Survey: Influencer marketing playing increased role in gift purchasesMore than a quarter of consumers have purchased a gift based on a recommendation from a content creator or online influencer in the past year, with that number increasing notably for younger consumers. Google enables shoppable visual search via mobile appGoogle is streamlining the process of finding and purchasing items via image-based search on its app. Retail Technology News: September update Retailers in September 2024 focused technology efforts in areas including supply chain automation, metaverse shopping and gamification. Survey: Thanksgiving hosts' spending plans include... Despite being several weeks away, consumers are already thinking about Thanksgiving spending and are expecting to pay more this year. Amazon hiring 250,000 holiday workers, tying 2023 record Amazon's seasonal holiday plans are on par with last year. Gen Alpha has $28B in purchase power and likes these social networks Consumers under 15 are a rising force and have clear-cut preferences when it comes to social media. Home Depot provides intelligence tool for media network advertisers Participants in The Home Depot’s Orange Apron Media retail media network have access to increased data and self-service capabilities. QVC, USA Pickleball launch partnership QVC has entered a new partnership to promote a fast-growing sport — and is getting into the live sports business in the process. Starbucks opening two new global sustainable coffee farms Starbucks is expanding its efforts to grow coffee beans productively with climate resilience and profitability for farmers. Dick's to hire nearly 8,000 seasonal employees Dick’s Sporting Goods is gearing up for the holiday season by planning to hire thousands of new workers. First Previous 3 4 5 6 7 Next Last