#retail-innovation
#retail-innovation

E-Commerce

How Shopify's Next Edition Makes Boring Upgrades Anything But (2024) - Shopify

Shopify's latest update aims to enhance business efficiency through improved customer features, product management, and streamlined order fulfillment across platforms.

Artificial intelligence

Sam's Club reveals plan to eliminate checkout lanes completely with major change

Sam's Club is phasing out traditional checkouts for an AI-driven shopping experience.

Miscellaneous

CVS rolls out app that allows customers to unlock anti-theft shelves: 'People really, really dislike locked cabinets'

CVS Health app now allows customers to unlock products themselves, enhancing shopping convenience and addressing issues caused by locked cabinets.

Fashion & style

Lids's new retail play: Personalized sports fandom

Lids is revamping 20 stores to enhance customer personalization and drive foot traffic, countering challenges faced by brick-and-mortar retail.

Artificial intelligence

Council Post: Top Three Retail Trends To Watch For In 2025

AI and machine learning are transforming the retail sector, enhancing customer interaction and streamlining operations, especially as we approach 2025.

fromThe Drum

4 weeks ago

Marketing tech

The golden age of retail? 5 key trends from Shoptalk 2025

Retail is evolving rapidly, not dying as often portrayed.

Customer centricity is crucial for survival in the retail sector.

fromShopify

E-Commerce

How Shopify's Next Edition Makes Boring Upgrades Anything But (2024) - Shopify

Shopify's latest update aims to enhance business efficiency through improved customer features, product management, and streamlined order fulfillment across platforms.

Artificial intelligence

Sam's Club reveals plan to eliminate checkout lanes completely with major change

Sam's Club is phasing out traditional checkouts for an AI-driven shopping experience.

Miscellaneous

CVS rolls out app that allows customers to unlock anti-theft shelves: 'People really, really dislike locked cabinets'

CVS Health app now allows customers to unlock products themselves, enhancing shopping convenience and addressing issues caused by locked cabinets.

Fashion & style

Lids's new retail play: Personalized sports fandom

Lids is revamping 20 stores to enhance customer personalization and drive foot traffic, countering challenges faced by brick-and-mortar retail.

more#customer-experience

European startups

fromwww.theguardian.com

2 weeks ago

Amazon slayer': the Dublin minnow taking on the giants in drone deliveries

Manna Aero's drone delivery service aims to revolutionize retail in Ireland and the UK through instant, autonomous shipping.

#consumer-trends

Marketing tech

Science Fiction Or Shopping Reality? Responding To Retail Trends

Retailers must forge personalized relationships with customers to succeed in a changing landscape.

Understanding consumer trends is essential for developing effective retail strategies.

fromRetail Brew

Miscellaneous

Target slashes go-to-market time to keep up with social media-fueled trends

Retailers are adapting to faster fashion trends by shortening product development times to meet consumer demands more effectively.

Marketing tech

Science Fiction Or Shopping Reality? Responding To Retail Trends

Retailers must forge personalized relationships with customers to succeed in a changing landscape.

Understanding consumer trends is essential for developing effective retail strategies.

fromRetail Brew

Miscellaneous

Target slashes go-to-market time to keep up with social media-fueled trends

Retailers are adapting to faster fashion trends by shortening product development times to meet consumer demands more effectively.

Despite a looming TikTok ban, social commerce takes center stage at NRF

Social commerce is essential for brand relevance among younger generations, according to retail executives at the NRF Big Show.

Despite TikTok's uncertain future, social commerce's growth is expected to continue in the U.S. and beyond.

Marketing tech

QVC, the original video shopping network, is pivoting to TikTok

QVC is launching nonstop shopping livestreams on TikTok, adapting to new shopping trends amidst a decline in traditional television viewership.

Marketing

fromModern Retail

Despite a looming TikTok ban, social commerce takes center stage at NRF

Social commerce is essential for brand relevance among younger generations, according to retail executives at the NRF Big Show.

Despite TikTok's uncertain future, social commerce's growth is expected to continue in the U.S. and beyond.

Marketing tech

QVC, the original video shopping network, is pivoting to TikTok

QVC is launching nonstop shopping livestreams on TikTok, adapting to new shopping trends amidst a decline in traditional television viewership.

more#social-commerce

#digital-transformation

fromHackernoon

1 month ago

Women in technology

Transforming Retail Technology: Geetha Yodham's Leadership in Digital Innovation | HackerNoon

Innovative engineering leadership in retail led to significant cost savings and efficiency through the Receipt Audit and Returns Dual App project.

fromSecuritymagazine

Information security

Navigating the new terrain: Pioneering smart solutions in retail

Retailers must adopt an integrated, intelligence-driven approach to overcome emerging challenges and enhance operational efficiency and security.

fromHackernoon

1 month ago

Women in technology

Transforming Retail Technology: Geetha Yodham's Leadership in Digital Innovation | HackerNoon

Innovative engineering leadership in retail led to significant cost savings and efficiency through the Receipt Audit and Returns Dual App project.

fromSecuritymagazine

more#digital-transformation

Information security

Navigating the new terrain: Pioneering smart solutions in retail

Retailers must adopt an integrated, intelligence-driven approach to overcome emerging challenges and enhance operational efficiency and security.

NYC startup

fromwww.nytimes.com

I Tried Using an App to Unlock Cabinets at Drugstores

CVS's new app enables self-service cabinet access, enhancing shopping convenience while combating theft.

#gen-z

fromSFGATE

E-Commerce

Costco and Sam's Club are fighting for Gen Z. One of them is falling behind.

Costco is falling behind in customer satisfaction and technology integration compared to rivals, particularly in attracting Gen Z consumers.

fromBusiness Insider

Miscellaneous

I ate at Louis Vuitton's new cafe, and while I enjoyed 'luxury snacking,' it's not a place I'm rushing to revisit

Le Café at Louis Vuitton offers a successful blend of luxury dining and brand experience, appealing to Gen Z's preference for experiential consumption.

E-Commerce

fromSFGATE

Costco and Sam's Club are fighting for Gen Z. One of them is falling behind.

Costco is falling behind in customer satisfaction and technology integration compared to rivals, particularly in attracting Gen Z consumers.

fromBusiness Insider

Miscellaneous

I ate at Louis Vuitton's new cafe, and while I enjoyed 'luxury snacking,' it's not a place I'm rushing to revisit

Le Café at Louis Vuitton offers a successful blend of luxury dining and brand experience, appealing to Gen Z's preference for experiential consumption.

more#gen-z

#ai-technology

fromSocial Media Today

Miscellaneous

Google Shopping Adds Product Price Comparison and Local Availability Listings

AI image recognition and Shopping Graph advancements enable a new in-store shopping experience, enhancing shopper confidence and decision-making.

Miscellaneous

CVS tries to juice app signups with cabinet unlocking feature

CVS app lets users access locked products via phone, improving shopping experience.

Initial testing in select stores for loyalty members only.

UK news

Aldi to charge shoppers 10 in new self-checkout move with AI-powered cameras

Aldi's new checkout-free system utilizes AI technology and requires a pre-payment to enhance the shopping experience.

fromTechCrunch

Miscellaneous

Pendulum's AI-driven platform helps enterprises better predict supply and demand | TechCrunch

Pendulum's software optimizes supply and demand prediction, promoting sustainability and profitability within the evolving retail landscape.

fromSocial Media Today

Miscellaneous

Google Shopping Adds Product Price Comparison and Local Availability Listings

AI image recognition and Shopping Graph advancements enable a new in-store shopping experience, enhancing shopper confidence and decision-making.

Miscellaneous

CVS tries to juice app signups with cabinet unlocking feature

CVS app lets users access locked products via phone, improving shopping experience.

Initial testing in select stores for loyalty members only.

UK news

Aldi to charge shoppers 10 in new self-checkout move with AI-powered cameras

Aldi's new checkout-free system utilizes AI technology and requires a pre-payment to enhance the shopping experience.

fromTechCrunch

Miscellaneous

Pendulum's AI-driven platform helps enterprises better predict supply and demand | TechCrunch

Pendulum's software optimizes supply and demand prediction, promoting sustainability and profitability within the evolving retail landscape.

Sephora is giving its 700 stores a major makeover. Here's why

Sephora is investing in a major store redesign, contrasting the trend of retail store closures seen in other chains.

#customer-engagement

fromEater NY

NYC food

This Supermarket's Mascots Are So Beloved, They're Going on Tour

Stew Leonard's animatronics, especially Diva Cheese, engage customers uniquely, fostering excitement and community interaction through a new mascot tour.

fromGrocery Dive

Marketing

Albertsons boasts 15% loyalty member growth

Albertsons' loyalty program is pivotal for customer engagement and digital strategy, with significant membership growth and enhanced features driving retention and spending.

fromEater NY

NYC food

This Supermarket's Mascots Are So Beloved, They're Going on Tour

Stew Leonard's animatronics, especially Diva Cheese, engage customers uniquely, fostering excitement and community interaction through a new mascot tour.

fromGrocery Dive

Marketing

Albertsons boasts 15% loyalty member growth

Albertsons' loyalty program is pivotal for customer engagement and digital strategy, with significant membership growth and enhanced features driving retention and spending.

more#customer-engagement

fromstupidDOPE

Miscellaneous

Vans Unveils Skateable Retail Hub on Oxford Street, London | stupidDOPE

Vans launched a transformative skateable retail space in London, blending shopping with community culture.

fromFortune

Business intelligence

Bolt CEO: Retailers' quiet revolution against credit card fees is getting louder

The shift to mobile commerce is revolutionizing the retail landscape by reducing dependency on credit card processing fees.

Retailers can increase margins and consumer spending power by promoting direct payment methods.

The traditional credit card rewards system contributes to financial challenges for consumers.

Digital life

fromwww.nytimes.com

Overlooked No More: Margaret Getchell, Visionary Force at Macy's

Margaret Getchell was the first female executive at Macy's and played a crucial role in expanding the store's inventory and transforming retail.

#ai

Artificial intelligence

AI Shopping Agents Are Here: They Will Reshape Retail And Advertising

AI agents are transforming commerce by offering personalized shopping experiences, similar to how the iPhone revolutionized access to information.

7 months ago

Privacy professionals

Tesco could use AI to encourage Clubcard shoppers to make healthier choices

Tesco plans to use AI through its Clubcard loyalty program to encourage healthier shopping choices among its 22 million members.

Artificial intelligence

AI Shopping Agents Are Here: They Will Reshape Retail And Advertising

AI agents are transforming commerce by offering personalized shopping experiences, similar to how the iPhone revolutionized access to information.

7 months ago

Privacy professionals

Tesco could use AI to encourage Clubcard shoppers to make healthier choices

Tesco plans to use AI through its Clubcard loyalty program to encourage healthier shopping choices among its 22 million members.

Amazon will start offering regular and grocery items in a single same-day order

Amazon is rolling out new online ordering methods for Prime members, allowing bundling of groceries and standard orders for same-day delivery.

A trial in Phoenix will allow customers to combine grocery shopping with regular Amazon orders for enhanced convenience.

Amazon is testing an automated micro-fulfillment center in a Whole Foods, aiming to speed up the grocery shopping experience.

fromCbsnews

Medicine

Walmart plans to deliver prescriptions nationwide in as little as 30 minutes

Walmart will deliver prescriptions nationwide by early next year, competing directly with Amazon in the healthcare market.

Miscellaneous

Amazon will start offering regular and grocery items in a single same-day order

Amazon is rolling out new online ordering methods for Prime members, allowing bundling of groceries and standard orders for same-day delivery.

A trial in Phoenix will allow customers to combine grocery shopping with regular Amazon orders for enhanced convenience.

Amazon is testing an automated micro-fulfillment center in a Whole Foods, aiming to speed up the grocery shopping experience.

fromCbsnews

Medicine

Walmart plans to deliver prescriptions nationwide in as little as 30 minutes

Walmart will deliver prescriptions nationwide by early next year, competing directly with Amazon in the healthcare market.

more#amazon

fromBusiness Insider

fromSanta Monica Daily Press

Miscellaneous

Sam's Club just opened its first new location in 7 years. It doesn't have any checkout lanes.

Sam's Club is debuting a new high-tech store model with no checkout lanes, emphasizing a digital shopping experience.

#e-commerce

fromSanta Monica Daily Press

Marketing

Livestream, in-person retail hybrid first of its kind on Promenade

Outlandish merges in-person retail with e-commerce, enabling livestream shopping to cater to both local and global audiences.

fromModern Retail

11 months ago

Marketing

Walmart's 3D e-commerce platform Realm is the retailer's latest metaverse bet

Walmart Realm is a fantastical e-commerce platform by Walmart designed as a digital shopping mall with virtual stores and immersive experiences.

fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Marketing

Livestream, in-person retail hybrid first of its kind on Promenade

Outlandish merges in-person retail with e-commerce, enabling livestream shopping to cater to both local and global audiences.

fromModern Retail

11 months ago

Marketing

Walmart's 3D e-commerce platform Realm is the retailer's latest metaverse bet

Walmart Realm is a fantastical e-commerce platform by Walmart designed as a digital shopping mall with virtual stores and immersive experiences.

more#e-commerce

Business intelligence

Seven key technologies that will transform brick-and-mortar retail in 2025 - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Brick-and-mortar retail is revolutionizing with AI and technology, changing inventory management and the shopping experience by 2025.

fromTime Out New York

Miscellaneous

Is this the coolest new store on the Lower East Side?

Komune is revolutionizing Orchard Street's fashion scene by showcasing emerging designers and appealing to the trendy, fashion-conscious demographic.

fromstupidDOPE

Marketing

Gentle Monster Opens Immersive Retail Space in Los Angeles | stupidDOPE

Gentle Monster opens its first Los Angeles store, blending technology, art, and immersive shopping experience.

Artificial intelligence

Revolutionizing Retail: How Generative AI Is Shaping The Future Of Shopping

AI styling is revolutionizing retail by providing personalized recommendations and enhancing customer engagement.

Retailers can boost revenue and reduce operating costs by integrating generative AI into their strategies.