Save Mart deploys sidewalk robots for delivery

Traveling at a speed of four miles an hour and carrying up to 20 pounds of groceries, the small bots are based at the grocer's flagship store in California.

By Jeff Wells • Oct. 1, 2020

Bed Bath & Beyond partners with Instacart, Shipt for same-day delivery

The service comes as the company preps for the holiday season and as retailers balance shopping convenience with safety.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 1, 2020

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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

Walmart to revamp 1K stores with digital in mind

Using airports as a model, the retail giant is redesigning stores to help customers navigate them and to prompt app-based shopping.

By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 1, 2020

Crate and Barrel’s first digital-only catalog debuts on Pinterest

The first time the retailer foregoes a print catalog comes as Pinterest sees greater interest for children's furnishings amid distance learning.

By Robert Williams • Sept. 30, 2020

Amazon One lets users pay with their palm prints

The e-commerce giant will add the technology to its offerings for third parties and said it will be available for use in offices, stadiums and retail stores.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 30, 2020

Poshmark files for IPO

The secondhand apparel marketplace currently has nearly 32 million active users and 6.2 million active buyers. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris and Kaarin Vembar • Updated Dec. 18, 2020

Pinterest expands ad inventory among shopping features

To help marketers prepare for the holidays, the social media platform unveiled features such as ad placements in more locations on its website and app.

By Robert Williams • Sept. 29, 2020

Sephora enlists Instacart for same-day delivery

The beauty retailer joins others in harnessing the delivery platform's network to help with fulfillment.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 29, 2020

Nike drives digital revenue with 150% jump in demand on mobile app

Mobile has become a vital part of the company's marketing strategy, providing a direct sales channel and a way to maintain one-to-one relationships with its most loyal customers.

By Robert Williams • Sept. 29, 2020

Air Jordan releases shoppable sportswear for Snapchat’s Bitmoji avatars

The collection is the latest Snapchat-powered effort from a brand that has pioneered social commerce on the app.

By Robert Williams • Sept. 29, 2020

Amazon unveils new Echo, Fire Stick devices

The new products improve features like sound, voice recognition and speed, and debut just in time for the holiday shopping season.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 28, 2020

Bed Bath & Beyond names former Michaels exec CTO

The appointment follows the company's decision to lay off 5% of its workforce as it continues to streamline operations. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 24, 2020

Predictive analytics determine what's in stock at Nike's new Los Angeles warehouse

The company maintains that direct-to-consumer distribution is its future, which is reflected in its warehousing investments.

By Emma Cosgrove • Sept. 24, 2020

Nike bounces back with $10.6B revenue in Q1

The revenue win comes as the athletics retailer continues to accelerate its digital strategy and prioritize owned channels over wholesale.

By Cara Salpini • Sept. 23, 2020

Foot Locker steps up outreach for sneakerheads via Google Slides hub

The Nike Air Max hub will merge content with commerce via a digital tool that is "endemic to sneaker culture."

By Aaron Baar • Sept. 23, 2020

Basic.Space launches membership-based marketplace with digital storefronts

Consumers can shop through individual creatives' photos and livestreams on a homepage curated from their preferences.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 23, 2020

Lowe's to add pickup lockers to most metro areas by Thanksgiving

The fulfillment tech comes after the home improvement retailer reported a 135% year-over-year surge in website sales during the second quarter.

By Caroline Jansen • Sept. 22, 2020

Half of holiday shoppers plan to use curbside or contactless pickup: survey

The pandemic has boosted BOPIS offerings, especially as retailers highlight pickup as a safe alternative to in-store shopping.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 22, 2020

Lowe’s sees biggest social media lift from New York Fashion Week

While the event experienced less engagement due to the pandemic, the retailer received more social media mentions than top designers, Talkwalker found.

By Robert Williams • Sept. 22, 2020

Inside the store: Amazon Fresh

The just-opened supermarket will feel familiar to shoppers, but the company hopes its focus on low prices and reduced shopping friction will help it stand out.

By Krishna Thakker • Sept. 22, 2020

Google’s new search features let shoppers see curbside, in-store pickup offerings

The tech giant has made changes to accommodate shifts in shopping behavior based on spikes from searches for "safe shopping" and pickup services.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 18, 2020

Torrid triples click-through rate from emails linked to personalized maps

Tailoring the retailer's emails to each recipient's location could drive foot traffic to stores impacted by the pandemic.

By Robert Williams • Sept. 18, 2020

Study: 20% of retailers 'dependent' on the holidays to survive

To cope with the threats of coronavirus and fewer in-store shoppers, retailers are implementing safety measures and investing in curbside pickup.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 17, 2020

In deal with Apple, CVS clients get temporary access to new fitness feature

CVS CEO Larry Merlo also gave an update at Morgan Stanley's annual healthcare conference on its conversion of retail locations to HealthHUBs.

By Rebecca Pifer • Sept. 16, 2020

Dressbarn to offer contactless returns

Now that it's based online, the retailer aims to provide customers with an in-person option via its new partner, Happy Returns. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 16, 2020