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    5 takeaways on digital innovation from top Walmart execs

    The company’s CFO and head of investor relations outlined how supply chain automation, in-store technology and remodels are impacting labor, sales and consumer behavior.

    By Catherine Douglas Moran • June 22, 2023
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    Nike launches virtual gaming experience ‘Airphoria’ in Fortnite

    ​Nike seeks to integrate its products into the virtual world in its latest addition to the ongoing partnership with the popular video game.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 22, 2023
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    Trendline

    Retail Dive's outlook on 2023

    A look at retail trends and forecasting for what retailers can expect in a year of economic uncertainty.

    By Retail Dive staff
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    Amazon Go closures continue

    The closing of a Seattle location marks its ninth so far this year as the company reevaluates its frictionless c-store brand.

    By Jessica Loder • June 22, 2023
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    Staples launches tiered tech support program

    The retailer’s computer tech support offering includes virus removal, in-store assistance and device protection.

    By • June 20, 2023
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    Shein adds appliances, smart home products and Skechers to marketplace

    The company, which recently launched a U.S. marketplace, is expanding into categories other than apparel and collaborating with brands.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 20, 2023
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    The future of the retail POS is expanding beyond the counter

    Portable POS solutions are a way to meet the evolving needs of the retail industry.

    June 20, 2023
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    Walmart opens high-tech fulfillment center in Indiana

    The facility is the company’s largest to date and will move the retailer closer to its goal of offering two-day delivery to 95% of the U.S. population.

    By • June 16, 2023
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    DressX launches Roblox collection with YouTuber Mackenzie Turner

    The three-piece collection was made with Roblox's layered clothing tech, which fits all avatar body types.

    By • June 15, 2023
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    Google introduces generative AI virtual try-on tool

    Starting with women’s tops, the feature allows shoppers to see how certain products would look on a model of their choice.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 15, 2023
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    Walmart suppliers reach 75% of emissions goal

    Project Gigaton aims to reduce the retailer's indirect climate footprint and so far has helped cut or avoid 750 million metric tons of carbon emissions.

    By • June 15, 2023
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    Puma deepens metaverse efforts to support new footwear drops

    Black Station 2, which builds off of an earlier launch, allows shoppers to buy NFTs of new releases and redeem them for physical products.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 14, 2023
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    Stitch Fix taps Macy’s digital chief as CEO

    Matt Baer oversaw initiatives like Macy’s new third-party marketplace. He got his start in retail at the family business, Baers Furniture.

    By • June 14, 2023
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    Adobe: Online prices fell 2.3% in May, the biggest drop since the pandemic began

    Overall inflation has slowed in recent months and grocery price hikes are easing, the research firm found.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 13, 2023
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    PayPal revamps SMB approach

    The digital payments pioneer told investors that it’s counting on a revised small and mid-sized business strategy to drive higher profit margins.

    By Lynne Marek • June 13, 2023
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    J. Crew opens virtual store

    The beach house experience features six themed rooms for shoppers to browse, and includes a quiz, a scavenger hunt and former catalog images.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 12, 2023
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    Sponsored by Citizens Pay®

    Is buy now, pay later financing right for your retail business?

    Find out if consumer installment financing is right for your business.

    June 12, 2023
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    ICSC: 85% of Gen Z says social media impacts purchase decisions

    Though research suggests this generation is spending more, economic instability is taking its toll, the trade association found.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 9, 2023
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    Macy’s remains committed to tech investments after sluggish quarter

    The company plans to invest up to $3 billion over the next three years, with a focus on digital projects.

    By Lindsey Wilkinson • June 9, 2023
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    Lululemon to expand digital workout offering

    The company renewed its partnership with Xponential Fitness to release more on-demand and livestream fitness classes on the Lululemon Studio platform.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 8, 2023
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    Inside American Eagle’s tie-up with ‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’

    Chief Marketing Officer Craig Brommers details why the retailer partnered with stars of the show and how it’s experimenting with Reels and Lemon8.

    By Jessica Deyo • June 8, 2023
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    Proven receives second patent for personalized skin care

    The patent protects the manufacturing of personalized products using geographic, environmental and seasonal information to modify ingredient lists.

    By • June 8, 2023
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    Mycelium technology company Ecovative raises over $30M

    The company plans to increase production of its Forager line of hides and flexible foams ahead of new brand partner footwear and apparel launches.

    By Lara Ewen • June 8, 2023
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    Walmart launches accelerator program for Web3 startups

    The company’s incubation arm, Store No.8, is partnering with Outlier Ventures to lead a cohort focused on building tech solutions for retail.  

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 8, 2023
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    Amazon gives sellers access to Hexa’s AR, 3D tech tools

    Through the partnership, sellers can create 3D images, 360 visualizations, virtual try-ons and augmented reality content for their product pages.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 6, 2023
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    L’Oréal’s VC firm invests in biotech company Debut

    The $34 million series B funding round was led by the beauty giant in order to bring novel bioactive cosmetic ingredients and products to consumers. 

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 5, 2023