Technology: Page 57


  • The Instacart Platform suite of tools for retailers
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    Instacart unveils suite of services for retailers, including 15-minute delivery

    Instacart Platform brings together new and existing services the e-commerce company offers, including ultrafast delivery, online storefronts, digital ads and smart carts.

    By Catherine Douglas Moran , Jeff Wells • March 30, 2022
  • A True Religion storefront
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    True Religion hires Columbia Sportswear vet for key e-commerce role

    Scott McCabe will lead efforts to transform the company into a digital-first brand, with the goal of tripling online revenue by 2025.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • March 30, 2022
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    Trendline

    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
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    BJ's teams with DoorDash to offer grocery delivery

    The service is available to customers who aren't BJ's members, but members of the club retailer are eligible for lower prices.

    By Sam Silverstein • March 29, 2022
  • A customer using Happy Returns at an Ulta Beauty store
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    Ulta brings PayPal's Happy Returns to more than 1,300 stores

    The payments giant also announced that PayPal merchants can now receive the Happy Returns return and exchange software for free.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • March 29, 2022
  • Chico’s releases updated mobile apps for all of its brands

    The new apps for its namesake brand, as well as White House Black Market and Soma, include a store locator tool and barcode scanning

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • March 28, 2022
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    Sponsored by Siemens

    Accelerate innovation in the fashion and retail space

    Step into the future of Product Lifecycle Management. Here's what's ahead for emerging fashion and retail brands.

    March 28, 2022
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    Sponsored by Bolt

    BigCommerce shop owners: Let's reimagine your store

    BigCommerce retailers, reimagine your customer experience with Bolt One-Click Checkout.

    By Melissa Lagomarsino • March 28, 2022
  • A sign hangs outside a Sam's Club store.
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    Walmart sues BJ's for alleged infringement on its Scan & Go tech

    The self-checkout option gained traction with Sam's Club customers. Its warehouse club rival rolled out a similar feature late last year. 

    By March 24, 2022
  • Tommy Hilfiger joins first Metaverse Fashion Week.
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    Tommy Hilfiger, DKNY and other brands to participate in Metaverse Fashion Week

    Brands are staking their territory in the metaverse, but the concept and the technology underpinning it have yet to fully take shape.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • March 24, 2022
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    Deep Dive

    Can brands stay safe in the metaverse?

    As marketers explore how the metaverse fits into their strategy, brand safety should be top of mind.

    By Sara Karlovitch • March 24, 2022
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    Blockchain drives transparency in the supply chain

    Adopters face marketing, data and governance challenges before they can reap the technology's full benefits.

    By Jen A. Miller • March 24, 2022
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    Purple hires first chief innovation officer

    Jeff Hutchings joins the DTC mattress brand with more than 20 years of experience, including at Skullcandy and Harman International.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • March 23, 2022
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    Deep Dive

    How does Gen Z feel about credit cards? It's complicated.

    Each generation has approached credit differently; Gen Z is no exception. As they turn toward credit cards, industry analysts say these consumers are likely to keep card companies on their toes.

    By Caitlin Mullen • March 22, 2022
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    Sponsored by Bastian Solutions

    You need it when? Face retail same-day delivery challenges and achieve a better ROI

    Evaluating 5 key aspects of your retail operations for a better ROI while still meeting same day delivery demands.

    By Carlos Galbiati, Bastian Solutions Field Application Engineer, South America, Brazil • March 21, 2022
  • Target introduces a sustainable store.
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    Target, Amazon debut sustainable store concepts

    Target introduced its first net zero energy store, while an Amazon Fresh store is pursuing a net zero carbon certification. 

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • March 21, 2022
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    Bally takes a step forward in customer service with Oracle Retail

    Iconic Swiss luxury fashion house giving stores a retail point-of-sale makeover to give customers a more personal omnichannel shopping experience.

    By Rose Spicer, Global Senior Director • March 21, 2022
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    Sponsored by Productsup

    TikTok’s retail engine is revving up, but are brands successful at driving sales?

     Four steps to building positive brand experiences and driving sales on TikTok

    March 21, 2022
  • Mobile smart cart from Tortoise
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    New mobile 'smart stores' can meet customers in a variety of locations

    The units from automation startup Tortoise can be used to sell items in front of a retail location after hours, inside a store or at stadiums and other venues.

    By Sam Silverstein • March 17, 2022
  • AiFi funding round for contactless retail technology.
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    AiFi raises $65M as retailers sharpen focus on computer vision

    The frictionless checkout technology provider plans to use the funds, which it raised from investors including Aldi South Group, to expand its technical staff and put its gear into stores faster.

    By Sam Silverstein • March 17, 2022
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    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 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
  • Perfect Corp's AR beauty try-on
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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 Acxiom

    Brands 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
  • EBay corporate building in Berlin
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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
  • Instacart shopper buying groceries
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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