Technology: Page 64


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    Solve iOS 15 challenges with SMS this holiday season

    To engage iOS 15 users and drive sales this holiday season, embrace the channel that is already privacy-first — SMS.

    Oct. 11, 2021
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    Macy's updates app, launches live shopping

    The redesigned app features new design and navigation features, while Macy's Live allows customers to interact with stylists and hosts. 

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 8, 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.

    By Retail Dive staff
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    Target adds buy now, pay later options with Affirm, Sezzle

    As the holiday season nears, the retailer has added payment services to make shopping fit within consumers' budgets. 

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 7, 2021
  • Best Buy rolls out Totaltech nationwide.
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    Best Buy expands Totaltech subscription service nationally

    The service, which costs about $200 a year, offers members access to Geek Squad support, special pricing, free delivery and standard installation.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 6, 2021
  • A Flytrex drone can carry up to 6.6 pounds and make five-mile round trips, according to the company’s website.
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    How the case for drone delivery expanded beyond parcels

    The pandemic's effects on labor, demand and transport capacity have brought new attention to the potential use cases for drones for the last mile.

    By Max Garland • Oct. 5, 2021
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    Gap Inc. acquires artificial intelligence startup CB4

    The purchase is the latest in a series of technological investments by the retailer. 

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 5, 2021
  • Dior activates AR e-commerce for B27 sneaker on Snapchat
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    Snapchat looks to deepen ties between AR, e-commerce with WPP partnership

    As part of the initiative, the Snapchat owner will run quarterly client competitions that provide funding to scale innovative campaigns on the app.

    By Peter Adams • Oct. 5, 2021
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    Neiman Marcus warns 4.6M customers about data breach

    Personal information and payment cards were exposed in the hack, which is not the first for the luxury department store. 

    By Oct. 1, 2021
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    Gopuff plans to open a digital-first retail store

    Planning documents filed in San Francisco outline a location that has digital ordering kiosks and is built to efficiently manage in-store and online orders.

    By Jeff Wells • Oct. 1, 2021
  • Google introduces new ways to find shopping inspiration.
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    Google adds visual search features for shoppers

    Users will soon be able to make all images on a website searchable, in a continued effort to prompt discovery of products and brands. 

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 30, 2021
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    Mastercard to launch new buy now, pay later service

    Mastercard is teaming with some of the biggest companies in payments, including FIS, Synchrony, Barclays and Marqeta, to launch the service next year.

    By Lynne Marek • Sept. 30, 2021
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    TikTok partners with Square, expanding its social commerce capabilities

    The latest partnership follows previous ones with Shopify and Google aimed at connecting consumers with sellers.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 29, 2021
  • Etsy launches virtual house.
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    Etsy debuts shoppable virtual house

    Using augmented reality to generate virtual products, the experience allows customers to tour a curated home and purchase products they like.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 28, 2021
  • Apple's privacy changes drive up ad prices for e-commerce marketers

    The rising costs of mobile ads will push online retailers again to find ways to improve campaign performance, a report by ad-tech startup Moloco suggests.

    By Robert Williams • Sept. 28, 2021
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    Square, PayPal mobile wallets attract funds

    The payment companies have seen increases in the amount of money stored on their mobile wallets, but individual accounts still hold relatively small sums.

    By Lynne Marek • Sept. 28, 2021
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    Livestream shopping platform NTWRK raises $50M

    The funding round comes as the livestream market is forecast to reach $25 billion by 2023. 

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 27, 2021
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    Whole Foods expanding $10 delivery fee nationwide

    The add-on will take effect on Oct. 25 and comes less than a month after the grocer began piloting the charge in several cities.

    By Jeff Wells • Sept. 27, 2021
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    Sponsored by Cash Connect

    A smart decision to switch to smart safe solutions

    As they grew, Bob's Stores needed to upgrade their cash management practices. Learn how they found efficiency through new systems.

    By Kerry Williams • Sept. 27, 2021
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    Boosted Commerce hires former Goop exec as CTO

    Juan Paul Ramirez's experience with DTC, marketplaces and marketing tech will help the company acquire and grow digitally native brands.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 23, 2021
  • Roku buys rights to stream Quibi shows on growing ad-supported channel
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    Roku unveils Shopify integration in quest to secure more SMB ad dollars

    The partnership signals another step in the growth of streaming TV ads as well as the convergence between commerce and content. 

    By Peter Adams • Sept. 23, 2021
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    Walmart simplifies shopping for eco-friendly and healthy products

    The retailer has created an online shopping destination called Built for Better that includes items with independent certifications.

    By Catherine Douglas Moran • Sept. 23, 2021
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    Macy's, Neighborhood Goods to participate in Coresight's 10.10 Shopping Festival

    Citing the industry's growth in China, the firm's focus for this year's event is to speed up the adoption of live video shopping in the U.S.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 22, 2021
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    Albertsons jumps into livestreaming

    The retailer teamed up with tech startup Firework to develop shoppable videos featuring food-related content designed to inspire customer purchases.

    By Sam Silverstein • Sept. 22, 2021
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    Robomart launches store-hailing platform for retailers

    The startup, which lets shoppers summon a mobile grocery or convenience store, is betting on more companies joining the instant-delivery trend.

    By Jeff Wells • Sept. 22, 2021
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    Deep Dive

    How high is the ceiling for personalized beauty brands?

    Function of Beauty, Proven and more have pinned their models to customizing products. But can you scale a business that's unique to each customer?

    By Sept. 22, 2021