What is it about Tmall?

The importance of the trusted Chinese platform to Western brands that want to engage with shoppers in the country continues to grow. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 19, 2019

Amazon announces Chicago tech hub expansion, 400 new hires

The company stated it has created more than 11,000 full-time jobs and invested more than $4.4 billion in Illinois since 2010.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 17, 2019

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How artificial intelligence is shaping retail

More retailers are leaning on AI as a tool, tapping into the tech to improve customer service and support supply chain functions.

By Retail Dive staff

Michael Kors led NYFW social media engagement

Ralph Lauren and Tommy Hilfiger took a distant second and third, according to data from ListenFirst.

By Lisa Rowan • Sept. 17, 2019

L’Oréal’s Color&Co adds AR hair color try-ons

The "See Yourself in Color" feature lets customers view before-and-after photos through Modiface, which L'Oréal acquired last year.

By Robert Williams • Sept. 17, 2019

How TikTok can help brands get on Christmas wish lists

Hashtag challenges are one way to boost awareness with the app's younger audience ahead of Black Friday and Cyber Monday.

By Robert Williams • Sept. 16, 2019

Smart cart company Caper raises $10M in Series A funding

The cashierless tech competitor stated it has increased basket sizes by 10% and obtained high customer satisfaction ratings among its users. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 16, 2019

Steve Madden’s DTC sneaker line Greats tries on Facebook AR ads

The "This is an Ad" campaign leans into transparency and includes spots on Instagram and OTT media.

By Robert Williams • Sept. 16, 2019

American Eagle pilots TikTok’s new in-feed video ads for back-to-school

The campaign, which is part of a collaboration with rapper Lil Wayne, is the first time the video-sharing app is driving users to an external site.

By Robert Williams • Sept. 13, 2019

Neighborhood Goods raises $11M, plots third store

With the fresh funds, the retailer will add more brands to its repertoire and update its web presence.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 13, 2019

Facebook pilots 2 ad features to streamline social commerce

The social giant's announcement comes at a time when billions of dollars are lost due friction in online checkout processes.

By Robert Williams • Sept. 12, 2019

Things Remembered upgrades store experience with personalization bars, iPads

The retailer, which filed for bankruptcy earlier this year, is also in the midst of developing a new store prototype.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 11, 2019

Shopify to acquire robotics startup 6 River Systems for $450M

The announcement comes as e-commerce platforms expand their offerings to include supply chain services, and "cobots" become more accepted. 

By Shefali Kapadia • Sept. 11, 2019

YouCam targets New York Fashion Week fans with Instagram selfie contest

The app has augmented reality filters, artificial intelligence effects and editing tools for pictures. 

By Robert Williams • Sept. 10, 2019

Syte raises $21.5M to expand visual AI tools

The funding comes as retailers experiment with the technology and competitors raise funds.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 10, 2019

YouTube hits the catwalk with /Fashion hub

The new page on the video-sharing platform will broadcast livestreams from runway shows and other style-related content, including brand collaborations.

By Robert Williams • Sept. 10, 2019

Warehouse robotics companies raise hundreds of millions in VC funding

When Amazon purchased Kiva, it opened up the market for new competition, and those companies are now bringing in millions of venture capital.

By Matt Leonard • Sept. 10, 2019

Puma’s AR web app promotes new NYC flagship store

Customers can scan QR codes on signs and shoe tags to view branded content featuring the feline mascot.

By Robert Williams • Sept. 9, 2019

7-Eleven taps Microsoft tech for business insights

The convenience store chain is already using Azure's AI for its mobile product recommendations. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 9, 2019

Kohl's names retail-tested executive as CTO

Paul Gaffney is joining the retailer later this month following stints at Dick's Sporting Goods and The Home Depot. 

By Naomi Eide • Sept. 9, 2019

Discovering retail's missing link

Enabling data to reveal its truths will require new ways of thinking and fresh approaches to working together.

Sept. 9, 2019

Walgreens Boots Alliance nabs CIO from Kraft Heinz

Francesco Tinto is taking over tech leadership at the company during a time focused on digital transformation and technology advancement.

By Naomi Eide • Sept. 6, 2019

Fenty Beauty expands into Asian market with Tmall store

The Rihanna-founded makeup label is among the latest to harness Alibaba's online shopping platform to reach a new set of consumers.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 6, 2019

One-third of convenience stores want to upgrade customer loyalty tech

Meanwhile, most c-store companies stated they would introduce new services and apps if it were easier to do so, per a study by Zynstra.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 5, 2019

Burberry partners with Apple on personalized messaging

"R Message" lets shoppers book in-store appointments, receive product advice and make purchases.

By Robert Williams • Sept. 3, 2019

Stitch Fix acquires IP of wardrobe tech company Finery

The startup fits with the styling service's focus on helping customers fill their closets, but it's not clear yet how it will be leveraged.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 3, 2019