Technology: Page 2

  • Five pieces of clothing, with a cardboard box to the right that says "Stitch Fix."
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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 • Nov. 7, 2023
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    Courtesy of Google
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    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 • Nov. 6, 2023
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    First Data
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    Trendline

    How the payments landscape is changing

    As the space rapidly shifts, the future is for anyone's taking. 

    By Retail Dive staff
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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
  • Exterior shot of the EBay store in NYC.
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    Courtesy of EBay
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    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
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    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 • Nov. 2, 2023
  • Computer screen that shows Best Buy employees during a livestream event.
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    Courtesy of TalkShopLive
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    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
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    Retrieved from Walmart on October 27, 2023
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    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
  • A flexible fiber package on a conveyor at a fulfillment center.
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    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
  • An interior of an updated Walmart store.
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    Courtesy of Walmart
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    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
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    metamorworks via Getty Images
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    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
  • Zaya Guarani sits on a grassy field wearing a graphic black jacket, beige pants, and modeling a black pair of Campfire Crafted Regenerate Boots by Ugg.
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    Courtesy of Ugg
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    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 • Oct. 27, 2023
  • Side-by-side shots of a toaster product ad, with the one on the right sitting on kitchen table with fall decor
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    Retrieved from Amazon on October 25, 2023
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    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
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    Courtesy of Google
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    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
  • In image of Digit, a robot that has two legs, two arms and a torso.
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    Retrieved from Agility Robotics.
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    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
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    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 • Oct. 24, 2023
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    Courtesy of Walmart
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    Walmart, Angi partner on holiday light installation

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

    By • Oct. 23, 2023
  • An Amazon drone takes flight.
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    Retrieved from Amazon on October 19, 2023
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    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 imagery for its 2023 holiday marketing campaign. The image features an individual on the left and a pair on the right styled in Gap looks against a dark green background.
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    Permission granted by Gap
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    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
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    Shutterstock.com/Yurchanka Siarhei

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    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 Marshalls store front
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    "Marshall's Home Goods Store" by Mike Mozart is licensed under CC BY 2.0
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    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 • Oct. 20, 2023
  • Person sits on a couch shopping on an iPad next to a Christmas tree.
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    Anchiy via Getty Images
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    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 • Oct. 19, 2023
  • Macy's metaverse rendering of a suit that is walking alongside a New York city building.
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    Courtesy of Macy's
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    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
  • A person on a mobile phone with the TalkShopLive app.
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    Courtesy of TalkShopLive
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    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
  • Retail rendering of a pop up store in partnership with Google
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    Courtesy of Pat McGrath Labs
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    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
  • Two runners in long sleeves on a road with clouds in the sky
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    Permission granted by On
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    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 • Oct. 17, 2023