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Courtesy of Walmart Press Kit
Walmart hiring 50K associates for its US operations in Q1
The retailer also plans to add 5,000 to its global technology team, including cybersecurity specialists, data scientists and engineers.
By Ben Unglesbee • March 16, 2022 -
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Adobe: 21 consecutive months of inflation driving e-commerce growth
Over the past two years, $32 billion of online sales growth was the result of higher prices rather than more purchases.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • March 16, 2022 -
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TrendlineHow retailers are deploying in-store technology
Payment systems, self-checkout stations and home visualization tech are just a few of the areas getting attention from retailers as they rethink the store experience.
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Perfect seeks SPAC financing to drive AR growth in beauty and beyond
Virtual demonstrations, metaverse shops and livestream shopping are key areas for growth as brands try to engage people outside of physical stores.
By Robert Williams • March 15, 2022 -
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Sponsored by AcxiomBrands need to lead the way in the fair and ethical use of data
It's time for brands to lead the charge in ensuring they do what's right for the customer and what's right in terms of the laws.
By Michele Fitzpatrick • March 14, 2022 -
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EBay creates digital wallet, plans storage vault for collectibles
The company expects the eBay Vault, which will open next quarter, to secure up to $3 billion in assets over the next few years.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • March 14, 2022 -
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Instacart rolls out in-store navigation and other tools for workers
More than 80 stores are piloting the e-commerce company's interactive map feature aimed at helping its workers more easily shop the aisles.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • March 14, 2022 -
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Twitter tests Shops feature
Shoppers can click a "View Shop" button on merchants' profiles and browse up to 50 products on the platform.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • March 10, 2022 -
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Retail tech provider Swiftly raises $100M
The company, which helps drive digital shoppers to grocery stores, plans to expand its workforce by about 50%, said Chief Technology Officer Sean Turner.
By Sam Silverstein • March 10, 2022 -
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After Q2 disappoints, Stitch Fix to introduce search to Freestyle
The apparel e-retailer's departure from its original curated box differentiation is introducing new problems and requiring more tweaks.
By Daphne Howland • March 9, 2022 -
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Buy now, pay later popularity shows no signs of slowing, FIS report says
The Jacksonville, Florida-based payments company expects BNPL to be the fastest-growing e-commerce payment method through 2025 in the U.S. and Canada.
By Jonathan Berr • March 9, 2022 -
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To solidify position among pros, Home Depot launches virtual business workshops
As home improvement demand slows among DIY customers, capturing those in the professional segment will be critical for the retailer in the long run.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris and Caroline Jansen • March 9, 2022 -
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American Eagle debuts on Roblox with inclusive club showcasing spring apparel
Rather than build a game from scratch, the retailer partnered with a popular role-playing offering that's drawn 1.5 billion visits on the metaverse platform.
By Peter Adams • March 3, 2022 -
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Walmart moves further into livestream shopping
The big-box retailer expanded its partnership with Talkshoplive as it further delves into scalable social shopping.
By Kaarin Moore • March 2, 2022 -
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3D printing brings customization to the supply chain
Advances in additive manufacturing could have wide-reaching effects, even changing how supply chains are designed long-term, one analyst said.
By Jen A. Miller • March 2, 2022 -
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Firms tackle ballooning buy now, pay later fraud
In another sign of BNPL's skyrocketing popularity, companies that tackle fraud are rolling out tools to address risk related to the payment option.
By Caitlin Mullen • March 1, 2022 -
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Consumers prefer physical gift cards, despite digital growth
Nearly half of consumers polled by payments processor Fiserv bought more digital gift cards than physical ones amid the COVID-19 pandemic, but a slight majority still favor the hard copy version.
By Caitlin Mullen • March 1, 2022 -
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Sponsored by Mood Media4 ways digital signage is transforming retail
Digital signage is changing the way shoppers see retail with engaging and informative visual content.
Feb. 28, 2022 -
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Sponsored by BoltHas your online shop outgrown shopify?
Ecommerce is booming, and customer expectations are higher than ever. But, if you're using Shopify, you may not be able to achieve your potential.
Feb. 28, 2022 -
Amazon sues two sites for allegedly selling fake reviews
Over the past few years, the e-commerce giant has been trying to remove fake reviewers and counterfeit sellers from its platform.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Feb. 24, 2022 -
Retrieved from Walmart on February 23, 2022
Walmart launches beauty accelerator, Walmart Start
The goal of the program is to prepare up-and-comers in the space to debut in over 1,000 of the mass merchant's stores.
By Cara Salpini • Feb. 24, 2022 -
Courtesy of Wrangler
Wrangler enters Wild West of NFTs with Leon Bridges
The brand will release 75 pieces that access real-world perks like a private concert, as well as a one-of-a-kind NFT inspired by a custom outfit for the artist.
By Peter Adams • Feb. 23, 2022 -
Courtesy of Soma
Soma debuts self-adjusting ‘Bodify’ bra
The new tech-enabled bra comes just a couple of years after the brand released a patented measurement bra with fit tech company Like A Glove.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Feb. 23, 2022 -
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Macy's rejects e-commerce spinoff as it looks to build on digital growth
The retailer's CEO cited risks to its customers and brands from breaking out its digital business as a stand-alone company.
By Ben Unglesbee • Feb. 22, 2022 -
Bed Bath & Beyond brings on digital-focused execs to build out omnichannel strategy
In addition to the new hires, the home retailer named Stitch Fix's COO Minesh Shah to its board of directors.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Feb. 22, 2022 -
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Klarna puts buy now, pay later on a card
After a U.K. rollout last month, the Swedish firm is bringing its physical Visa card to the U.S. – but not before making prospective cardholders wait.
By Caitlin Mullen • Feb. 22, 2022
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