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Target registers go down due to 'internal technology issue'
The retailer confirmed that the company did experience technical problems on both Saturday and Sunday, and emphasized that the issues were unrelated.
By Kaarin Moore • Updated June 17, 2019 -
Retrieved from Amazon on September 20, 2018
1 in 5 consumers have shopped by voice
People who describe themselves as heavy users of voice assistants are more likely to use the technology for shopping, according to a new study.
By Robert Williams • June 13, 2019 -
Trendline
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.
By Retail Dive staff -
Why New Balance pivoted from video to playables to break into new markets
The 113-year-old company ignored "tried-and-true" mobile advertising formats like video to make a bigger bet on gamification.
By Peter Adams • June 12, 2019 -
Jetblack customers spend $1,500 per month
Walmart's innovation efforts have propelled the brand into an upscale mindset.
By Lisa Rowan • June 12, 2019 -
Sponsored by Acuity Brands
The connected retail building: why now
The connected store’s roots lie in sound technology and its future in the Internet of Things.
By Vinod Kashyap, VP Product Management, Atrius IoT Solutions – Acuity Brands • June 11, 2019 -
Report: Snapchat debuts in-app stores for some influencers
Meanwhile, Levi's is using the social app to sell Pride-themed pins and patches that users can access by scanning Snapcodes.
By Robert Williams • June 11, 2019 -
Poshmark expands into home
The new category marks the online social commerce platform's first venture into inventory offerings outside of fashion and beauty.
By Caroline Jansen • June 11, 2019 -
Retrieved from Apple on June 07, 2019
Afterpay brings payment installments to Levi’s, Ray-Ban
The company boasts 1.5 million U.S. customers and partnerships with more than 3,300 retailers since it launched in the U.S. last year.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 11, 2019 -
Mountain Hardwear launches AR app to bring outdoor gear to life
The decision to roll out the technology mirrors that of furniture retailers by allowing consumers to see products in their surroundings before purchasing.
By Lisa Rowan • June 10, 2019 -
Sponsored by Pattern89
As social networks offer data to retailers, AI offers endless insights
As online retailers embrace social media advertising, AI is already critical to its success.
By Gina McSorley • June 7, 2019 -
Cara Salpini/Retail Dive
Nike taps new digital chief
Ratnakar Lavu, who was previously at Kohl's, arrives as Nike is increasingly leveraging tech for both products and stores.
By Daphne Howland • June 7, 2019 -
Retrieved from Amazon on June 05, 2019
Amazon deploys 'Pegasus' robots in sortation centers
This marks the first time the e-commerce giant will use robotics in these operations as it tries to speed up middle-mile logistics.
By Matt Leonard • June 6, 2019 -
Retrieved from Amazon on June 06, 2019
Amazon: New drone will start deliveries 'within months'
New drone technology could facilitate deliveries even faster than the current one-day offering, according to Amazon.
By Shefali Kapadia • June 6, 2019 -
Amazon's new 'StyleSnap' feature could be a game changer — if it works
Once it launches, users will be able upload a photo of a style they like and get similar product recommendations from Amazon's assortment.
By Daphne Howland • June 6, 2019 -
New tech tag hopes to reduce retail's shrinkage problem
The technology hopes to disrupt shoplifting, wardrobing, receipt fraud, price switching and other forms of theft.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 5, 2019 -
Instagram now lets brands boost organic posts as ads
Instead of reaching followers of a single influencer through paying for their posts, the new branded content ads can be targeted to a wider group.
By Robert Williams • June 5, 2019 -
Ikea to roll out robotic furniture for tight living spaces
Through a partnership with Ori, the retailer plans to roll out the product in Hong Kong and Japan by 2020.
By Caroline Jansen • June 5, 2019 -
Amazon rolls out AR lipstick try-ons via L’Oréal’s ModiFace
Mobile shoppers on Amazon can now use their device cameras to virtually trial shades of lip color.
By Robert Williams • June 5, 2019 -
Walmart expands $1 a day degree program
The big box retailer will subsidize the cost of tuition, books and fees.
By Hallie Busta • June 5, 2019 -
Courtesy of Ulta
Ulta touts expanded mobile features
App improvements include updates to an augmented reality try-on feature, which is expected to launch on Android in June.
By Lisa Rowan • June 4, 2019 -
Retrieved from Walmart on February 14, 2019
Walmart hires new leader for Store No. 8
The incoming head of the retail giant's tech incubator, Scott Eckert, hails from investment giant Bain Capital's VC arm.
By Ben Unglesbee • June 4, 2019 -
PayPal announces new payments solution for online retailers
The platform will provide companies protection against risk and fraud, and give greater access to payment services, among other things.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 4, 2019 -
Getty Images / Edited by Supply Chain Dive
P&G is ready for disaster
The CPG giant is using supply chain tech to take the guesswork out of weather emergency responses — which may give it a competitive advantage.
By Emma Cosgrove • June 4, 2019 -
Foursquare buys location-tracking firm Placed from Snap
The deal could amplify efforts to help mobile marketers track foot traffic to retail locations.
By Robert Williams • June 3, 2019 -
Retrieved from Walmart on May 31, 2019
Walmart launches 'Fast Lane' checkout in Canada
The technology is being introduced at an urban prototype store in Toronto, and more closely resembles Amazon Go than the retailer's previous attempts.
By Jessica Dumont • May 31, 2019
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