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Gucci Town in Roblox is the luxury brand's latest outing in the metaverse.

Moving into the Metaverse: Growing Swath of Brands Test Out Virtual Experiences

Editor’s Note: Be sure to check out Part 1 of this series focusing on evolving consumer perceptions of…

Features June 13
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China's Missfresh is making rapid delivery financially viable.

How China’s Missfresh Makes Rapid Grocery Delivery Pay

The profit margin at grocery has always been razor-thin, and now, with online grocery growing in popularity, retailers…

Features June 6
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Circle K Parent to Roll Out Self-Checkout Tech to 7,000 Stores

Circle K Parent to Roll Out Self-Checkout Tech to 7,000 Stores

Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc., parent company of the Circle K convenience store chain, will purchase more than 10,000 touchless…

News June 2
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5G will enable faster, larger digital experiences at retail powered by IoT, computer vision, edge computing and the cloud.

5 Real-World Ways 5G Will Transform Retail

5G is the talk of the town these days — up there with Web3 and the metaverse. But…

Features May 31
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H&M will roll out smart mirrors and other tech at COS stores in the U.S.

H&M to Test Smart Mirrors and Enhanced Checkout Tech at COS Stores in the U.S.

H&M Group is rolling out a pilot of several new tech-enabled in-store shopping solutions at COS stores in…

News May 27
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Walmart is expanding its drone delivery network with DroneUp to reach 4 million U.S. households.

Walmart Doubles Down on Drone Delivery, Distribution Center Robotics

Walmart is expanding its deals with two tech partners, upping the ante in delivery and warehouse automation. DroneUp…

News May 24
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Hang tags like these will be a thing of the past when Patagonia rolls out its digitized hang tags in Spring '23.

Patagonia’s Newest Mission: Replacing Single-Use Packaging with Technology

Perhaps no brand has more sustainability street cred than Patagonia. That reputation is well-earned — from the company’s…

Features May 24
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Designer fashion brand Natori successfully made the transition from wholesale to omnichannel.

Inside Natori’s Transformation from High-End Wholesaler to Omnichannel Brand

A 45-year-old family-owned luxury business might not be the kind of company one expects to be at the…

Features May 20
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RICE 2022: How Coach Uses Store Design, Pop-Ups and Digital Installations to Go Local

RICE 2022: How Coach Uses Store Design, Pop-Ups and Digital Installations to ‘Go Local’

During the design:retail Conference and Expo session titled How Coach Embraces Retail Transformation: From Physical to Immersive Experiences…

Features May 17
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