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Meta’s payment plays may pay off this year: report
A partnership between Meta and Amazon “could represent the tipping point of transforming social media into a transaction platform,” Mizuho Securities analysts said in a report.
By James Pothen • March 21, 2024 -
Walmart pilots 3D weaving machines to produce garments for private label
The retailer has partnered with fashion tech company Unspun in an effort to reduce apparel manufacturing waste.
By Xanayra Marin-Lopez • March 20, 2024 -
Trendline
What's shaping the e-commerce landscape?
From recent statistics on e-commerce growth to the Federal Trade Commission’s lawsuit against Amazon, here are some of the forces impacting online retail.
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Sephora to exit Korea this spring
The beauty retailer will wind down its online, mobile app and store operations in the country beginning May 6.
By Cara Salpini • March 20, 2024 -
Target limits self-checkout to 10 items or fewer at most stores
In addition to rolling out the express lanes, the retailer is giving managers more leeway to open and shut self-service lanes throughout the day.
By Bryan Wassel • March 18, 2024 -
Pacsun unites commerce channels with first-party data solution
The retailer is the first consumer brand to take advantage of a partnership between SoundCommerce and Cordial that unites data and personalization.
By Chris Kelly • March 18, 2024 -
Sponsored by The Ibotta Performance Network
Summer outlook 2024: Seasonal CPG trends to build your marketing strategy
Uncover summer seasonality trends for your category and tactics to maximize incremental sales.
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Afterpay expands merchant partners as it looks past apparel
In addition to Kendra Scott and Diane von Furstenberg, the installment payments provider is bringing on brands like Made In Cookware.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • March 15, 2024 -
Hugo Boss lands on Roblox to promote new denim-inspired clothing line
Planet Hugo carries interactive experiences such as a fashion match game that lets players style different looks.
By Peter Adams • March 14, 2024 -
Generation Tux steps into physical retail
The online suit and tuxedo rental company’s showroom will feature tech that uses data and AI to understand a customer’s measurements and desired fit.
By Howard Ruben • March 12, 2024 -
Michaels promotes online MakerPlace with ‘Respect the Handmade’
A new brand campaign and an in-store pilot of the marketplace further position the company as an alternative to Etsy.
By Jessica Deyo • March 11, 2024 -
Walmart piloted an RFID receipt check. It didn’t work out.
The retailer confirmed it has ended a recent test of the checkout technology at a Neighborhood Market store in Bentonville, Arkansas.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • March 11, 2024 -
Sponsored by The Hershey Company
Product innovation meets tech innovation with the launch of Reese’s Caramel Big Cup
Hershey’s Retail Team is using augmented reality to help retail partners visualize merchandise displays in their stores.
By Stephanie Berman, Vice President of Retail, The Hershey Company • March 11, 2024 -
Ōura launches on Amazon
The tie-up with the e-commerce giant follows a partnership with Best Buy formed last year as the wearable tech brand builds out its wholesale presence.
By Howard Ruben • March 8, 2024 -
Walmart adds early morning delivery option
As operational competition with Target and Amazon heats up, the big-box retailer is expanding on-demand delivery to start at 6 a.m.
By Tatiana Walker-Morris • March 8, 2024 -
Basma now sells its TikTok-approved cosmetics at Sephora
The beauty brand entered the color category with a cream blush its social media community helped “co-create.”
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • March 7, 2024 -
1 in 3 Sam’s Club members use scan-and-go technology regularly
The club retailer is expanding the digital capability’s reach after customer usage surged last year.
By Peyton Bigora • March 6, 2024 -
StockX releases immersive shopping experience for Apple Vision Pro
With the new app, users can view 3D product models of sneakers that appear on shelves in their home environment.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • March 6, 2024 -
‘Clunky’ chatbots disrupt e-commerce experiences, survey finds
AI-powered chatbots are the top reason consumers abandon an online shopping experience, an Intellias survey found.
By Bryan Wassel • March 5, 2024 -
Pet Supplies Plus partners with DoorDash on same-day delivery
As the pet retailer’s brand grows, on-demand delivery is now available from over 700 locations.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • March 4, 2024 -
Gap reworks Jungle’s TikTok hit to show off spring linen collection
New ads directed by Jungle members emulate the music video for “Back on 74,” which went viral on TikTok due to its elaborate dance choreography.
By Peter Adams • March 4, 2024 -
Sponsored by Pointr
Making physical spaces compelling in a world gone digital
From shopping to work to entertainment, people are choosing their screens. But we can create reasons for them to step out.
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Olipop seeks best friend creator duo for expenses-paid national tour
The brand will pay its senior soda consultants up to $40,000 to join it at various stops in the U.S. and generate creative digital content.
By Jessica Deyo • March 1, 2024 -
Dick’s enlists Kathryn Hahn, Will Arnett to showcase e-commerce convenience
A new ad campaign features streaming buys on Amazon and Netflix and nods to trendy products like the Stanley tumbler.
By Peter Adams • Feb. 28, 2024 -
Zulily IP assets put up for sale
The sale includes customer data, domain names, over 200 trademarks and code for the brand’s proprietary app.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Feb. 28, 2024 -
The latest Yeezy drop from Adidas is online only
The activewear company earlier this month announced plans to shed existing inventory from its previous partnership with Ye.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Feb. 27, 2024