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

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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

Ralph Lauren debuts Fortnite clothing capsule tied to physical apparel collection

The clothing brand has redesigned its iconic Polo Pony logo for the first time in its history as part of the collaboration.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 2, 2022

Retailers are wading deeper into customer data. States are raising the alarm.

Brands from Walmart to Peloton are now able to access more personal customer data, including biometric identifiers, as they expand their digital capabilities. Where does that leave them legally?

By Dani James • Nov. 2, 2022

Kohl’s deals-focused holiday blitz features bevy of mobile tactics

The retailer is making use of a new TikTok feature that lets users shake their phones to reveal a Black Friday discount. 

By Peter Adams • Nov. 2, 2022

Google’s new shopping updates focus on deals

The search engine found in a new study that 43% of respondents plan to spend more time looking for discounts this holiday season.

By Dani James • Nov. 1, 2022

Bed Bath & Beyond reviewing data breach

The home goods retailer doesn’t believe sensitive or personal data was accessed by the third party.

By Caroline Jansen • Oct. 31, 2022

Etsy promotes vice president of engineering to chief technology officer

The move comes after the e-commerce platform made two key acquisitions last year.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 31, 2022

Nearly half of retailers are converting cash registers to self-checkouts: report

Retailers are investing more in technology as consumers seek faster checkout options, a Zebra Technologies report found.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 28, 2022

Destination XL brings on Blue Nile vet as chief digital, analytics officer

The men’s apparel retailer has been building out its C-suite with seasoned retail veterans in recent months.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 27, 2022