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Google debuts 3D sneaker tool, new shopping features
The technology company will provide more personalized recommendations to users and assist businesses in creating 3D product models.
By Dani James • Sept. 29, 2022 -
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What Amazon’s product updates say about its strategy
The retailer has expanded its reach into consumers' homes — and their businesses.
By Dani James • Sept. 29, 2022 -
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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.
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As the holidays approach, Five Below adds BOPIS
The retailer is looking to provide more convenience as consumers seek out discount retailers to combat inflation.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 28, 2022 -
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Walmart aims to shift Gen Z perceptions with expansive Roblox play
Interactive virtual spaces going live ahead of the holidays cater to different product interests, with a beauty and cosmetics section among the first.
By Peter Adams • Sept. 27, 2022 -
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Build-A-Bear redesigns website
The retailer has rebounded from the COVID-19 pandemic to see historically high revenues.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 26, 2022 -
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Can fungi replace leather for retailers?
As brands search high and low for alternatives that don't use animal products or plastic, more are turning toward mycelium.
By Dani James • Sept. 26, 2022 -
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The Weekly Closeout: Home Depot employees move to unionize and Nike launches recycling program on Alipay
Philadelphia workers for the home improvement retailer filed with the National Labor Relations Board, while the athletics brand partnered with Ant Group’s Green Energy Initiative.
By Retail Dive Staff • Sept. 23, 2022 -
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E-commerce apps lose pandemic luster: report
New research shows downloads and marketing spending is declining amid shifts in consumer behavior, data privacy changes and recession fears.
By Aaron Baar • Sept. 23, 2022 -
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FTC investigates Amazon’s $1.7B bid to acquire iRobot
The news marks the second acquisition by the mass retailer that the Federal Trade Commission has requested further information on this year.
By Dani James • Sept. 21, 2022 -
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Lowe’s debuts ‘digital twin’ store
The virtual replica of one of the retailer’s stores combines spatial data with Lowe’s data, including product location and historical order information.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 21, 2022 -
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Walmart weds data to popular apps like TikTok in latest ad play
A new Innovation Partners program that also features Snapchat and Roku seeks to help brands better understand what engages Gen Z.
By Peter Adams • Sept. 21, 2022 -
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Where AI fits in the Sam’s Club tech portfolio
AI helps drive purchases and improve the shopping experience. The bottom line is member retention, said CTO Vinod Bidarkoppa.
By Roberto Torres • Sept. 21, 2022 -
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Amazon offers sellers free software to speed fulfillment
Veeqo helps merchants manage inventory and gives discounted rates with carriers such as UPS and FedEx.
By Megan Ruggles • Sept. 20, 2022 -
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Instacart rolls out tech enhancements centered on in-store shopping
The company’s “Connected Stores” suite includes an updated smart cart, scan-and-pay program and electronic shelf labels.
By Jeff Wells • Sept. 19, 2022 -
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Puma debuts shoes, tights made from recycled materials
The Re:Collection line is made with between 20% and 100% recycled materials and comes on the back of a biodegradable shoe launch earlier this year.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 19, 2022 -
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For Peloton, 2022 has been a rough ride
The at-home gym company — along with its stock price — was riding on a high during the pandemic. Consumers brought it back to reality in 2022.
By Dani James • Sept. 19, 2022 -
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Walmart Canada turns to automated AI solution to curb out-of-stocks
Following a 70-store pilot, the retailer is rolling out Focal Systems’ computer vision cameras to scan shelves at predetermined intervals and alert workers to restock products.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Sept. 19, 2022 -
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Sponsored by Cybersource3 disruptive retail trends, and why retailers must adapt
The retail landscape is changing at an ever-increasing pace, enabling some retailers to gain competitive advantages.
Sept. 19, 2022 -
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Walmart expands virtual try-on functionality with Be Your Own Model
iOS customers in the U.S. will be able to upload images of themselves to virtually try on over 270,000 apparel items.
By Dani James • Sept. 15, 2022 -
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Running brand On creates shoe made from carbon emissions
The shoe, Cloudprime, is made of about 70% CO2, and will need more investment to be brought to consumers at scale.
By Dani James • Sept. 15, 2022 -
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Walmart leans into personalization with app, site upgrades
The retailer added new recommendation and visualization functions to digital apparel shopping and upgraded its gift registries, among other changes.
By Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 14, 2022 -
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Amazon buys mechatronics firm to fold into robotics division
With Cloostermans, the retail giant intends to “more rapidly deploy solutions” that support employees, improve safety and cut packaging waste.
By Edwin Lopez • Sept. 14, 2022 -
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HSN creates YouTube TV channel
The company wants to connect with more shoppers, but industry analysts are concerned about whether it can weather economic volatility.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 12, 2022 -
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Sponsored by ProductsupThe majority of Instagram users now shop on the app. How should retailers reach them?
Four steps to building positive brand experiences and driving sales on Instagram.
Sept. 12, 2022 -
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Sponsored by Mainstreet Services Inc.Why m-commerce is the new e-commerce and why retailers need to adapt quickly
Market disruption has triggered massive changes in the retail sector, and one of the biggest developments is a major shift by shoppers toward m-commerce or mobile shopping and ordering.
Sept. 12, 2022
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