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Sponsored by Monetate
Fueling customer spending with automated digital merchandising that scales
Aided by AI, merchandisers can draw from a wealth of data points to make recommendations hyper-relevant to each buyer.
Jan. 29, 2024 -
Stitch Fix, Spotify launch Style Tune Ups
The retailer is combining music and style preferences to curate outfit recommendations and playlists for customers.
By Xanayra Marin-Lopez • Jan. 25, 2024 -
Explore the Trendline➔
gradyreese via Getty ImagesTrendlineWhat'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.
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Dick’s Sporting Goods introduces new Inspire fabric for Calia brand
A new collection utilizing the fabric, which mirrors spandex but is more lightweight, is aimed squarely at the athleisure shopper.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Jan. 25, 2024 -
Under Armour, Celanese develop spandex alternative
The companies partnered on Neolast, a high-performing alternative to elastane — a fiber that gives apparel stretch.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Jan. 25, 2024 -
Klarna adds subscription plan
With an IPO on the horizon, the BNPL firm is offering customers a subscription service for $7.99 per month.
By Caitlin Mullen • Jan. 25, 2024 -
ExtraMile pilots AI-powered ‘digital human’ and signage displays
The California-based c-store retailer has partnered with Samsung on a new program at three of its locations as it digs deeper into technology.
By Brett Dworski • Jan. 23, 2024 -
VF Corp. cyberattack impacted 35.5M consumers
The North Face and Vans parent company originally reported the incident at the height of the holiday season.
By Kaarin Moore • Jan. 23, 2024 -
The surprising reason Tractor Supply has embraced AI
CEO Hal Lawton said the retailer is investing heavily in the generative tech, and that its most important purpose is old-fashioned customer service.
By Daphne Howland • Jan. 23, 2024 -
Walmart to close Store No. 8
Scott Eckert, who led the retailer's innovation unit, will also leave the company.
By Nate Delesline III • Jan. 22, 2024 -
Amazon cuts ‘Buy with Prime’ staff
The relatively small number adds to the tens of thousands already affected by downsizing at the e-commerce giant in the past year or so.
By Daphne Howland • Jan. 22, 2024 -
Sponsored by Brillio
Take a quantum leap into intelligent retail experiences with AI
AI cloud will become a mainstay in retail in 2024, with Gen AI and large language models leading the way to drive growth, profitability and innovation.
By Sean Cassidy • Jan. 22, 2024 -
The Weekly Closeout: GameStop ditches NFTs while Burt’s Bees teams with Hidden Valley Ranch
The gaming retailer shuts its NFT marketplace due to regulatory uncertainty, as the beauty brand debuts flavored lip balm for “wing eating season.”
By Retail Dive Staff • Jan. 19, 2024 -
Hair care brand Amika launches on Roblox
The brand partnered with Obsess to launch “The Amikaverse” on the game platform, and later this year will create a matching virtual store.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Jan. 18, 2024 -
Yeti leans into post-purchase communication to engage customers
“You need excellence all the way from the homepage through a package arriving at their doorstep,” said Yeti’s director of software engineering.
By Bryan Wassel • Jan. 18, 2024 -
Retailers to use AI for marketing, financial forecasting: survey
Major retailers and consumer packaged goods companies foresee their sales growing or remaining the same from last year, the report found.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Jan. 17, 2024 -
Retailers hone in on improving the checkout experience
Leaders from Wayfair and SSENSE discussed how they are spearheading good CX by emphasizing a smooth digital checkout at NRF 2024.
By Bryan Wassel • Jan. 17, 2024 -
Ulta topped $10B in sales last year. How the beauty retailer stays relevant
CEO Dave Kimbell discussed recent innovations the retailer has introduced and why the beauty category is expected to remain strong.
By Caroline Jansen • Jan. 17, 2024 -
The Vitamin Shoppe, Camping World among retailers added to Doordash
The fitness and wellness companies are part of a network of more than 100,000 non-restaurant stores across its Marketplace and Drive platforms.
By Xanayra Marin-Lopez • Jan. 16, 2024 -
Sponsored by Facteus
Retail’s new crystal ball: how transaction data gives you a competitive edge
The key to seeing where retail is headed — and how your business should adjust — lies in customer transaction data.
Jan. 16, 2024 -
Victoria’s Secret to infuse AI into online shopping
The intimate apparel company tapped Google Cloud’s Vertex AI to enhance search capabilities and personalize product recommendations.
By Kristen Doerer • Jan. 12, 2024 -
Sam’s Club to bring AI-based receipt verification to all stores
The technology will eliminate the need for receipt checkers, freeing up associates to spend time with customers.
By Nate Delesline III • Jan. 11, 2024 -
Walmart to expand drone delivery to 1.8M more Texas homes
The retailer is working with Wing and Zipline to reach up to 75% of the Dallas-Fort Worth area's population.
By Max Garland • Jan. 11, 2024 -
Half of consumers will abandon or ‘significantly limit’ social media interactions by 2025: report
The spread of misinformation, toxic user bases and the prevalence of bots is leading to a perceived decline in platforms, according to Gartner.
By Kaarin Moore • Jan. 10, 2024 -
Instacart seeks off-site retail media scale with Google Shopping ads pact
The partnership targeting high-intent grocery shoppers already has sign on from marketers like Danone and Kraft Heinz.
By Peter Adams • Jan. 9, 2024 -
Sponsored by IBM
Retailers can tap into generative AI to enhance support for customers and employees
As the retail industry witnesses a shift towards a more digital, on-demand consumer base, AI is becoming the secret weapon for retailers to better understand and cater to this evolving consumer behavior.
By Luq Niazi, Global Managing Partner Industries, IBM Consulting • Jan. 9, 2024