Forrester eCommerce
MAY 3, 2024
We’re excited to announce that we’ve finalized our selections for Forrester’s top emerging technologies for 2024. We’ll spotlight the top 10 emerging technologies in our main report that will publish in late June. And then we’ll release a report in July on technologies 11-20.
Retail TouchPoints
MAY 3, 2024
The Save Mart Companies is building on its partnership with Instacart by implementing several in-store solutions in nearly all 200 Save Mart, FoodMaxx and Lucky locations. The California-based grocer will roll out Caper Carts, Instacart’s AI-powered smart carts, and FoodStorm, an order management system designed to power the retailer’s food service and catering experiences.
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Forrester eCommerce
MAY 3, 2024
Brand investments are like retirement investments. The idea is to invest regularly and consistently starting as early as possible, knowing that by the time retirement hits, the value will have accrued over time and the investments will have compounding returns. When we begin the uphill climb of investing, the returns may feel modest.
Retail TouchPoints
MAY 3, 2024
In the competitive landscape of small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), the quest to cultivate a motivated, engaged and productive workforce is crucial for sustainable growth and success. According to a study by the Small Business Administration (SBA), employee turnover costs small businesses in the United States an estimated $11 billion annually.
Speaker: Jason Cottrell and Brian Walker
Brands used to look for a commerce platform that could do everything. But over time, one vendor was no longer enough to meet a brand’s needs, so they added, and added, and added— and now it's essential that these vendors work well together. That’s composable, and it’s important to get it right. Customers and your board expect you to be in new channels and to adapt quickly to market change.
RetailDive
MAY 3, 2024
The clean skin care brand said it will shutter its website on May 31, while the beauty brand’s chairperson, Reinold Geiger, launched a buyout bid.
Retail TouchPoints
MAY 3, 2024
The office of New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli has sent a letter to the top executives at Best Buy expressing concerns about the retailer’s support for inclusivity, specifically LGBTQ+ rights and equality. The letter was sent last month after a Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) filing revealed that Best Buy offered to “screen” employee group donations to several LGBTQ+ nonprofits as a response to pressure from a conservative think tank, the National Center for Public Policy Re
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Retail TouchPoints
MAY 3, 2024
The Ulta Beauty Charitable Foundation , a 501(c)(3) affiliated with the beauty retailer, is committing more than $3 million this year to nonprofit partners focused on the mental health and well-being of women and teens. The foundation’s mission is to reaffirm Ulta Beauty’s stance that beauty and wellness are intrinsically linked to mental health and emotional well-being.
Practical eCommerce
MAY 3, 2024
Before Shopify, YouTube, and Facebook, there was OverstockArt. David Sasson launched the company on the Yahoo Store platform in 2002. The post OverstockArt Founder Thrives 22 Years On appeared first on Practical Ecommerce.
Retail TouchPoints
MAY 3, 2024
UK supermarket giant Tesco will use AI to provide personalized purchasing challenges to as many as three million members of its Clubcard loyalty program, offering them a chance to earn a maximum of £50 (approximately $62 USD) in Clubcard points. Beginning May 20, 2024 and lasting six weeks, participating members will receive 20 challenges that have been personalized just for them, ranging from “Spend £20 on our Summer BBQ range over the next six weeks,” to “Spend £10 on plant-based meals.
RetailDive
MAY 3, 2024
The apparel retailer massively downsized as it emerged from Chapter 11 in 2017. This time more than 540 stores will close for good.
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.
RetailWire
MAY 3, 2024
Laxman Narasimhan, CEO of Starbucks Corp. (SBUX), finds himself in a tough spot with plunging shares and declining sales, just a year into his tenure.
RetailDive
MAY 3, 2024
The retailer, which has been in operation for 100 years, began store closing sales on Thursday.
RetailWire
MAY 3, 2024
Las Vegas, though miles away from Louisville, gears up for the Kentucky Derby with a range of special offerings. From viewing parties to themed cocktails, the city joins the celebration of the sesquicentennial Run for the Roses. If you're a resident of Kentucky, you can get Ready for the Kentucky Derby with Goldbelly.
RetailDive
MAY 3, 2024
Following its bankruptcy, the retailer has been improving its merchandise and technology infrastructure to resurrect its business.
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Adopting MACH technology means more than implementing new platforms. This type of digital change affects your organization at every level and requires a thoughtful approach to navigate challenges that crop up. The Get MACH Ready report, co-authored by MACH Alliance member Scott Canney in collaboration with Orium, commercetools, and Contentstack, will provide you with strategies to prepare your organization for a digital transformation.
TalkingRetail
MAY 3, 2024
Delice de France is launching a new range of smoothies and shakes that can be prepared in-store in thirty seconds, in partnership with Batch.
RetailDive
MAY 3, 2024
The hair care company’s overall sales fell 13.1%, with its DTC segment down almost 16%, while net income dropped 63% compared to last year.
RetailWire
MAY 3, 2024
The U.S. government has made some tweaks to electric vehicle (EV) tax credits, possibly paving the way for more EVs to qualify for credits of up to $7,500. These tax credits range from $3,750 to $7,500 for new EVs, with a $4,000 credit available for used ones.
RetailDive
MAY 3, 2024
Despite challenges across the home goods category, executives remained optimistic that demand will return.
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In this on-demand webinar, discover how Logicbroker’s cutting-edge technology enhances the overall experience for both current and future customers and gain insights into how leveraging our seamless integration process unlocks new dimensions of efficiency and functionality. Plus, learn how our advanced marketplace features are set to revolutionize the way businesses operate, offering opportunities for growth and success within your multi-vendor commerce program.
RetailWire
MAY 3, 2024
Apple Inc., one of the world's largest tech companies, has just made history with the largest stock buyback ever seen in the United States. The announcement comes as the tech giant's board approved an additional $110 billion in share repurchases.
RetailDive
MAY 3, 2024
The drink, introduced in March 2020, is posting triple-digit growth as it benefits from surging consumer interest in better-for-you offerings.
TalkingRetail
MAY 3, 2024
It was a watershed moment. The passing of the Tobacco & Vapes Bill in Westminster last month (April) will mean anyone born on or after 1 January 2009 will never legally be able to buy cigarettes.
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Understanding the intricate world of Point-of-Sale (POS) technology is a common challenge for tech buyers. When it comes to defining the functions of Point-of-Sale systems, the communications have yet to be standardized–—until now. Forrester’s new report, Demystifying The Technical Functions of POS Solutions, breaks through the noise and provides business leaders with the information and tools they need to evaluate the features of POS systems.
TalkingRetail
MAY 3, 2024
It’s bad, but it could be worse. That, in a nutshell, was the verdict of industry experts and independent retailers at the news that MPs had voted overwhelmingly in favour of the Tobacco & Vapes Bill (read the Big story).
RetailWire
MAY 3, 2024
Moderna's only product is the vaccine that became popular during the pandemic.
TalkingRetail
MAY 3, 2024
A Nisa Local in Northampton has become one of the latest stores to install a critical bleed control kit designed to save the lives of stabbing victims.
RetailWire
MAY 3, 2024
Clothing-optional vacations from Norwegian Cruise Line will start next year.
Speaker: David Azoulay, Marc Stracuzza, Román Tejada, and Guest Speaker Sucharita Kodali
Imagine a retail landscape where every interaction is personalized, every decision informed, and every opportunity maximized 🤔✨ Join us for an exploratory journey into the heart of AI-driven retail innovation. We’ll unveil the transformative potential of AI and data analytics in shaping the future of omnichannel personalization and e-commerce.
TalkingRetail
MAY 3, 2024
A One Stop franchisee is claiming a £500,000 boost to his store turnover in less than 12 months after embracing online sales.
RetailWire
MAY 3, 2024
Spotify has supposedly scoped out a new method to shift its free users behind a paywall.
RetailWire
MAY 3, 2024
The money will help meet increased demand for the drugs.
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