual experience and then purchase a physical version of their creation.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 26, 2023
  • Shot of a person applying mascara during their beauty routine at home
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    How Estée Lauder builds technology to foster inclusivity

    There’s “a huge group of people that deserve more from the beauty industry and from technology,” CIO Michael Smith said.

    By Lindsey Wilkinson • June 26, 2023
  • A seated down Retail Manager examines a tablet while a Square mobile device is placed on the desk they're at.
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    Omnichannel commerce: 5 strategies to grow your business in 2023

    To stay competitive in 2023, businesses need to provide a seamless omnichannel commerce experience across sales platforms. Here are five strategies to start.

    June 26, 2023
  • The exterior of a Dick's Sporting Goods store is pictured.
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    Dick’s bans forever chemicals in its brand textile products

    PFAS, called forever chemicals because of their inability to break down in the environment, are often found in sweat- and water-resistant products.

    By Laurel Deppen • June 23, 2023
  • Customers enter a Walmart store in San Leandro, California.
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    5 takeaways on digital innovation from top Walmart execs

    The company’s CFO and head of investor relations outlined how supply chain automation, in-store technology and remodels are impacting labor, sales and consumer behavior.

    By Catherine Douglas Moran • June 22, 2023
  • Digital image of a person above a floating city with floating Nike shoes.
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    Nike launches virtual gaming experience ‘Airphoria’ in Fortnite

    ​Nike seeks to integrate its products into the virtual world in its latest addition to the ongoing partnership with the popular video game.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 22, 2023
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    Amazon Go closures continue

    The closing of a Seattle location marks its ninth so far this year as the company reevaluates its frictionless c-store brand.

    By Jessica Loder • June 22, 2023
  • Staples launches tiered tech support program

    The retailer’s computer tech support offering includes virus removal, in-store assistance and device protection.

    By Nate Delesline III • June 20, 2023
  • Skechers storefront.
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    Shein adds appliances, smart home products and Skechers to marketplace

    The company, which recently launched a U.S. marketplace, is expanding into categories other than apparel and collaborating with brands.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 20, 2023
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    The future of the retail POS is expanding beyond the counter

    Portable POS solutions are a way to meet the evolving needs of the retail industry.

    June 20, 2023
  • An exterior view of Walmart's new fulfilment center in McCordsville, Indiana
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    Walmart opens high-tech fulfillment center in Indiana

    The facility is the company’s largest to date and will move the retailer closer to its goal of offering two-day delivery to 95% of the U.S. population.

    By Nate Delesline III • June 16, 2023
  • Mackenzie Turner's collection on Roblox.
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    DressX launches Roblox collection with YouTuber Mackenzie Turner

    The three-piece collection was made with Roblox's layered clothing tech, which fits all avatar body types.

    By June 15, 2023
  • Google AI Try On Example
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    Google introduces generative AI virtual try-on tool

    Starting with women’s tops, the feature allows shoppers to see how certain products would look on a model of their choice.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 15, 2023