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Sponsored by Dell TechnologiesWhy AI is driving the retail evolution and how to use it to get ahead
2024 will be a year of innovation in retail and AI is at the forefront.
Feb. 5, 2024 -
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Move over, Alexa: Amazon launches AI shopping tool ‘Rufus’
The e-commerce giant beat expectations in the holiday quarter as revenue from advertising and fees grows.
By Daphne Howland • Feb. 2, 2024 -
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Top 5 stories from Retail Dive
Though some of the problems of the pandemic have waned, retail continues to reel from C-suite turnover and layoffs.
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Walmart introduces AR eyewear try-on tech
The retailer has been enhancing its optical operations and said it will have over 3,000 Vision Centers nationwide by the end of 2024.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Feb. 1, 2024 -
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Amazon’s $1B investment fund eyes last-mile tech, AV startups
The Industrial Innovation Fund is expanding its scope to include transportation-related investments, according to its director.
By Max Garland • Jan. 30, 2024 -
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Can Stitch Fix’s new transformation team prove its model at last?
The online clothing-box retailer may have an opportunity to undo its mistakes and take advantage of weakness at rivals, analysts say.
By Daphne Howland • Jan. 30, 2024 -
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Mango opens virtual store on Roblox
More brands and retailers have flocked to the online game platform to create digital renditions of their stores and products.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Jan. 30, 2024 -
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Kith debuts loyalty program with members-only merch
The brand is offering exclusive apparel, footwear, accessories and other perks to its members.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Jan. 30, 2024 -
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Etsy launches AI-based gift recommendation service
Gift Mode uses human curation and machine learning to offer shoppers a selection of products for gift recipients.
By Xanayra Marin-Lopez • Jan. 29, 2024 -
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Amazon won’t buy iRobot after all
In 2022 the e-commerce giant had agreed to acquire the Roomba maker for $1.7 billion, but the deal faced antitrust scrutiny in the U.S. and Europe.
By Daphne Howland • Jan. 29, 2024 -
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Sponsored by MonetateFueling customer spending with automated digital merchandising that scales
Aided by AI, merchandisers can draw from a wealth of data points to make recommendations hyper-relevant to each buyer.
Jan. 29, 2024 -
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Stitch Fix, Spotify launch Style Tune Ups
The retailer is combining music and style preferences to curate outfit recommendations and playlists for customers.
By Xanayra Marin-Lopez • Jan. 25, 2024 -
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Dick’s Sporting Goods introduces new Inspire fabric for Calia brand
A new collection utilizing the fabric, which mirrors spandex but is more lightweight, is aimed squarely at the athleisure shopper.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Jan. 25, 2024 -
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Under Armour, Celanese develop spandex alternative
The companies partnered on Neolast, a high-performing alternative to elastane — a fiber that gives apparel stretch.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Jan. 25, 2024 -
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Klarna adds subscription plan
With an IPO on the horizon, the BNPL firm is offering customers a subscription service for $7.99 per month.
By Caitlin Mullen • Jan. 25, 2024 -
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ExtraMile pilots AI-powered ‘digital human’ and signage displays
The California-based c-store retailer has partnered with Samsung on a new program at three of its locations as it digs deeper into technology.
By Brett Dworski • Jan. 23, 2024 -
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VF Corp. cyberattack impacted 35.5M consumers
The North Face and Vans parent company originally reported the incident at the height of the holiday season.
By Kaarin Vembar • Jan. 23, 2024 -
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The surprising reason Tractor Supply has embraced AI
CEO Hal Lawton said the retailer is investing heavily in the generative tech, and that its most important purpose is old-fashioned customer service.
By Daphne Howland • Jan. 23, 2024 -
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Walmart to close Store No. 8
Scott Eckert, who led the retailer's innovation unit, will also leave the company.
By Nate Delesline III • Jan. 22, 2024 -
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Amazon cuts ‘Buy with Prime’ staff
The relatively small number adds to the tens of thousands already affected by downsizing at the e-commerce giant in the past year or so.
By Daphne Howland • Jan. 22, 2024 -
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Sponsored by BrillioTake a quantum leap into intelligent retail experiences with AI
AI cloud will become a mainstay in retail in 2024, with Gen AI and large language models leading the way to drive growth, profitability and innovation.
By Sean Cassidy • Jan. 22, 2024 -
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The Weekly Closeout: GameStop ditches NFTs while Burt’s Bees teams with Hidden Valley Ranch
The gaming retailer shuts its NFT marketplace due to regulatory uncertainty, as the beauty brand debuts flavored lip balm for “wing eating season.”
By Retail Dive Staff • Jan. 19, 2024 -
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Hair care brand Amika launches on Roblox
The brand partnered with Obsess to launch “The Amikaverse” on the game platform, and later this year will create a matching virtual store.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Jan. 18, 2024 -
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Yeti leans into post-purchase communication to engage customers
“You need excellence all the way from the homepage through a package arriving at their doorstep,” said Yeti’s director of software engineering.
By Bryan Wassel • Jan. 18, 2024 -
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Retailers to use AI for marketing, financial forecasting: survey
Major retailers and consumer packaged goods companies foresee their sales growing or remaining the same from last year, the report found.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Jan. 17, 2024 -
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Retailers hone in on improving the checkout experience
Leaders from Wayfair and SSENSE discussed how they are spearheading good CX by emphasizing a smooth digital checkout at NRF 2024.
By Bryan Wassel • Jan. 17, 2024
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