Technology: Page 22

  • A Rite Aid store location.
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    Rite Aid CTO out as new chief marketer joins

    Justin Mennen left the company at the end of July. Meanwhile, the retailer named a new chief marketing officer as well as a chief information officer.

    By • Aug. 9, 2023
  • Exit gates at the Whole Foods Market in the Glover Park neighborhood of Washington, D.C.
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    Amazon’s frictionless checkout powers Pittsburgh campus c-store

    Although its Just Walk Out technology has yet to take off at retail locations, the company is having some success connecting with universities.

    By Jeff Wells • Aug. 8, 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
  • A person performs yoga on a white platform over water.
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    Vuori debuts new fabric with experiential pop-up

    BlissBlend, which is made from 75% recycled materials and molds to a customer’s shape, will be the center of an event in New York City.

    By • Aug. 8, 2023
  • Fingers hover over a computer keyboard with numbers on a screen, against a shadowy backdrop.
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    NRF launches digital risk, innovation center

    Through the initiative, the trade organization will develop guidelines on key technology issues, including cybersecurity and digital fraud prevention.

    By • Aug. 7, 2023
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    The competitive advantage of early AI adoption for retailers

    Tapping into the capabilities of AI and ML will soon become required just to achieve the status quo. All it takes is one competitor to set the bar.

    Aug. 7, 2023
  • Hot Topic store in Aventura, Florida.
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    "Closed Hot Topic Aventura Mall" by Phillip Pessar is licensed under CC BY 1.0
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    Hot Topic hit by spree of cyberattacks

    The U.S. retail chain doesn’t yet know what personal information was compromised or accessed by the threat actor.

    By Matt Kapko • Aug. 3, 2023
  • Exterior sign for a GameStop store.
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    GameStop to stop support for its crypto wallets due to ‘regulatory uncertainty’

    The retailer, which is pulling support on Nov. 1, had sought to tap into gaming culture to make crypto a larger part of the company’s future. 

    By • Aug. 2, 2023
  • The Tempur-Symphony pillow from Tempur Sealy.
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    "Tempur-Symphony Pillow Showing the Tag" by thesleepjudge.com is licensed under CC BY 2.0
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    Tempur Sealy responding to cyberattack that disrupted operations

    The attack occurred almost two months after the company signed an agreement to acquire Mattress Firm, which will position it as one of the world's largest mattress manufacturers.

    By Matt Kapko • Aug. 2, 2023
  • Picture of Victoria's Secret store sign
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    Victoria’s Secret to stream fashion show special on Prime Video

    A shoppable collection will accompany “The Victoria’s Secret World Tour,” which the company says is part documentary.

    By • Aug. 1, 2023
  • A screenshot of the new Bed Bath & Beyond website depicted on a desktop device
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    Overstock officially rebrands as Bed Bath & Beyond

    The launch merges the two companies into a single online shopping destination under the Bed Bath & Beyond name.

    By • Aug. 1, 2023
  • An Amazon sign is seen with a building in the background
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    How Amazon reached its ‘fastest Prime speeds ever’ in Q2

    A regional fulfillment model, machine learning and the use of same-day delivery facilities helped the company achieve that milestone, an executive said.

    By Max Garland • July 31, 2023
  • Leila Mashouf and Neeka Mashouf of Rubi Laboratories.
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    Walmart aims for affordable, sustainable clothing with carbon capture tech pilot

    A test with Rubi Laboratories seeks to integrate carbon capture technology across the retail giant’s supply chain and produce affordable apparel from the emissions.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 31, 2023
  • Amazon recently showcased its fulfillment center operations in Detroit at a ribbon cutting event.
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    Amazon opens robotics fulfillment center in Detroit

    More than 1,200 employees will help pick, pack and ship items while working "with innovative technology," the company said.

    By Max Garland • July 31, 2023
  • Outside of the Fanatics office in Tampa, Florida.
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    Fanatics creates livestream commerce app

    Fanatics Live allows fans and collectors to participate in creator-run, live shopping experiences from a dedicated app. 

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 31, 2023
  • Lacoste's virtual store with clothing displayed.
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    Lacoste’s latest virtual store doubles down on exclusive experiences for loyalty members

    In collaboration with virtual store developer Emperia, the brand is showcasing its summer collections on the platform.

    By • July 28, 2023
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    The Weekly Closeout: REI expands travel offerings and Amazon, iRobot modify merger price

    The outdoors retailer is expanding rentals, day tours and multiday adventures, while the e-commerce giant and iRobot amended the terms of their agreement. 

    By Retail Dive Staff • July 28, 2023
  • A robot works with boxes on a conveyor belt in a warehouse.
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    Warehouse automation expected to pick up after hitting ‘rock bottom’

    E-commerce and warehouse construction activity are showing signs of recovery, which could lead to increased demand for automation tools, according to Interact Analysis.

    By Alexei Alexis • July 27, 2023
  • Picture of a living room that uses Decorify.
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    Courtesy of Wayfair
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    Wayfair debuts home design, product visualization tool

    Decorify allows shoppers to upload a photo of a room and receive style redesigns with shoppable product suggestions.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 27, 2023
  • Person holding a mobile phone with the Poshmark website pulled up.
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    Poshmark adds visual search tool to app

    Posh Lens takes shoppers’ photos and shows available listings for their desired product or similar items.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 25, 2023
  • A person with long hair carries a stack of boxes.
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    Courtesy of Stitch Fix
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    Stitch Fix technology chief exits

    The departure of Sachin Dhawan, who took the CTO post only last year, may mean that newly arrived CEO Matt Baer is building his own team.

    By • July 25, 2023
  • A photo of someone's hand using Amazon One palm-scanning technology to enter a store.
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    Whole Foods to deploy Amazon One chainwide

    The specialty grocer plans to offer the palm recognition and payment system at its more than 500 stores by the end of 2023. 

    By Sam Silverstein • July 21, 2023
  • Ulta storefront
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    Ulta doubles down on livestream shopping with new partnership

    A deal with Buywith allows the beauty retailer's brand partners to host live shopping events on its website.

    By • July 20, 2023
  • Estee Lauder Lipsticks on display.
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    Estée Lauder takes down some systems following cyberattack

    ALPHV, the ransomware threat actor taking credit for the attack, threatened to reveal more information about the data it claims to have stolen from the cosmetics conglomerate.

    By Matt Kapko • July 20, 2023
  • A nude eyeshadow palette and makeup artist's tools on a marble vanity. Brushes for powder, blush, eyebrows, shadows and sponges for concealer and foundation
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    July Ko via Getty Images
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    Dufry, Perfect Corp. bring AR makeup try-on to airports

    The partnership will allow travelers to test products from a variety of beauty brands through virtual product SKUs.

    By • July 19, 2023
  • A stack of lightly distressed denim jeans with horseshoe stitching on the back pockets,
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    True Religion’s new chief marketing officer will lead the brand’s digital pivot

    Kristen D’Arcy, formerly of Pacsun and American Eagle Outfitters, said she expects e-commerce to represent 50% of the brand’s revenue in a few years.

    By Lara Ewen • July 19, 2023