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Hugo Boss lands on Roblox to promote new denim-inspired clothing line
Planet Hugo carries interactive experiences such as a fashion match game that lets players style different looks.
By Peter Adams • March 14, 2024 -
Generation Tux steps into physical retail
The online suit and tuxedo rental company’s showroom will feature tech that uses data and AI to understand a customer’s measurements and desired fit.
By Howard Ruben • March 12, 2024 -
Trendline
Digital innovation and technology trends in retail
From drones to smart fitting rooms, to cashless purchases to virtual meditation, how the consumer engages with retailers continue to evolve.
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Michaels promotes online MakerPlace with ‘Respect the Handmade’
A new brand campaign and an in-store pilot of the marketplace further position the company as an alternative to Etsy.
By Jessica Deyo • March 11, 2024 -
Walmart piloted an RFID receipt check. It didn’t work out.
The retailer confirmed it has ended a recent test of the checkout technology at a Neighborhood Market store in Bentonville, Arkansas.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • March 11, 2024 -
Sponsored by The Hershey Company
Product innovation meets tech innovation with the launch of Reese’s Caramel Big Cup
Hershey’s Retail Team is using augmented reality to help retail partners visualize merchandise displays in their stores.
By Stephanie Berman, Vice President of Retail, The Hershey Company • March 11, 2024 -
Ōura launches on Amazon
The tie-up with the e-commerce giant follows a partnership with Best Buy formed last year as the wearable tech brand builds out its wholesale presence.
By Howard Ruben • March 8, 2024 -
Walmart adds early morning delivery option
As operational competition with Target and Amazon heats up, the big-box retailer is expanding on-demand delivery to start at 6 a.m.
By Tatiana Walker-Morris • March 8, 2024 -
Basma now sells its TikTok-approved cosmetics at Sephora
The beauty brand entered the color category with a cream blush its social media community helped “co-create.”
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • March 7, 2024 -
1 in 3 Sam’s Club members use scan-and-go technology regularly
The club retailer is expanding the digital capability’s reach after customer usage surged last year.
By Peyton Bigora • March 6, 2024 -
StockX releases immersive shopping experience for Apple Vision Pro
With the new app, users can view 3D product models of sneakers that appear on shelves in their home environment.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • March 6, 2024 -
‘Clunky’ chatbots disrupt e-commerce experiences, survey finds
AI-powered chatbots are the top reason consumers abandon an online shopping experience, an Intellias survey found.
By Bryan Wassel • March 5, 2024 -
Pet Supplies Plus partners with DoorDash on same-day delivery
As the pet retailer’s brand grows, on-demand delivery is now available from over 700 locations.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • March 4, 2024 -
Gap reworks Jungle’s TikTok hit to show off spring linen collection
New ads directed by Jungle members emulate the music video for “Back on 74,” which went viral on TikTok due to its elaborate dance choreography.
By Peter Adams • March 4, 2024 -
Sponsored by Pointr
Making physical spaces compelling in a world gone digital
From shopping to work to entertainment, people are choosing their screens. But we can create reasons for them to step out.
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Olipop seeks best friend creator duo for expenses-paid national tour
The brand will pay its senior soda consultants up to $40,000 to join it at various stops in the U.S. and generate creative digital content.
By Jessica Deyo • March 1, 2024 -
Dick’s enlists Kathryn Hahn, Will Arnett to showcase e-commerce convenience
A new ad campaign features streaming buys on Amazon and Netflix and nods to trendy products like the Stanley tumbler.
By Peter Adams • Feb. 28, 2024 -
Zulily IP assets put up for sale
The sale includes customer data, domain names, over 200 trademarks and code for the brand’s proprietary app.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Feb. 28, 2024 -
The latest Yeezy drop from Adidas is online only
The activewear company earlier this month announced plans to shed existing inventory from its previous partnership with Ye.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Feb. 27, 2024 -
Amazon Fresh launches Recurring Reservations feature for online shopping
The new feature allows grocery customers to choose a time for pickup or delivery orders up to a week in advance.
By Peyton Bigora • Feb. 26, 2024 -
Self-checkout promises ultimate convenience. Is it doing its job?
The process can make for faster, easier experiences, but it needs regular attention and helpful associates to thrive.
By Bryan Wassel • Feb. 26, 2024 -
Lululemon advances circular fashion with recycled nylon product
The retailer partnered with Samsara Eco to introduce an enzymatically recycled nylon 6,6 product in what the companies say is a “milestone” in textile recycling.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Feb. 22, 2024 -
Shutting down Overstock was ‘a fatal mistake’: Beyond executive chairman
Beyond Inc. will reopen Overstock's online store in the coming weeks in collaboration with Shopify.
By Nate Delesline III • Feb. 22, 2024 -
Shein to debut spring-summer collection in shoppable livestream
The event, which will be available on YouTube, X, Instagram and Facebook, builds off one that the fast-fashion giant held last fall.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Feb. 21, 2024 -
BNPL popularity rises among ‘financially fragile’ consumers
About 60% of that group used BNPL five or more times in the past year, compared with just over 20% of more stable consumers, the New York Fed said.
By Caitlin Mullen • Feb. 21, 2024 -
RFID has been around for decades. Now it’s becoming retailers’ best crime-fighting tool.
The tech has long been used for inventory management, but is being affixed to more merchandise and yielding more data.
By Daphne Howland • Feb. 21, 2024