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Snapchat introduces AR try-on lenses for Halloween costumes
Users can visualize costumes from multiple TV and movie franchises before buying them through a partnership with Disguise.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 12, 2022 -
Nearly half of Gen Z, millennials to rely on buy now, pay later this holiday: report
Additionally, 43% of consumers are likely to open a new store credit card this season in order to receive discounts and offers.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 12, 2022 -
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 -
4 in-store technology trends that are shaping 2022
A return to brick-and-mortar locations is pushing retailers to be innovative as they juggle customer experience with labor efficiency.
By Dani James • Oct. 12, 2022 -
Hollister app lets teens shop, parents pay
The Abercrombie & Fitch Co. brand released the Share2Pay function based on company data about customer pain points.
By Dani James • Oct. 11, 2022 -
Sponsored by CommerceHub
Stand up a marketplace without re-inventing the wheel
The most important feature of a marketplace is a supplier network curated for performance and scalability.
By Tiana Zhang, CommerceHub • Oct. 10, 2022 -
Amazon ends field tests for delivery bot Scout
After debuting in a Washington state neighborhood in 2019, a company spokesperson said parts of the program "weren't meeting customers' needs.”
By Max Garland • Oct. 7, 2022 -
The North Face releases circular design clothing
The brand is also relaunching its take-back program in stores later this month, which was first piloted in 2018.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 7, 2022 -
Column
The Weekly Closeout: Tupperware is now at Target and Hasbro’s $8.5B plan
Tupperware is on a journey to reach a younger demographic, and the toy brand announced an ambitious financial growth strategy.
By Retail Dive Staff • Oct. 7, 2022 -
Walmart acquires automated grocery firm to bolster fulfillment
The retailer is hoping to leverage Alert Innovation's inventory-handling technology for speedy pickup and delivery.
By Megan Ruggles • Oct. 7, 2022 -
Peloton cuts 500 jobs after losing ‘more than $100M on retail’ last year
Following a slew of poor earnings results, CEO Barry McCarthy is focused on reaching break-even cash flow by the end of the year.
By Dani James • Oct. 6, 2022 -
Nordstrom’s tech chief to step down this month
As chief technology and information officer, Edmond Mesrobian has spent the last four years overhauling the retailer’s data capabilities.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 6, 2022 -
Target names chief digital, product officer
Prat Vemana will lead the retailer’s digital teams as the company continues to invest in the channel.
By Kaarin Vembar • Oct. 5, 2022 -
West Elm to replicate furniture, decor on Roblox
More brands and retailers are experimenting with the metaverse platform to appeal to younger consumers.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 5, 2022 -
Opinion
The rapid rise of buy now, pay later
Despite regulatory uncertainties, BNPL won’t disappear anytime soon, writes Kendrick Sands, head of consumer finance research at Euromonitor International.
By Kendrick Sands • Oct. 5, 2022 -
Shopify adds mobile POS hardware
Pushing further into brick-and-mortar shopping, the commerce company faces competition from other point-of-sale providers as the volume of these transactions is expected to rise.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 5, 2022 -
Amazon rebrands discounted membership as it launches Amazon Access hub
Information on Prime Access will be available on the site, as well as details on layaway and SNAP EBT programs.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 4, 2022 -
Affirm targets offline growth
The buy now, pay later provider’s CFO said its Debit+ card is a key part of the company’s strategy to push further into brick-and-mortar sales.
By Caitlin Mullen • Oct. 4, 2022 -
Bed Bath & Beyond to consolidate brands within enhanced mobile app
After two quarters of decline, the company is focusing on digital operations and the brands its customers prefer.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 3, 2022 -
Sponsored by Planalytics
Many things are beyond our control; this external sales driver is not one of them.
As a rule, external factors that are unknown, uncontrollable and unpredictable are pretty much impossible to proactively manage. There is one exception to this rule.
Oct. 3, 2022 -
Lululemon puts Mirror acquisition to use with Lululemon Studio program
The membership, launching next week, costs $39 per month and requires customers to own the at-home fitness device.
By Cara Salpini • Sept. 30, 2022 -
Google debuts 3D sneaker tool, new shopping features
The technology company will provide more personalized recommendations to users and assist businesses in creating 3D product models.
By Dani James • Sept. 29, 2022 -
What Amazon’s product updates say about its strategy
The retailer has expanded its reach into consumers' homes — and their businesses.
By Dani James • Sept. 29, 2022 -
As the holidays approach, Five Below adds BOPIS
The retailer is looking to provide more convenience as consumers seek out discount retailers to combat inflation.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 28, 2022 -
Walmart aims to shift Gen Z perceptions with expansive Roblox play
Interactive virtual spaces going live ahead of the holidays cater to different product interests, with a beauty and cosmetics section among the first.
By Peter Adams • Sept. 27, 2022 -
Build-A-Bear redesigns website
The retailer has rebounded from the COVID-19 pandemic to see historically high revenues.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 26, 2022