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Cyberattacks on the cloud could cost retail $3.6B
Retailers are increasingly relying on cloud services, which could put them in line for big losses if their cloud provider is taken offline by a cyber incident.
By Dan O'Shea • Jan. 26, 2018 -
Target deploying Shipt deliveries to 57 stores
The companies are ready to roll out the program after just eight weeks and plan for it to be at nearly every store by the 2018 holiday season.
By Daphne Howland • Jan. 26, 2018 -
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.
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Report: Teamsters tell UPS to lay off drone, driverless delivery vehicles
As UPS sits down with the Teamsters union to hammer out a new contract, tech innovations like drones and driverless trucks are a point of contention.
By Dan O'Shea • Jan. 25, 2018 -
Lamps Plus brings order tracking to text, call and voice
As virtual assistants become more frequently-used customer service tools, applications like instant order tracking should naturally become part of the conversation.
By Dan O'Shea • Jan. 25, 2018 -
Holiday mobile shopping revenue jumped 22%
Evidence is mounting that the 2017 holiday season, and particularly Black Friday, was a major tipping point for mobile shopping.
By Dan O'Shea • Jan. 25, 2018 -
Retrieved from Apple on January 23, 2018
Apple readies HomePod smart speaker launch after delay
The voice-activated device missed the key holiday gift-giving season, but will be available in stores on Feb. 9.
By Robert Williams • Jan. 24, 2018 -
3 retail tech startups to watch
Innovations involving messaging, augmented reality and AI took center stage at RILA's Retail CEO Forum this week, earning three young companies awards.
By Dan O'Shea • Jan. 24, 2018 -
Yeti, SMCP launch new digital experiences
Brands are upping their direct to consumer e-commerce programs with new personalized features.
By Dan O'Shea • Jan. 24, 2018 -
Target CEO named chairman of RILA
In his new role, Brian Cornell said he will focus on boosting diversity and innovation in the industry.
By Daphne Howland , Corinne Ruff • Jan. 24, 2018 -
Brooks steps into custom-fit shoe market
The retailer is targeting June for special order availability of its first custom-fit shoes, produced with help from HP and Superfeet.
By Dan O'Shea • Jan. 23, 2018 -
Alibaba, Microsoft score a 'B' in AI
Both tech companies said their AI systems managed to score over 82% in a Stanford reading and comprehension test, deemed a "human score."
By Dan O'Shea • Jan. 22, 2018 -
Amazon’s Alexa mobile app finally finds its voice
The e-commerce retailer has added voice control to the Alexa mobile app, a sign that the virtual assistant may be ready to step up its smartphone presence.
By Dan O'Shea • Jan. 22, 2018 -
Shoppers shifting from apps, websites to voice assistants
Within three years, 40% of consumers will use a voice assistant as an alternative to a mobile app or website, according to a survey from Capgemini.
By Dan O'Shea • Jan. 22, 2018 -
Amazon Go opens to the public
The company has smoothed out glitches in the cashierless store as one of the most anticipated retail concepts in years finally goes live.
By Daphne Howland • Jan. 22, 2018 -
Retrieved from Amazon on May 10, 2017
Coty brings beauty to Echo Show
The beauty brand released a skill for Amazon's Echo Show, which helps customers get gussied up for special occasions.
By Dan O'Shea • Jan. 19, 2018 -
Survey: Online shoppers love deals, free shipping
Recent findings from both Radial and the National Retail Federation show consumers have made low prices and free shipping table stakes for online retailers.
By Dan O'Shea • Jan. 18, 2018 -
App spending doubled in 2 years
Time spent in apps is also up 30% and the average mobile user spends about 43 total days per year in them, according to research from App Annie.
By Robert Williams • Jan. 18, 2018 -
Google will rank faster mobile pages higher
The company's "Speed Update" will take effect in July, making mobile download speeds a ranking factor in search results for the first time.
By Robert Williams • Jan. 18, 2018 -
IBM aims to solve global shipping inefficiencies with blockchain
Blockchain continues to edge its way into retail-related applications, as IBM and Maersk look to use it to improve international supply chain processes.
By Dan O'Shea • Jan. 18, 2018 -
Deep Dive
12 retail execs share their goals for 2018
There are takeaways and tips aplenty from NRF's Big Show this week. Here, retail leaders share their thoughts and priorities for the year to come.
By Corinne Ruff , Laura Heller , Cara Salpini • Jan. 18, 2018 -
Amazon could be bringing Alexa to healthcare next
A job opening at Amazon may offer hints of a major healthcare initiative involving Alexa, GeekWire reports.
By Dan O'Shea • Jan. 18, 2018 -
Opinion
The good, the bad and the ugly of NRF's Big Show 2018
While the conference showcased plenty of "cool tech," the show overall "felt stuck in a time warp" and needs to innovate faster, writes Christopher Walton.
By Christopher Walton • Jan. 18, 2018 -
Deep Dive
5 big takeaways from CES
Retailers played a big role at the Consumer Electronics Show with the first High-Tech Retailing Summit, and Amazon's Alexa absolutely everywhere.
By Laura Heller • Jan. 17, 2018 -
Walmart 3-D image patent lets shoppers pick their produce
The technology could remove one of the biggest obstacles to buying fresh food online.
By Shefali Kapadia • Jan. 17, 2018 -
Online mall rings up cryptocurrencies
The Singapore-based MegaX is aiming to capture the hearts and wallets of millennial shoppers by allowing them to pay with Bitcoin and MGX.
By Dan O'Shea • Jan. 16, 2018
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