New Fitbit features Amazon's Alexa

All models also include Fitbit Pay, which allows users to pay without using their cards or phones. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 29, 2019

Mavely launches mobile shopping and affiliate app

The company allows users to earn commissions on a variety of brands, including Allbirds, Everlane and Brooklinen.

By Lisa Rowan • Aug. 28, 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

Amazon Prime Video will stream Rihanna's Savage X Fenty fashion show

The special will be available in more than 200 countries and include a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the show, as well as performances.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 28, 2019

Down To Shop upgrades apps to highlight live mobile shows

Lemonade Insurance, Unbound and Rael are among the brands participating in DTS shows.

By Robert Williams • Aug. 27, 2019

Social commerce sees highest adoption among retail tech

More than one-third of adults said they made a purchase through social media, coinciding with Facebook, Pinterest and Snap's expanded shopping features.

By Robert Williams • Aug. 27, 2019

Reebok drops Cardi B sneakers on Alexa, Google Assistant

With a voice command on the virtual assistants, fans can enter a contest to win limited-edition shoes decorated with Swarovski crystals.

By Robert Williams • Aug. 27, 2019

Google drops to third place for global smart speaker market share

Breakthroughs in smart displays may provide clues to expanding the purchasing power of the technology, according to a new report. 

By Lisa Rowan • Aug. 27, 2019

Harmonized human capital management in the retail and hospitality workforce

Foster an environment where employees can spend more time focusing on serving the customer, and less time worrying about getting paid.

By John Orr, SVP of Retail Strategy, Ceridian • Aug. 27, 2019

Amazon to invest $15B in tools for third-party sellers in 2019

The announcement comes after reports that the e-commerce giant booted some sellers off its platform.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 26, 2019

7-Eleven introduces mobile checkout in NYC

Customers can scan barcodes and check out in the convenience store's app.

By Lisa Rowan • Aug. 26, 2019

Why retail is paying attention to headless commerce

Robust online revenues are critical to a retailer's overall health. A seamless e-commerce experience can influence those sales. 

By Lisa Rowan • Aug. 23, 2019

JPMorgan to shutter stand-alone Chase Pay app

The bank is closing down its app that allowed customers to pay with their smartphones in stores. 

By Dan Ennis • Aug. 23, 2019

Amazon Robotics funds app that measures warehouse worker health risks

Videos of workers performing standard tasks such as loading bins and picking up heavy objects generate a "risk score" to better allocate activities to robots.

By Morgan Forde • Aug. 21, 2019

Consumers aren’t buying goods with retail apps

Cybersecurity concerns, limited device space and a lack of compelling features are making shoppers hesitate, according to a new report. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 20, 2019

Hero Cosmetics doubles down on TikTok

The brand said TikTok videos in a recent campaign were seven times more cost-effective than Instagram Stories.

By Robert Williams • Aug. 20, 2019

Walmart cooks up ‘shoppable recipes’ with BuzzFeed’s Tasty videos

An iOS app integration lets video viewers add entire ingredients lists to the mass merchant's online cart with one click.

By Robert Williams • Aug. 20, 2019

Ikea doubles down on smart home tech

The home retailer created a new business unit dedicated to the technology after it tested the waters with product launches over the last several years. 

By Caroline Jansen • Aug. 20, 2019

Are mobile apps worth it for small retailers?

BuyBuy Baby and indie Little Birdies Boutique have two things in common: Both are children's retailers and both can be found in Apple's App Store. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 20, 2019

Square rolls out Orders API to streamline fulfillment

The payment company's latest developer feature manages customer orders from a variety of sources.

By Lisa Rowan • Aug. 19, 2019

Amazon opens 4-star store in Seattle

The company's fourth location lacks some of the technology of its sister stores but mimics the online experience offline.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 16, 2019

A.C. Moore launches online artist marketplace

The marketplace, powered by Zibbet, will compete with Etsy and Amazon for attention from both sellers and buyers.

By Lisa Rowan • Aug. 16, 2019

Shopify implements chatbot feature to assist shoppers

The e-commerce company is among the latest to adopt the technology for increased customer engagement. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 15, 2019

Zippin partners with Brazil’s largest retailer for cashier-less stores

The Amazon Go competitor will put its technology in Ame Go stores throughout the country, which are planned for high-traffic urban areas.

By Lisa Rowan • Aug. 15, 2019

52% of retailers feel ill-prepared to support emerging mobile tech, study says

AI, chatbots and AR/VR are supported by just 9% of retailers, and a lack of integration could hinder customer engagement.

By Robert Williams • Aug. 15, 2019

Macy's draws on Google Cloud for warehouse optimization

The new software, developed in-house, will initially support more than 200 of the retailer's off-price Backstage stores.

By Naomi Eide • Aug. 15, 2019