GameStop lays off employees, plans to close Kentucky distribution center

The retailer’s 630,000-square-foot Shepherdsville location is now listed as available for lease starting July 1. 

By Dani James • Jan. 20, 2023

Web3 fashion startup Syky raises $9.5M

The company aims to entice shoppers with incentives tied to its non-fungible token.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Jan. 19, 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

Shein to add 1,000 more designers to its incubator program in 2023

The fast-fashion retailer has brought in nearly 3,000 participants to its Shein X initiative, which helps fund them through the apparel creation process.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Jan. 19, 2023

Farfetch’s chief brand and growth officers exit

At the same time, the company made several leadership appointments, including a president of Americas and a new CEO of its Browns business.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Jan. 19, 2023

Pinterest’s chief shopping officer moves to adviser role

Julie Bornstein joined the company through its acquisition of her AI shopping platform The Yes in June.

By Dani James • Jan. 19, 2023

L’Oréal’s VC fund makes first metaverse investment with Digital Village

The beauty company is following the digital trend with a minority investment through its venture capital fund.

By Xanayra Marin-Lopez • Jan. 19, 2023

Google Cloud rolls out AI-driven inventory tech

The system uses machine learning to automatically identify items on store shelves using images taken from multiple angles.

By Sam Silverstein • Jan. 19, 2023

Uniqlo is banking on RFID tech to help drive international growth

The retailer is counting on digital innovation to help drive store growth in North America and Europe, according to Fast Retailing CIO Takahiro Tambara.

By Nate Delesline III • Jan. 18, 2023

Delaware North scores big wins by offering a fast, frictionless in-store experience

Technology alleviates bottlenecks and creates a convenient alternative to traditional checkout.

Jan. 17, 2023

Volumental tests shoe fitting technology with Under Armour ahead of global expansion

The company claims that its technology reduces in-store returns and generates higher sales.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Jan. 12, 2023

L’Oréal unveils makeup applicator for consumers with limited mobility

The beauty company introduced HAPTA technology to assist users with varying fine motor skills, and will pilot it through Lancôme this year.

By Dani James • Jan. 12, 2023

NRF forms cyberthreat intelligence partnership

The association will work with the Retail & Hospitality Information Sharing and Analysis Center to help combat cyberattacks and protect consumer data.

By David Jones • Jan. 12, 2023

Meta implements new system for addressing algorithmic ads bias

VRS marks the first time the company’s advertising falls under direct court oversight and could be a wake-up call for others using algorithms to target ads.

By Peter Adams • Jan. 11, 2023

EVgo and Amazon team up for voice-enabled EV charging

The companies will direct drivers to area chargers and enable them to pay from inside the vehicle using the Alexa voice assistant. 

By Jessica Loder • Jan. 11, 2023

Build-A-Bear names chief technology officer

Dara Meath will lead the retailer’s tech team and support the company’s ongoing digital transformation.

By Kaarin Moore • Jan. 10, 2023

Amazon expands ‘Buy with Prime’ to all US merchants

With help from SaaS platform BigCommerce, the e-commerce giant is even looping sellers outside its own marketplace into its ecosystem.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 10, 2023

Instagram to remove shopping tab

Despite getting rid of a dedicated commerce destination, the social media company said it is still investing in shopping experiences.

By Dani James • Jan. 10, 2023

Naver closes on Poshmark acquisition

The resale marketplace has stopped trading on the Nasdaq as a result of the deal.

By Cara Salpini • Jan. 9, 2023

5 trends that shaped the holidays in 2022

From deep discounts to metaverse activations, here are some of the biggest influences on the season.

By Retail Dive Staff • Jan. 9, 2023

Walmart made over 6,000 drone deliveries in 2022

While the retailer seeks to eventually deliver 1 million packages by drone annually, an executive said it's encouraged by the initial response.

By Max Garland • Jan. 6, 2023

Shoppers spent record-breaking $211.7B online during 2022 holiday season: report

Discounts also hit record highs, which were “strong enough to sustain discretionary spending through the entire season,” according to Adobe. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Jan. 6, 2023

Jordan Brand launches 23/7 shoe for kids

 It has a step-in design and comes in multiple colorways that are a “nod to iconic Jordan moments and figures,” according to Nike. 

By Kaarin Moore • Jan. 5, 2023

Shopify releases enterprise e-commerce system

The company has released other tools to support retailers and invested strategically to enhance its services.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Jan. 5, 2023

H&M centers on sustainability for Roblox activation

The Loooptopia experience allows users to create and recycle custom digital garments and unlock special rewards.

By Jessica Hammers • Jan. 5, 2023

American Girl launches virtual museum experience

Like others in the retail space, the doll brand is seeking to reach its audience virtually — with games, content and a gift shop.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Jan. 4, 2023