Total holiday spend grew nearly 7% in 2022: report

Though retailers saw an uptick in sales online and in stores this year, inflation has undercut growth, according to GlobalData. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Jan. 4, 2023

Silk and Sonder to sell on QVC

The direct-to-consumer brand is hoping to reach new customers by expanding its distribution.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Jan. 3, 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

Nearly 80% of US adults have never participated in a live shopping event: report

The live commerce industry has blossomed in China, but it has a long way to go in terms of U.S. adoption, according to Morning Consult data.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Dec. 20, 2022

FedEx Express expands New York City pilot of electric delivery carts

The carrier is building upon tests from last year that saw couriers increase package deliveries by 15% per hour.

By Max Garland • Dec. 20, 2022

NYX launches new makeup collection on Roblox

The beauty brand set up shop in iHeartLand, allowing consumers to interact virtually with its latest shades and products. 

By Sara Karlovitch • Dec. 20, 2022

H&M releases metaverse-inspired collection

Encompassing both the physical and digital worlds, the launch will include augmented reality filters, a metaverse experience and real-life products.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Dec. 19, 2022

Walmart drone delivery service launches in Arizona, Florida and Texas

The offering with DroneUp is part of a wider plan to offer the same-day option in six states by the end of this year.

By Max Garland • Dec. 19, 2022

Is self-checkout worth the investment?

While the tech can speed up shopping trips and let employees take on new tasks, it doesn’t come without its frustrations, experts say.

By Brett Dworski • Dec. 19, 2022

Former Amazon Prime Video exec launches video commerce app

Alex Perez-Tenessa said Trendio was created because “traditional e-commerce wasn't working for customers.”

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Dec. 16, 2022

The Weekly Closeout: Build-a-Bear enters Roblox and Torrid partners with ThredUp

The toy company is launching a game where users can become business tycoons, and the DTC apparel company announced a resale program.

By Retail Dive Staff • Dec. 16, 2022

Walmart launches Text to Shop functionality

The new convenience-oriented feature comes two years after the retailer ended its text concierge service, Jetblack.

By Dani James • Dec. 15, 2022

Albertsons turns to the metaverse

On Cyber Monday, the grocery company started selling bundles of private label pretzels, peanut butter cups and a pack of Coca-Cola in its pilot experience on virtual platform Decentraland.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Dec. 15, 2022

Chewy leverages automated fulfillment to lower shipping costs

Automated facilities have lowered expenses by as much as 20% compared to the retailer's legacy network.

By Kelly Stroh • Dec. 15, 2022

Resale tech startup Beni raises $4M

The browser extension company has worked with other secondhand platforms such as eBay and Rent the Runway.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Dec. 14, 2022

Best Buy, TalkShopLive debut in-store pickup for livestream shopping

The partnership gives online shoppers the ability to sidestep long delivery times.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Dec. 13, 2022

FedEx to launch consolidated returns service

The carrier is touting the service as a low-price option for shippers in an expensive reverse logistics market.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Dec. 13, 2022

How Walmart is pursuing omnichannel profitability

The retail giant is leaning on automation as it builds out and retrofits its fulfillment centers, CEO Doug McMillon said at a recent Morgan Stanley conference. 

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Dec. 12, 2022

Strategies to win in a video-first world: Selling, shopping and engaging live

Digital customer experience has pivoted. How can brands evolve their strategy in 2023?

By Katherine Jones-Siemsen, VP, Head of Product, Commerce, Huge • Dec. 12, 2022

The Weekly Closeout: Toys R Us launches NFTs and David’s Bridal debuts loyalty program for teens

The toy company is releasing 10,000 digital collectibles, featuring its iconic mascot, and the bridal retailer launches a prom loyalty program.

By Retail Dive Staff • Dec. 9, 2022

Amazon rolls out TikTok-like shopping feature

The new shoppable content function will allow consumers to buy from videos or photos directly within the app.

By Dani James • Dec. 9, 2022

Walmart unveils visual search tool TrendGetter

The retailer introduced the image search function during the holiday season to help shoppers find their desired items.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Dec. 9, 2022

GameStop CEO says it won’t risk ‘meaningful stakeholder capital’ in crypto

Despite launching an NFT marketplace and a digital asset wallet, the company 'proactively minimized' its own exposure in the space.

By Dani James • Dec. 8, 2022

Adidas, Snapchat partner for exclusive Bitmoji Fashion Drop

Users within the app can purchase a virtual yellow track jacket branded with the retailer’s signature three stripes for 250 Snap Tokens. 

By Jessica Hammers • Dec. 7, 2022

GameStop lays off employees — again

Multiple LinkedIn posts from GameStop employees, including engineers, say they were let go by the company this week.

By Dani James • Dec. 7, 2022

Resale tech company Archive raises $15M in Series A round

The round comes as the resale market is expected to surpass $80 billion in the coming years.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Dec. 7, 2022