retail innovation

Virtual Reality Gains Fresh Fuel Via Walmart Patents
Virtual Reality Gains Fresh Fuel Via Walmart Patents
August 21, 2018  |  Innovation

Is virtual reality retail about to have a moment? Consumers seem ready, and one of the largest merchants in the world has fresh plans to...

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Walmart Reveals Virtual Reality Retail Plans Via New Patent Filings
Walmart Reveals Virtual Reality Retail Plans Via New Patent Filings
August 20, 2018  |  Innovation

Two new patent filings from Walmart show that the retailer is moving further into virtual reality, which would enable consumers to shop from home in...

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Why Nordstrom Is Expanding Inventory-Free Stores
Why Nordstrom Is Expanding Inventory-Free Stores
July 24, 2018  |  Retail

Innovation in retail isn’t just about delivering on customer expectations – that is more or less just managing the table stakes of retail at this...

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Walmart Names Ex-Amex Exec As Chief Customer Officer
Walmart Names Ex-Amex Exec As Chief Customer Officer
July 03, 2018  |  Retail

As competition makes it challenging for retailers to retain customers, Walmart has created a new position of chief customer officer, which will be responsible for...

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H&M Brings Voice-Activated Mirror To Shopping Experience
H&M Brings Voice-Activated Mirror To Shopping Experience
June 07, 2018  |  Retail

Adding to its technology efforts, H&M is rolling out a voice-activated mirror in a flagship New York City location. The device offers style recommendations, selfies...

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Baidu To Send Mobile Search Users JD.Com’s Way
Baidu To Send Mobile Search Users JD.Com’s Way
August 11, 2017  |  Retail

Baidu, the Chinese internet search giant, reached a deal with Chinese eCommerce company JD.com in which it will send users looking for products online JD.com’s...

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AI/BOTS: Machine Learning Tips Online Fraud Scales
AI/BOTS: Machine Learning Tips Online Fraud Scales
July 25, 2017  |  Artificial Intelligence

Technological advances are pushing the boundaries for what’s possible in a variety of industries. Within the retail industry specifically, artificial intelligence (AI) is moving the...

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Flipkart Ups Its Offer For Snapdeal
Flipkart Ups Its Offer For Snapdeal
July 19, 2017  |  Retail

Flipkart, the Indian eCommerce company moved to raise its offer of to up to $950 million for Snapdeal, boosting the chances of the deal going...

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Walmart Announces Nationwide Virtual Commerce Competition
Walmart Announces Nationwide Virtual Commerce Competition
July 17, 2017  |  Innovation

Walmart has announced a nationwide competition for developers who create new virtual reality (VR) solutions that can change the way people shop and live. According...

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