eBay, Google demo ShopBot appraisal feature for Google Home users

The digital concierge service is capable of telling users how much various items in their possession may be worth.

By Dan O'Shea • March 9, 2017

Wal-Mart testing in-store touchscreens in challenge to Amazon

The interactive kiosks on trial at some Texas stores help toy shoppers identify what they might want, or order a specific item they can’t locate on shelves.

By Daphne Howland • March 9, 2017

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The latest in experiential retail

From new store concepts to accessibility efforts, retailers are constantly shifting their approach to better cater to shopper needs.

By Retail Dive staff

Instacart adds $400M in Series D, plans expansion to 25 new markets

The funding vaults the estimated total value of the grocery shopping and delivery startup to $3.4 billion, up from $2 billion in its previous round.

By Dan O'Shea • March 8, 2017

Nike designs new shoe to help elite marathoners break two-hour threshold

The Zoom Vaporfly Elite leverages technology advancements like 3-D knitting, progressive midsole cushioning (lighter, softer and more responsive than traditional foams) and biomechanics analysis.

By Dan O'Shea • March 8, 2017

Best Buy swaps Intel concessions for Alienware gaming zones

The electronics retailer is rolling out Alienware PC Gaming Experience zones where customers can test out new games and ask specialists questions.

By Daphne Howland • March 8, 2017

4 reasons why Amazon Dash still doesn't deliver the goods

The e-commerce giant's automated commerce program seems promising in principle, but there’s a long way to go before it pushes consumers’ buttons.

By Phillip Adcock • March 8, 2017

Pinterest unveils browser button to power web-wide image search

Users can enable image searches via the browser button by hovering over any image on a given site, then selecting the magnifying tool to instantly discover visually-similar ideas on the Pinterest platform.

By Dan O'Shea • March 7, 2017

Lowe's testing Holoroom How To virtual reality helper for DIY projects

The proof-of-concept program allows customers to use a VR headset and get step-by-step instructions to complete a DIY project.

By Dan O'Shea • March 7, 2017

HowGood rakes in $4.2M to cultivate socially-conscious product rating platform

The company's platform analyzes and rates products based on environmental sustainability and other social values embraced by some consumers.

By Dan O'Shea • March 2, 2017

Brands in crisis: A practical guide for regaining control

At some point, almost every retailer will face a public relations episode that requires attention. Experts say that learning how to respond — and how not to respond — can turn a bad situation around.

By Lara Ewen • March 2, 2017

How Macy's is taking a page out of J.C. Penney's beauty playbook

As department stores continue to wobble under weak apparel sales, some are looking at beauty as a beacon to lure younger shoppers.

By Laura Klepacki • March 1, 2017

10 Items or Less: What retailers can learn from the Grateful Dead

Each week, Retail Dive editor Jason Ankeny weighs in on the industry headlines and trends capturing his attention. This time around: Deadheads, designers and drones.

By Jason Ankeny • Feb. 28, 2017

Nike nets FIBA deal to boost basketball brand worldwide

The brand will sponsor the international basketball association's upcoming World Cup in China, among other events.

By Dan O'Shea • Feb. 27, 2017

How Urban Outfitters leveraged location marketing for a 75% conversion gain

The retailer tapped five messaging tactics to drive results in a recent mobile campaign. 

By David Kirkpatrick • Feb. 27, 2017

Motorola brings Amazon's Alexa to accessories, smartphones

Google made a similar announcement, making its Google Assistant available across smartphones running Android 7.0 Nougat and Android 6.0 Marshmallow.

By Dan O'Shea • Feb. 26, 2017

Survey: Digital transformation 2017's top priority for many retailers

Just over 50% of respondents have either not defined or not started implementing a digital transformation strategy, though progress varies by region.

By Dan O'Shea • Feb. 23, 2017

How retailers can survive social media controversy in the age of Trump

Consumers have seemingly split into two groups —  “them” and “us” — and emotions are running higher than ever before. Experts share how brands can navigate this increasingly sensitive landscape.

By Lara Ewen • Feb. 23, 2017

Target introduces its own private-label smart lamp

The lamp is sold in the Open House section at San Francisco’s Metreon shopping center, near where the retailer created Open House in 2015 to showcase Internet of Things devices.

By Dan O'Shea • Feb. 22, 2017

Costco, BJ's, Sam's Club: Why millennials love clubbing

Young parents with money to spend are the "center of the bullseye" for the large membership-based retailers.

By Jeff Wells • Feb. 22, 2017

Apple pivots marketing to focus on digital, regional efforts

The tech giant is restructuring its agency relationship to reflect the new approach.

By David Kirkpatrick • Feb. 22, 2017

Retailers to host midnight 'Star Wars' event to re-awaken merchandise force

"Star Wars: The Last Jedi"-inspired toys, collectibles, books and apparel go on sale at midnight on Sept. 1, with retailers opening for a weekend-long celebration.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 17, 2017

Wal-Mart sued over questions of private label craft beer authenticity

The suit alleges that the retailer intended to deceive customers into buying a higher-priced product they think is craft beer produced by a small U.S. brewer.

By Dan O'Shea • Feb. 15, 2017

Marketplace startup StockX draws celebrity-laden $6M funding round

Mark Wahlberg, Eminem, Steve Case, Scooter Braun, DJ Skee and Ron Conway have invested in the self-described online “stock market of things.”

By Dan O'Shea • Feb. 15, 2017

Etsy to roll out craft supplies marketplace to sell to merchants

The crafts site aims to launch the new marketplace with at least 8 million craft supplies products available, compared to around 33,000 at many big-box retailers.

By Dan O'Shea • Feb. 14, 2017

Has Amazon outgrown its 'e-commerce giant' label?

With forays into web and advertising services, original video content and AI-driven hardware, the business these days is about so much more than buying stuff.

By David Kirkpatrick • Feb. 14, 2017