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TikTok Shop spend jumps during Deals for You Days
U.S. shoppers spent $52 each during the social platform’s July sale, a historic high and a break from recent declines, according to Earnest Analytics.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 24, 2024 -
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Best Buy updates brand with new tagline, hologram spokesperson
As part of a refresh, the company updated its color palette to include magenta, teal and red, and is emphasizing personalized discovery and support.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 23, 2024 -
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Though some of the problems of the pandemic have waned, retail continues to reel from C-suite turnover, changes in ecommerce and reassessment of DEI policies.
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Deep DiveAnd just like that, Google won’t be deprecating cookies. What now?
The tech giant backed off plans to implement a huge shift in digital marketing that faced pushback from adland and regulators around the world.
By Chris Kelly • July 23, 2024 -
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Amazon, Better Business Bureau file joint lawsuit in fight over fake reviews
It’s the e-commerce giant’s first joint lawsuit tackling fake review brokers and aims to shut down ReviewServiceUSA.com.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 22, 2024 -
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Skechers sues L.L. Bean for patent infringement
Attorneys for the footwear giant accuse the retailer of illegally using its patented "heel cup" design.
By Laurel Deppen • July 22, 2024 -
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New robotic capability lets retailers remotely monitor store shelves
Simbe Robotics’ tool allows personnel to see conditions in stores on a mobile device using imagery from the company’s autonomous aisle-scanning equipment.
By Sam Silverstein • July 19, 2024 -
Bassett Furniture temporarily shuts down manufacturing facilities following cyberattack
Although customers can still place orders and purchase products, the furniture company’s ability to fulfill orders is currently impacted.
By Kaarin Vembar • July 18, 2024 -
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Ralph Lauren hires Levi’s exec as new tech chief
Christopher Conrad is taking over as chief digital and technology officer ahead of Janet Sherlock’s upcoming retirement.
By Lindsey Wilkinson • July 18, 2024 -
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US online retail sales to reach $1.2 trillion this year: report
E-commerce is “maturing” and returning to “pre-pandemic normalcy” as it continues to capture market share, according to FTI Consulting.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 17, 2024 -
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Walmart builds wide lead among US retail media networks, report finds
The chain saw 11 billion impressions in Q1, including strong performance offsite, while No. 2 Target generated fewer than 7 billion impressions.
By Peter Adams • July 16, 2024 -
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Rite Aid confirms cybersecurity breach
The drugstore retailer stated that customer’s Social Security numbers, financial information and patient information was not impacted.
By Kaarin Vembar • July 16, 2024 -
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Amazon rolls out generative AI shopping tool Rufus to all US customers
CEO Andy Jassy first mentioned the tool in February and said it marked “a significant customer experience improvement for discovery.”
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 16, 2024 -
Courtesy of Canada Goose
Canada Goose appoints new chief digital and information officer
Alfredo C. M. Tan steps into the role Aug. 7 and replaces Matt Blonder, who was the company’s chief digital officer for a little over a year.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 15, 2024 -
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Urban Outfitters blends physical, digital with back-to-school campaign
The retailer’s “Shift Happens” campaign brought influencer-created Pinterest boards to life at a two-day activation in New York.
By Sara Karlovitch • July 15, 2024 -
Courtesy of The Gang
Vans refreshes Roblox activation with ‘phygital’ maneuver
To drive traffic to the space, which reached 100 million visits last year, the brand is dropping a virtual version of a new shoe prior to its in-store release.
By Sara Karlovitch • July 12, 2024 -
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One-third of consumers cut spending in Q2: report
Inflation concerns continue to weigh on shoppers, with 84% saying it has affected how they spend their money, according to a report from Jungle Scout.
By Howard Ruben • July 12, 2024 -
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Walmart beefs up automated grocery distribution network
The retail giant is opening five new high-tech perishable sorting and packaging centers, while upgrading four others and retrofitting another.
By Philip Neuffer • July 11, 2024 -
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Macy’s hires new CIO from within
Next month Keith Credendino will take over as chief information officer from Laura Miller, who is retiring.
By Daphne Howland • July 10, 2024 -
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Guitar Center names chief technology and information officer
Adolfo Rodriguez comes to the company with over 25 years of experience in tech transformation and is the retailer’s latest C-suite addition.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 10, 2024 -
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Etsy addresses anxiety over AI, mass manufacturing with new brand mission
Real Etsy sellers are highlighted in ads that complement policy changes that aim to more strongly enforce a human touch on products.
By Peter Adams • July 10, 2024 -
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Hasbro’s early adoption of Prime Video ads helps reel in new buyers
Successful campaigns for Peppa Pig and Play-Doh lend credence to Amazon’s bigger pitch around its upper-funnel advertising capabilities.
By Peter Adams • July 10, 2024 -
Courtesy of Amazon
Amazon debuts all-new Echo Spot ahead of Prime Day
The smart alarm clock comes with “better visuals and improved audio quality” from its original device, according to the company.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 9, 2024 -
Courtesy of Made In
Made In Cookware launches Canadian website
The North American expansion comes as the company looks to grow in more international markets.
By Howard Ruben • July 9, 2024 -
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Self checkout boasts ‘record’ year: report
The U.S. is the world’s largest self-checkout market, driven in part by supermarket chains and c-stores, even as some retailers pull back on the tech.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 8, 2024 -
Courtesy of Klarna
Klarna extends buy now, pay later services to Adobe Commerce merchants
Though BNPL transactions are on the rise, they especially appeal to cash-strapped customers, research suggests.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 8, 2024
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