Shippo raises $45M to fuel expansion

Amid the e-commerce spike, the shipping technology startup wants to facilitate Amazon-level deliveries for other marketplaces.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Feb. 24, 2021

Top 7 trends in retail digital transformation and innovation for 2021

From contactless services to cost optimization strategies, retailers are building adaptable business models in response to COVID-19, writes Gartner's Kelsie Marian.

By Kelsie Marian • Feb. 24, 2021

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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

Walgreens expands same-day delivery with Instacart

Stores in Illinois will roll out the service Tuesday, and nearly 8,000 stores nationwide are slated to offer it in the coming weeks.

By Jeff Wells • Feb. 23, 2021

Klarna, Cosmopolitan co-host virtual shopping event

This year's "Hauliday" event features a new livestream shopping element following a period of growth for Klarna.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Feb. 23, 2021

Essie, ModiFace debut AR nail polish try-on tool

Unlike many virtual testing tools, Essie's does not require the customer to download an app to use it.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Feb. 22, 2021

BJ’s Wholesale Club releases new app features

The retailer unveiled updates that make it easier for members to reorder products, clip digital coupons and access delivery and pickup options

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Feb. 22, 2021

Walmart says its automated supply chain is 'ready to scale'

There's a limit to how much the retailer can pick, fulfill and ship from stores, the CEO said. Walmart is banking on automation to change that.

By Matt Leonard • Feb. 22, 2021

Standard Cognition hits $1B valuation with $150M investment

The autonomous checkout tech company plans to use the new funding to fuel its goal of reaching 50,000 stores in the next five years.

By Sam Silverstein • Feb. 19, 2021

Locus Robotics raises $150M

With more online shopping and social distancing requirements in warehouses, retailers are looking to robotics to meet greater demand.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Feb. 18, 2021

Livestream shopping platform Talkshoplive raises $3M

Other companies have been experimenting with livestream commerce to connect with homebound consumers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Feb. 18, 2021

Want a pandemic-friendly way to try on makeup? There’s an AR solution for that.

Gone are the days where product testers are displayed in beauty aisles as more brands leverage the use of augmented reality.

By Maria Monteros • Feb. 17, 2021

Apple Pay to accept Bitcoin via BitPay cards

Samsung Pay and Google Pay will do the same later this year, as more retailers and their financial partners begin accepting cryptocurrency as payment.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Feb. 16, 2021

Poshmark enters into the pet category

The secondhand marketplace is getting into the popular pet segment just a few weeks after its IPO. 

By Kaarin Moore • Feb. 11, 2021

Perfect Corp. releases AR eyewear try-on tool

The beauty tech company continues to create testing technology and recently raised capital.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Feb. 11, 2021

Shopify adds Shop Pay to Facebook, Instagram

It's the first expansion of the service outside of Shopify's own platform, and seeks to offer a smoother buying process.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Feb. 10, 2021

Forrester: Few brands can anticipate and act on consumer needs

Gathering customer data can bolster a quick response, but many companies still rely on manual collection and few firms automatically update existing data. 

By Maria Monteros • Feb. 10, 2021

Retail tech startup Tulip launches fulfillment tool

As retailers look for more convenient services to offer, the company wants to help retailers manage, track and deliver online orders directly from stores.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Feb. 9, 2021

Tractor Supply offers on-demand vet advice via app

The service, which can also be accessed via chat or email, is part of the retailer's push to be a "more complete resource for pet parents." 

By Maria Monteros • Feb. 9, 2021

Pinterest’s ascent continues as holidays spur explosive adoption of shopping ads

The platform plans to scale its sales team "significantly" to court advertisers, while investing more in commerce, Story Pins and automation.

By Peter Adams • Feb. 9, 2021

Home Depot opens automated Dallas fulfillment center with hydrogen-powered forklifts

The facility is part of the retailer's $1.2 billion supply chain investment and includes six miles of mechanized lines. 

By Shefali Kapadia • Feb. 8, 2021

Family Dollar teams up with Instacart for same-day deliveries

The partnership is an expansion of a 275-store pilot that began in late 2020. The delivery platform will now be available at more than 6,000 stores.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Feb. 5, 2021

Rebag launches image recognition tech for luxury bag pricing

The new artificial intelligence tool allows users to scan and assess the resale value of a handbag instantly. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Feb. 4, 2021

Nike releases hands-free Go FlyEase sneaker

The athletics retailer wants to serve "the broadest range of active lifestyles possible." 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Feb. 4, 2021

Walmart acquires Thunder ad tech as it preps self-serve display portal

The platform could make advertising on Walmart properties more accessible to small brands, an important step in the retailer's race to catch up with Amazon.

By Peter Adams • Feb. 4, 2021

What does a government reckoning with Google and Facebook mean for retail?

For many, the tech giants are key to customer acquisition online, and they dominate the market for digital advertising, making them all but unavoidable for retailers. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Feb. 4, 2021