Technology: Page 33


  • A person with long hair carries a stack of boxes.
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    Stitch Fix technology chief exits

    The departure of Sachin Dhawan, who took the CTO post only last year, may mean that newly arrived CEO Matt Baer is building his own team.

    By July 25, 2023
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    Whole Foods to deploy Amazon One chainwide

    The specialty grocer plans to offer the palm recognition and payment system at its more than 500 stores by the end of 2023. 

    By Sam Silverstein • July 21, 2023
  • 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
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    Ulta doubles down on livestream shopping with new partnership

    A deal with Buywith allows the beauty retailer's brand partners to host live shopping events on its website.

    By July 20, 2023
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    Estée Lauder takes down some systems following cyberattack

    ALPHV, the ransomware threat actor taking credit for the attack, threatened to reveal more information about the data it claims to have stolen from the cosmetics conglomerate.

    By Matt Kapko • July 20, 2023
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    July Ko via Getty Images
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    Dufry, Perfect Corp. bring AR makeup try-on to airports

    The partnership will allow travelers to test products from a variety of beauty brands through virtual product SKUs.

    By July 19, 2023
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    True Religion’s new chief marketing officer will lead the brand’s digital pivot

    Kristen D’Arcy, formerly of Pacsun and American Eagle Outfitters, said she expects e-commerce to represent 50% of the brand’s revenue in a few years.

    By Lara Ewen • July 19, 2023
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    Walmart celebrates 10th anniversary of Open Call pitch competition

    The retailer’s largest sourcing event is part of a broader strategy to source products that are made, grown or assembled in the U.S.

    By July 18, 2023
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    Buy now, pay later app downloads decline

    In the U.S., total BNPL app downloads for the second quarter fell 19% compared to the year-ago period, Bank of America Securities analysts said.

    By Caitlin Mullen • July 18, 2023
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    Dollar General rolls out new cash rewards program

    The offering, which was created in partnership with Ibotta Performance Network, allows customers to earn cash back in their DG Wallets on eligible purchases.

    By Catherine Douglas Moran • July 17, 2023
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    Beauty packaging gets a makeover with growing number of refillable options

    Cosmetics and beauty products can create a lot of waste, leading to renewed interest in reusable and refillable options. But designing those options, and ensuring that consumers will adapt to them, is a complex task.

    By Danielle Beurteaux • July 17, 2023
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    Sponsored by Geek+ Robotics

    5 myths of AMR solutions

    What are the biggest myths surrounding mobile robotic solutions in the logistics industry?

    July 17, 2023
  • Walgreens signage is seen at a store on Court Street on January 05, 2023 in the Brooklyn Heights neighborhood of the Brooklyn borough in New York City.
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    Walgreens closing e-commerce distribution center in Illinois

    The company will lay off 393 employees on or around Aug. 28, according to a WARN notice.

    By Max Garland • July 14, 2023
  • Side-by-side screenshots of Patrick Mahomes, Becky G and Barbie.
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    Courtesy of Walmart
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    Walmart creates shoppable carts with Patrick Mahomes, Barbie

    Singer Becky G also offers up a curated list of items that customers can shop online and during a livestream event with the mass merchant.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 13, 2023
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    7-Eleven debuts digital collectibles

    The Texas retailer joins a few other companies that have dipped their toes into NFTs.

    By Jessica Loder • July 13, 2023
  • 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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    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
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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
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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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    Courtesy of Business Wire
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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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    Retrieved from Shipt on June 26, 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
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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