Neiman Marcus unwraps shoppable video starring Taraji P. Henson

The entertaining video turns a playful branding message into a direct marketing push to "Shop Now."

By Dianna Christie • Dec. 19, 2019

How Urban Outfitters is optimizing e-commerce fulfillment

The retailer partnered with an analytics company to build an algorithm that considers the risk of lost sales when fulfilling online orders from brick-and-mortar locations.

By Matt Leonard • Dec. 18, 2019

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Target leans on data science to solve 'extremely large' retail problems

The retailer turned to data science to help improve on-shelf availability, reduce inventory levels and create operating efficiencies.

By Roberto Torres • Dec. 18, 2019

EBay eliminates seller fees for sneaker listings over $100

The marketplace will also host a series of sneaker drops in partnership with Stadium Goods.

By Lisa Rowan • Dec. 18, 2019

Instagram influencer marketing activity jumps 48%, study finds

The number of Instagram Stories posts per influencer rose 20% this year, pointing to the format's growing popularity. 

By Robert Williams • Dec. 17, 2019

Walmart, Instacart partner Whisk launches multi-platform app

The updated program allows shoppers to search or add recipes, make and share shopping lists across devices and order groceries for delivery.

By Jessica Dumont • Dec. 17, 2019

Retail cyberattack attempts up 20% last year

Increased attack sophistication has some chief information security officers planning to increase staffing in 2020.

By Lisa Rowan • Dec. 17, 2019

Dior lights up holiday collection with first Instagram makeup filter

Unlike other virtual try-ons that demonstrate cosmetics to mobile consumers, Dior Makeup's face filter adds a fireworks effect to selfies.

By Robert Williams • Dec. 17, 2019

Mastercard introduces mobile wallet gift card in the UK

The move, which comes in time for the holiday season, enables recipients to easily access and spend funds across dozens of retailers. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Dec. 17, 2019

Zippin raises $12M to introduce cashierless checkout to more stores

The startup plans to expand within grocery stores, convenience chains, sports facilities, airports and other retailers. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Dec. 16, 2019

Westfield welcomes Verishop's digital brands to US malls

The mall developer joins others in turning to digital natives to fill space and lure customers, as those brands realize the value of brick and mortar.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 12, 2019

Nike expands swimwear to include a swim hijab

The swimwear expansion is the brand's latest effort to reach new customers with performance-focused athletic wear.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Dec. 12, 2019

Ikea teams up with tech company to reduce reverse logistics waste

The retailer will partner with Optoro to use data analytics and machine-learning algorithms to route returned and excess inventory to optimal locations. 

By Morgan Forde • Dec. 11, 2019

Mobile accounts for 67% of traffic to fashion sites this holiday

Conversion rates also jumped 53%, suggesting that shoppers are becoming accustomed to buying apparel on their smartphones, per a new report. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Dec. 10, 2019

Instagram taps Celine Dion for shoppable video of retro fashion

Marc Jacobs, Michael Kors, Adidas and Oscar de la Renta are among the 18 brands offering products to buy directly through Instagram.

By Robert Williams • Dec. 10, 2019

Walmart launches autonomous delivery in Houston

Through a partnership with Nuro, the retailer will deliver groceries to a select group of shoppers in the coming months before expanding to the public. 

By Krishna Thakker • Dec. 10, 2019

Travel specialist Hudson plans revamped stores, mobile app for 2020

The airport newsstand is rolling out modular walls and self-checkout as it looks to make its stores more flexible in a burgeoning market.

By Ben Unglesbee • Dec. 9, 2019

Consumers aren't fully embracing virtual shopping tools this holiday season

Only about half of shoppers will use voice assistants, chatbots and other emerging technology, according to a new survey.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Dec. 5, 2019

Mobile accounted for two-thirds of Black Friday traffic

However, 60% of purchases are still made via desktop, a recent Bloomreach report found.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Dec. 5, 2019

Checkout-free startup secures $30M in funding

Accel Robotics joins a growing number of companies touting technology that can deliver frictionless shopping experiences. 

By Jessica Dumont • Dec. 4, 2019

American Eagle embeds QR codes in shirts for Giving Tuesday

Select items sport an icon people can scan to activate Delivering Good's donation website.

By Robert Williams • Dec. 4, 2019

J.C. Penney hires new chief digital officer

The previous digital chief of Pandora Jewelry is stepping into the role at the department store chain, which has been losing online share for years.

By Ben Unglesbee • Dec. 3, 2019

Secondhand apparel platform Vinted raises $141M

Lightspeed Venture Partners, which led the funding round, has also invested in Stitch Fix, Rothy's and Bonobos.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Dec. 3, 2019

Secret opens Instagram directory, shoppable videos bolstering women-run businesses

The P&G brand wants to help female leaders score a fair share of the $730 billion forecast to be spent around the holidays.

By Peter Adams • Dec. 3, 2019

Retailers to spend $1.5B on AR/VR in 2020

A new study forecasts that worldwide spending on augmented and virtual reality will soar to $18.8 billion next year, an increase of nearly 80%. 

By Robert Williams • Dec. 3, 2019