Technology: Page 53


  • Amazon's Prime Day logo for 2022.
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    Adobe: Total online sales during Prime Day near $12B

    The week of the event drove “record” online spending of $22.4 billion, according to the research firm.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 27, 2022
  • A digital mock up of the outside of a new small format Best Buy location.
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    Best Buy pilots a small-format, digitally focused store

    The 5,000-square-foot location in North Carolina excludes appliances and other large items, instead focusing on curated products and services.

    By July 26, 2022
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    What's shaping the e-commerce landscape?

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

    By Retail Dive staff
  • The Weber Inc grill company logo on sign at company headquarters.
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    Grill company Weber CTO steps in as interim CEO

    At least in the interim, technology is the answer for Weber as CEO Chris Scherzinger departs amid sales slump, supply chain woes and inflation.

    By Matt Ashare • July 26, 2022
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    Yeezy Gap collection now available at NYC flagship store

    The news comes after Kanye West's June trademark application for retail stores named YZYSPLY, and Gap’s CEO Sonia Syngal’s exit last week.

    By July 22, 2022
  • Dollar Tree storefront
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    Dollar Tree taps new CIO amid C-suite shakeup

    Bobby Aflatooni joins other members of the retailer’s C-suite from Dollar General as it navigates a business overhaul, price hikes and rodent problems.

    By Matt Ashare • July 22, 2022
  • Youtube billboard saying "More than just viewers."
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    YouTube partners with Shopify for new commerce features

    The video platform now allows creators to link their Shopify stores to channels, and users can pay without leaving the site.

    By July 21, 2022
  • Multiple screenshots of Galaxy mobile features, such as seller videos and personalized apaprel boxes.
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    Snapchat-backed resale platform Galaxy raises $4.5M

    The social media company is expanding its interest in commerce by entering the booming secondhand fashion industry.

    By July 21, 2022
  • Amazon sues 10K Facebook group admins over fake reviews

    The company stressed the need for collaboration between businesses, social media platforms and law enforcement to prevent fraudulent reviews. 

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 20, 2022
  • An Instagram user messages a brand to see what dog shirts are in stock.
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    Instagram launches payment-in-chat feature for businesses

    The release allows brands to directly convert customer messages into transactions without leaving the app, positioning it to be a one-stop commerce destination. 

    By July 19, 2022
  • Mockup of the storefront of the Klarna pop up store in Los Angeles.
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    Klarna to open Los Angeles pop-up shop

    Located on Melrose Avenue, the payment firm’s two-day shopping experience will showcase sustainable brands.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 19, 2022
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    What's next for Gopuff and rapid delivery as the young industry hits 'an inflection point'?

    Even with recent setbacks, the company is focused on accelerating its path to profitability, which it plans to achieve in about two years.

    By Jeff Wells , Sam Silverstein , Catherine Douglas Moran • July 19, 2022
  • A tree branch frames a Kohl's store on a sunny day.
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    "Kohl's" by Mike Mozart is licensed under CC BY 2.0
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    Kohl's replaces executive leading tech, supply chain

    Paul Gaffney, who had been filling both roles for about a year, arrived three years ago from Dick’s Sporting Goods.

    By July 18, 2022
  • A person sits on a couch petting a cat; a laptop features the Walmart website.
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    Walmart expands Spanish search on website

    At the height of the pandemic, the retailer saw its Spanish queries spike more than five times compared to pre-pandemic levels.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 18, 2022
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    Fabric lays off 40% of its workforce, names new CEO

    CEO and co-founder Elram Goren has stepped aside as the micro-fulfillment technology company shifts to focus on selling hardware and software.

    By Sam Silverstein • July 18, 2022
  • An illuminated Nike Style store in Seoul, South Korea, at night.
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    Nike debuts new store concept with Nike Style

    The store, which opened Friday in Seoul, South Korea, features gender-neutral merchandising and a content studio. 

    By July 15, 2022
  • Amazon's MK27-2 drone has a hexagonal design, which the company says provides six degrees of freedom for stability.
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    Amazon expanding drone delivery service to Texas

    Customers in the city of College Station are set to receive goods via Prime Air later this year.

    By Max Garland • July 15, 2022
  • Tommy Hilfiger joins first Metaverse Fashion Week.
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    Virtual experiences impact consumer purchase decisions, but tech adoption is low: report

    Most shoppers are not yet comfortable with extended reality experiences despite the positive impact they have on purchases, a Forrester report found.

    By July 14, 2022
  • Homepage of the website The Forecast with pictures of a person wearing an orange outfit and articles about beauty and fashion.
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    Summersalt launches The Forecast content platform

    Led by The Knot’s former editor-in-chief, the platform will offer shoppers travel tips, fashion advice and inspirational stories.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 14, 2022
  • An image of a Canoo electric vehicle with Walmart's logo.
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    Walmart to purchase 4,500 Canoo electric vehicles to boost last-mile coverage

    The retailer is beefing up its delivery fleet as it gears up to fulfill more online orders with a short turnaround time.

    By Max Garland • July 13, 2022
  • Verishop product images of a green button down shirt and green supplement bottle
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    Verishop raises $40M in Series B round

    The financing will go toward improving its capabilities, with a focus on supporting independent and up-and-coming brands.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 13, 2022
  • Exterior sign for a GameStop store.
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    GameStop launches NFT marketplace

    The latest progression of the retailer’s digital transformation follows news that it fired its CFO and reportedly plans layoffs. 

    By July 13, 2022
  • Amazon's latest version of the Dash Cart
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    Amazon bringing new and improved Dash Carts to Whole Foods

    Amazon will trial the carts at a store in Massachusetts before bringing them to additional locations along with “many” Fresh stores.

    By Jeff Wells • July 13, 2022
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    Gopuff laying off 10% of global workforce, closing dozens of US warehouses

    The company, which is eliminating jobs for the second time in just a few months, is taking action as instant delivery faces an “inflection point,” according to a memo sent to investors.

    By Jeff Wells • July 13, 2022
  • A black and white shirt showing the before and after of a recycled polyester material.
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    Zara parent Inditex invests in textile waste company Circ

    The fashion company joined Bill Gates-founded Breakthrough Energy Ventures in a Series B funding round that raised over $30 million.

    By July 12, 2022
  • TikTok sign outside of office building.
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    TikTok creates program for small businesses

    Research suggests that TikTok has become a viable tool for connecting shoppers with products and services.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 12, 2022