Walgreens, DoorDash partner to offer SNAP card payments

Thanks to the partnership, Walgreens will offer over 4,000 SNAP-eligible products for delivery within an hour.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • April 26, 2024

Walmart removes self-checkout from select stores

The retailer joins Target, Dollar General and other chains in recalibrating its reliance on self-service and rethinking the checkout experience.

By Kristen Doerer • April 26, 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

Hugo Boss launches Boss House Bali virtual experience

The brand’s digital experience for the release of its spring-summer 2024 collection mimics its in-person luxury resort based in Bali.

By Xanayra Marin-Lopez • April 25, 2024

TikTok Shop debuts pre-owned luxury category in UK

Facing a possible ban in the U.S., the social media platform is expanding its focus on secondhand luxury in other markets. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • April 25, 2024

Walmart+ enlists celebrity moms to answer TikTok questions for Mother’s Day

Paris Hilton, Whitney Cummings and others will offer advice in the second iteration of the retailer’s “Mother of All Savings Memberships” campaign.

By Chris Kelly • April 24, 2024

Ikea embarks on companywide AI literacy initiative

Ikea workers can take a variety of courses, such as AI fundamentals and specialized training around ethical and responsible use of AI tools at work.

By Carolyn Crist • April 24, 2024

Target adds Ōura to its online and in-store assortment

The wearable tech company has been adding to its distribution channels, inking deals with Best Buy and Amazon recently.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • April 23, 2024

Lowe’s taps DoorDash for on-demand deliveries

Products can be purchased directly on the DoorDash app and the move is a way to “reach new DIY customers,” the home improvement retailer said. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • April 22, 2024

Small businesses in 2024: Tap into tech to amplify your growth

AI can help small business leaders optimize productivity and streamline success in 2024.

April 22, 2024

Best Buy debuts Apple Vision Pro app

Best Buy Envision uses AR to help customers preview 3D models of TVs, appliances, furniture and other products prior to purchase. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • April 19, 2024

Amazon introduces shoppable, ad-supported channel to Prime Video, Freevee

The channel leverages Amazon’s “shop the show” technology enabling viewers to easily purchase content seen on their TV screen via a mobile device.

By Aaron Baar • April 19, 2024

Asics creates a circular shoe, returns program

The sporting goods company designed a shoe ready to undergo recycling at the end of its use.

By Xanayra Marin-Lopez • April 18, 2024

Amazon begins offering Dash Carts to other grocers

The plan comes a few weeks after the company announced it was pulling Just Walk Out technology from Amazon Fresh stores. 

By Peyton Bigora • April 18, 2024

Walmart brings autonomous forklifts to 4 distribution centers

The Fox Robotics technology is deploying in Florida, Texas, New York and Alabama after a 16-month pilot.

By Alejandra Carranza • April 17, 2024

Why J.C. Penney’s loyalty program is the next step in its $1B turnaround plan

Chief Customer Officer Katie Mullen explains how the retailer's revamped program will deliver value to consumers and boost first-party data reserves.

By Chris Kelly • April 17, 2024

Adidas, Stepn partner on NFT sneakers

The Stepn x Adidas Genesis Sneakers collection is part of a one-year partnership that will see other NFT drops and physical, wearable items. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • April 16, 2024

Nike leans on Air for multiyear innovation cycle

After acknowledging the need for more innovation, the sports brand is rolling out a new product lineup and an athlete co-creation process.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • April 15, 2024

Perfect Corp. releases AI hair-identifying tool for personalization

The company said the tech can let brands and retailers provide personalized advice online and in-store.

By Xanayra Marin-Lopez • April 15, 2024

Is retail’s next wave of personalization coming in 2024?

Dive into how today’s latest tech innovations give brands an opportunity to reinvent how they speak to their customers in advertising campaigns.

April 15, 2024

Billy Reid acquires Knot Standard’s DTC business

As part of the deal, the fashion retailer will take over the DTC brand’s stores and start using its AI-based made-to-measure software in all its locations.

By Cara Salpini • April 12, 2024

The Weekly Closeout: PetSmart hosts tattoo redo contest, Williams Sonoma announces book tour with Ina Garten

The pet retailer is offering to pay to replace regretted tattoos, and the home retailer will host a four-city tour to celebrate the food celebrity’s new book.

By Retail Dive Staff • April 12, 2024

Andy Jassy says Amazon will deepen investments in generative AI

Jassy described the tech as “the largest technology transformation since the cloud” or the internet, and said the company is “optimistic” it will be built on top of AWS.

By Nate Delesline III • April 11, 2024

Dove pledges to not use AI models in lieu of real women in its advertising

A new campaign, “The Code,” shows unrealistic standards produced by current AI tech and promotes guidelines for creating more inclusive results.

By Peter Adams • April 10, 2024

Why more tech in stores shouldn’t mean fewer workers

Stores can automate more tasks than ever, including pricing, inventory management and checkout. But for theft prevention, customer service and brand engagement, they need humans.

By Daphne Howland • April 10, 2024

Home Depot confirms breach of employee data

The retailer said a vendor error led to the exposure of identifiable information of some employees.

By Nate Delesline III • April 9, 2024