Apple taps former Microsoft exec to lead smart home development

A well-known technology sector veteran and product entrepreneur appears to be working on the company's in-home voice efforts.

By Dan O'Shea • Feb. 22, 2019

Walmart pilots Garnier's virtual hair-coloring tech in stores

The tool uses 3D technology to help shoppers "try on" products for a personalized shopping experience. 

By Dan O'Shea • Feb. 21, 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

Pay it down: How millennials’ relationships with credit cards will change retail

The 2008 recession is just one reason the demographic rejects plastic payments. Brands are now being pushed to fill the void with convenient, frictionless solutions. 

By Kaarin Moore • Feb. 21, 2019

GoCardless raises $75M from Salesforce, Google

Intent on building a global debit network for recurring payments, the U.K. company draws the attention and funding of some big names.

By Dan O'Shea • Feb. 21, 2019

L’Oréal taps AI for skin diagnostics

The beauty company developed the technology based on 15 years of scientific research into how skin ages.

By Dan O'Shea • Feb. 20, 2019

Mobile shopping surged 64% during holidays

The channel's growing role as a shopping research tool helped impressions for product listing ads jump 113%, according to Adlucent. 

By Robert Williams • Feb. 19, 2019

Samsung set to open 3 experiential stores

As the mobile phone market languishes, the Apple rival may be looking to boost excitement around its technology products.

By Dan O'Shea • Feb. 19, 2019

Amazon Exclusives brands now outnumber its private labels

The e-commerce giant appears to be rapidly expanding its private label strategy to encompass more exclusive partnerships.

By Dan O'Shea • Feb. 19, 2019

Amazon Go secures space in the heart of London

The retailer has closed the deal on its first location outside of the U.S., bringing its cashier-free store to compete against Tesco and Sainsbury's. 

By Krishna Thakker • Feb. 15, 2019

EBay consolidates regional operations

The company's decision to move several geographic regions under a single leadership team could result in layoffs, Techcrunch reports.

By Dan O'Shea • Feb. 15, 2019

Walmart startup Spatialand launches 1st VR experience

After nearly a year under the Store No. 8 banner, the v-commerce startup debuts in what could be a critical retail battleground.

By Corinne Ruff • Feb. 15, 2019

Amazon seeks a better way to do loyalty rewards with new Moments program

The cross-platform feature, which is self-service and runs on a CPA model, had test partners including TikTok and Sony's Crackle streaming platform.

By Peter Adams • Feb. 15, 2019

Visual search firm Donde raises $6.5M

As image-based technology heats up, the company is looking to build on early success with retailer Forever 21.

By Dan O'Shea • Feb. 14, 2019

RetailMeNot taps Nordstrom vet as chief product officer

Joshua Platt, who also spent 11 years at Microsoft in various product leadership roles, will head product efforts for the coupon-focused company. 

By Dan O'Shea • Feb. 14, 2019

Study: Voice assistant usage to surge 320% to 8B by 2023

Growing demand for multi-platform assistants will negatively affect usage of virtual assistants in standalone apps, Juniper Research said.

By Robert Williams • Feb. 14, 2019

Helzberg Diamonds debuts in-store AR feature

The augmented reality started in mobile apps, but the tech is now showing up in-store as the jewelry retailer creates a virtual ring try-on capability.

By Dan O'Shea • Feb. 13, 2019

Amazon launches live-streaming shopping

The e-commerce giant could be taking aim at QVC and Facebook Live as it leverages a video-driven shopping page.

By Dan O'Shea • Feb. 13, 2019

Amazon to acquire Wi-Fi router company eero

The technology firm could become the newest game piece in the e-commerce giant's smart home strategy.

By Dan O'Shea • Feb. 13, 2019

Contactless payments to drive global card expenditures

London research firm RBR expects spending via payment cards to reach $45.2 trillion by 2023. 

By Dan O'Shea • Feb. 12, 2019

Target updates app after pricing dispute

An investigation by a Minneapolis TV station found that prices on the retailer's mobile app rose as users got closer to stores. 

By Corinne Ruff • Feb. 12, 2019

Lunar New Year sparked surge in mobile payments among Chinese travelers

Alipay had usage spikes abroad during the week-long holiday and found that more users are from China's smaller cities.

By Dan O'Shea • Feb. 12, 2019

Barron's names Best Buy most sustainable company

Through its e-waste recycling, carbon emission reduction and community engagement, the electronics retailer moved up from its No. 3 spot last year.

By Caroline Jansen • Feb. 12, 2019

Neiman Marcus' innovation lab dissolves under CEO's new strategy

The retailer's iLab concept was given to enterprise architect Scott Emmons in 2012, who exited the role earlier this year. 

By Samantha Schwartz • Feb. 11, 2019

Facebook buys visual shopping startup GrokStyle

The startup's focus on artificial intelligence solutions for retailers could boost the social network’s e-commerce ambitions.

By Robert Williams • Feb. 11, 2019

Raspberry Pi opens first experiential retail store

The U.K.-based foundation is looking to reach a broader audience through its first brick-and-mortar location.

By Dan O'Shea • Feb. 11, 2019