Technology: Page 148
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Target CEO named chairman of RILA
In his new role, Brian Cornell said he will focus on boosting diversity and innovation in the industry.
By Daphne Howland , Corinne Ruff • Jan. 24, 2018 -
Brooks steps into custom-fit shoe market
The retailer is targeting June for special order availability of its first custom-fit shoes, produced with help from HP and Superfeet.
By Dan O'Shea • Jan. 23, 2018 -
Trendline
Digital innovation and technology trends in retail
Generative AI and TikTok Shop have replaced the metaverse and NFTs as the hot topics of the day — here’s a look at how brands are using them.
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Alibaba, Microsoft score a 'B' in AI
Both tech companies said their AI systems managed to score over 82% in a Stanford reading and comprehension test, deemed a "human score."
By Dan O'Shea • Jan. 22, 2018 -
Amazon’s Alexa mobile app finally finds its voice
The e-commerce retailer has added voice control to the Alexa mobile app, a sign that the virtual assistant may be ready to step up its smartphone presence.
By Dan O'Shea • Jan. 22, 2018 -
Shoppers shifting from apps, websites to voice assistants
Within three years, 40% of consumers will use a voice assistant as an alternative to a mobile app or website, according to a survey from Capgemini.
By Dan O'Shea • Jan. 22, 2018 -
Amazon Go opens to the public
The company has smoothed out glitches in the cashierless store as one of the most anticipated retail concepts in years finally goes live.
By Daphne Howland • Jan. 22, 2018 -
Coty brings beauty to Echo Show
The beauty brand released a skill for Amazon's Echo Show, which helps customers get gussied up for special occasions.
By Dan O'Shea • Jan. 19, 2018 -
Survey: Online shoppers love deals, free shipping
Recent findings from both Radial and the National Retail Federation show consumers have made low prices and free shipping table stakes for online retailers.
By Dan O'Shea • Jan. 18, 2018 -
App spending doubled in 2 years
Time spent in apps is also up 30% and the average mobile user spends about 43 total days per year in them, according to research from App Annie.
By Robert Williams • Jan. 18, 2018 -
Google will rank faster mobile pages higher
The company's "Speed Update" will take effect in July, making mobile download speeds a ranking factor in search results for the first time.
By Robert Williams • Jan. 18, 2018 -
IBM aims to solve global shipping inefficiencies with blockchain
Blockchain continues to edge its way into retail-related applications, as IBM and Maersk look to use it to improve international supply chain processes.
By Dan O'Shea • Jan. 18, 2018 -
Deep Dive
12 retail execs share their goals for 2018
There are takeaways and tips aplenty from NRF's Big Show this week. Here, retail leaders share their thoughts and priorities for the year to come.
By Corinne Ruff , Laura Heller , Cara Salpini • Jan. 18, 2018 -
Amazon could be bringing Alexa to healthcare next
A job opening at Amazon may offer hints of a major healthcare initiative involving Alexa, GeekWire reports.
By Dan O'Shea • Jan. 18, 2018 -
Opinion
The good, the bad and the ugly of NRF's Big Show 2018
While the conference showcased plenty of "cool tech," the show overall "felt stuck in a time warp" and needs to innovate faster, writes Christopher Walton.
By Christopher Walton • Jan. 18, 2018 -
Deep Dive
5 big takeaways from CES
Retailers played a big role at the Consumer Electronics Show with the first High-Tech Retailing Summit, and Amazon's Alexa absolutely everywhere.
By Laura Heller • Jan. 17, 2018 -
Walmart 3-D image patent lets shoppers pick their produce
The technology could remove one of the biggest obstacles to buying fresh food online.
By Shefali Kapadia • Jan. 17, 2018 -
Online mall rings up cryptocurrencies
The Singapore-based MegaX is aiming to capture the hearts and wallets of millennial shoppers by allowing them to pay with Bitcoin and MGX.
By Dan O'Shea • Jan. 16, 2018 -
Retailers boost tech spending 3% as markets, operations grow
North American and global retail markets are expanding by trillions of dollars, and tech investment is rising with the growth.
By Dan O'Shea • Jan. 16, 2018 -
Retailers embracing in-store mobile, but still lack support
Store employees are increasingly being given mobile devices for in-store use, but they may not have all the apps and support needed to be successful, according to a new study.
By Dan O'Shea • Jan. 15, 2018 -
Amazon’s Alexa could start giving out opinions
The virtual assistant may eventually respond to recommendation-based questions with more thoughtful answers, not just the facts.
By Dan O'Shea • Jan. 15, 2018 -
Deep Dive
Walmart CEO Doug McMillon: 'You can't slow down change'
The quest for technology hasn't changed Walmart's core values or mission — it's just made things move faster, McMillon told attendees at the NRF's Big Show.
By Laura Heller • Jan. 15, 2018 -
App Annie: Shopping app use jumped 54% in 2017
App categories like shopping and media are growing rapidly as smartphones evolve to offer bigger, more vivid screens and frictionless mobile pay options.
By Robert Williams • Jan. 12, 2018 -
Facebook promises more community, fewer brand posts in significant shift
For marketers, the news means a reduction in reach on the social media network but could lead to higher-quality engagements.
By Chantal Tode • Jan. 12, 2018 -
Courtesy of Rent the Runway
Rent the Runway to deploy self-scanning kiosks
The apparel rental company is hoping the technology will improve customer experience and speed up the pick up and drop off process.
By Dan O'Shea • Jan. 11, 2018 -
The image by Dcavalli is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0
Under Armour debuts connected running shoes
The athletics retailer looks to shake off its 2017 market blues at CES with the release of next-gen connected footwear.
By Dan O'Shea • Jan. 11, 2018
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