Technology: Page 49

  • Rendition of a blue and green leather looking material.
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    Leather tannery Ecco partners with mycelium material brand Ecovative

    The companies are collaborating to bring commercialization to leather-like materials without compromising on quality.

    By • Nov. 11, 2022
  • E.l.f. Cosmetics returns to TikTok with original song, dance challenge
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    The value of blending: Inside E.l.f’s post-cookie mobile strategy

    As the holidays approach, the beauty retailer counts on a connected ecosystem and its 3 million loyalty members in pursuit of forever customers.

    By Jessica Hammers • Nov. 11, 2022
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    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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    Sephora offers on-demand delivery via DoorDash

    The online delivery service also has a new beauty tile on its homepage where consumers can shop for the retailer's products.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 10, 2022
  • An Amazon delivery van made by Rivian sits in a neighborhood.
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    Courtesy of Amazon
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    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 campaign image for its "PacVerse" holiday push
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    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
  • Person sits on an oversized chair with a computer and a Christmas tree, presents and Santa hat in the background.
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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
  • Exterior of a brick building with the Etsy name on it.
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    Courtesy of Etsy
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    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 • Nov. 7, 2022
  • Vivrelle launches app.
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    Courtesy of Vivrelle
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    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
  • External shot of a Dick's Sporting Goods store.
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    Daphne Howland/Retail Dive
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    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
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    Courtesy of Amazon Fashion
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    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
  • A gray and white Bed Bath & Beyond store.
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    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 • Nov. 2, 2022
  • Two Fortnite avatars stand in front of a mountainous landscape in Ralph Lauren-branded clothing.
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    Courtesy of Ralph Lauren
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    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
  • Dior activates AR e-commerce for B27 sneaker on Snapchat
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    Courtesy of Snap, Inc.
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    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 • Nov. 2, 2022
  • A shot of a Kohl's parking lot and outdoor signage
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    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
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    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 • Nov. 1, 2022
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    Bed Bath & Beyond reviewing data breach

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

    By • Oct. 31, 2022
  • Exterior of a brick building with the Etsy name on it.
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    Courtesy of Etsy
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    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
  • Person using a self-checkout station at a supermarket
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    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
  • Exterior shot of a DXL store.
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    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
  • Several avatars attend a concert in Claire's virtual destination.
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    Courtesy of Claire's
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    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
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    Courtesy of Walmart
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    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 • Oct. 27, 2022
  • Multiple tech displays inside an Apple shop-in-shop at a Target store.
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    Courtesy of Target
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    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 • Oct. 26, 2022
  • iHeartMedia's metaverse activation, iHeartLand
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    Courtesy of iHeartMedia
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    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
  • Screenshots of Amazon mobile app showing how to add venmo as payment option.
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    Courtesy of Amazon
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    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 • Oct. 25, 2022
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    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