Fisher-Price opens virtual toy museum on Instagram to seize consumer nostalgia trend

Timed around the holidays, the activation celebrates the brand's nine decades in operation and features an e-gift shop selling goods from parent Mattel.

By Robert Williams • Oct. 19, 2020

Afterpay partners with retailers for in-store payments

Shoppers nationwide can use a virtual, contactless card stored in their digital wallet to pay for in-store purchases in installments. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 19, 2020

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Belk to offer same-day delivery

Following layoffs earlier this summer, the 133-year-old retailer is introducing a delivery option to meet the needs of its customer base.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 16, 2020

EBay to verify sneakers sold for more than $100

The retailer has introduced other authentication initiatives to build trust with online shoppers.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 15, 2020

Allure designs holiday shopping issue around virtual try-on experiences

Working with Perfect Corp., the publisher integrated QR codes and AR into its November issue to align with a season set to skew toward mobile.

By Robert Williams • Oct. 14, 2020

Amazon brings delivery boxes to life with AR Halloween activities

First appearing around Prime Day, scannable packages may compel shoppers to engage with festive experiences beyond purchasing products.

By Robert Williams • Oct. 13, 2020

Study: 62% of shoppers that struggle to complete purchases abandon their carts

Gen Z has the highest percentage of consumers who have had difficulty completing online transactions, a goMoxie survey found.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 13, 2020

GoPuff raises $380M for expansion, fills out C-suite

Former Lowe's exec Jocelyn Wong joins as chief customer officer, suggesting the startup has big goals as a distribution channel for impulse items.

By Robert Williams • Oct. 13, 2020

GameStop partners with Microsoft on operations tech

The agreement, which comes just before the holidays, also gives customers the chance to buy Xbox All Access through the gaming retailer.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 12, 2020

Amazon tests electric last-mile vans for consumer deliveries

Electrification is key to Amazon's Climate Pledge to reach net-zero carbon in its operations by 2040.

By Emma Cosgrove • Updated Feb. 3, 2021

Checkout-free convenience store opens on Texas college campus

The outlet at the University of Houston uses tech from Standard, which is among a group of companies bringing cashierless systems to other retailers.

By Sam Silverstein • Oct. 12, 2020

With Guest mode, Google lets Assistant users interact without saving data

The new privacy-focused feature aims to give consumers more control of their user experience. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 8, 2020

H&M integrates virtual assistant, live chat with Google services

Consumers looking for information about the apparel retailer can now communicate with the company directly from services like Google Maps.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 7, 2020

Party City tapped by Nextdoor for Halloween AR ‘treat map’

The collaboration could inspire families to celebrate the holiday in a way that follows social distancing guidelines during the pandemic.

By Robert Williams • Oct. 7, 2020

Venmo launches its first credit card

After teasing it last October, the payment platform this week unveiled the card, which is integrated with the existing Venmo app.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 6, 2020

David’s Bridal debuts AR, 3D dress shopping

The bridal retailer has continued to debut new technology as COVID-19 disrupts in-store shopping.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 6, 2020

Instagram brings shopping to Reels, IGTV as commerce commands social spotlight

Tests will hit Reels later this year, which may help Facebook to capitalize on a virtual-skewing holiday season while gaining an edge on TikTok.

By Peter Adams • Oct. 5, 2020

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

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