6 strategies for grocers preparing for the new e-commerce future

Experts share insights into how food retailers can retool their online operations in response to the pandemic.

By Sam Silverstein , Jeff Wells • May 28, 2020

Instacart rolls out in-app safety features for workers

The grocery delivery service has faced recent backlash about maintaining safety amid surging demand caused by COVID-19.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • May 26, 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

Scandit secures $80M in funding as COVID-19 drives demand for contactless mobile tech

Areas like click and collect are booming, pushing retailers and supply chain companies to invest in tech that can meet demand in a safe manner.

By Peter Adams • May 26, 2020

Anne Klein streams video series on Facebook Live

Livestreaming platforms like Facebook Live, Amazon-owned Twitch and Google's YouTube Live give brands creative control over long-form programming. 

By Robert Williams • May 22, 2020

Target to sell products through Instagram Checkout

The mass merchant is among the latest retailers to venture into social commerce. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • May 22, 2020

Shopify unveils new pay installment, money management features

The company also launched a local delivery option to help drive business during COVID-19. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • May 22, 2020

Lime Crime hires Body Shop alum as CEO

Andrea Blieden joins the beauty brand as it focuses on innovation and tech to fuel growth. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • May 21, 2020

Former Stitch Fix COO launches AI-powered shopping app

The Yes has consumers take a quiz then indicate if they like certain products to curate a personalized feed of styles and brands.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • May 20, 2020

Facebook debuts Shops e-commerce initiative for small businesses

New digital storefronts for Facebook and Instagram mark a significant bet to capitalize on e-commerce.

By Robert Williams • May 20, 2020

Home Depot, Lowe’s see record-breaking app downloads

While many consumers remain at home, they’re turning their attention to home improvement projects, according to a new report by Apptopia. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • May 19, 2020

Walmart combines grocery, shopping apps

The big-box retailer is streamlining its digital offerings, which is aided by services like store pick up.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • May 19, 2020

Lucky Brand deals offbeat challenges with Instagram contest

The denim brand is posting retro-themed playing cards that urge homebound customers to "master blanket fort architecture" and "power squat your pet."

By Robert Williams • May 15, 2020

Nike aims phones at the sky in search for sneaker-shaped AR cloud

Mobile users in Brazil can unlock exclusive content after using their phones to find an augmented reality cloud shaped like an Air Max sneaker.

By Robert Williams • May 15, 2020

Facebook, Instagram add features to help local businesses

The social media giant added a #SupportSmallBusiness hashtag on Facebook and a "Support Small Business" sticker on Instagram.

By Robert Williams • May 13, 2020

Pandemic could lead to higher AR, VR adoption

A Coresight Research report details how the tech could be used for product visualization, virtual try-ons and virtual malls.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • May 13, 2020

Smart & Final rolls out tech-enhanced checkout lines

The company will route shoppers into a socially distanced single line, where a digital screen will eventually point them to the appropriate check stand.

By Jessica Dumont • May 12, 2020

Perfect brings AR tools for beauty brands to WeChat

Users can now virtually sample products directly on the popular Chinese messaging app while stores remain closed.

By Robert Williams • May 12, 2020

Asos debuts AR tool for online shoppers

The apparel retailer is digitally mapping products onto models to generate images that better showcase size, cut and fit.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • May 12, 2020

Shipt launches digital coupons

The grocery e-commerce provider will allow customers to redeem coupons from national advertisers when placing online orders for pickup and delivery.

By Sam Silverstein • May 11, 2020

45% of apparel buyers working with suppliers to cut costs: McKinsey

Forty-five percent of respondents expect more than half of their suppliers to be in financial distress within six months, according to the report. 

By Emma Cosgrove • May 11, 2020

Pandemic highlights the limits of store-based online fulfillment, experts say

The surge in online shopping has caused retailers to rethink their selling floors and backrooms, and to evaluate dedicated facilities.

By Sam Silverstein • May 7, 2020

Suitsupply debuts in-store partitions, virtual browsing sessions

Since the retailer relies on high-touch customization and tailoring services, the pandemic has caused it to rethink how in-store shopping is done.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • May 7, 2020

Jared unveils virtual wedding platform

With the jewelry company's #LoveCantWait campaign, it joins other retailers in debuting digital tools during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • May 7, 2020

Walgreens launches 'order ahead' service for drive-thru shopping

The digital service was developed and implemented in just a few weeks to give customers another way to practice social distancing. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • May 7, 2020

Grocers are ramping up mobile checkout platforms

Retailers are encouraging customers to adopt the technology as they promote contact-free shopping during the pandemic.

By Jessica Dumont • May 6, 2020