Google enhances AR search tools to help harried holiday shoppers

Offerings for the beauty and sneaker categories allow consumers to get a better sense of what a product looks like without having to step into a store.

By Peter Adams • Nov. 18, 2022

Amazon CEO signals more layoffs to come in 2023

After announcing job cuts this week, Andy Jassy said the company would eliminate more roles, including in its team devoted to stores.

By Ben Unglesbee • Nov. 18, 2022

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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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Amazon confirms layoffs

The company is consolidating teams following reports earlier in the week that said the e-commerce giant was firing thousands. 

By Kaarin Vembar • Nov. 17, 2022

True Religion drops new mobile app with exclusive products, interactive content

Mobile is the apparel brand’s largest digital channel, and a new app is one part of its attempt to transform into a digital-first, direct-to-consumer brand.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 17, 2022

Victoria’s Secret launches mobile bra fitting tool

The tech will help customers select the best size and fit with the hope of reducing returns and boosting the shopping experience.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 16, 2022

5 tech revolutions that haven’t happened (at least not yet)

Why isn’t the sky darkened by drones? Why do cash registers still exist? Will robots take all sales floor jobs? We consider the answers to these and more.

By Ben Unglesbee • Nov. 16, 2022

Self-checkout now comprises nearly 40% of grocery checkout options, study says

Consumers that use both self-checkout and staffed lanes are highly valuable to retailers, according to shopper intelligence firm Catalina. 

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Nov. 16, 2022

Amazon tests new robotic system to improve warehouse efficiency

The company says Sparrow will automate the task of moving items prior to packaging, a critical part of the fulfillment process.

By Max Garland • Nov. 16, 2022

Nike launches marketplace to collect, trade virtual products

Select customers on the platform, dubbed .Swoosh, will also have the chance to co-create virtual products with the athletics giant.

By Cara Salpini • Nov. 14, 2022

Amazon reportedly plans 10K layoffs, with a focus on retail

The e-commerce giant is also downsizing divisions related to devices like Alexa and human resources, the New York Times reports.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 14, 2022

StockX removes ‘Verified Authentic’ tags

After Twitter users pointed out the change, the sneaker marketplace acknowledged the shift, saying “verification is the new authentication.”

By Dani James • Nov. 14, 2022

Pinterest TV unveils holiday shopping event

The platform also expanded the feature to Canada about a year after launching in the U.S.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 14, 2022

Amazon showcases new Prime Air delivery drone design

The MK30 is set to come into service in 2024. It's lighter and smaller than the MK27-2 that is slated to make deliveries this year.

By Max Garland • Nov. 14, 2022

How retailers are connecting the metaverse to the real world and revenue

Brands are diving into virtual environments to connect with young consumers. But are these digital spaces just billboards for brands, or can they have tangible benefits?

By Dani James • Nov. 14, 2022

Leather tannery Ecco partners with mycelium material brand Ecovative

The companies are collaborating to bring commercialization to leather-like materials without compromising on quality.

By Dani James • Nov. 11, 2022

The value of blending: Inside E.l.f’s post-cookie mobile strategy

As the holidays approach, the beauty retailer counts on a connected ecosystem and its 3 million loyalty members in pursuit of forever customers.

By Jessica Deyo • Nov. 11, 2022

Sephora offers on-demand delivery via DoorDash

The online delivery service also has a new beauty tile on its homepage where consumers can shop for the retailer's products.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 10, 2022

Amazon rolls out Rivian EVs in more cities for holiday deliveries

The company has delivered more than 5 million packages to U.S. customers using the electric vans since July.

By Max Garland • Nov. 9, 2022

Pacsun expands metaverse presence for the holidays

The PacVerse includes an upside-down world, icy wonderland and futuristic airport terminal in an effort to bridge real life and fantasy.

By Jessica Deyo • Nov. 9, 2022

Shoppers to pay more for less this holiday season: report

Consumers are taking advantage of discount codes as new data predicts that Cyber Week sales are expected to increase.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 8, 2022

Etsy rolls out image search function

Starting with iOS users, the small business marketplace is letting shoppers upload photos of products in order to find similar listings across the platform.

By Dani James • Nov. 7, 2022

Accessories membership club Vivrelle raises $35M in Series B

Since the company’s Series A funding round nearly 18 months ago, it has increased revenue by 600%. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 7, 2022

Dick’s Sporting Goods creates venture fund for sports startups

The company said the fund’s initial investments reflect a focus on innovation and customer experience.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 4, 2022

Amazon Fashion, Snapchat partner on AR eyewear shopping lenses

Snap’s Senior Vice President of Partnerships Ben Schwerin said the feature was “just the first step in our partnership.”

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 3, 2022

Bed Bath & Beyond’s chief customer and technology officer resigns

Rafeh Masood, set to depart Dec. 2, marks the latest in a string of executive changes at the struggling retailer.

By Caroline Jansen • Nov. 2, 2022