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    Walmart acquires automated grocery firm to bolster fulfillment

    The retailer is hoping to leverage Alert Innovation's inventory-handling technology for speedy pickup and delivery.

    By Megan Ruggles • Oct. 7, 2022
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    Peloton cuts 500 jobs after losing ‘more than $100M on retail’ last year

    Following a slew of poor earnings results, CEO Barry McCarthy is focused on reaching break-even cash flow by the end of the year.

    By Dani James • Oct. 6, 2022
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    Trendline

    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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    Nordstrom’s tech chief to step down this month

    As chief technology and information officer, Edmond Mesrobian has spent the last four years overhauling the retailer’s data capabilities.

    By • Oct. 6, 2022
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    Target names chief digital, product officer

    Prat Vemana will lead the retailer’s digital teams as the company continues to invest in the channel. 

    By • Oct. 5, 2022
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    West Elm to replicate furniture, decor on Roblox

    More brands and retailers are experimenting with the metaverse platform to appeal to younger consumers.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 5, 2022
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    Opinion

    The rapid rise of buy now, pay later

    Despite regulatory uncertainties, BNPL won’t disappear anytime soon, writes Kendrick Sands, head of consumer finance research at Euromonitor International.

    By Kendrick Sands • Oct. 5, 2022
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    Shopify adds mobile POS hardware

    Pushing further into brick-and-mortar shopping, the commerce company faces competition from other point-of-sale providers as the volume of these transactions is expected to rise.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 5, 2022
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    Amazon rebrands discounted membership as it launches Amazon Access hub

    Information on Prime Access will be available on the site, as well as details on layaway and SNAP EBT programs.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 4, 2022
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    Affirm targets offline growth

    The buy now, pay later provider’s CFO said its Debit+ card is a key part of the company’s strategy to push further into brick-and-mortar sales.

    By Caitlin Mullen • Oct. 4, 2022
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    Bed Bath & Beyond to consolidate brands within enhanced mobile app

    After two quarters of decline, the company is focusing on digital operations and the brands its customers prefer.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 3, 2022
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    iStockPhoto: “Business 4” | Magnifier | gremlin | LightFieldStudios | “Retail Shopping Small Business”

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    Oct. 3, 2022
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    Lululemon puts Mirror acquisition to use with Lululemon Studio program

    The membership, launching next week, costs $39 per month and requires customers to own the at-home fitness device.

    By • Sept. 30, 2022
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    Google debuts 3D sneaker tool, new shopping features

    The technology company will provide more personalized recommendations to users and assist businesses in creating 3D product models.

    By Dani James • Sept. 29, 2022
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    What Amazon’s product updates say about its strategy

    The retailer has expanded its reach into consumers' homes — and their businesses. 

    By Dani James • Sept. 29, 2022
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    As the holidays approach, Five Below adds BOPIS

    The retailer is looking to provide more convenience as consumers seek out discount retailers to combat inflation.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 28, 2022
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    Walmart aims to shift Gen Z perceptions with expansive Roblox play

    Interactive virtual spaces going live ahead of the holidays cater to different product interests, with a beauty and cosmetics section among the first.

    By Peter Adams • Sept. 27, 2022
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    Build-A-Bear redesigns website

    The retailer has rebounded from the COVID-19 pandemic to see historically high revenues.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 26, 2022
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    Can fungi replace leather for retailers?

    As brands search high and low for alternatives that don't use animal products or plastic, more are turning toward mycelium.

    By Dani James • Sept. 26, 2022
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    The Weekly Closeout: Home Depot employees move to unionize and Nike launches recycling program on Alipay

    Philadelphia workers for the home improvement retailer filed with the National Labor Relations Board, while the athletics brand partnered with Ant Group’s Green Energy Initiative.

    By Retail Dive Staff • Sept. 23, 2022
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    E-commerce apps lose pandemic luster: report

    New research shows downloads and marketing spending is declining amid shifts in consumer behavior, data privacy changes and recession fears.

    By Aaron Baar • Sept. 23, 2022
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    FTC investigates Amazon’s $1.7B bid to acquire iRobot

    The news marks the second acquisition by the mass retailer that the Federal Trade Commission has requested further information on this year. 

    By Dani James • Sept. 21, 2022
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    Lowe’s debuts ‘digital twin’ store

    The virtual replica of one of the retailer’s stores combines spatial data with Lowe’s data, including product location and historical order information.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 21, 2022
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    Walmart weds data to popular apps like TikTok in latest ad play

    A new Innovation Partners program that also features Snapchat and Roku seeks to help brands better understand what engages Gen Z.

    By Peter Adams • Sept. 21, 2022
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    Where AI fits in the Sam’s Club tech portfolio

    AI helps drive purchases and improve the shopping experience. The bottom line is member retention, said CTO Vinod Bidarkoppa.

    By Roberto Torres • Sept. 21, 2022
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    Amazon offers sellers free software to speed fulfillment

    Veeqo helps merchants manage inventory and gives discounted rates with carriers such as UPS and FedEx.

    By Megan Ruggles • Sept. 20, 2022