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Stitch Fix hires former Amazon Fashion exec
Tony Bacos is now the box retailer’s chief product and technology officer, a role he also held at the e-commerce giant’s apparel and accessories business.
By Daphne Howland • Nov. 7, 2023 -
Google makes it easier to shop small businesses this holiday using AI, other new features
Merchants can identify themselves with a new small business attribute on Search and Google Maps to make it easier for shoppers to narrow their searches.
By Xanayra Marin-Lopez • Nov. 6, 2023 -
Trendline
How the payments landscape is changing
As the space rapidly shifts, the future is for anyone's taking.
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Home Depot, Vizio create shoppable content for the holidays
“Merry & Bright” stars Jordin Sparks and features QR codes that take consumers to a Shop the Look page on the retailer’s website.
By Aaron Baar • Nov. 6, 2023 -
EBay opens streetwear pop-up in New York City
“Canal Street Wear” will sell authenticated items from the marketplace’s sellers and allow shoppers to verify the authenticity of their own goods.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 3, 2023 -
Michaels launches Etsy competitor MakerPlace
The initiative, which lets artisans sell goods and host virtual classes, is in addition to a third-party seller marketplace that debuted earlier this year.
By Nate Delesline III • Nov. 2, 2023 -
Best Buy launches livestream holiday shopping series
In a partnership with TalkShopLive, the retailer is hosting three live shopping events that feature products from its new categories.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 2, 2023 -
Retrieved from Walmart on October 27, 2023
Walmart opens third ‘next gen’ fulfillment center in Texas
The 1.5-million square-foot facility will enable faster delivery as the retailer prepares for the holiday season.
By Alejandra Salgado • Nov. 2, 2023 -
Amazon tweaks tech to create first 100% fiber-focused fulfillment center
Two main technologies are being tested at an Ohio facility to determine how best to transform other facilities to handle only fiber — not plastic — packaging.
By Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 1, 2023 -
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 -
Sponsored by Google
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 -
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 -
Retrieved from Amazon on October 25, 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 -
Retrieved from Agility Robotics.
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 Vembar • Oct. 23, 2023 -
Retrieved from Amazon on October 19, 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 -
Sponsored by Spresso.AI
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