Walmart invests over $500M to upgrade 117 stores

The big-box retailer will devote more than $9 billion over two years to modernize over 1,400 stores across the U.S.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 31, 2023

3 steps to build a privacy-centric retail media strategy

Learn three steps to build a privacy-centric retail media strategy to protect performance in 2024. 

By Christina Brandeberry and Shawn McGahee • Oct. 30, 2023

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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

Ugg introduces pop-up AR mirror at NYC flagship

Made with fashion tech company Zero10, the mirror allows users to experience visual effects inspired by the brands’ “Uggextreme” product campaign.

By Xanayra Marin-Lopez • Oct. 27, 2023

Amazon upgrades ad suite with new data clean room, AI image generator

A new cross-channel planner and enhancements to Amazon Marketing Cloud were also announced at the company’s annual UnBoxed conference.

By Peter Adams • Oct. 27, 2023

Google expands AR try-on tech to hair color

The company is also introducing augmented reality beauty ads, where brands can have a try-on experience in place of a product image. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 26, 2023

Amazon tests two-legged, mobile robots

Amazon has been ramping up its use of technology in operations for some time and now has over 750,000 robots. 

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Oct. 25, 2023

Amazon pilots collaborative shopping tool within app

The new feature allows users to send products to friends from its app and receive feedback before making a purchase.

By Xanayra Marin-Lopez • Oct. 24, 2023

Walmart, Angi partner on holiday light installation

Shoppers can purchase help from a professional Angi installer via QR codes in Walmart stores. 

By Kaarin Moore • Oct. 23, 2023

Amazon to integrate drones into fulfillment network for faster delivery

Prime Air drones will deploy at same-day delivery sites rather than standalone facilities as the company scales its use of the emerging transportation method.

By Max Garland • Oct. 23, 2023

Gap looks to its heritage for ‘Gifted’ holiday marketing campaign

The seasonal effort includes a slew of partnerships and will span digital media, out-of-home, video, social media and Gap brand channels.

By Jessica Deyo • Oct. 23, 2023

From data to dollars: The profit-generating advantage of Price Optimization

In the highly competitive world of e-commerce, pricing for profit is a constant challenge, too high and you lose customers, too low and you’re missing margin targets. What’s the solution to this dilemma?

Oct. 23, 2023

HomeGoods to close online store

The off-price retailer is shutting its e-commerce site after two years. Impacted associates have been offered jobs elsewhere in the company.

By Nate Delesline III • Oct. 20, 2023

Etsy guarantees on-time delivery during the holidays

The e-commerce company is offering full refunds for gifts not delivered by their estimated date.

By Xanayra Marin-Lopez • Oct. 19, 2023

Macy’s debuts ‘Mstylelab’ digital fashion platform

The retailer’s digital environment launches with an immersive experience based on its new private label, On 34th. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 19, 2023

TalkShopLive launches mobile livestream shopping app

Sellers can highlight different products within the live shows on the app that mirror the same technology of the desktop platform. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 17, 2023

Pat McGrath Labs, Google partner on AR beauty pop-up in NYC

The event invites guests to virtually try on products using Google’s augmented reality tools. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 17, 2023

How innovation is driving On’s meteoric rise

The Swiss athletics brand has exploded in growth over the past two years. The secret to its success is hiding in plain sight.

By Dani James • Oct. 17, 2023

Klarna adds AI-driven shopping lens to app

The tool, which lets users search for items based on a photo, comes amid a slew of new features.

By Xanayra Marin-Lopez • Oct. 16, 2023

How Target is expanding its retail media network as holiday marketing heats up

Roundel is pushing further into self-service offerings and experimenting with shoppable CTV to grow its footprint at a key juncture for retail media.

By Peter Adams • Oct. 16, 2023

Walmart to open 5th ‘next generation’ fulfillment center

The facility in Stockton, California, will help the retailer handle online orders throughout the West Coast with greater speed and efficiency.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Oct. 16, 2023

Retail conferences to watch in 2024

Next year’s conferences and expo dates and locations have already been released. The events will connect retail executives, technology, supply chain providers, investors and other industry players.

By Stephanie Arnold • Oct. 13, 2023

Walmart app to bring virtual makeup try-on to customers

The AR-powered technology by Perfect Corp. will allow users to try on blush, lip color, eyeshadow and bronzer.

By Xanayra Marin-Lopez • Oct. 13, 2023

Nearly half of Gen Z will buy holiday gifts on social media, survey finds

Many in the generation expect to spend more than last year and will shop earlier if retailers introduce discounts sooner, according to a Shopify report.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 13, 2023

Anthropologie, Pinterest partner on holiday showhouse

The companies are merging in-person and digital shopping through unique QR codes in every room of its Brooklyn Heights pop-up. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 12, 2023

Sorel opens first pop-up store

The location, which is in Brooklyn’s Williamsburg neighborhood in New York City, features a boot customization bar and an AR experience.

By Howard Ruben • Oct. 11, 2023