Amazon rolls out Rivian EVs in more cities for holiday deliveries

The company has delivered more than 5 million packages to U.S. customers using the electric vans since July.

By Max Garland • Nov. 9, 2022

Pacsun expands metaverse presence for the holidays

The PacVerse includes an upside-down world, icy wonderland and futuristic airport terminal in an effort to bridge real life and fantasy.

By Jessica Hammers • Nov. 9, 2022

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

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Shoppers to pay more for less this holiday season: report

Consumers are taking advantage of discount codes as new data predicts that Cyber Week sales are expected to increase.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 8, 2022

Etsy rolls out image search function

Starting with iOS users, the small business marketplace is letting shoppers upload photos of products in order to find similar listings across the platform.

By Dani James • Nov. 7, 2022

Accessories membership club Vivrelle raises $35M in Series B

Since the company’s Series A funding round nearly 18 months ago, it has increased revenue by 600%. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 7, 2022

Dick’s Sporting Goods creates venture fund for sports startups

The company said the fund’s initial investments reflect a focus on innovation and customer experience.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 4, 2022

Amazon Fashion, Snapchat partner on AR eyewear shopping lenses

Snap’s Senior Vice President of Partnerships Ben Schwerin said the feature was “just the first step in our partnership.”

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 3, 2022

Bed Bath & Beyond’s chief customer and technology officer resigns

Rafeh Masood, set to depart Dec. 2, marks the latest in a string of executive changes at the struggling retailer.

By Caroline Jansen • Nov. 2, 2022

Ralph Lauren debuts Fortnite clothing capsule tied to physical apparel collection

The clothing brand has redesigned its iconic Polo Pony logo for the first time in its history as part of the collaboration.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 2, 2022

Retailers are wading deeper into customer data. States are raising the alarm.

Brands from Walmart to Peloton are now able to access more personal customer data, including biometric identifiers, as they expand their digital capabilities. Where does that leave them legally?

By Dani James • Nov. 2, 2022

Kohl’s deals-focused holiday blitz features bevy of mobile tactics

The retailer is making use of a new TikTok feature that lets users shake their phones to reveal a Black Friday discount. 

By Peter Adams • Nov. 2, 2022

Google’s new shopping updates focus on deals

The search engine found in a new study that 43% of respondents plan to spend more time looking for discounts this holiday season.

By Dani James • Nov. 1, 2022

Bed Bath & Beyond reviewing data breach

The home goods retailer doesn’t believe sensitive or personal data was accessed by the third party.

By Caroline Jansen • Oct. 31, 2022

Etsy promotes vice president of engineering to chief technology officer

The move comes after the e-commerce platform made two key acquisitions last year.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 31, 2022

Nearly half of retailers are converting cash registers to self-checkouts: report

Retailers are investing more in technology as consumers seek faster checkout options, a Zebra Technologies report found.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 28, 2022

Destination XL brings on Blue Nile vet as chief digital, analytics officer

The men’s apparel retailer has been building out its C-suite with seasoned retail veterans in recent months.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 27, 2022

Claire’s targets ‘Gen Zalpha’ with Roblox virtual destination

The virtual experience is an effort to secure its position with the microgeneration of consumers who came of age during the pandemic.

By Aaron Baar • Oct. 27, 2022

Walmart enhances digital shopping ahead of holidays

The retailer is introducing updates like a virtual queue and expanded augmented reality to provide shoppers a faster, more personalized experience.

By Dani James • Oct. 27, 2022

Target triples Apple shop-in-shops ahead of holidays

The tech giant now has over 150 branded locations inside Target stores as the two companies expand their partnership. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 26, 2022

Why brands should go beyond a metaverse cameo

Executives with iHeartMedia, Vatom and Procter & Gamble discussed the shift to an always-on metaverse strategy during an Advertising Week panel.

By Jessica Hammers • Oct. 26, 2022

Amazon rolls out Venmo payment option

The retailer’s move is intended to provide convenience and flexibility for shoppers buying gifts this holiday season.

By Dani James • Oct. 25, 2022

Sam’s Club finishes chainwide deployment of inventory-scanning robots

The retailer added the Inventory Scan tower atop automated floor scrubbing robots to report data like pricing and product availability to club managers.

By Peyton Bigora • Oct. 25, 2022

Skechers sues Hermès for patent infringement in a fight over comfort

The sneaker brand is claiming the luxury retailer’s Eclair and Envol shoes infringe on its Massage Fit technology.

By Dani James • Oct. 21, 2022

Klarna releases price comparison search tool, shoppable video

CEO Sebastian Siemiatkowski says the new products mark the company's "evolution to becoming a place where consumers and retailers can now search, discover, and create."

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 20, 2022

Skip the line: Advanced checkout tech is surging among c-stores

From self checkout machines to stores with no physical checkout at all, the options are growing for improving the shopping experience.

By Jessica Loder • Oct. 20, 2022