Technology: Page 36


  • A teaser image for Metaverse Beauty Week's main plaza in Decentraland
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    Inaugural Metaverse Beauty Week coming to Decentraland, Roblox and Spatial

    Carrying the tagline “Reality Gets a Makeover,” the event was developed by creative agency Cult and includes in-person activities in New York and London.

    By Jessica Hammers • April 26, 2023
  • Canada Goose storefront in Las Vegas.
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    Canada Goose names first chief digital officer in quest for DTC sales

    The company added a chief transformation officer and promoted an executive to lead global stores as it looks to grow its footprint.

    By April 25, 2023
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    Trendline

    What'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.

    By Retail Dive staff
  • A person walks past a white store display with the Oura logo on it
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    Ōura partners with Best Buy

    The wearable technology company’s smart rings will be available at 850 of the retailer’s stores nationwide and online.

    By April 24, 2023
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    Men’s Wearhouse adds Snap AR lenses for virtual try-ons

    The fit technology embedded in the mirror will be introduced at select locations and comes ahead of the prom season.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • April 24, 2023
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    Mattel to launch peer-to-peer marketplace for digital collectibles

    The update to the Mattel Creations Virtual Collectibles Platform will allow owners to display, trade and sell their assets.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • April 21, 2023
  • Mr. T standing in front of a car looking cooler than everybody.
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    The Weekly Closeout: Nike releases first virtual collection and Skechers partners with Mr. T

    The athletics retailer is unveiling its first digital collection since launching the .Swoosh platform, while the footwear brand is embracing the “t” in Skechers.

    By Retail Dive Staff • April 21, 2023
  • A red Levi's tab sign against a bright blue sky.
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    Snap’s chief marketing officer is moving to Levi’s

    Kenny Mitchell, whose marketing resume also includes stints at McDonald’s and Gatorade, will report to CEO-designate Michelle Gass.

    By April 21, 2023
  • A person in a light green shirt stands in front of plant imagery.
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    Lululemon debuts plant-based nylon shirts

    Made in collaboration with sustainable materials company Geno, the products have the same lightweight feel as its other apparel, the company said.

    By April 20, 2023
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    Courtesy of Mercari
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    Mercari taps ChatGPT for search, recommendation functions

    Merchat AI, the company’s new chatbot, will use the artificial intelligence software to provide personalized product recommendations.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • April 20, 2023
  • A dark-haired person wearing black-rimmed glasses, black clothes and black-and-white wrist cuffs smiles slightly against a white background.
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    J.C. Penney’s head of e-commerce pivots to chief customer officer

    Katie Mullen, who arrived at the struggling department store over a year ago, previously led digital efforts at upscale retailer Neiman Marcus.

    By April 20, 2023
  • A kiosk that accepts reusable shopping bag returns.
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    Returnable retail bag trial launches at CVS Health, Target stores

    Immediately receiving $1 in cash upon returning a borrowed bag provides a stronger incentive to participate than some other deposit programs, according to organizers from Closed Loop Partners.

    By Katie Pyzyk • April 20, 2023
  • American Eagle's RE/AE virtual clothing store within Snapchat
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    American Eagle brings secondhand clothing shop to Snapchat

    The augmented reality experience is part of the retailer’s new RE/AE digital shop and clothing collection curated with online resale platform ThredUp.

    By Jessica Hammers • April 19, 2023
  • A person uses Square point of sale hardware
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    Square rolls out new features for merchants

    Facing stiff competition, Block’s merchant services unit Square is adding tools for its merchant clients.

    By Caitlin Mullen • April 18, 2023
  • A customer walks out of a store carrying a suit slung over the shoulder.
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    Men’s Wearhouse introduces digital concierge service for grooms

    Wedding Wingman gives couples guidance with selecting their ideal wedding attire, and was developed in response to customer feedback. 

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • April 18, 2023
  • Nordstrom names new chief technology, information officer

    The retailer wants to update its supply chain operations and bring more services closer to customers.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • April 17, 2023
  • An image of Vans World on Roblox, featuring a bridge over water with two pictures of shoes on the shore.
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    Gucci, Vans team up for Roblox scavenger hunt

    The two fashion brands are linking their Roblox spaces in order to raise awareness of cross-brand collaboration in the metaverse.

    By Sara Karlovitch • April 17, 2023
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    Sponsored by Pacvue

    The rise of retail media in Europe: How brands can grow market share with a multi-retailer advertising strategy

    How EU brands should prioritize cross-retailer media by advertising on multiple retailers for wider audience reach.

    April 17, 2023
  • Wrangler parent rolls out system to reduce climate impact

    Kontoor’s new Global Design Standards focus on decreasing greenhouse gas emissions, lowering water and chemical usage, and assessing worker well-being. 

    By Natalie Schwartz • April 13, 2023
  • Walmart announces Carrier Pickup by FedEx.
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    Walmart e-commerce layoffs surpass 3K

    The retail giant is letting go nearly 1,000 workers at a distribution center in Chino, California, amid plans to ramp up its use of robotics.

    By April 13, 2023
  • Graphic of mobile phones with livestream shopping experiences on screen.
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    Qurate launches livestream shopping app Sune

    The video-focused platform is aimed at Gen Z and highlights mission-driven brands through a personalized feed.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • April 13, 2023
  • Man putting apple juice into an Amazon Dash Cart
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    Denver Whole Foods stores introduce Amazon technology

    Eleven of the specialty grocery chain’s locations are now equipped with Amazon One technology, and one will welcome Amazon’s Dash Cart in the coming weeks.

    By Peyton Bigora • April 12, 2023
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    Online prices fell by 1.7% in March: report

    Categories including home and garden, appliances and electronics continue to see price drops. 

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • April 11, 2023
  • Two people talk to each other in an Ikea showroom surrounded by furniture products.
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    Ikea launches As-is service online

    Ikea Family members are now able to browse and reserve gently used products online to pick up in store.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • April 7, 2023
  • The curved banner of a Walmart store, the brand name in white letters and the characteristic yellow sunburst logo to the right, against a blue sky.
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    Walmart to install EV chargers at thousands of stores by 2030

    The big-box retailer already has around 1,300 chargers at 280 of its sites but plans to further leverage its vast store network. 

    By Jessica Loder • April 7, 2023
  • A person holds up a shirt in front of a ring light for a livestream event.
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    Poshmark releases livestream shopping feature

    Posh Shows allows users to livestream on the social resale marketplace for the first time — even as other platforms step away from the format.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • April 6, 2023