Technology: Page 113


  • How Dick's Sporting Goods' CTO will revamp athletic e-commerce

    The retailer is investing about $15 million in e-commerce fulfillment capabilities and $10 million in technology.

    By Samantha Schwartz • April 2, 2019
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    In-app native ads led app installs during holidays, study says

    Running creative across more app publishers helped to generate 45% greater engagement and boost app installs.

    By Robert Williams • April 1, 2019
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    What's shaping the e-commerce landscape?

    From pivots in digital strategies to challenges retailers must overcome with reverse logistics, here are some of the forces shaping online retail.

    By Retail Dive staff
  • Study: Mobile app spending to double to $156B by 2023

    Latin America and Africa will show the fastest growth rates as developing markets enter the smartphone era.

    By Robert Williams • April 1, 2019
  • How to tap into Gen Z’s $143B spending power by smartphone

    These consumers actively use mobile devices, but don't value e-commerce as much as millennials, according to market intelligence firm Numerator. 

    By Lauren Manning • April 1, 2019
  • Sally Beauty brings Instagram shopping, Apple Pay to revamped mobile site

    A "shop by solution" feature gets people customized recommendations based on their needs.

    By Robert Williams • March 29, 2019
  • Influencer marketing startup Tribe snaps up $7.5M

    The self-serve marketplace that helps brands acquire content from micro-influencers is also making a move into the U.S. market.

    By March 28, 2019
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    Asos, Dunkin’ boost engagement with poll stickers on Instagram Stories ads

    Early tests show that nine out of 10 campaigns using the new feature saw the number of three-second ad views rise.

    By Robert Williams • March 28, 2019
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    Department stores make a bid for relevancy

    Legacy players like Macy's and Nordstrom have ramped up efforts to appeal to consumers. But is a facelift enough to entice shoppers back into stores?

    By March 27, 2019
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    Amazon tests video ads in its shopping app, Bloomberg reports

    The ads put the online giant in more direct competition with Google and Facebook, and are expected to hit Android devices later this year.

    By Robert Williams • March 26, 2019
  • Square challenges Shopify with e-commerce tools for small businesses

    The point-of-sale platform is putting its Weebly acquisition to use by revamping its Square Online Store and Square for Retail products.

    By March 26, 2019
  • Study: Wearables market to grow 15% on strength of smartwatches

    Biometric sensors and virtual assistants like Siri, Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa are supporting the category's growth.

    By Robert Williams • March 25, 2019
  • EBay adds Google Pay to online marketplace

    The e-commerce company is adding to its list of payment options to give buyers and sellers another way to conduct transactions. 

    By Robert Williams • March 22, 2019
  • Walmart CTO departs to lead Pinterest engineering team

    The aspirational social media site is undergoing internal changes, including filing a confidential IPO with the SEC last month.

    By Samantha Schwartz • March 22, 2019
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    Century 21 taps real New Yorkers in spring campaign

    The iconic Manhattan retailer's messaging, awash in pastels, emphasizes the deals that fashionistas can find at its off-price stores.

    By March 21, 2019
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    Walmart CTO departs after laying digital groundwork

    During his tenure, Jeremy King aided Walmart Labs' acquisitions, opened four more tech offices and set the company up as a "user of, and contributor to, the open source community."

    By Samantha Schwartz • March 21, 2019
  • Joann fills CIO role ahead of in-store technology push

    Varadheesh​ Chennakrishnan joins the craft retailer from Ulta Beauty, where he most recently served as SVP of applications and enterprise architecture. 

    By Samantha Schwartz • March 21, 2019
  • Instagram launches in-app checkout with 20 major brands

    Adidas, Nike, H&M and Kylie Cosmetics are among the names leveraging the feature as the platform continues to elevate its commerce ambitions. 

    By Peter Adams • March 19, 2019
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    Only 7% of retailers offer a shared cart across channels

    Omnichannel is evolving toward real-time shopping experiences, but most retailers are hesitating, according to a study by BRP. 

    By March 19, 2019
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    Walmart sparks social media upset after cutting price-matching

    The chain's app-based Savings Catcher program will end on May 14, with the company stating that it already offers the lowest price on most items.

    By Robert Williams • March 19, 2019
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    Bold Metrics debuts Smart Size Chart to reduce online returns

    Amid new thinking about sizing practices, the company is using technology to help shoppers find the best fit.

    By March 19, 2019
  • Study: 93% of companies with a personalization strategy boost revenue

    A brand's willingness to invest in personalization impacted its financial success in 2018, according to new research.

    By March 18, 2019
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    CTO adds 'controls and support' as Stitch Fix grows into a mature, public company

    Cathy Polinsky's first step was doubling the size of her team so it could support, rather than constrain, the burgeoning business.

    By Mitch Betts • March 18, 2019
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    WSJ: Amazon tests private label pop-ups on product pages

    The short-lived mobile experiment required shoppers to dismiss a window showing a cheaper alternative to a sponsored listing.

    By March 18, 2019
  • Macy's to outsource IT unit

    After shuttering 100 stores nationwide, the department store is now on the hunt for other ways to save money in its operations.

    By March 18, 2019
  • Walmart plans to sell a private-label tablet

    The retailer is launching new tech that could help it compete against Amazon and Apple, although tablet sales are declining. 

    By March 15, 2019