Walmart boosts shoppable videos with Tastemade cooking shows

Tastemade's "Struggle Meals" series lets viewers text an on-screen number to add suggested ingredients to a virtual shopping cart.

By Robert Williams • Nov. 24, 2020

Study: Most retailers will boost ad spend on Facebook next year

Ninety-three percent of retail brands currently buy ads on the social network, Smarly.io found, despite a media boycott against it over the summer.

By Robert Williams • Nov. 24, 2020

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Walgreens revamps app, loyalty program

Mobile users can now chat with a pharmacist, book medical care and vaccination appointments and obtain real-time flu alerts. 

By Kaarin Moore • Nov. 24, 2020

Walmart adds to its last-mile arsenal with acquisition of startup assets

The retailer will purchase select properties, including talent and technology, from peer-to-peer delivery firm JoyRun.

By Jeff Wells • Nov. 24, 2020

TJX retailers launch ‘Carol for a Cause’ holiday campaign

In an effort to raise money for Feeding America, the brands are encouraging consumers to use Instagram Reels to record videos of themselves caroling.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 23, 2020

Study: Two-thirds of shoppers concerned about holiday data breaches

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced reluctant shoppers to spend online, but many remain concerned about cybersecurity risks.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 19, 2020

RadioShack brand acquired by new owner of Pier 1, Modell's IP

Retail Ecommerce Ventures has been on a buying spree of distressed retail intellectual property. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Nov. 19, 2020

Joann rolls out BOPIS tech that identifies order pickup time

The retailer introduced technology that gives a customer ETA on pickups and prioritizes fulfillment based on those arrival times.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 18, 2020

Gap, H&M open mobile storefronts on Group Nine’s new Swipe.Shop platform

The publisher of NowThis and Thrillist will provide 20 million impressions' worth of free ad space to 10 small businesses affected by the pandemic.

By Robert Williams • Nov. 17, 2020

Best Buy taps Instacart for same-day deliveries

The platform will now also guarantee high-priced purchases delivered from the retailer.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 17, 2020

Facebook debuts shoppable livestreams with Anne Klein

The social network kicked off a four-part "Celebrate the Holidays" series of live shopping events with the fashion company.  

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 17, 2020

Nordstrom brings Santa visits virtual

Customers can video call with Santa, for a fee, or deliver letters to the department store's locations in person or via curbside pickup.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 17, 2020

Amazon expands in-garage delivery to 4K cities

The company is also adding grocery options in five cities, which allows Prime members to receive orders from Whole Foods or Amazon Fresh to their garage.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 16, 2020

5 ways retailers have adapted to a Black Friday unlike any other

Curbside sales, staggered discounts, websites that hold your place in line — retailers are reinventing Black Friday for a pandemic. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Nov. 16, 2020

Walmart taps self-driving vehicle startup Cruise for autonomous deliveries

The collaboration is part of the mass merchant's effort to modernize deliveries and lessen environmental impact.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 12, 2020

Lululemon to sell Mirror devices in stores, add community features

The home workout platform, which the athletics retailer acquired in the midst of the pandemic, will be initially available at 18 stores this holiday season.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 11, 2020

Nuro nets $500M in new funding

The autonomous delivery company is planning on a commercial rollout of its fully self-driving vehicle in the coming months. 

By Jeff Wells • Nov. 11, 2020

Guitar Center looks to inspire music buffs with new social video series

A series featuring 25 musicians could help the retailer reach potential customers as it prepares for an unusual holiday season.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 10, 2020

NBCUniversal ramps up shoppable content with new platform, PayPal deal

One Platform Commerce unifies the broadcaster's e-commerce efforts as consumers are shopping online and brands seek alternatives to pricey TV ads.

By Aaron Baar • Nov. 10, 2020

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

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