Verishop debuts social shopping app

New features allow users and brands to upload photos and videos, tag products and shop content on their personal feeds.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 10, 2020

Rite Aid leans on pharmacists in rebranding effort

The drugstore is also embracing its potential as a beauty retailer, placing beauty ambassadors in some stores with a "spa-like" environment.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 9, 2020

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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

L’Oréal offers first line of virtual makeup for social media, video calls

As consumers stay connected via mobile, the company's AR filters let them sport digital looks on Instagram, Snapchat, Snap Camera and Google Duo.

By Robert Williams • Nov. 9, 2020

Alibaba, Richemont pour $1.1B into Farfetch

The move underscores China's importance to the luxury market and perhaps a newfound level of urgency for upscale brands to embrace digital.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 6, 2020

Amazon releases Dash Smart Shelf for consumers, small businesses

The smart shelf reordering system was released last year to aid independent companies, but may be useful to individuals seeking to make fewer store trips.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 5, 2020

Dior activates Snapchat e-commerce for new sneaker

The luxury brand showcases six styles of the men's sneakers in an AR experience that guides users to the point of sale.

By Robert Williams • Nov. 4, 2020

Amazon and Williams-Sonoma settle legal battle over IP

The home retailer and e-commerce giant reached an undisclosed agreement over a lawsuit that delved into Amazon's use of brand names on its site. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Nov. 4, 2020

Walmart ends aisle-scanning robot contract

The retailer is no longer working with Bossa Nova Robotics, reversing course on plans to roll out the company's shelf-scanning machines to 1,000 stores.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Nov. 3, 2020

GameStop, Klarna team up on installment payments

The partnership is part of the gaming retailer's ongoing efforts to modernize its digital operations.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 3, 2020

The decade of VC funding that shaped e-commerce and DTC brands

Direct to consumer might be the buzziest trend in retail over the past 10 years, but it's not where all the money's going.

By Cara Salpini • Nov. 3, 2020

Chico's shores up finances, digital operations amid store closures

With stricter attention to profitability, the company has permanently closed 28 locations this year and plans as many as 50 more. 

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 2, 2020

Saks Fifth Avenue relaunches website with emphasis on personalization

More robust shoppable content, and filters for fulfillment options like BOPIS, are a few of the features on the department store's new website.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 2, 2020

B8ta acquires retail-as-a-service startup Re:store

The deal comes after B8ta announced corporate layoffs during the early days of the pandemic.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 2, 2020

Last-mile tech firm Onfleet raises $14M as interest surges in delivery services

The company, which provides software to help retailers manage drivers and communications with customers, will use the funds to support expansion.

By Sam Silverstein • Nov. 2, 2020

Online holiday sales to reach $189B, Adobe says

E-commerce sales are expected to surpass $3 billion daily between Nov. 22 and Dec. 3. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 30, 2020

Under Armour to exit up to 3K wholesale doors, sell MyFitnessPal

The moves come as the retailer looks to shift to a more DTC-centered approach and drop undifferentiated partners.

By Cara Salpini • Oct. 30, 2020

Shopify, TikTok partner on shoppable video ads

The collaboration will help Shopify's merchants advertise on the social media app. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 29, 2020

Walmart launches new test stores to further blend tech and in-store ops

The prototype locations will allow the retailer to quickly experiment with ways to make fulfillment more efficient and move in-store inventory online. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 29, 2020

Estée Lauder lets Spotify listeners order samples on Google Home

The serum giveaway is part of a broader audio experience that includes customized playlists to accompany nighttime skincare rituals.

By Robert Williams • Oct. 29, 2020

Levi's shuffles senior leadership to focus on digital strategy

As the COVID-19 pandemic shifts spending online, the brand will focus on DTC and the digitization of its operations. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 29, 2020

Postmates signals bigger retail ambitions with shopping service catered to local merchants

Debuting ahead of the holidays, a new "Shop" tab shows a selection of items that users can order for delivery, in-store pickup or curbside pickup.

By Robert Williams • Oct. 28, 2020

Visa expands contactless payment app availability

The Tap to Phone product gives retailers access to a growing trend toward contactless, point-of-sale terminals without the cost of additional hardware.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 27, 2020

LG TV launches Shop Time app featuring QVC, HSN

The app puts the telecommerce veteran in front of consumers seeking shoppable content.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 27, 2020

7-Eleven adds delivery providers as small-basket e-commerce accelerates

The c-store now works with seven third-party services, including Uber Eats and Grubhub, and has seen daily delivery orders quadruple this year.

By Sam Silverstein • Oct. 26, 2020

WhatsApp opens in-app shopping, joining Facebook’s e-commerce push for small businesses

As part of an update that also expands its cloud service offerings, the messaging app will let shoppers buy items directly from a business chat.

By Robert Williams • Oct. 26, 2020