Giant Eagle adds autonomous shopping tech to 4 more stores

The grocer is installing computer vision equipment from Grabango at additional Pittsburgh-area GetGo convenience stores after testing it at a single location.

By Sam Silverstein • Sept. 8, 2021

Amazon aggregator Forum Brands raises $100M in debt funding

From April last year through September 2021, Amazon aggregators have raised nearly $9 billion, according to Marketplace Pulse.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 7, 2021

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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

Cashierless tech startup Zippin raises $30M

Armed with the new funding, the company aims to scale its checkout-free technology to "tens of thousands of stores" by 2025.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 7, 2021

Target CIO to retire next year, making way for new IT era

Mike McNamara arrived at Target in 2015, and reshaped the IT organization through "ruthless prioritization."

By Roberto Torres • Sept. 2, 2021

Hoka One One tests brick and mortar with first stores

Two pop-ups, in New York City and Los Angeles, will be open until December. Physical retail is key "for both sales and branding purposes," the company said.

By Cara Salpini • Sept. 2, 2021

Walmart expands Instacart pilot to New York City

The retailer will use its stores near the city to fulfill orders for customers in Queens, Brooklyn and the Bronx.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Sept. 2, 2021

Kohl's expands Nextech partnership to create 'thousands' of 3D product models

In addition to the department store's website, customers will soon be able to see those product models in Google search results as well.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 2, 2021

SKU'd: Shein is holding a fashion design contest. And judges are fending off the public's 'negativity'

The Shein X 100K Challenge highlights up-and-coming talent. It works as long as no one asks questions about the company's business practices.

By Kaarin Moore • Sept. 2, 2021

Walmart aims to hire 20K supply chain workers ahead of holiday season

The retailer is looking to fill permanent full-time and part-time roles amid shipping constraints as businesses compete for labor.

By Maria Monteros • Sept. 1, 2021

Social shopping startup Flip raises $28M

The company intends to use the funding to expand its brand offering, creator ecosystem and end-to-end logistics platform.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 31, 2021

When online activity soared last year, so did data collection.

Now faced with new privacy regulations, retailers will have to navigate ways to acquire customer data without the tools they've relied on.

By Maria Monteros • Aug. 31, 2021

Amazon taps Affirm for installment financing

As the e-commerce giant explores payment options for its worldwide shoppers, it's turning to the fintech firm to test monthly plans.

By Lynne Marek • Aug. 30, 2021

Walmart unveils cross-channel ad exchange built on first-party shopper data

Rolling out ahead of the holidays, the platform will serve as a major test of whether the retailer can scale in ad tech.

By Peter Adams • Aug. 30, 2021

Ensuring your payment processes are ready for the omnichannel customer

As retailers look forward to this upswing in purchasing, they must be prepared with the right payment options for the omnichannel customer.

Aug. 30, 2021

Gap Inc. acquires 3D fitting room startup Drapr

The company said it intends to leverage the technology to improve its try-on experience and accelerate its digital transformation.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 27, 2021

Resale tech startup Trove raises $77.5M

The company will use the funds to grow its brand partnerships, enter the luxury market, reach European consumers, and improve its tech and logistics.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 26, 2021

TikTok partners with Shopify to pilot in-app shopping

Through the new product, merchants with TikTok For Business accounts can have a shop tab on their profiles and create a mini-storefront.

By Maria Monteros • Aug. 25, 2021

Walmart sends musicians home for back-to-school concerts, shoppable livestream

The big-box retailer is also hosting a TikTok challenge to honor teachers. 

By Asa Hiken • Aug. 25, 2021

Klarna reaches 20M US customers

That's double the platform's customer base from June of last year, as buy now, pay later companies gain steam.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 24, 2021

Walmart to sell its delivery service to other businesses

The new service, Walmart GoLocal, offers the retailer's logistics capabilities to outside companies of all sizes.

By Maria Monteros • Aug. 24, 2021

Nordstrom debuts young adult ambassador program

The retailer will provide mentorship and paid opportunities for participants, aged 14 to 22, interested in the future of retail. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 20, 2021

American Eagle homes in on Twitch with new creator partnership

As the platform's Official Apparel Partner, the brand will run a weekly segment around gaming, a five-part docuseries spotlighting streamers and merchandise.

By Natalie Black (Koltun) • Aug. 20, 2021

Frictionless shopping provides enhanced customer experience, retail efficiencies

Retailers have embraced contactless checkout, and some of the most forward-thinking companies have been taking that technology a step further with fully autonomous, "just walk out" shopping and checkout solutions.

Aug. 19, 2021

Rebag opens Connecticut store with item pricing kiosk

The company's new location includes tech that allows customers to receive an instant price quote on items they wish to sell. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 19, 2021

PayPal drops buy now, pay later late fees worldwide

Late fees in the U.S. currently range up to $10 per missed payment, a PayPal spokesperson said.

By Lynne Marek • Aug. 19, 2021