Sephora opens NYC Beauty TIP Workshop concept stores, debuts Tap and Try

Teach, Inspire, Play locations have digital signage, brighter lighting, a larger cash wrap and additional mobile POS stations, among other features.

By Dan O'Shea • April 2, 2017

Reports: Amazon, Wal-Mart escalate CPG pricing war

Amazon is bringing together major consumer goods companies to brainstorm packaging and supply chain reforms and to convince them to sell directly to consumers via Amazon Marketplace.

By Daphne Howland • March 31, 2017

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Digital innovation and technology trends in retail

Generative AI and TikTok Shop have replaced the metaverse and NFTs as the hot topics of the day — here’s a look at how brands are using them.

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Study: Only 22% of consumers have engaged with a chatbot

Vibes' 2017 Mobile Consumer Report also found that consumers carefully curate the number of brands that can send them mobile alerts, subscribing to four on average.

By Dan O'Shea • March 30, 2017

Adidas unveils All Day mobile app for fitness and training

The All Day app, which will integrate with the Adidas Chameleon HR fitness tracker, provides a variety of short-term training routines and practices called Discoveries.

By Dan O'Shea • March 30, 2017

Retale guarantees mobile campaigns will boost stores’ foot traffic

The Retale Store Traffic Guarantee promises increased foot traffic to retailers using its platform for localized ad sharing and coupon offers.

By Dan O'Shea • March 29, 2017

Dunkin’ Donuts enables Order Ahead feature through Google’s Waze app

Customers may now order and pay before they arrive at a Dunkin' Donuts location and then skip the line to pick up their purchase when they arrive.

By Dan O'Shea • March 29, 2017

Survey: Ace Hardware, BJ's Wholesale Club, QVC deliver best retail customer experience

The retail industry scored an average customer experience rating of 74%, coming in third place out of 20 verticals surveyed by research firm Temkin Group.

By Daphne Howland • March 29, 2017

How Generation Z is transforming the shopping experience

The next wave of consumers has come of age. Generation Z doesn’t know a world without the internet or mobile phones — and yet they’re all about people. Here's how to reach them.

By Daphne Howland • March 29, 2017

Ikea rolls out smart lighting system

The home automation system, called Tradfri (Swedish for “wireless”), leverages common ZigBee Light Link technology standards for connected light bulbs.

By Dan O'Shea • March 28, 2017

At Home's physical store focus helps push it to profitability

The home decor retailer also unveiled its first television advertising campaign, which will help introduce its brand to more consumers as its store count increases.

By Daphne Howland • March 28, 2017

Bazaarvoice, TurnTo Networks team to boost consumer-generated content for retailers

The partnership allows TurnTo’s brand clients the opportunity to syndicate ratings and reviews across the Bazaarvoice Retailer Network, which includes more than 5,000 retail and brand websites.

By Dan O'Shea • March 28, 2017

Under Armour set to drop another 3D-printed shoe

The limited-edition Futurist features a dynamic lattice network midsole for cushioning, as well as a compression lace system with an external sleeve and zipper, complete with SpeedForm upper for a secure fit.

By Dan O'Shea • March 26, 2017

Amazon adds more unlocked smartphones to Prime discount program

The Alcatel A30 and Moto G5 Plus have joined Prime Exclusive Phones, which offers discounts on brand-name unlocked mobile devices featuring ads and product recommendations on their lockscreens.

By Dan O'Shea • March 26, 2017

Facebook's new Collection ad unit aims to bridge mobile video, commerce

Early adopters Adidas and Tommy Hilfiger are linking a video to a page that can quickly load up to 50 products for purchase via the format. 

By David Kirkpatrick , Peter Adams • March 24, 2017

Lowe’s targets store navigation with latest augmented reality app

Customers in select locations can use smartphones enabled with Google’s Tango AR technology to search for products, add them to a shopping list and locate the item within the store.

By Dan O'Shea • March 23, 2017

Tulip tries on True Fit to give store associates personalization power

The retail tech startups will pilot new shopper personalization capabilities at Kate Spade stores later this year.

By Dan O'Shea • March 23, 2017

Starbucks enabling ordering via voice in Alexa-enabled Ford vehicles

The coffee colossus said it now has about 9 million mobile paying customers, with one in three of those using its Mobile Order & Pay app.

By Dan O'Shea • March 22, 2017

Instagram expands shoppability after promising test

Facebook’s image-sharing unit is making social media an even more important tool for retail marketers.

By Daphne Howland • March 22, 2017

Target's 'reimagined' store reinforces confidence in grocery business

The company’s redesign includes more grab-and-go foods, an enhanced produce section and pickup options for online orders. 

By Jeff Wells • March 22, 2017

Foursquare Analytics aims to help stores understand foot traffic

The platform, which puts data from a company’s location-based services into a dashboard format, helps break down foot traffic patterns at the store level.

By Dan O'Shea • March 21, 2017

Williams-Sonoma unveils augmented reality app for Pottery Barn brands

For now, the smartphone app's 3D Room View tool focuses on the living room, but the home decor retailer will add additional spaces later this year.

By Dan O'Shea • March 21, 2017

Costco goes to court to keep its golf ball in play

The warehouse retailer has filed a lawsuit against golf equipment company Acushnet for alleging that its Costco’s Kirkland Signature golf ball infringes on patents and promotes false advertising.

By Daphne Howland • March 21, 2017

Charlotte Russe fashion app speeds past 1M downloads

Since launching eight months ago, the fast-fashion retailer said its native app has hit a major milestone.

By Dan O'Shea • March 21, 2017

Adidas tries on in-store custom-knit sweater technology

The athletic apparel maker is testing “Knit For You,” an automated process that lets shoppers design a sweater and have it created on the spot.

By Dan O'Shea • March 21, 2017

Target's Victoria Beckham collection will include plus sizes in stores

The limited-edition collaboration, launching next month, represents Beckham’s first mass market effort and promises to eclipse the shopper fervor stoked by the retailer’s Lilly Pulitzer effort two years ago.

By Daphne Howland • March 17, 2017