Ralph Lauren turns to Franklin Venture Partners for tech investment strategy

The apparel retailer wants to be on the cutting edge of consumer technology and customer acquisition and invest in women-led companies.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 31, 2022

How analytics is shaping retail's new frontier

AI-driven SaaS applications, services and IoT technology are the keys to next-generation retail environments.

By Kim Melvin, Global Leader of Marketing, Sensormatic Solutions • Jan. 31, 2022

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How 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.

By Retail Dive staff

Walmart’s store redesign could spell more trouble for department stores

The store includes more dynamic displays, QR codes and digital screens that "create opportunities for digital exploration," according to the retailer. 

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 28, 2022

Snapchat’s latest feature allows users to shop multiple products in one place

Tested at first by Ulta and MAC Cosmetics, the shopping lens allows users to view similar products at a given retailer, in addition to product information.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Jan. 28, 2022

Walmart targets shoppers, workers with new ‘super app’ services

The retailer's fintech startup said it will buy earned wage access facilitator Even and digital financial services company One Finance to help Walmart sell consumers a financial services "super app."

By Lynne Marek • Jan. 27, 2022

Wayfair taps Walmart vet as CTO

Fiona Tan joined the online furniture company in 2020 and succeeds Jim Miller, who's held the role since 2019.

By Caroline Jansen • Jan. 26, 2022

San Francisco startups vie for checkout dominance

In the crowded checkout technology space, startups Bolt and Fast are competing to become the company known for making the process smoother and speedier.

By Caitlin Mullen • Jan. 26, 2022

Nike says a 'sole train' helped mitigate supply chain disruptions

The company added 1,000 robots to sort and pack products, helping triple its order capacity over the past two holiday seasons, COO Andrew Campion said.

By Colin Campbell • Jan. 26, 2022

Savage X Fenty opens its first store in Las Vegas

The lingerie brand's first physical location features a tech-enabled fitting experience and size-inclusive mannequins.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Jan. 25, 2022

Amazon Go convenience stores are headed to suburbia

The retail concept is a way to reach on-the-go shoppers outside of the downtown locations where existing Amazon Go stores are located.

By Sam Silverstein • Jan. 25, 2022

Automation beckons retailers as labor challenges endure

Technologies like self-checkout and ordering kiosks are offering relief to grocers unable to hire enough workers to handle essential functions.

By Sam Silverstein • Jan. 25, 2022

Stitch Fix taps Visa exec as CTO

Sachin Dhawan fills a post left vacant since 2020, when Cathy Polinsky left the apparel e-retailer.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 24, 2022

7-Eleven introduces subscription delivery service

For $5.95 a month, shoppers can get items delivered by the convenience store in about 30 minutes.

By Kaarin Moore • Jan. 24, 2022

Saks launches personal styling service

After shoppers take a brief quiz, the retailer will match them with a personal stylist and provide them with tailored recommendations within a day.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Jan. 24, 2022

Unwrapping the top 21 of 2021 omnichannel retail blogs

View these top retail resources to help navigate the uncertainty of what lies ahead.

By Rose Spicer, Global Head of Retail Marketing, Oracle • Jan. 24, 2022

Should retailers be investing in the metaverse?

The opportunity for retailers to get in front of millions of active users to promote or sell physical and virtual goods has officially arrived.

Jan. 24, 2022

Settlement in Amazon-Visa dispute may be near

Amazon backed off a threat to stop taking Visa credit cards in the U.K. this week, as both companies issued statements suggesting they'll avoid a pitched battle over "swipe" fees.

By Jonathan Berr • Jan. 20, 2022

Amazon opens first fashion retail store

Amazon Style is now open in Glendale, California, and brings tech and personalization to the forefront of its shopping experience.

By Kaarin Moore • Updated May 25, 2022

5 tech trends to watch in 2022

In an increasingly digital consumer environment, brands need to pick up the pace to stay relevant.

By Maria Monteros • Jan. 20, 2022

Save now, buy later startup raises $25M

Amid the buy now, pay later buzz, fintech Accrue Savings is going a different route. CEO Michael Hershfield said Accrue is on a mission to encourage consumers to save.

By Caitlin Mullen • Jan. 20, 2022

The Bay names Alexander Meyer chief customer officer

Meyer will manage marketing and creative, communication, loyalty initiatives and brand strategy at both The Bay and its offline counterpart Hudson's Bay.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Jan. 20, 2022

Walmart adds digital tools to match products with health preferences

A new online and in-app experience includes a "Shop-By-Diet" scanner and dietary profile feature that incorporates wellness criteria into grocery shopping.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Jan. 19, 2022

Neiman Marcus names new supply chain and technology chiefs

The department store retailer has been sorting out its finances, digital operations and executive leadership over the past few years.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Jan. 19, 2022

Walmart signals metaverse plans with trademark applications around virtual goods, NFTs

While plenty of companies are eyeing the tech, a potentially large push from the retailer could go a long way in spurring mainstream consumer adoption.

By Peter Adams • Jan. 19, 2022

Gap taps Frank Ape creator for NFT drop focused on spreading positivity

Making its first crack at the crypto format, the retail brand is trying to gauge what consumers want out of a more digitally-led world.

By Peter Adams • Jan. 18, 2022