More than 50% of US households will have Amazon Prime in 2019

The e-commerce giant is earning the loyalty of entire households through Prime memberships, according to a new study by eMarketer. 

By Dan O'Shea • March 12, 2019

Report: Apple may debut iPhone-powered AR headset this year

The first generation of glasses will rely on a nearby iPhone for processing power, an internet connection and location services.

By Robert Williams • March 11, 2019

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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.

By Retail Dive staff

Dior designs AR filter for Instagram during Paris Fashion Week

The filter generated more than 2.6 million impressions for the European luxury fashion brand.

By Robert Williams • March 11, 2019

Smart speaker ownership jumped to 40% in 2018

More than 66 million consumers now own smart speakers, with Amazon leading the industry, according to a new study.

By Dan O'Shea • March 11, 2019

Is home goods the next retail sector ripe for disruption?

As retailers push for new technology adoption, supply chain optimization and a digital focus, the space is being redefined and rearranged.

By Caroline Jansen • March 11, 2019

Rue21 to launch BOPIS in over 700 stores

The retailer's large-scale commitment to click-and-collect comes as more consumers across the sector are engaging with the service.

By Dan O'Shea • March 11, 2019

Target's digital strategy evolves from 'folding table setup' to enviable organization

The retailer's operations team set out to make individual stores actual hubs, where traditional service management is challenged.

By Samantha Schwartz • March 8, 2019

Forrester: Home Depot, Sephora top retail mobile app experiences

Features like AR, 360-degree views and video buying guides round out the home improvement chain's key mobile shopping functionalities.

By Robert Williams • March 8, 2019

Nordstrom CTO restructures technology group

Two executives are leaving and a small number of layoffs are anticipated, according to a report by GeekWire.

By Dan O'Shea • March 8, 2019

Website bugs lead to cart abandonment

Shoppers are likely to leave a website if they encounter a bug, but in some cases retailers may not hear about the bad experience, according to a SurveyMonkey study. 

By Dan O'Shea • March 7, 2019

Amazon to discontinue pop-up locations

But the e-commerce giant plans to expand its 4-star and Go locations, per a Wall Street Journal report. The move indicates an evolving store strategy.

By Dan O'Shea • Updated March 8, 2019

Amazon is the top destination for buying beauty

Beauty shoppers are using the e-commerce giant's mobile app to find and purchase items, according to research by Stella Rising.

By Dan O'Shea • March 6, 2019

Sam’s Club set to test faster Scan & Go tech

This spring the retailer will be testing technology that will enhance its mobile service.

By Dan O'Shea • March 5, 2019

Macy’s expands AR beauty try-ons to all app users

The retailer is working on a number of ways to enhance its mobile app, including buy-online-pickup-in-store capabilities and ways for shoppers to connect with stylists, locate products and find local events.

By Robert Williams • March 5, 2019

Office Depot teams up with Alibaba

The U.S. retailer and the Chinese e-commerce firm are partnering to work with small and medium-sized businesses.  

By Dan O'Shea • March 5, 2019

Levi’s, Room & Board test Pinterest’s new shopping features

The image-pinning platform added more ways for users to make direct purchases with personalized recommendations. 

By Robert Williams • March 5, 2019

49% of retailers name in-store mobile experience a top priority

Mobile shopping and browsing will continue to grow, according to a BRP report.

By Dan O'Shea • March 4, 2019

YouCam brings in-store AR sampling to beauty retailers

A new enterprise app works as a virtual mirror that also provides data to help retailers tailor business decisions.

By Robert Williams • March 4, 2019

Amazon ends Dash button sales

The e-commerce giant said the demise of the product is due in part to the success of smart home devices, according to a CNET report.

By Dan O'Shea • Updated March 4, 2019

Retail jumps to biggest buyer of mobile ads in second half of 2018

Retailers spent more on mobile advertising than the media, finance and automotive industries, a study by Smaato found.

By Robert Williams • March 4, 2019

Walmart acquires product review startup

Aspectiva is a natural language processing specialist that could help the retail giant harness the power of user-generated content.

By Dan O'Shea • March 1, 2019

Dooney & Bourke launches 1st mobile app

The handbag retailer partnered with tech company PredictSpring after learning that 60% of its web traffic was coming via mobile. 

By Dan O'Shea • March 1, 2019

Amazon unveils Project Zero to fight counterfeits

The company's automated technology will scan over 5 billion listings daily and will remove suspect products.

By Dan O'Shea • March 1, 2019

Walmart and Affirm team for installment payment service

Long after an initial pilot was reported to be in the works, the retailer unveils nationwide rollout plans for the service.

By Dan O'Shea • March 1, 2019

TechStyle claims more than 5M active members

 The company also recently surpassed $750 million in annual revenue and expanded its brand portfolio. 

By Dan O'Shea • Feb. 28, 2019