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Retail media in real life: stores are the next big retail media channel
Discover how retailers and brands can take the benefits of retail media in store.
By Sumant Yeramilly • Jan. 23, 2023 -
GameStop lays off employees, plans to close Kentucky distribution center
The retailer’s 630,000-square-foot Shepherdsville location is now listed as available for lease starting July 1.
By Dani James • Jan. 20, 2023 -
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.
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Web3 fashion startup Syky raises $9.5M
The company aims to entice shoppers with incentives tied to its non-fungible token.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Jan. 19, 2023 -
Shein to add 1,000 more designers to its incubator program in 2023
The fast-fashion retailer has brought in nearly 3,000 participants to its Shein X initiative, which helps fund them through the apparel creation process.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Jan. 19, 2023 -
Farfetch’s chief brand and growth officers exit
At the same time, the company made several leadership appointments, including a president of Americas and a new CEO of its Browns business.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Jan. 19, 2023 -
Pinterest’s chief shopping officer moves to adviser role
Julie Bornstein joined the company through its acquisition of her AI shopping platform The Yes in June.
By Dani James • Jan. 19, 2023 -
L’Oréal’s VC fund makes first metaverse investment with Digital Village
The beauty company is following the digital trend with a minority investment through its venture capital fund.
By Xanayra Marin-Lopez • Jan. 19, 2023 -
Google Cloud rolls out AI-driven inventory tech
The system uses machine learning to automatically identify items on store shelves using images taken from multiple angles.
By Sam Silverstein • Jan. 19, 2023 -
Uniqlo is banking on RFID tech to help drive international growth
The retailer is counting on digital innovation to help drive store growth in North America and Europe, according to Fast Retailing CIO Takahiro Tambara.
By Nate Delesline III • Jan. 18, 2023 -
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Delaware North scores big wins by offering a fast, frictionless in-store experience
Technology alleviates bottlenecks and creates a convenient alternative to traditional checkout.
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Volumental tests shoe fitting technology with Under Armour ahead of global expansion
The company claims that its technology reduces in-store returns and generates higher sales.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Jan. 12, 2023 -
L’Oréal unveils makeup applicator for consumers with limited mobility
The beauty company introduced HAPTA technology to assist users with varying fine motor skills, and will pilot it through Lancôme this year.
By Dani James • Jan. 12, 2023 -
NRF forms cyberthreat intelligence partnership
The association will work with the Retail & Hospitality Information Sharing and Analysis Center to help combat cyberattacks and protect consumer data.
By David Jones • Jan. 12, 2023 -
Meta implements new system for addressing algorithmic ads bias
VRS marks the first time the company’s advertising falls under direct court oversight and could be a wake-up call for others using algorithms to target ads.
By Peter Adams • Jan. 11, 2023 -
EVgo and Amazon team up for voice-enabled EV charging
The companies will direct drivers to area chargers and enable them to pay from inside the vehicle using the Alexa voice assistant.
By Jessica Loder • Jan. 11, 2023 -
Build-A-Bear names chief technology officer
Dara Meath will lead the retailer’s tech team and support the company’s ongoing digital transformation.
By Kaarin Vembar • Jan. 10, 2023 -
Amazon expands ‘Buy with Prime’ to all US merchants
With help from SaaS platform BigCommerce, the e-commerce giant is even looping sellers outside its own marketplace into its ecosystem.
By Daphne Howland • Jan. 10, 2023 -
Instagram to remove shopping tab
Despite getting rid of a dedicated commerce destination, the social media company said it is still investing in shopping experiences.
By Dani James • Jan. 10, 2023 -
Naver closes on Poshmark acquisition
The resale marketplace has stopped trading on the Nasdaq as a result of the deal.
By Cara Salpini • Jan. 9, 2023 -
5 trends that shaped the holidays in 2022
From deep discounts to metaverse activations, here are some of the biggest influences on the season.
By Retail Dive Staff • Jan. 9, 2023 -
Walmart made over 6,000 drone deliveries in 2022
While the retailer seeks to eventually deliver 1 million packages by drone annually, an executive said it's encouraged by the initial response.
By Max Garland • Jan. 6, 2023 -
Shoppers spent record-breaking $211.7B online during 2022 holiday season: report
Discounts also hit record highs, which were “strong enough to sustain discretionary spending through the entire season,” according to Adobe.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Jan. 6, 2023 -
Jordan Brand launches 23/7 shoe for kids
It has a step-in design and comes in multiple colorways that are a “nod to iconic Jordan moments and figures,” according to Nike.
By Kaarin Vembar • Jan. 5, 2023 -
Shopify releases enterprise e-commerce system
The company has released other tools to support retailers and invested strategically to enhance its services.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Jan. 5, 2023 -
H&M centers on sustainability for Roblox activation
The Loooptopia experience allows users to create and recycle custom digital garments and unlock special rewards.
By Jessica Deyo • Jan. 5, 2023