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Ikea remodels remote work with paid positions for Roblox store
The Swedish retailer is offering jobs to 10 people to staff the digital space and drive real-world recruitment.
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Amid ongoing declines, Stitch Fix pilots customer experience improvements for summer launch
A core group of customers is keeping and spending more per box, suggesting that the company is on the right track, analysts said.
By Daphne Howland • June 5, 2024 -
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Digital innovation and technology trends in retail
From drones to smart fitting rooms, to cashless purchases to virtual meditation, how the consumer engages with retailers continue to evolve.
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Global online retail sales to hit $6.8 trillion by 2028
In the U.S. alone, online sales will reach $1.6 trillion by that period, up from $1 trillion in 2023, according to a recent report from Forrester.
By Howard Ruben • June 4, 2024 -
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Lowe’s pilots kitchen visualization app in stores
The retailer wants customers to use its Apple Vision Pro app to help design and select products for their homes.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 4, 2024 -
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Orthotics Direct introduces e-commerce site
The company aims to make foot health solutions more affordable by streamlining the process of placing custom orders.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 3, 2024 -
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Sponsored by OSM WorldwideHow to leverage business intelligence in shipping
Business Intelligence has emerged as a powerful tool for gaining valuable insights that enhance decision-making and operations.
By Maciej Ciupa • June 3, 2024 -
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Home Depot names EVP of customer experience
Jordan Broggi is stepping into the role, along with retaining leadership of the company’s online business, as Matt Carey is set to retire.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • May 31, 2024 -
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Dollar General to eliminate ‘vast majority’ of self-checkout, reduce new store openings
Despite a 6% Q1 net sales rise and performance that beat analyst expectations, shrink remains a significant headwind, CEO says.
By Nate Delesline III • May 31, 2024 -
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Tastemade launches shoppable home improvement series using Shopsense AI
Tapping Hedley & Bennett’s founder as host, the series focuses on redesigning kitchen spaces while viewers shop the products.
By Xanayra Marin-Lopez • May 30, 2024 -
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Rhone gets into made-to-measure apparel using 3D tech
The company’s Custom Made by Rhone technology captures a customer’s exact measurements in order to make a tailored product.
By Kaarin Vembar • May 30, 2024 -
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Eddie Bauer Smart Eyewear collection includes voice access to ChatGPT
The collection also sports the first-ever rimless smart eyewear design, according to Innovative Eyewear.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • May 30, 2024 -
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L’Occitane introduces virtual fragrance experience
The L’Occitane Greenhouse highlights the company’s range of summer fragrances within a virtual world.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • May 30, 2024 -
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Debit cards face rising digital wallet competition: report
Roughly 72% of consumers say they swipe, dip or tap a debit card at the point of sale, a larger portion than credit cards, checks and digital wallets, according to a consumer survey by research firm J.D. Power.
By Patrick Cooley • May 29, 2024 -
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Walmart launches immersive digital shopping experience
Walmart Realm is composed of influencer-led virtual shops meant to shorten the distance between inspiration and commerce.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • May 29, 2024 -
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DoorDash expands Ulta Beauty offering
The partnership now includes on-demand delivery from the beauty retailer across all 50 states.
By Xanayra Marin-Lopez • May 24, 2024 -
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Walmart adds pet telehealth benefit for Walmart+ members
The retailer is partnering with Pawp on a perk that will give pet owners free virtual access to a team of veterinary professionals.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • May 23, 2024 -
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Kiehl’s launches in the Amazon Premium Beauty store
The skin care brand will have a dedicated storefront with products like sunscreen, facial creams and masks.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • May 23, 2024 -
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Google to bring ads to new AI Overview as part of search transformation
At Marketing Live, the company also outlined how it’s enhancing shopping ads and supporting complex purchase decisions with generative AI.
By Peter Adams • May 22, 2024 -
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How Walmart is using generative AI
Jon Alferness, chief product officer of Walmart U.S., spoke with Retail Dive about how the big-box retailer is deploying tech to serve customers and frontline workers.
By Nate Delesline III • May 22, 2024 -
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Sponsored by SlackHow quality communication can fix inefficiencies in your organization
Streamline your communication to create a more collaborative and productive workplace.
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Chief marketers enter ‘era of less’ as budgets plunge below pre-pandemic levels
Nearly two-thirds of marketers believe they don’t have the resources to execute 2024 strategies, while some are pinning their hopes on AI, per Gartner.
By Peter Adams • May 17, 2024 -
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Pinterest teams with Real Simple for magazine’s first shoppable issue
The issue, which leverages QR codes that lead to curated Pinterest boards, highlights over 120 products and expands the platform’s bid to publishers.
By Jessica Deyo • May 17, 2024 -
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Best Buy updates mobile app with personalization, discovery features
The electronics retailer is adding elements like Shop with Videos, Best Buy Drops and other additions to promote its products.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • May 16, 2024 -
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Uber takes on Instacart with expanded Costco partnership
The club retailer is now available on Uber Eats in several unspecified locations across the U.S., Canada, Mexico and Japan, with more to come.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • May 16, 2024 -
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7-Eleven testing new financial services in stores
The retailer will add terminals to 3,000 Speedway locations and test services like cryptocurrency purchases with ATM solution provider FCTI.
By Jessica Loder • May 16, 2024
