Technology: Page 39

  • Instacart rolls out Connected Stores suite of services for retailers.
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    Instacart rolls out tech enhancements centered on in-store shopping

    The company’s “Connected Stores” suite includes an updated smart cart, scan-and-pay program and electronic shelf labels.

    By Jeff Wells • Sept. 19, 2022
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    Puma debuts shoes, tights made from recycled materials

    The Re:Collection line is made with between 20% and 100% recycled materials and comes on the back of a biodegradable shoe launch earlier this year.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 19, 2022
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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
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    For Peloton, 2022 has been a rough ride

    The at-home gym company — along with its stock price — was riding on a high during the pandemic. Consumers brought it back to reality in 2022.

    By Dani James • Sept. 19, 2022
  • A worker in a retail store using a phone while working.
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    Walmart Canada turns to automated AI solution to curb out-of-stocks

    Following a 70-store pilot, the retailer is rolling out Focal Systems’ computer vision cameras to scan shelves at predetermined intervals and alert workers to restock products.

    By Catherine Douglas Moran • Sept. 19, 2022
  • An online shopper is sitting outside on the street and is ordering something on her mobile phone with a credit card in hand.
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    3 disruptive retail trends, and why retailers must adapt

    The retail landscape is changing at an ever-increasing pace, enabling some retailers to gain competitive advantages.

    Sept. 19, 2022
  • Walmart's Be Your Own Model functionality
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    Walmart expands virtual try-on functionality with Be Your Own Model

    iOS customers in the U.S. will be able to upload images of themselves to virtually try on over 270,000 apparel items.

    By Dani James • Sept. 15, 2022
  • A white, blue and purple running shoe by the brand On
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    Running brand On creates shoe made from carbon emissions

    The shoe, Cloudprime, is made of about 70% CO2, and will need more investment to be brought to consumers at scale.

    By Dani James • Sept. 15, 2022
  • A person sits on a couch petting a cat; a laptop features the Walmart website.
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    Walmart leans into personalization with app, site upgrades

    The retailer added new recommendation and visualization functions to digital apparel shopping and upgraded its gift registries, among other changes. 

    By • Sept. 14, 2022
  • Workers pack and ship customer orders at the 750,000-square-foot Amazon fulfillment center on August 1, 2017 in Romeoville, Illinois.
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    Amazon buys mechatronics firm to fold into robotics division

    With Cloostermans, the retail giant intends to “more rapidly deploy solutions” that support employees, improve safety and cut packaging waste.

    By Edwin Lopez • Sept. 14, 2022
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    HSN creates YouTube TV channel

    The company wants to connect with more shoppers, but industry analysts are concerned about whether it can weather economic volatility.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 12, 2022
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    Sponsored by Productsup

    The majority of Instagram users now shop on the app. How should retailers reach them?

    Four steps to building positive brand experiences and driving sales on Instagram.

    Sept. 12, 2022
  • Online shopping on a smart phone.
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    Sponsored by Mainstreet Services Inc.

    Why m-commerce is the new e-commerce and why retailers need to adapt quickly

    Market disruption has triggered massive changes in the retail sector, and one of the biggest developments is a major shift by shoppers toward m-commerce or mobile shopping and ordering.

    Sept. 12, 2022
  • Two models wearing white and black outfits from the Alo Yoga Aspen collection.
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    Alo Yoga releases first ready-to-wear collection, NFT at New York Fashion Week

    The new Aspen Collection features floor-length faux fur jackets and cashmere sets, and comes with non-fungible tokens providing exclusive perks.

    By Dani James • Sept. 10, 2022
  • Virtual exterior shot of a Bloomingdale's storefront that is in the sky. A zeppelin with the words 'big brown drone' hovers in the right corner.
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    Bloomingdale’s debuts virtual store during New York Fashion Week

    The iconic retailer’s digital space celebrates its 150th anniversary and provides access to exclusive collections from luxury brands.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 9, 2022
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    J.C. Penney releases skincare adviser experience, AR try-on

    The new features are part of a broader online revamp of the department store’s beauty offerings as it forges a new path in the category.

    By • Sept. 9, 2022
  • Drugstore Chain Walgreens To Buy Duane Reade
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    Walgreens Boots Alliance taps Michaels exec as new CIO

    Hsiao Wang, executive vice president and CIO at the craft retailer, brings deep retail experience to the company amid ongoing transformation.

    By Roberto Torres • Sept. 9, 2022
  • Puma NITRO NFRNO and NITRO Fastroid Sneakers, debuting at NYFW
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    Puma’s first metaverse experience ties NFTs to NYFW

    Following a New York Fashion Week show, consumers who minted the brand’s Nitropass can burn their NFT and claim physical sneakers.

    By Chris Kelly • Sept. 8, 2022
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    Instacart buys e-commerce tech provider Rosie

    Rosie’s services are now part of the Instacart Platform, and its staff lead development of the e-commerce giant’s strategy for serving independent retailers.

    By Sam Silverstein • Sept. 8, 2022
  • A grey hoodie made of Nike's new Forward material.
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    Nike’s new material could ‘change the apparel industry,’ CEO says

    The brand's Forward material is created through a production process that uses less energy than traditional knits and wovens.

    By Dani James • Sept. 7, 2022
  • The interior of a Levi's shop-in-shop, with jeans and t-shirts against a wall and a central island with shirts folded and hanging.
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    Levi’s opens shop-in-shop in Hudson’s Bay

    The brand’s 6,600-square-foot shop features tech-enabled fitting rooms and tailoring services.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 7, 2022
  • Gap materials for its fall 2022 campaign, "Icons."
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    Gap highlights culture shapers with ‘Icons’ campaign, NFT contest

    Gap Logo Remix invites artists to design a logo that could become an NFT and be printed on the brand’s signature hoodie.

    By Jessica Deyo • Sept. 7, 2022
  • A red brick building with an REI sign on it.
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    Recommerce tech firm grows as REI, Lululemon expand used apparel sales

    Trove said its technology is now active in 700 stores nationwide as more retailers turn to resale.

    By • Sept. 6, 2022
  • A graphic that features Maybelline's new playable ad mini-game
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    Maybelline partners with Zynga for playable ad integration

    The branded mini-game requires players to pair together icons to reveal a shoppable mascara with a customer review.

    By Aaron Baar • Sept. 6, 2022
  • Chewy, fulfillment center
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    Chewy opens third automated fulfillment center as shipping capacity grows

    The pet supply retailer expects to ship a third of its outbound volume from automated facilities by this time next year.

    By Megan Ruggles • Sept. 6, 2022
  • A person with a brown sleeve holds a smartphone with the American Express Global Pay app open on it.
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    Sponsored by American Express

    American Express® introduces American Express Global Pay™, a B2B cross-border payment solution for U.S. small businesses

    American Express Global Pay enables U.S. SMBs to make cross-border payments while earning rewards.

    Sept. 6, 2022