Technology: Page 31

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    Mass merchants continue to gain steam in online grocery

    Retailers like Walmart and Target are seeing a growing number of active users along with high satisfaction rates, according to the latest Brick Meets Click research.

    By Jeff Wells • Feb. 16, 2023
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    Instagram sunsets live shopping as commerce retreat continues

    The move, which goes into effect March 16, follows the removal of the Shop tab this month and arrives amid a period of revenue declines. 

    By Peter Adams • Feb. 15, 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
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    Walmart shuts the door on e-commerce-only stores

    The retailer is closing two locations that offer only pickup and delivery service, along with five other full-service stores.

    By Sam Silverstein • Feb. 14, 2023
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    EBay buys AI fraud detection company 3PM Shield

    The acquisition, which is the latest in a string of technology purchases, comes a week after the marketplace announced layoffs.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Feb. 14, 2023
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    Online prices fall for fifth consecutive month: report

    January online prices fell 1% year over year, and “e-commerce will be an important battleground” in 2023, according to Adobe. 

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Feb. 10, 2023
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    EBay lays off 500 workers

    Amid economic uncertainty, the company is cutting jobs to invest in new technologies and support innovation.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Feb. 10, 2023
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    Retrieved from HERMES INTERNATIONAL and HERMES OF PARIS, INC. v MASON ROTHSCHILD, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York on February 09, 2023
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    ‘MetaBirkin’ NFT creator to appeal Hermès trademark verdict

    A jury ruled against Mason Rothschild and his drawings of fur-covered luxury bags. His attorneys say the new technology doesn’t cancel the First Amendment’s protection of artwork.

    By • Feb. 10, 2023
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    Kohl’s names new chief merchandising and digital officer

    Nick Jones has 25 years of retail experience and most recently led U.K.-based Joules Group.

    By • Feb. 9, 2023
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    Adore Me to host shoppable, livestream runway show

    Marking the second New York Fashion Week runway event for the DTC brand, it will showcase Valentine's Day and bridal styles.

    By Dani James • Feb. 9, 2023
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    Alo Yoga unveils virtual store with beauty, workout content

    The brand has experimented with NFT releases and cryptocurrency payments in recent months.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Feb. 8, 2023
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    Instacart debuts Scan & Pay solution with New York City grocer

    Foodcellar Market, a grocer with two stores in Queens’ Long Island City neighborhood, is deploying the technology, which is part of Instacart’s suite of in-store solutions for retailers.

    By Catherine Douglas Moran • Feb. 8, 2023
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    REI preps for second year of outdoor accelerator

    The Navigate program focuses on founders of color and provides $25,000 grants in addition to potential shelf space at the outdoor retailer’s stores.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Feb. 7, 2023
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    Standard AI to acquire Skip Checkout

    The deal would create the first company to combine self-checkout and AI-powered autonomous checkout for retailers, according to the announcement.

    By Brett Dworski • Feb. 7, 2023
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    Merchants frustrated with fees, tech issues

    Inflation-weary business owners are less satisfied with their merchant service providers this year, a J.D. Power survey showed.

    By Caitlin Mullen • Feb. 6, 2023
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    ‘The music has stopped’: A look at venture capital in retail

    VC funding in retail declined in 2022, and a slew of layoffs in 2023 paints a bleak picture. But it could just signal a return to normal.

    By Dani James • Feb. 6, 2023
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    The top retail trends for 2023

    Discover the top trends in the retail industry for 2023. 

    By Maya Rollings • Feb. 6, 2023
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    "JC Penney" by Mike Mozart is licensed under CC BY 2.0
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    J.C. Penney names new chief transformation and strategy officer

    Keith Melker comes to the retailer from property management company Wehner Multifamily, where he served as CEO. 

    By • Feb. 3, 2023
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    M&A, IPO activity fell throughout 2022

    Online retail saw a 32% year-over-year decline in the number of deals in 2022, according to a report from Hampleton Partners.

    By Dani James • Feb. 3, 2023
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    EBay, Notable Live partner on NFTs, experiences for sports fans

    The e-commerce platform, which invested in Notable Live, wants to offer experiences, digital tokens and athletic merchandise to sports fans.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Feb. 2, 2023
  • Five pastel-colored shoes, without their mates, float against a cloudy-sky background.
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    Nike sues Lululemon over shoe manufacturing patents

    The Canadian apparel brand, known for its performance fabrics, released its first footwear designs less than a year ago.

    By • Feb. 1, 2023
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    "Pottery Barn store, Briarwood Mall, Ann Arbor, MI" by Dwight Burdette is licensed under CC BY 3.0
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    Pottery Barn Kids, Pottery Barn Teen launch mobile apps

    The apps allow shoppers to view items from 3D rooms, schedule appointments with designers virtually or in-store and create gift registries.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Jan. 31, 2023
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    E-commerce sales exceeded $1 trillion in 2022: report

    Total digital retail commerce hit a record in Q4 last year, reaching $332.2 billion, according to Comscore.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Jan. 31, 2023
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    7-Eleven delivery robots hit the streets

    Customers ordering from the 7Now app in West Hollywood, California, may get the option to have their order sent via a Serve Robotics delivery bot.

    By Jessica Loder • Jan. 31, 2023
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    Monos, Quince, Skims among fastest growing apparel and accessories brands: report

    The top digital brands got more than a quarter of their traffic from organic search, according to a recent report from Similarweb.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Jan. 30, 2023
  • David's Bridal opens a store in Naperville, Illinois.
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    David’s Bridal launches wedding planning platform with vendor marketplace

    Wedding vendors can join the platform for free and create their own webpage to advertise to couples.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Jan. 30, 2023