Pacsun hits 2M TikTok followers in brand identity push

The online following, a goal set and now met, signifies success by the brand in appealing to Gen Z shoppers and forming an identity on the app.

By Jessica Hammers • Aug. 15, 2022

Whole Foods to add Amazon One payment tech to dozens of stores in California

After rolling out the bio-authentication and payment technology to a handful of stores earlier this year, the grocery chain will add it to 65 locations.

By Peyton Bigora • Aug. 11, 2022

Explore the Trendline➔

How retailers are thinking about in-store experience

Complementary shop-in-shops, age-appropriate experiences and integrated technology are just a few ways retailers are reworking stores to suit shoppers.

By Retail Dive staff

E-commerce prices decline for the first time in over two years: Adobe

Online, there may be some relief in sight for high inflation that has rattled both consumers and retailers in recent months.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 10, 2022

Kohl’s expands self-pickup to all stores

Customers can use their mobile devices to go through a number of steps to obtain their orders in stores.

By Kaarin Moore • Aug. 10, 2022

Smart cart tech firm Shopic bags $35M in funding

The startup plans to expand the deployment of its automated checkout tech, which attaches to standard shopping carts, among grocers in the Americas, Europe and Israel.

By Sam Silverstein • Aug. 10, 2022

The Body Shop expands delivery partnership with Uber

Seventy-five stores will make over 2,000 products available for same-day delivery through the Uber Eats app. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 9, 2022

Retail disruptors are turning to layoffs to cut costs and restructure

New companies have grown rapidly by leveraging consumer trends during the pandemic. Now, they’re paying the price amid an economic downturn.

By Dani James • Aug. 9, 2022

Walmart acquires omnichannel tech specialist Volt Systems

The deal comes with new talent and technology aimed at vendor management, seamless shopping and anticipating demand. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 8, 2022

US online retail sales to reach $1.6 trillion by 2027: report

Total retail sales are expected to reach $5.5 trillion by that same year, according to Forrester.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 8, 2022

Amazon to acquire iRobot for $1.7B

The news means the retailer will have another pathway into the homes of consumers, adding to its existing portfolio of technology.

By Dani James • Aug. 5, 2022

Torrid hires Guitar Center vet as COO, CFO

Tim Martin was named to the dual position, while the company also announced a new CTO.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 5, 2022

Gucci expands crypto payment options to ApeCoin, Euro Coin

More brands have entered the cryptocurrency and NFT markets despite signs of declining consumer interest.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 4, 2022

Facebook to shut down live shopping feature

The social media company said the functionality will end on October 1, and suggested experimenting with short-form Reels videos instead.

By Dani James • Aug. 4, 2022

Twitter expands location tool, courses for small businesses

The platform has been releasing new social commerce features to connect customers with brands on the platform. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 4, 2022

Ulta Beauty launches digital innovation venture fund

The beauty retailer is focused on investing in augmented and virtual reality, the metaverse and technology-powered custom beauty services.

By Dani James • Aug. 3, 2022

Self-scanning stores to triple by 2027: report

European countries are driving mobile checkout adoption, but the U.S. is catching up, the report suggests.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 3, 2022

Tiffany to sell NFTs with matching necklaces

The luxury jewelry retailer will sell 250 CryptoPunk NFTs that buyers can redeem for 30 ethers — or close to $50,000 — each.

By Dani James • Aug. 2, 2022

Oracle Retail’s AI Foundation and Retail Insights solutions improve decision-making with AI and machine learning

Gain enhanced data analytics and end-to-end insights-to-action workflows with Oracle Retail AI and Insights solutions.

By Mark Lawrence, Solutions Director, Analytics and Enterprise, Oracle Retail • Aug. 1, 2022

How data and expertise will determine what’s next in retail

As retailers prepare for the industry’s next big shift, experienced partners will guide the way.

By Greg Colaluca, Professional Services Leader, Sensormatic Solutions • Aug. 1, 2022

David’s Bridal weds TikTok videos with commerce to drive click-throughs

The bridal retailer has seen a click-through rate that’s twice the average benchmark while reaching more than 16 million viewers.

By Robert Williams • July 29, 2022

Dick’s Sporting Goods debuts virtual high school experience on Roblox

Brands and retailers are flocking to the platform in the hopes of reaching younger consumers.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 28, 2022

Shopify reports $1.2B net loss, lays off 10% of its workforce

The company’s e-commerce gamble “didn’t pay off,” CEO Tobi Lütke said, and it expects operating losses through the rest of the year.

By Dani James • July 27, 2022

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

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 Ben Unglesbee • July 26, 2022

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