Technology: Page 99


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    Walmart launches voice shopping for grocery on Apple

    The Siri shortcut will allow customers to say "add to Walmart" and list out products they want in their online cart. 

    By Krishna Thakker • Nov. 14, 2019
  • Wayfair introduces mobile app with visual technology features

    The tools are aimed at helping consumers picture products in their homes prior to purchase. 

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 14, 2019
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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
  • Saks, Sephora pilot Google’s local ads to drive store traffic

    Google's local ads now have a more seamless integration with Maps, including branded pins that appear near travel routes.

    By Robert Williams • Nov. 13, 2019
  • Facebook debuts new payments system across its suite of apps

    The launch of Facebook Pay comes just one month after the exodus of major companies from the Libra cryptocurrency project.

    By Anna Hrushka • Nov. 13, 2019
  • Adidas moves high-tech Speedfactory to Asia, closing factories in US, Germany

    The company suggests the business case is still better in Asia, even with advanced technology and despite the distance from target consumers. 

    By Emma Cosgrove • Nov. 12, 2019
  • In a multicloud world, Lucky Brand's strategy centers on a single vendor

    The apparel retailer had a disparate architecture, multiple cloud platforms and multiple colocations, but it wanted a simplified cloud portfolio.

    By Nov. 12, 2019
  • WhatsApp Business debuts product catalogs to enrich mobile chats

    Small business owners can now create catalogs to showcase products in conversations with customers.

    By Robert Williams • Nov. 12, 2019
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    Could tidying up your tech stack spark operational joy? (These retailers say yes)

    Companies are ditching their overly complex, multisolution technology stacks in favor of a single, unified commerce platform, making operations easier to manage and providing a better experience for the customer.

    Nov. 12, 2019
  • More people will shop on mobile than desktop this holiday

    A new report expects the retail conversion rate for Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2019 to increase nearly 30% over last year.

    By Lisa Rowan • Nov. 11, 2019
  • Mobile apps pose lower risk of online shopping fraud

    E-commerce fraud increases prior to the holidays but doesn't comprise many transactions.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 11, 2019
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    What keeps Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos awake at night?

    As the company reaches into a growing array of industry sectors, Industry Dive publications pulled together their expertise to analyze how competitors thrive amid the next wave of disruption.

    By Nami Sumida • Nov. 11, 2019
  • Tommy Hilfiger to transition design process to digital

    The apparel brand has established a tech incubator dedicated to training employees on its 3D design platform.

    By Lisa Rowan • Nov. 8, 2019
  • Kohl’s lets Snapchatters virtually window shop through AR portal

    An immersive "New Gifts at Every Turn" experience showcases exclusive merchandise for the holidays.

    By Robert Williams • Nov. 7, 2019
  • Sally Beauty expands AI try-on tech to 500 stores

    The ColorView technology, which allows consumers to virtually test out hair and makeup color options, will also be available on the retailer's app.

    By Lisa Rowan • Nov. 7, 2019
  • Amazon to invest $40M in new robotics hub

    The e-commerce giant is banking on automated technology to help meet the needs of a modern-day, fast-paced supply chain.

    By Shefali Kapadia • Nov. 7, 2019
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    Shopping ads land on YouTube

    As competition heats up with Amazon, Google continues to make its popular Shopping ads more visual and interactive.

    By Dianna Christe • Nov. 6, 2019
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    Joann entices holiday crafters with 3D printers, new tech

    The move further proves the retailer sees value in investing in technology, both in its merchandise and in-store experience.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 6, 2019
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    Ralph Lauren launches digital IDs to authenticate merchandise

    The new technology will allow products to be verified as goods move through the supply chain. 

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 5, 2019
  • Toys R Us Canada, Snapchat partner for AR experience

    The toy retailer is integrating its holiday catalog with augmented reality features to showcase gifts.

    By Robert Williams • Nov. 5, 2019
  • AR tops list of tech that makes users view a brand as innovative, study says

    Chatbots, AI, facial recognition and cryptocurrency are less likely to drive perception of a brand's know-how.

    By Robert Williams • Nov. 4, 2019
  • Lululemon invests in tech fitness startup Mirror

    The tech company sells a home fitness system that displays on a full-length mirror, and has secured $72 million in financing to date.

    By Lisa Rowan • Nov. 1, 2019
  • B8ta snaps up $50M from investors, including Macy's

    The startup also announced the launch of Ark Marketplace, a tech platform that enables retailers to use the company's store technology. 

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 1, 2019
  • ‘Cyber Week’ will generate 20% of holiday revenue

    Adobe Analytics anticipates online spending will surpass $143.7 billion this holiday season, with substantial growth for mobile commerce.

    By Lisa Rowan • Nov. 1, 2019
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    Goodwill debuts geofenced mobile ads to attract Gen Z

    The promotions will help to monitor the campaign's effect on driving foot traffic into physical locations.

    By Robert Williams • Oct. 31, 2019
  • Walmart, Green Dot renew prepaid card deal, launch fintech accelerator

    The new accelerator, TailFin Labs, will develop products, services and technology at the intersection of retail and consumer financial services. 

    By Dan Ennis • Oct. 31, 2019