Exclusive Q&A: Ollie’s Bargain Outlet digitally drives store trafficOllie’s Bargain Outlet is expanding a successful pilot of using mobile and social media technology to boost store engagement and sales. Direct-to-consumer retailers innovate – in-store and onlineThe direct-to-consumer (DTC) vertical is producing some interesting technology deployments that transform operations across channels. Walmart expands retail media network reach with partnerships Walmart is collaborating with several social and streaming companies to extend the reach of its Walmart Connect closed-loop media business. Google provides virtual try-on with generative AI Google is expanding its generative AI-based shopping experience to include virtual try-on for apparel. Rewards app Fetch rolls out social features, enhances personalization Fetch is undergoing a major product update that includes a suite of social features, new back-end tools to enhance personalization, and a redesigned user interface. Food platform Fresh Connect adds Albertsons, Kroger, Walmart A non-profit food prescription platform is now providing its shoppers access to eligible healthy food at Albertson’s, Kroger, and Walmart. The Container Store expands credit card, mobile wallet offerings The Container Store Group Inc.is growing the scope of a consumer financial services partnership. Wayfair pilots data ‘clean room’ with Pinterest Wayfair is testing a new method of tracking ad performance on Pinterest. Giant Eagle launches proprietary retail media network Giant Eagle Inc. is the latest grocer to connect advertisers directly to its customers. Home services platform Thumbtack enters digital marketing partnership Thumbtack is providing professional service providers access to a third-party marketing and lead management solution. First Previous 87 88 89 90 91 Next Last