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April 18, 2022

Walmart preps mealtime inspiration with shoppable Snapchat lens

The retailer's collaboration on a new AR lens aims to help mobile users find recipes using ingredients they have at home or can order from Walmart.

By Robert Williams • April 14, 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.

By Retail Dive staff

Rebag, Moda Operandi showcase used luxury items in virtual trunk show

The collaboration allows Rebag to reach a new audience within the luxury space, as more retailers experiment with resale programs. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • April 13, 2022

Chasing digital growth, Walmart poaches PayPal CFO

In tapping John Rainey to replace outgoing Chief Financial Officer Brett Biggs, the retail giant took the unusual step of hiring outside the company.

By Daphne Howland • April 13, 2022

Epic Games raises $2B to develop its metaverse efforts

The funding brings its valuation to nearly $32 billion, and includes participation from Kirkbi, the investment firm behind The Lego Group.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • April 13, 2022

From physical stores to the metaverse, what retail execs are thinking about in 2022

Executives at Shoptalk shared insight on how companies are navigating fast-moving industry changes.

By Stephanie Arnold • April 12, 2022

Amazon Fresh deepens its focus on Just Walk Out technology

The company's newly opened supermarket in Fairfax, Virginia, has Amazon's checkout-free system, as will three more stores planned for nearby locations in the state.

By Sam Silverstein • April 11, 2022

Social commerce: 5 ways to capitalize on a $1.2 trillion opportunity

As social commerce platforms become more robust, retail brands must focus on developing a strategy that's fit for their business...and their consumers

April 11, 2022

Class action challenges PetSmart's use of voice recognition tech

Warehouse workers fulfilled orders by interacting with voice recognition software, but the employer failed to properly notify them, the complaint alleged.

By Laurel Kalser • April 7, 2022

Snapchat: 92% of Gen Z want to use AR for shopping

In a study, the social network also found the demographic was more likely than other generations to buy a product they had experienced in AR.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • April 6, 2022

Adidas goes sci-fi with personality-based metaverse avatars

The integration with Ready Player Me lets users explore the metaverse with a consistent identity while boosting visibility for Ozworld shoes from Adidas.

By Natalie Black (Koltun) • April 6, 2022

Farfetch invests up to $200M in Neiman Marcus Group

They are forging a strategic global partnership, and the luxury online marketplace is providing its tech services to NMG's Bergdorf Goodman banner. 

By Daphne Howland • April 5, 2022

Bergdorf Goodman names SVPs for e-commerce, stores

Cheryl Han will lead the luxury retailer's online business and customer strategy, while Melissa Xides will head store and brand operations.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • April 5, 2022

FedEx will test drone delivery for more efficient middle mile logistics

Using VTOL aircraft would improve both volume availability and service reliability within the company's network, FedEx Express executive Joe Stephens said.

By Max Garland • April 4, 2022

Alexa now gives advanced notification on deals

Amazon Prime customers can get notice of a deal up to 24 hours in advance, as the tech becomes "more proactive on your behalf." 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • April 4, 2022

The Container Store launches new tier-based loyalty program

In addition to the program, which features perks like exclusive access to products and events, the home organization retailer debuted a new mobile app.

By Caroline Jansen • April 4, 2022

New Balance among brands trying on Twitter's first 3D product ads

Three new formats seek to make brand experiences more interactive on the platform, with a focus on driving actions like a purchase. 

By Peter Adams • April 4, 2022

How can brands find meaning in the metaverse? Co-creation and community

As buzz accelerates around the metaverse, brands should look to their consumer communities for inspiration...and activation.

April 4, 2022

How Express drove revenue gains, 20% traffic bump with digital experiences

After adding more modern shopping features and functionalities to its app, the retailer saw average order value rise 27% from a year earlier.

By Robert Williams • April 1, 2022

Google releases Retail Search tool to improve shopper discovery

The tech giant pitched the feature as a solution to search-based cart abandonment on e-commerce sites.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • March 31, 2022

Instacart unveils suite of services for retailers, including 15-minute delivery

Instacart Platform brings together new and existing services the e-commerce company offers, including ultrafast delivery, online storefronts, digital ads and smart carts.

By Catherine Douglas Moran , Jeff Wells • March 30, 2022

True Religion hires Columbia Sportswear vet for key e-commerce role

Scott McCabe will lead efforts to transform the company into a digital-first brand, with the goal of tripling online revenue by 2025.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • March 30, 2022

BJ's teams with DoorDash to offer grocery delivery

The service is available to customers who aren't BJ's members, but members of the club retailer are eligible for lower prices.

By Sam Silverstein • March 29, 2022

Ulta brings PayPal's Happy Returns to more than 1,300 stores

The payments giant also announced that PayPal merchants can now receive the Happy Returns return and exchange software for free.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • March 29, 2022

Chico’s releases updated mobile apps for all of its brands

The new apps for its namesake brand, as well as White House Black Market and Soma, include a store locator tool and barcode scanning

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • March 28, 2022