Technology: Page 9

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    Uber takes on Instacart with expanded Costco partnership

    The club retailer is now available on Uber Eats in several unspecified locations across the U.S., Canada, Mexico and Japan, with more to come.

    By Catherine Douglas Moran • May 16, 2024
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    7-Eleven testing new financial services in stores

    The retailer will add terminals to 3,000 Speedway locations and test services like cryptocurrency purchases with ATM solution provider FCTI.

    By Jessica Loder • May 16, 2024
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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
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    Reebok launches custom AI sneaker experience on Instagram

    With Reebok Impact users can share a photo memory on the social media platform to generate a digital shoe.  

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • May 15, 2024
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    Walmart streamlines fulfillment with third consolidation center

    The center’s tech aims to benefit shippers through streamlined purchase order fulfillment, shorter lead times and faster delivery to customers.

    By S.L. Fuller • May 14, 2024
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    Consumers ‘trading down’ to cheaper goods online: report

    Even as e-commerce spend in the first four months of the year grew to nearly $332 billion, shoppers are buying cheaper goods across categories. 

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • May 14, 2024
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    Instacart sees smart carts as key growth driver

    The company expects to deploy thousands of its screen-equipped carts in grocery stores by the end of 2024, CEO Fidji Simo said.

    By Sam Silverstein • May 13, 2024
  • A pair of underwear and a bralette with cats and planets on it, as well as a model wearing the set. Text reads "Celestial cats in outer space."
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    Adore Me launches AI design tool

    AM by You, which uses generative AI, allows consumers to create their own customized bralette and panty set.

    By Howard Ruben • May 13, 2024
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    Amazon to roll out 50 heavy-duty electric trucks in California

    Heavy duty trucking is a difficult area to decarbonize, "which makes us all the more excited to have these vehicles on the road today," an Amazon exec said.

    By Colin Campbell • May 10, 2024
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    Shopsense launches retail media platform for second-screen shopping

    The technology allows TV watchers to purchase items inspired by on-screen programming in real time.

    By • May 9, 2024
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    The Vitamin Shoppe launches telehealth service

    Whole Health Rx connects users with licensed healthcare providers in real time and will initially focus on weight management solutions. 

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • May 9, 2024
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    Etsy pushes for delivery date precision with new machine learning model

    The initiative could help the e-commerce marketplace shake its reputation as a laggard when it comes to shipping time frames.

    By Max Garland • May 8, 2024
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    Qurate Retail Group swings to a net loss as revenue falls 11% in Q1

    The company's U.S. QVC and HSN unit saw sales decrease 4% during the period, citing declines in home and apparel. 

    By • May 8, 2024
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    Automatic age verification comes to self-checkout

    An AI-driven solution that’s being tested in Germany has eliminated the need for cashier intervention in 80% of age-restricted transactions, manufacturer Diebold Nixdorf said.

    By Jessica Loder • May 7, 2024
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    Kohl’s to deliver same day through Instacart

    Shoppers can place orders for a same day or scheduled delivery as the retailer continues to leverage its physical footprint. 

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • May 6, 2024
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    Pottery Barn Teen adds dorm features to mobile app

    The brand also increased its dorm essentials and expanded a collaboration with LoveShackFancy.

    By • May 6, 2024
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    DKNY to debut virtual collection on Roblox

    The fashion brand aims to engage with millions of Roblox players with virtual items from its recently launched Heart of New York range.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • May 2, 2024
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    Sam’s Club’s receipt-verification tech speeds ahead

    The AI-based equipment is now in place at a fifth of the chain’s locations and is helping shoppers exit more than 20% faster than before.

    By Sam Silverstein • May 2, 2024
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    Williams Sonoma debuts new mobile app

    The app gives users access to recipes, the ability to create and manage registries, connect with design experts and shop by room. 

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • May 1, 2024
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    Nordstrom debuts online marketplace

    The retailer has enlisted multiple brands — such as Adore Me, DXL and Cynthia Rowley — to expand its product assortment for online shoppers.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • April 30, 2024
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    Influencers sway consumers but authenticity loses some clout, study says

    Attitudes toward AI creators are mixed, and only 35% of Gen Zers say authenticity is what they care most about from influencers.

    By Aaron Baar • April 30, 2024
  • Barbie dolls are seen at a Target store on October 25, 2021 in Houston, Texas.
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    Mattel toys with AI as cost-saving plan unfolds

    The company is on the heels of surpassing a previous cost-savings target and is looking to AI to keep the momentum going.

    By Lindsey Wilkinson • April 30, 2024
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    Over 45K retail stores may close in next 5 years: UBS

    E-commerce penetration is expected to rise, helped in part by third-party players like Temu and Shein, according to a new report. 

    By • April 29, 2024
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    Estée Lauder CIO wants to bring AI to the forefront of beauty

    The cosmetics giant is collaborating with Microsoft on an innovation lab that will help it explore generative AI applications across its brands.

    By Lindsey Wilkinson • April 29, 2024
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    Sponsored by OneView Commerce

    Create omnichannel excellence in stores

    Associate-optimized digital tools empower store-driven omnichannel excellence.

    April 29, 2024
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    The Weekly Closeout: Layoffs at Lululemon and Mango opens more stores

    The athletics retailer had a round of layoffs as it shuttered a distribution center and Mango opened locations in Washington, D.C., and Boston. 

    By Retail Dive Staff • April 26, 2024