Technology: Page 30


  • Amazon Go first store
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    Retrieved from Amazon press page.
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    Amazon to close 8 of its Go stores

    The e-commerce giant will close two of the convenience store locations each in Seattle and New York City and four in San Francisco.

    By Brett Dworski • March 6, 2023
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    Caroline Jansen/Retail Dive
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    11 digitally native retailers at risk of bankruptcy

    These companies were meant to be disruptors to the industry. But as macroeconomic pressures intensify and capital gets harder to find, they may be put to their biggest test.

    By March 6, 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
  • The Home Depot storefront on Roblox.
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    Courtesy of The Home Depot
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    Home Depot takes Kids Workshops to the metaverse on Roblox

    Players will have the ability to browse a virtual Home Depot and build a project, similar to if they attended an in-person workshop.

    By Sara Karlovitch • March 6, 2023
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    Sponsored by CommerceHub

    Are more flexible partner models the key to unlocking e-commerce profitability?

    Despite e-commerce profitability challenges, many retailers are still managing to innovate — and they’re getting great results.

    March 6, 2023
  • SaksOff5th.com CEO exits in latest leadership change

    The top executive at the luxury off-pricer’s brick-and-mortar counterpart has replaced Paige Thomas, who left to pursue other opportunities.

    By March 1, 2023
  • Three Amazon workers in a warehouse prepare orders.
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    Courtesy of Amazon
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    Amazon closes, cancels more warehouses as cost-cutting persists

    The e-commerce giant canceled, closed or delayed 99 facilities in its U.S. fulfillment network, according to a firm tracking the company. Amazon disputed its findings.

    By Max Garland • March 1, 2023
  • Underwear displayed in a virtual store
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    Courtesy of Saxx
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    Saxx uses its first metaverse store to promote new collection

    The men's underwear brand joins a growing list of companies launching virtual experiences to connect with consumers.

    By Feb. 28, 2023
  • Michaels launches marketplace for third-party sellers

    The arts and crafts retailer is quadrupling its online assortment across categories as part of its digital transformation.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Feb. 28, 2023
  • Maybelline's first-ever CGI avatar, May, which the brand is launching alongside its Falsies Surreal Mascara.
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    Courtesy of Maybelline
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    Maybelline enlists its first-ever digital avatar for mascara launch

    The virtual ambassador, named May, will help launch the Falsies Surreal Extensions Mascara and support future metaverse activations.

    By Jessica Deyo • Feb. 28, 2023
  • A person wearing a cream jacket and pants stands beside a seated person wearing a brown top and matching pants.
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    Courtesy of Nordstrom
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    Nordstrom, The Folklore Group partner to grow assortment of Black-owned brands

    Through the Folklore Connect platform, the retailer will be able to engage with brands founded by people of color. 

    By Feb. 28, 2023
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    Courtesy of Walmart
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    Walmart’s store-fulfilled delivery sales nearly triple in two years

    The retail giant has been expanding its delivery capabilities in recent years amid the e-commerce boom.

    By Max Garland • Feb. 28, 2023
  • Poshmark introduces shoppable Poshmark Stories feature.
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    Poshmark lays off less than 2% of workforce

    The social resale marketplace has about 800 employees, according to its LinkedIn, and recently got acquired for $1.2 billion.

    By Dani James • Feb. 27, 2023
  • Interior shot of the Adidas store in the Bronx. Clothes are on racks on the perimeter of the store and merchandise on tables in the center.
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    Courtesy of Adidas
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    Adidas opens New York store in the Bronx

    The location features a digital footwear wall, click-and-collect services, and digital windows highlighting the brand’s campaigns, partners and products.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Feb. 27, 2023
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    Thomas Barwick via Getty Images
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    Sponsored by Google

    Top retailers use AI-powered campaigns to engage their most valuable customers. Here’s how

    Discover the 4 steps that 12 industry leaders followed to increase profitability.

    By Brendon Kraham • Feb. 27, 2023
  • Two paper bags with the Amazon Prime logo sit on a mat outside of a door.
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    Amazon joins India’s experimental open-source e-commerce network

    The ONDC initiative aims to ensure that giant companies don’t monopolize e-commerce, and Amazon may be better off joining than fighting it.

    By Feb. 24, 2023
  • Dressing room in purple light with a large screen in one corner.
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    Courtesy of Fit Xperience Savage X Fenty
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    Savage X Fenty delves deeper into fitting room tech

    In under 30 seconds, a tool creates an avatar of a shopper's body type and recommends products that will be an ideal fit.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Feb. 23, 2023
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    Kendall Davis/Retail Dive
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    Podcast

    The Backroom: What the ‘MetaBirkin’ NFT verdict means for art and commerce

    The team chats about how Hermès' legal win impacts retail at large, and why Mason Rothschild plans to appeal.

    By Retail Dive Staff • Feb. 23, 2023
  • A$AP Rocky and Klarna team up for global campaign
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    Klarna touts US as largest market

    The Swedish buy now, pay later provider aims to keep growing in the U.S. with new services despite the intense competition.

    By Lynne Marek • Feb. 23, 2023
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    Courtesy of Victoria's Secret
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    Victoria’s Secret launches design collaboration with Naomi Osaka

    The intimates and sleepwear collection includes the Forever Bra, which features the brand’s first bra pad that can be fully recycled. 

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Feb. 22, 2023
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    Courtesy of Nike
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    Nike’s chief digital information officer exits

    Ratnakar Lavu arrived in 2019 from Kohl’s, with a goal to accelerate the sportswear giant’s growth.

    By Feb. 22, 2023
  • The indoor main entrance to Sweetwater music's retail store in Fort Wayne, Indiana
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    Permission granted by Sweetwater
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    Deep Dive

    YouTubers, podcasters help Sweetwater reach a record sales year

    The pandemic led musicians to buy streaming equipment, pushing the retailer to over $1 billion in sales – all with only one physical store. 

    By Feb. 21, 2023
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    Sponsored by VMware

    Modern retail ecosystems are required to support today’s consumers

    VMware Retail Industry Solutions Strategist explores cross-cloud ecosystem for better in-store experiences.

    By Arron Lock, Director, Retail Industry Solutions Strategist, VMware • Feb. 21, 2023
  • Digital illustration of a person in front of a city street scene for Pacsun Los Angeles Tycoon.
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    Pacsun launches tycoon-based Roblox experience

    The game will showcase the apparel retailer’s spring collection and is the latest in a string of metaverse activations for the company.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Feb. 17, 2023
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    William Walker/Retail Dive
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    Sponsored by Infobip

    [Podcast] Conversations in CX

    This podcast series explores the customer experience related to CPaaS, the future of retailer technology, leadership, and social commerce.

    By Retail Dive's studioID • Updated March 7, 2023
  • Tatcha's virtual store experience
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    Tatcha launches virtual store to promote body care products

    To coincide with the virtual experience, the skincare brand is hosting a real-life pop-up shop in Los Angeles.

    By Feb. 16, 2023