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Purple hires first chief innovation officer
Jeff Hutchings joins the DTC mattress brand with more than 20 years of experience, including at Skullcandy and Harman International.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • March 23, 2022 -
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Deep DiveHow does Gen Z feel about credit cards? It's complicated.
Each generation has approached credit differently; Gen Z is no exception. As they turn toward credit cards, industry analysts say these consumers are likely to keep card companies on their toes.
By Caitlin Mullen • March 22, 2022 -
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TrendlineWhat'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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Sponsored by Bastian SolutionsYou need it when? Face retail same-day delivery challenges and achieve a better ROI
Evaluating 5 key aspects of your retail operations for a better ROI while still meeting same day delivery demands.
By Carlos Galbiati, Bastian Solutions Field Application Engineer, South America, Brazil • March 21, 2022 -
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Target, Amazon debut sustainable store concepts
Target introduced its first net zero energy store, while an Amazon Fresh store is pursuing a net zero carbon certification.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • March 21, 2022 -
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Sponsored by Oracle RetailBally takes a step forward in customer service with Oracle Retail
Iconic Swiss luxury fashion house giving stores a retail point-of-sale makeover to give customers a more personal omnichannel shopping experience.
By Rose Spicer, Global Senior Director • March 21, 2022 -
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Sponsored by ProductsupTikTok’s retail engine is revving up, but are brands successful at driving sales?
Four steps to building positive brand experiences and driving sales on TikTok
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New mobile 'smart stores' can meet customers in a variety of locations
The units from automation startup Tortoise can be used to sell items in front of a retail location after hours, inside a store or at stadiums and other venues.
By Sam Silverstein • March 17, 2022 -
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AiFi raises $65M as retailers sharpen focus on computer vision
The frictionless checkout technology provider plans to use the funds, which it raised from investors including Aldi South Group, to expand its technical staff and put its gear into stores faster.
By Sam Silverstein • March 17, 2022 -
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Walmart hiring 50K associates for its US operations in Q1
The retailer also plans to add 5,000 to its global technology team, including cybersecurity specialists, data scientists and engineers.
By Ben Unglesbee • March 16, 2022 -
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Adobe: 21 consecutive months of inflation driving e-commerce growth
Over the past two years, $32 billion of online sales growth was the result of higher prices rather than more purchases.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • March 16, 2022 -
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Perfect seeks SPAC financing to drive AR growth in beauty and beyond
Virtual demonstrations, metaverse shops and livestream shopping are key areas for growth as brands try to engage people outside of physical stores.
By Robert Williams • March 15, 2022 -
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Sponsored by AcxiomBrands need to lead the way in the fair and ethical use of data
It's time for brands to lead the charge in ensuring they do what's right for the customer and what's right in terms of the laws.
By Michele Fitzpatrick • March 14, 2022 -
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EBay creates digital wallet, plans storage vault for collectibles
The company expects the eBay Vault, which will open next quarter, to secure up to $3 billion in assets over the next few years.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • March 14, 2022 -
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Instacart rolls out in-store navigation and other tools for workers
More than 80 stores are piloting the e-commerce company's interactive map feature aimed at helping its workers more easily shop the aisles.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • March 14, 2022 -
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Twitter tests Shops feature
Shoppers can click a "View Shop" button on merchants' profiles and browse up to 50 products on the platform.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • March 10, 2022 -
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Retail tech provider Swiftly raises $100M
The company, which helps drive digital shoppers to grocery stores, plans to expand its workforce by about 50%, said Chief Technology Officer Sean Turner.
By Sam Silverstein • March 10, 2022 -
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After Q2 disappoints, Stitch Fix to introduce search to Freestyle
The apparel e-retailer's departure from its original curated box differentiation is introducing new problems and requiring more tweaks.
By Daphne Howland • March 9, 2022 -
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Buy now, pay later popularity shows no signs of slowing, FIS report says
The Jacksonville, Florida-based payments company expects BNPL to be the fastest-growing e-commerce payment method through 2025 in the U.S. and Canada.
By Jonathan Berr • March 9, 2022 -
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To solidify position among pros, Home Depot launches virtual business workshops
As home improvement demand slows among DIY customers, capturing those in the professional segment will be critical for the retailer in the long run.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris and Caroline Jansen • March 9, 2022 -
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American Eagle debuts on Roblox with inclusive club showcasing spring apparel
Rather than build a game from scratch, the retailer partnered with a popular role-playing offering that's drawn 1.5 billion visits on the metaverse platform.
By Peter Adams • March 3, 2022 -
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Walmart moves further into livestream shopping
The big-box retailer expanded its partnership with Talkshoplive as it further delves into scalable social shopping.
By Kaarin Moore • March 2, 2022 -
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3D printing brings customization to the supply chain
Advances in additive manufacturing could have wide-reaching effects, even changing how supply chains are designed long-term, one analyst said.
By Jen A. Miller • March 2, 2022 -
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Firms tackle ballooning buy now, pay later fraud
In another sign of BNPL's skyrocketing popularity, companies that tackle fraud are rolling out tools to address risk related to the payment option.
By Caitlin Mullen • March 1, 2022 -
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Consumers prefer physical gift cards, despite digital growth
Nearly half of consumers polled by payments processor Fiserv bought more digital gift cards than physical ones amid the COVID-19 pandemic, but a slight majority still favor the hard copy version.
By Caitlin Mullen • March 1, 2022 -
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Sponsored by BoltHas your online shop outgrown shopify?
Ecommerce is booming, and customer expectations are higher than ever. But, if you're using Shopify, you may not be able to achieve your potential.
Feb. 28, 2022
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