Verishop introduces livestream shopping

Retailers and social media platforms are vying for a share of the livestream shopping market, which is forecast to reach $25 billion by 2023. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 15, 2021

Klarna raises $639M, eyes international expansion

Klarna, now with a $45 billion market valuation, aims to expand its global market share and in-store buy now, pay later options.

By Vaidik Trivedi • June 14, 2021

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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

Grabango raises $39M in Series B funding

The checkout-free tech company plans to use the funds to bolster its computer vision capabilities as it competes with rivals like Standard Cognition and Amazon.

By Sam Silverstein • June 14, 2021

What's next for Lululemon's tech ambitions?

A year ago, the retailer acquired Mirror. But patents reveal that the at-home fitness technology is perhaps just the beginning of a new chapter of innovation. 

By Kaarin Moore • June 14, 2021

How Jo-Ann Stores uses modern solutions to make sourcing truly strategic

Despite the growing strategic significance of sourcing, many enterprises still rely on manual workflows and legacy tools for sourcing, contracts, and supplier engagement.

June 14, 2021

AI and agents: The new retail CX power couple

This power couple can generate some staggering results—if you work to minimize technology silos, maximize opportunities for collaboration.

June 14, 2021

Livestream shopping app ShopShops raises $15M for US expansion

Retailers, social networks and other livestream shopping platforms are vying for a share of the emerging livestream commerce market.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 11, 2021

GameStop fills CEO, CFO spots with former Amazon execs

The retailer has filled out its leadership ranks with e-commerce veterans as it undertakes an overhaul of its model. 

By Ben Unglesbee • June 10, 2021

Instagram debuts tool to help creators earn commission on purchases

The platform seeks to support creators aiming to monetize their audience through brand partnerships, tipping or merchandise sales.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 10, 2021

DTC mattress brand Purple hires new chief marketing, digital officer

The company has hired Patrice Varni to improve its marketing strategy as the COVID-19 pandemic buoys home retailers and brands.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 8, 2021

Pinterest introduces Shopping List feature

Users can access products they have saved in one place and receive notifications on price changes as part of an overall expansion of shopping features. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 7, 2021

Kate Spade tests TikTok with cheery summer campaign

New dance-driven creative ties to a hashtag challenge and aligns with the designer brand's broader push toward linking with joy.

By Natalie Black (Koltun) • June 7, 2021

How to stay competitive in e-commerce with AI-powered CX

Find out ways you can enhance your customer experience and improve your return on investment, by increasing customer acquisition and creating results-driven digital engagement solutions.

June 7, 2021

Edge computing: powering frictionless retail

Learn more about how retailers are transforming business operations with edge computing solutions.

June 7, 2021

BJ's Wholesale Club, Citizens Pay partner to offer installment plans

The flexible payment option is available to members who make online purchases of more than $99.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 4, 2021

Walmart to give smartphones to more than 740K workers

The move coincides with the rollout of a new workplace app that lets associates schedule shifts, clock in and use an automated personal assistant.

By Jeff Wells • June 4, 2021

Cole Haan hires chief digital officer as it plots global expansion

Stephen Henderson, who joins from Caleres, will be a key player in the brand's growth strategy in both digital and DTC channels.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 3, 2021

The future of retail belongs to those who make the best decisions

The key is adding data into the mix — from all places and in as real time as possible — so retailers can make better, more informed decisions, writes Deloitte's Christina Bieniek. 

By Christina Bieniek • June 3, 2021

Sean Combs, Salesforce to launch online marketplace for Black-owned businesses

Shop Circulate, which will launch later this year, also acquired The Nile List — a digital community that highlights Black-owned brands. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 2, 2021

Google to add Square sellers' direct product listings on search, shopping platforms

Merchants can add their product catalog to various other features as well, including the images and maps features, and YouTube.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 1, 2021

The "perfect launch." When's the right time to deploy your retail AI project?

Is an AI tool ever perfect? And how do retailers decide when the time is right to launch a new AI for their customers to use? 

June 1, 2021

Digital brand company Perch raises $775M to expand globally

The company scales Amazon third-party sellers and other direct-to-consumer brands, and the funds will help fuel its expansion.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • May 28, 2021

Flytrex expands drone deliveries for Walmart, local retailers in North Carolina

An FAA permit allows the drones to carry deliveries up to a mile away from retailers. 

By Matt Leonard • May 27, 2021

Instacart plans to expand globally

The e-commerce provider named a Facebook veteran to lead the company's long-term global strategy and explore new markets.

By Jeff Wells , Sam Silverstein • May 27, 2021

Heyday raises $70M to grow marketplace brands

The company also built out its team with Amazon veterans and named Brandless co-founder Tina Sharkey to its board.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • May 26, 2021