Forrester eCommerce
MAY 13, 2024
In Forrester’s Marketing Survey, 2024, nearly 900 global B2B Marketing executives and operations leaders indicated they expected an overall Marketing budget increase. Breaking that down further, 67% expected their technology budget to increase, 62% anticipated a larger programs budget, and even 59% projected to spend more on personnel.
Retail TouchPoints
MAY 13, 2024
What would happen if you smushed an entire holiday season, with all its intensity and high stakes, into a period lasting less than two weeks? And just to make things even more complicated, what if your (perishable) product was a gift laden with significance because of the emotional ties between the giver and the recipient? Laura McDonald, UrbanStems Those questions aren’t theoretical for UrbanStems , a DTC florist that must deal with two of these ultra-compressed holiday seasons — Valentine’s Da
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365 Retail
MAY 13, 2024
IKEA UK has announced a revised opening date for its new Oxford Street store, now set for spring 2025. The delay comes as renovations intensify on the historic Grade II listed building spanning seven floors, which will house the new city store. The project is led by Ingka Investments, the investment arm of Ingka Group , the principal retailer of IKEA.
Retail TouchPoints
MAY 13, 2024
DSG , Dick’s Sporting Goods’ exclusive performance apparel and gear brand, has teamed up with the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) to launch a co-branded girls’ apparel collection. As the official sporting goods retail partner of the WNBA, Dick’s already carries an assortment of WNBA apparel and equipment, but this new collection is the first collaboration creating products specifically designed for young girls.
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Join Bloomreach at Innovation Fest: Summer 2024, a virtual event, to explore the future of personalized marketing and merchandising! Along with the company’s top product experts, CEO Raj De Datta will provide an exclusive look at the company’s latest AI innovations reshaping the omnichannel experience. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to connect with fellow industry leaders and explore the latest trends in retail technology.
TalkingRetail
MAY 13, 2024
New figures reveal a significant increase in cash transactions at Post Office branches in April, with cash deposits and withdrawals across the counter totalling £3.48bn across 11,500 branches, their highest levels ever. In the UK, total cash deposits (business and personal) stood at £2.
Retail TouchPoints
MAY 13, 2024
Reebok has launched an AI-driven fashion experience on Instagram that allows customers to create their own digital sneakers from photo memories. The tool is the first launch from Reebok’s partnership with Futureverse , announced late last year , to develop a series of AI, web3 and blockchain-based gaming and metaverse activations. Image courtesy Reebok Called Reebok Impact, the experience allows Instagram users to immortalize their memories in the form of a Reebok digital sneaker by sending phot
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Retail TouchPoints
MAY 13, 2024
Seeking a middle ground on support for LGBTQ+ causes as Pride Month approaches, Target will offer Pride-themed adult apparel and home goods in “select stores, based on historical performance,” with the full collection available online. The retailer was embroiled in controversy last year when it pulled Pride-themed products from shelves after threats, protests and vandalism in some stores.
RetailDive
MAY 13, 2024
After last year’s massive backlash, the retailer’s collection won’t include items for children and will be sold only in some stores and online.
Retail TouchPoints
MAY 13, 2024
Ted Baker Canada, which controls business operations for Ted Baker in Canada, Ted Baker Ltd. in the U.S., and Brooks Brothers and Lucky Brands in Canada, has begun store closing sales across select locations. As of May 10, the retailer also ceased ecommerce sales “for the time being,” according to a statement , and noted that all stores sales are final.
Practical eCommerce
MAY 13, 2024
A serial entrepreneur looks back. Employees and attitude drove his success — more than the products or services. The post Lessons from Building a People-first Culture appeared first on Practical Ecommerce.
Retail TouchPoints
MAY 13, 2024
Few signs of success are as glaringly obvious for retailers as a queue forming outside your door. For many it’s a dream come true. But does a queue always spell success? I’ve spent my entire adult life working in retail and hospitality, from a Wafflemeister in London to hundreds of currency exchange spots worldwide. My recent work writing a book about tourism retail has involved speaking with a huge range of other retailers, from luxury executives to humble small shop owners.
RetailWire
MAY 13, 2024
A significant cyberattack has struck the core of the U.S. healthcare system, sending shockwaves through Ascension, a nonprofit network encompassing 140 hospitals across 19 states.
TalkingRetail
MAY 13, 2024
The Midcounties Co-operative has been recognised for its continual focus on being a responsible business, whether that be its aim to reduce its carbon footprint or helping young people in to work.
RetailWire
MAY 13, 2024
AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc. recently unveiled its first-quarter report, showcasing positive results. Revenues surpassed analyst expectations by 4%, totaling $951 million.
Speaker: Jason Cottrell and Brian Walker
The era of all-in-one platforms is over. Now, retail success depends on integrating a blend of diverse technologies to thrive. As customers and stakeholders expect agility and innovation, how can you meet these expectations efficiently without stumbling into complexity? Explore a customer-centric approach to navigating digital transformation in retail.
Profitero
MAY 13, 2024
Setting the stage for success through shopper understanding and omnichannel KPIs Omnichannel analytics is the key to providing a seamless and integrated customer experience across various channels. This includes brick & mortar stores but also online platforms, mobile apps, social media, and any other touchpoints where customers interact with a brand.
RetailWire
MAY 13, 2024
In a decisive move reflecting mounting frustrations among workers, members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers’ (IAM) Coalition of Organized Retail Employees (IAM CORE) have overwhelmingly approved a strike at the Apple retail store in Towson, Maryland.
Practical eCommerce
MAY 13, 2024
The warehouse automation industry remains focused on massive companies, but efforts toward smaller companies could offer growing brands more fulfillment options. The post Robots Are Coming to Ecommerce SMBs appeared first on Practical Ecommerce.
RetailWire
MAY 13, 2024
A TikTok video showcasing a Tennessee woman surprising her husband with a birthday celebration at Costco has gathered more than 11 million views.
SheerID
MAY 13, 2024
Getting a gated offer in front of new audiences can be challenging. SheerID can help you find the right solution to meet your marketing goals.
RetailWire
MAY 13, 2024
As the summer approaches, Amazon Beauty is rolling out its much-anticipated Summer Beauty Haul.
RetailDive
MAY 13, 2024
Brands looking to gain an edge over their competitors can optimize the three remaining information sources by harnessing the power of trust through these strategies.
SheerID
MAY 13, 2024
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Speaker: David Nisbet, Everett Zufelt, and Michaela Weber
Once upon a time, in the vast realm of online commerce, there lived a humble checkout button overlooked by many. Yet, within its humble click lay the power to transform a mere visitor into a loyal customer. 🧐 💡 Getting checkout right can mark the difference between a successful sale and an abandoned cart, yet many businesses fail to make payments a part of their commerce strategy even when it has a direct impact on revenue.
RetailDive
MAY 13, 2024
The company expects to deploy thousands of its screen-equipped carts in grocery stores by the end of 2024, CEO Fidji Simo said.
RetailWire
MAY 13, 2024
T-Mobile, AT&T, and Verizon have all been slapped with a fine.
RetailDive
MAY 13, 2024
But the firm warns that a slow return to the office may worsen declining paper and printer sales and that printing won’t return to pre-pandemic levels.
RetailWire
MAY 13, 2024
The popular condiment may be tougher to find than ever.
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Discover how retailers are transforming data into actionable insights for growth. By leveraging data and analytics to their potential, retailers can enhance decision-making, improve customer experiences, and streamline operations to stay ahead of the competition. From Data to Decisions: Maximizing Retail Potential With AI, authored by Orium, commercetools, and Google Cloud, demonstrates how businesses can unify and activate data across the tech stack to achieve retail excellence and create growt
RetailDive
MAY 13, 2024
The toy company plans to sell all of its U.S. and Canadian assets to Backyard Products.
RetailWire
MAY 13, 2024
The FDA has issued a Class 1 recall of a popular insulin pump app after it was discovered that there was a software issue that caused the app to crash.
RetailDive
MAY 13, 2024
The move is part of a broader brand refresh that is intended to modernize the 65-year-old resort apparel company.
TalkingRetail
MAY 13, 2024
A new report released on behalf of the Retail Sector Council has outlined the work that the industry is doing to create more career opportunities for people that would otherwise be overlooked. The retail sector is the UK’s largest private sector employer. With approximately 3.
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