Technology: Page 19


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    Foot Locker to shut down Atmos’ US website, stores

    The Japanese streetwear brand, which was acquired by Foot Locker in 2021, will close three stores as it exits North America and invests in Asia.

    By Oct. 11, 2023
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    Target loses ground on plastics reduction goal

    The mass merchant said it is “applying lessons learned” to turn around its virgin plastic number.

    By Katie Pyzyk • Oct. 10, 2023
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    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.

    By Retail Dive staff
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    Walmart tests more AI, AR shopping tools

    The retailer is eyeing generative AI-powered experiences including enhancing search functions for online shopping.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 10, 2023
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    What 3 retailers’ approach to crypto says about the market

    Pacsun, GameStop and Tag Heuer have all introduced crypto activations in recent years as the payment option grew in popularity.

    By Oct. 9, 2023
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    US online holiday sales to surpass $221B this year: Adobe

    More spending will occur on mobile devices than computers for the first time, and shoppers are expected to use buy now, pay later services, per the report.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 6, 2023
  • OLAPLEX DUPES THE DUPERS ON TIKTOK WITH OLADUPÉ, WHICH WAS REVEALED AS ITS BLOCKBUSTER NO. 3 HAIR PERFECTOR
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    Why Olaplex created a faux product to address dupe culture on TikTok

    Chief Marketing Officer Charlotte Watson detailed how the brand’s fictitious Oladupé product is helping it communicate value and authentically reach the beauty community.

    By Jessica Deyo • Oct. 6, 2023
  • Puma NITRO NFRNO and NITRO Fastroid Sneakers, debuting at NYFW
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    Are NFT projects now over for retailers?

    Technical difficulties, fraud and low consumer interest cloud the market for non-fungible tokens. 

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 5, 2023
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    Walgreens CIO Hsiao Wang out amid C-suite shakeup

    The company has brought in seasoned exec Neal Sample to make "near-term" technology decisions, according to an email sent to employees.

    By Roberto Torres • Oct. 4, 2023
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    Maybelline New York debuts virtual beauty, music experience on Roblox

    Brands and retailers are flocking to the online game platform to create virtual worlds filled with digital replicas of their products.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 3, 2023
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    Courtesy of Amazon
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    Deep Dive

    Is Amazon just another retailer? The Federal Trade Commission doesn’t think so.

    The e-commerce giant and others skeptical of the commission’s antitrust claims say the FTC has an uphill court battle, in part because Amazon’s behavior is just old-fashioned retail.

    By Oct. 3, 2023
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    Retrieved from Birdy Grey on February 24, 2023
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    Birdy Grey builds out C-suite with new COO, CTO hires

    The DTC bridal brand brought on a new operating chief following Eloquii co-founder Steve Zawada's exit in June after about six months.

    By Howard Ruben • Oct. 2, 2023
  • Two photos side by side of two people using Amazon Go technology at the entrance to a store.
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    Courtesy of Amazon
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    Amazon Go resumes suburban expansion with Washington store

    The new location is the first to open since Amazon closed nearly a third of its brick-and-mortar convenience stores earlier this year.

    By Jessica Loder • Oct. 2, 2023
  • The corporate logo of e-commerce company Shopify hangs at the building that contains the offices of Shopify Commerce Germany GmbH on August 08, 2022 in Berlin, Germany.
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    Shopify invests in wholesale marketplace Faire

    Through the partnership, Faire will become Shopify’s recommended wholesale provider.

    By Howard Ruben • Sept. 29, 2023
  • The Ralph Lauren storefront in Toronto, Canada, is pictured.
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    Courtesy of Ralph Lauren Corporation
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    Ralph Lauren expanding Canada presence with retail, e-commerce

    The company plans to add more stores in the country in the coming years to increase value in North America.

    By Laurel Deppen • Sept. 29, 2023
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    GameStop names Ryan Cohen CEO

    The move places the manager of the video game retailer's largest shareholder in charge of the company.

    By Sept. 28, 2023
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    Retrieved from Business Wire on September 27, 2023
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    Square adds merchant tools

    Block’s merchant business, facing stiffer competition in the point-of-sale space, has added about a dozen new features for its sellers.

    By Caitlin Mullen • Sept. 28, 2023
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    Costco pushes forward with app upgrades

    The changes, which include augmented reality and the upcoming ability to scan barcodes, have significantly boosted the tool’s downloads and app store rating.

    By Catherine Douglas Moran • Sept. 27, 2023
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    Courtesy of Walmart
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    Walmart Discovered launches on Roblox

    The retailer wants users to discover games, indie experiences and virtual items that are voted on by the community.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 27, 2023
  • Behind the scenes at Shein Live: Front Row.
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    Shein highlights Fall, Winter collections in livestream show

    Viewers were able to access the shoppable show from the Shein app and its Facebook, X, YouTube and Instagram channels. 

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 27, 2023
  • A closeup of a Macy's sign with a signature red star sits atop a store entrance overhang.
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    Applications open for Macy’s vendor diversity accelerator

    Established in 2011, the retailer is set to welcome its next cohort of underrepresented business owners in May.

    By Sept. 25, 2023
  • Redken products backstage at the Bondi Bather show on May 19, 2016 in Sydney, Australia.
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    Mark Nolan via Getty Images
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    Redken launches DTC website

    While products have been available for sale in local salons, Amazon and Ulta, the site allows consumers to buy items directly from the brand online.

    By Howard Ruben • Updated Oct. 4, 2023
  • Two Meta avatars posing for the DressX x Diesel collection.
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    Diesel partners with DressX on collection for Meta Avatars

    The digital wearables are available through the Instagram, Facebook, Messenger and Quest VR online stores.

    By Sept. 21, 2023
  • Three rows of APL shoes in a variety of colors on a neutral background.
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    Courtesy of Athletic Propulsion Labs
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    Athletic footwear brand APL’s fit tech leads to reduced returns

    The luxury sneaker company’s partnership with True Fit has slashed fit-related returns by 15%.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 21, 2023
  • Amazon's tech at work at the Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington.
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    Amazon adds RFID to cashierless tech to support apparel purchases

    The new capability enables cashierless shopping for softline goods like clothing, fan gear, hats and shoes.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 20, 2023
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    Ikea expands on sustainability initiatives with 2 clean energy projects

    The home furnishings retailer is installing solar power, and renewable heating and cooling, in multiple locations across the United States.

    By Zoya Mirza • Sept. 20, 2023