Today In Retail: Cox Automotive Rolls Out End-To-End Retail Experience; Pinterest Debuts AR Eyeshadow Try-On Tech

In today’s top retail news, Cox Automotive has released its Complete Retail online experience, and Pinterest is introducing an augmented reality (AR) try-on tool to help users with testing and comparing eye shadow. Plus, CVS Health has finished the first round of COVID-19 vaccines to skilled nursing facilities.

Cox Automotive Launches End-To-End Car Retail Experience

Cox Automotive has launched its Complete Retail digital experience, which allows retailers and customers to complete the shopping and buying processes in any place. The firm says it is set to connect every step of the deal procedure, with the inclusion of “start, flow, sign and close.” Cox Automotive is a subsidiary of Cox Enterprises Inc., which is based in Georgia.

Pinterest Launches Augmented Reality Eyeshadow Try-On Tool

Pinterest is debuting an AR try-on tool to assist users with evaluating and contrasting eye shadow. “The future of shopping will rely on online shopping experiences that are similar to that of in-store and complement that joy we find in browsing, seeing curated collections, and trying on products until we find what’s best for us,” the  site said in an announcement.

CVS Health Finishes First Vaccine Round For Skilled Nursing Facilities

CVS Health has provided the first round of coronavirus vaccines to nearly 8,000 skilled nursing facilities in the country. Coronavirus vaccines will eventually be available at CVS Pharmacy locations across the country “subject to product availability and prioritization of populations” through a federal collaboration, according to an announcement.

CPG Brands Get Cozy With The Stay-At-Home Economy

There were many superlatives connected with 2020, with just a couple of them on the positive side. But there are some famous exceptions: It was the biggest years for s’mores in history, for example. That’s what Hershey’s Chief Growth Officer Kristen Riggs said at a recent digital conference hosted by the National Retail Federation as part of its keystone 2021 event.