Etsy unveils AR shopping tool for wall art

The features are particularly useful while the pandemic keeps customers inside, and consumer attention remains focused on the home.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 18, 2020

Walmart buys medication management tech from startup CareZone

With the purchase of CareZone's technology, patents and intellectual property, the retailer is building up its digital health capabilities.

By Rebecca Pifer • June 16, 2020

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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

WhatsApp adds mobile payments in Brazil

Shoppers in the country can now use the Facebook-owned app to browse merchants' product catalogs and make direct payments.

By Robert Williams • June 16, 2020

Variety: Walmart partners with HGTV series

Home goods from the big-box retailer are key to "Design At Your Door," and shoppable articles featuring the products will appear on HGTV.com.

By Peter Adams • June 16, 2020

Snapchat debuts AI-powered lenses, mini apps, real-time features

Nike and Mattel are among the brands using the company's platforms for a broad range of new services.

By Robert Williams • June 15, 2020

Staples introduces same-day delivery via Instacart

The office retailer joins other companies in offering a delivery option for customers still looking to socially distance.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 15, 2020

Klarna debuts ‘Vibe’ no-fee loyalty program

Members will earn points wherever they make purchases through the company's app, or at physical stores where they use Klarna.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 12, 2020

Flipkart unveils voice assistant shopping feature

The Walmart-owned company addressed a critical barrier to voice shopping: language. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 11, 2020

Voice assistants deepen ties with brands, study says

In using voice apps, 95% of U.K. families said it's important that the app be from a brand they know.

By Robert Williams • June 11, 2020

1-800-Flowers unveils AR experience for Jason Wu bouquets

The arrangements feature a QR code-enabled tag that unlocks content about the fashion designer's collaboration with the flower retailer.

By Robert Williams • June 10, 2020

Klarna reaches 7.85M US customers, 4.4M app downloads

Customers have turned to the platform for payment flexibility during the COVID-19 pandemic.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 9, 2020

Big Lots adds delivery service from Instacart

The deal expands Big Lots' customer base to those who prefer the convenience of delivery or aren't comfortable visiting stores during the pandemic.

By Robert Williams • June 9, 2020

Will COVID-19 push contactless payments into the mainstream?

Multiple barriers have curtailed retailers' contactless payment integration. But a pandemic may be the catalyst to widespread adoption. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 9, 2020

Instacart partnership boosts e-commerce for independent grocers

A deal with C&S Wholesale Grocers will offer services, including same-day delivery, to more than 3,000 local grocers supplied by the wholesaler.

By Jeff Wells • June 8, 2020

American Eagle claims nearly 2B impressions on TikTok campaign for Aerie

A newcomer to the platform, Aerie worked with top influencers like Charli D'Amelio, supporting a boost to its parent company's digital sales.  

By Robert Williams • June 8, 2020

Facebook researchers detail progress in contextual chatbots for shopping

Exploring conversational shopping suggests the company still sees potential for the tech to support commerce, a key focus area as it looks to diversify revenue.

By Robert Williams • June 8, 2020

Drones and delivery trucks could work together, but regulatory hurdles remain

Using drones and trucks for a hybrid delivery system could be the future of last-mile logistics, according to an MIT research paper. 

By Morgan Forde • June 4, 2020

Alibaba unveils digital tools for US small businesses

The platform is addressing logistics and in-person merchant-supplier connections, both of which were disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 3, 2020

Lowe's launches video tool geared toward professionals

Targeting its pro clientele, the home improvement retailer introduced "Lowe's for Pros JobSIGHT," which allows them to virtually serve their customers.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 2, 2020

Pinterest adds shopping feature to visual search

A new Shop tab in Lens gives mobile marketers a way to showcase items in Product Pins when users are most ready to buy.

By Robert Williams • June 2, 2020

Tractor Supply plans first mobile app

Over 70% of the retailer's online traffic is coming from mobile devices, and the company's tech efforts are aimed at improving that shopping experience.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 1, 2020

CVS Pharmacy tests self-driving vehicle delivery for prescriptions

The company, which partnered with robotics company Nuro, joins other retailers that have recently updated their delivery options. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 1, 2020

Instagram IGTV video ads arrive as part of monetization push for influencers

Several new features come as creators of videos on Instagram Live recently saw a 70% increase in views.

By Robert Williams • June 1, 2020

Standard Cognition acquires Checkout Technologies

The purchase gives the autonomous checkout company another way to position itself against Amazon Go.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • May 28, 2020

Benefit Cosmetics brings AR try-on to WeChat

Beauty shoppers on mobile can sample eyebrow shapes before booking an appointment at a Benefit BrowBar, where a stylist will help to recreate the look.

By Robert Williams • May 28, 2020