Technology: Page 92


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    Instacart aims to add flexibility, speed up grocery delivery

    One new feature lets shoppers opt for the first available delivery time while another lets them place orders up to two weeks ahead. 

    By Jessica Dumont • April 13, 2020
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    Pinterest adds new ‘shop’ tabs and curated style guides

    The social platform made several upgrades to encourage shopping through its search function, as well as through user pins and boards.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • April 9, 2020
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    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
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    Kroger will use checkout technology to limit customer traffic

    The grocer will use its QueVision system to monitor store levels and make sure it doesn't exceed 50% capacity.

    By Jeff Wells • April 9, 2020
  • Ingka Group, owner of Ikea, acquires 3D, visual AI tech firm

    The company will tap into Geomagical Labs' vision-based technology for Ikea’s website and app. 

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • April 8, 2020
  • Consumers aren’t adopting mobile wallets, even during the pandemic

    A PYMNTS.com study conducted in March found that mobile wallets accounted for a small portion of eligible transactions, despite the coronavirus outbreak.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • April 7, 2020
  • Consumers spent more than $23.4B via app stores in early 2020

    As consumers stay inside to curtail the spread of COVID-19 they’re spending more time on their smartphones, according to a new report.   

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • April 7, 2020
  • Indyme unveils social distancing device as coronavirus changes in-store experience

    The company released a camera-like tool that uses audio cues to remind shoppers to keep six feet apart.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • April 2, 2020
  • Walmart expands contactless options for in-store shopping, pickup, delivery

    Streamlining in-store checkout technology is one way the retailer is responding to consumer concern during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • April 2, 2020
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    Startup Fast raises $20M to streamline e-commerce checkout

    The Series A funding round was led by Stripe with the aim to accelerate the rollout of its Fast Checkout technology. 

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • April 2, 2020
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    YouCam Makeup gives beauty brands free AR sampling tech

    Beauty brands can list up to 100 products in the augmented reality app through July 31 as part of the complimentary program.

    By Robert Williams • March 31, 2020
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    Pinterest upgrades merchant services as shopping searches jump

    The platform updated its "conversion insights" to help retailers see more information about its effect on website visits, checkouts and sales.

    By Robert Williams • March 31, 2020
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    E.l.f. Cosmetics remixes TikTok song for COVID-19 awareness

    With the "Eyes. Lips. Face. Safe." video, the beauty brand demonstrates hand washing and social distancing measures to help curb the spread of the virus.

    By Robert Williams • March 31, 2020
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    7-Eleven offers free delivery for app users

    A contactless delivery option is available for consumers taking advantage of the temporarily waived fees during the coronavirus pandemic.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • March 31, 2020
  • Shopping platform Streetify offers free digital storefronts amid coronavirus outbreak

    The virtual commerce platform will be free for one year for retailers in the U.S. trying to find ways to deal with the spread of COVID-19.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • March 26, 2020
  • B8ta announces corporate layoffs and store associate furloughs

    The company is the latest to feel workforce fallout due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • March 26, 2020
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    Analysts on CDPs and their quest to become more intelligent

    Marketers increasingly expect AI capabilities to meet their business objectives, and while CDPs hold promise, it is unclear that they alone provide the solution.

    March 25, 2020
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    Nike offers workout app for free as COVID-19 keeps people indoors

    The sportswear brand also revamped its messaging to urge people to work out while in isolation.

    By Robert Williams • March 24, 2020
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    AxleHire introduces no-touch tech for delivery signings

    The move comes as consumers practice social distancing and shift to online shopping.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • March 24, 2020
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    Instacart plans to hire 300K additional shoppers

    The decision will double the company's number of gig workers over the next three months to meet ongoing demand during the pandemic.

    By Jessica Dumont • March 24, 2020
  • FutureProof Retail donates mobile checkout tech during pandemic

    The company is offering its line-free tech to essential retailers as a means to promote social distancing amid the COVID-19 outbreak. 

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • March 23, 2020
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    E-commerce pulls back amid pandemic precautions

    It seems like digital sales should benefit retailers during a global disease outbreak. For many, health and safety concerns extend to those operations too.

    By March 20, 2020
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    Shopify launches 3D model, video integration for merchants

    The e-commerce platform introduced new features to entice customers and support sellers. 

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • March 19, 2020
  • Facebook announces $100M in grants to small businesses impacted by COVID-19

    The social media company is working to provide some relief in response to the global pandemic. 

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • March 19, 2020
  • Grocery apps see record downloads during coronavirus outbreak

    As consumers stock up on everyday essentials, a new study found more are turning to grocery delivery apps amid the global pandemic.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • March 17, 2020
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    7-Eleven adds cash-to-digital payments in Latin America

    In partnership with fintech provider Arcus, the convenience chain is giving customers in the region another reason to visit its stores.

    By Robert Williams • March 17, 2020