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Williams Sonoma debuts shipping membership program, recipe app
For $99 per year, members have access to free shipping, a subscription to the app and other perks.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 11, 2021 -
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Wish announces standards program to improve product quality
The program implements a set of quality assurance standards such as shipping experience, product quality and reviews.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 10, 2021 -
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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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Amazon will accept Venmo next year
"Pay with Venmo is one of the key revenue drivers for Venmo going forward," PayPal CEO Dan Schulman said.
By Jonathan Berr • Nov. 10, 2021 -
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Crate and Barrel hires former Nike exec as new CTO
The specialty home retailer tapped Jason Booth as chief technology officer to spearhead digital innovation.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 9, 2021 -
Rent-A-Center's Acima fintech unit under investigation in 39 states
The virtual lease-to-own specialist was acquired less than a year ago for $1.3 billion as Rent-A-Center seeks digital scale and retail partners.
By Ben Unglesbee • Nov. 8, 2021 -
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Congress debates pros and cons of buy now, pay later
Users love the convenience but also are falling behind in their payments.
By Jonathan Berr • Nov. 8, 2021 -
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Sponsored by HCL CommerceTomorrow's most successful retailers will need to master agility and innovation, and next generation cloud is the way to do it
2020's events brought sweeping change to the entirety of the retail landscape. Retailers that had already invested in technologies to facilitate online shopping and fast, reliable delivery pulled far ahead of their less-prescient competitors.
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Sponsored by Oracle RetailThe war for retail talent: Breaking down the search for workers
Oracle Retail addresses the war for talent by sharing strategies and technology for recruiting and retention.
By Corey Gale • Nov. 8, 2021 -
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Build-A-Bear appoints digital execs, launches 3D Workshop
The retailer tapped two e-commerce vets to advance digital operations and unveiled an interactive experience.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 5, 2021 -
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Express taps Rachel Zoe to lead expanded influencer network
The retailer, facing the mall's decline and slowing apparel sales, is testing new store formats and aiming for $1 billion in e-commerce.
By Daphne Howland • Nov. 4, 2021 -
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Nike and Dick’s tie loyalty programs together
The combined offering comes as Nike deepens its relationship with key wholesale partners.
By Cara Salpini • Nov. 3, 2021 -
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Wayfair launches in-app video commerce experience
With Wayfair On Air the retailer is releasing daily episodes as a means to encourage product discovery.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 3, 2021 -
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Saks debuts holiday livestream shopping shows
Other major retailers have also introduced livestream shopping capabilities as a way to reach consumers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 3, 2021 -
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Pinterest debuts livestream shopping through Pinterest TV
The social media platform will air weekly episodes from the likes of Christian Siriano and Olympian Tom Daley, and run exclusive product drops.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 2, 2021 -
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Walmart to use AR, shoppable content to connect brands with consumers
For the first time this holiday, the retailer is offering new omnichannel touchpoints, tools and partnerships.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 2, 2021 -
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Knot Standard to sell custom clothing tech to retailers
Nordstrom, Bloomingdale's and Brooks Brothers all plan to use the platform, which uses AI measurements to help customers buy personal apparel.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 1, 2021 -
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Children's company Lovevery raises $100M, launches mobile app
Over the past year, the toy and educational content company has partnered with Target and expanded internationally in pursuit of growth.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 1, 2021 -
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5 takeaways on digital innovation from Walmart's top tech executive
Offering contact-free shopping, boosting personalization and improving workforce efficiencies are among the key focuses for the company, according to Walmart Global CTO Suresh Kumar.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Nov. 1, 2021 -
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Dollar Tree adds same-day delivery to 7K stores
The discount retailer now offers delivery in as little as an hour via Instacart across nearly 13,000 locations.
By Sam Silverstein • Nov. 1, 2021 -
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Saks turns to GXO fulfillment center to meet e-commerce demand
The 400,000-square-foot facility is another example of direct-to-consumer retailers outsourcing logistics.
By Colin Campbell • Oct. 28, 2021 -
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Opinion3 rules for holiday 2021 success: Be first, be mobile, be flexible
Given supply chain issues, retailers should promote what they know is in stock, writes Vincent DeSantis, director of Retail Facebook Business Group.
By Vincent DeSantis • Oct. 27, 2021 -
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Google eyes ‘long-term opportunity’ in commerce as retail drives blowout ad revenue
As rivals like Facebook contend with headwinds from Apple, Google has kept up momentum through strengths in its shopping business and YouTube.
By Peter Adams • Oct. 27, 2021 -
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Poshmark lets big brands sell on its platform
Big names can now directly sell through the secondhand apparel platform as well as manage campaigns and inventory.
By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 27, 2021 -
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Nearly 20% of consumers plan to shift holiday spending online: Coresight
But physical stores will remain a key channel this season as concerns over e-commerce orders arriving on time arise.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 27, 2021 -
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Hodinkee names former Goat CTO its chief product, technology officer
The luxury watch company is hoping to tap into Andy Shin's extensive e-commerce expertise, which includes CTO roles at two other marketplaces.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 27, 2021
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