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15 Email Marketing Types for Successful Ecommerce Campaigns | Salsify

Salsify

Explore the best email marketing types, including 15 ecommerce email marketing examples to inspire your next campaign and drive conversions.

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Give the Gift of a Hyper-Personalized Shopping Experience this Holiday Season

Retail TouchPoints

The continued advancement of retail technology and ecommerce have set new standards for a quality online shopping experience. Todays’ customers expect seamless omnichannel shopping experiences that are highly personalized. In fact, 80% of customers say they’re more likely to purchase from brands that personalize, according to Deloitte. However, most ecommerce retailers today have already invested in personalizing their online shopping experience — so why are retailers still struggling with custo

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Small Business Remains A Big Opportunity For Banks

Forrester eCommerce

*This blog post is co-authored by Sohm Gough Small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) have been battered over the past three years by the continuing to face headwinds of inflation, supply chain interruptions, macroeconomic uncertainty, and disruptive technologies that threaten market upheaval.

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Meta Debuts Suite of New AI Tools Including Chatbots, Celeb Voices and Image Editing

Retail TouchPoints

Meta debuted a series of new AI-powered tools for its social platforms, including Facebook , Instagram , Messenger and WhatsApp , at its annual developers conference Meta Connect on Sept. 27. And while Meta hasn’t completely abandoned its namesake, the metaverse — reveals at the event also included the new Quest 3 VR headset and upgrades to its line of smart glasses with Ray-Ban — the company has clearly shifted its focus to this year’s hottest technology, AI.

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How To Drive Retail Results With Integrated Tech And UX Design

Speaker: Jennifer Wright and Nick Barron

Navigating the complexities of e-commerce requires more than just the right technology - It demands a holistic strategy that aligns platform capabilities with customer- centric design and marketing. This webinar will provide a roadmap for building a robust e-commerce strategy, guiding you through key decisions from platform selection to creating user experiences that convert, and leverage digital marketing to reach and retail customers.

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CMOs And CIOs Are Navigating The Path To Sustainable Marketing Technology

Forrester eCommerce

In a world increasingly focused on environmental sustainability, it’s no surprise that every aspect of business is being scrutinized for its impact on the planet. One aspect that often flies under the radar is marketing technology.

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496: Forget China! How To Import From India And Save 37% On Your Products – Family First Friday

My Wife Quit Her Job

In this Family First Friday episode, I teach you how to go beyond sourcing from China, find great suppliers in India and get the lowest prices possible. Check out this India Sourcing Trip organized by my friend Meghla Bhardwaj. This is an 8-day learning, sourcing and cultural guided tour to India. Use the code STEVE for $300 off – [link] What You’ll Learn What You Should Source From India?

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Wawa Unveils New Store Design, Brick-and-Mortar Expansion Plans

Retail TouchPoints

Convenience store chain Wawa has unveiled its first “next generation” store design, in Henrico, Va., to showcase the company’s focus on designing for efficiency, and has revealed more details on its store expansion plans in Ohio and Kentucky. The new exterior design for the Virginia store has a defined centered entry point, a “V”-shaped column and a cantilever roof canopy.

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Outcomes Drive Your Data Architecture Strategy

Forrester eCommerce

The mark of an insight driven business is a data architecture strategy grounded on business outcomes. Unfortunately, investments to modernize data platforms have historically led to solving the challenges, bottlenecks, and objectives of IT.

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Lululemon Partners with Peloton on Fitness Content, Pulls the Plug on Mirror

Retail TouchPoints

Lululemon and Peloton have entered a “multi-dimensional” agreement through which Peloton will be the exclusive digital fitness content provider for Lululemon, which will become Peloton’s primary athletic apparel partner. As a result of this relationship, Lululemon plans to make strategic changes to its technology portfolio, beginning with discontinuing the sale of its Studio Mirror product before the end of 2023, although Lululemon will continue to provide ongoing service and support for Mirror

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Saying Goodbye To MQLs: We Promise It’s Not Clickbait!

Forrester eCommerce

In this week’s Saying Goodbye To MQLs blog, we address some of the questions we’ve received while publishing this blog series.

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Pricing for Profit: How to Set, Negotiate, and Succeed

Speaker: Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader

In today’s competitive market, pricing is more than just a number — it’s the cornerstone of profitability. The right pricing strategy ensures that you capture the true value of your offering, paving the way for sustainable growth and long-term success. Join Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader, in this exclusive session where he will explore how a well-crafted pricing approach balances customer perception with business objectives, creating a powerful tool for securing both competitive advantage a

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Sycamore Partners Acquires Chico’s for $1 Billion

Retail TouchPoints

VC firm Sycamore Partners will purchase Chico’s FAS for $1 billion in a deal that will take the apparel retailer private. Shareholders will receive $7.60 per share in cash, representing a 65% premium to the company’s closing stock price on Sept. 27, 2023, the last trading day prior to the transaction. Chico’s operates more than 1,200 stores in the U.S. and sells internationally via 58 franchise locations in Mexico.

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Sycamore to buy Chico’s for $1B

RetailDive

The agreement strikes a deal that eluded the private equity firm four years ago, despite repeated attempts then to acquire the women’s apparel retailer.

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GameStop Names Ryan Cohen CEO — for a $0 Salary

Retail TouchPoints

Just months after firing its previous CEO, Matt Furlong, GameStop has named Ryan Cohen to the post, adding the title to his roles as the company’s President and Chairman of the board of directors. In an unusual move, Cohen, an activist investor and Co-founder of Chewy , will receive no salary. GameStop generated net sales of $1.16 billion during its Q2 2023, which ended July 30, a 2.4% increase over the same period the previous year.

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Lululemon to discontinue Mirror as it teams up with Peloton

RetailDive

Peloton will be Lululemon’s digital fitness content provider, and co-branded apparel will start selling through Peloton in select locations starting in October.

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4 Best Practices for Ensuring Success in International Markets Ahead of Peak Season

The opportunity for e-commerce merchants in international markets is immense. Data indicates that when international options are available at checkout, merchants see up to 20-60% higher cart conversion and a 128% higher gross merchandise value (GMV) than domestic orders. However, while the opportunities are significant, so are the risks. Without careful planning and strategic partnerships, merchants may face challenges, including high shipping costs, complex customs regulations, and unexpected p

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Amazon Fulfillment Center Locations: The Ultimate List

CPC Strategy

Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) is a program where Amazon stores, packs, ships, and handles customer service for the products you sell on Amazon. FBA gives you the ability to sell products on Amazon Prime.

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Kohl’s appoints former Tuesday Morning CEO as director of stores

RetailDive

Fred Hand, who was also the previous COO of Burlington, will oversee the retailer’s more than 1,100 stores.

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Amazon Sponsored Products Ads: A Seller’s Guide [2023]

CPC Strategy

For brands selling and growing on Amazon’s marketplace, Amazon Sponsored Products ads are—and will continue to be—one of the most powerful tools for driving discoverability and incremental sales for any catalog. The “cost to play” on Amazon’s marketplace has increased as more Amazon sellers flood the Marketplace increasing demand in the bidding auction.

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The Backroom: Marisa Meltzer and the creation of Glossier

RetailDive

The journalist’s new book "Glossy" makes waves as it pulls back the curtain on Glossier founder Emily Weiss and the beauty brand that changed the industry.

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A Blueprint for B2B Commerce

In the B2B space, digital expectations are higher than ever. Consumer platforms have made online experiences incredibly user-friendly and efficient, adding pressure for businesses to follow suit to meet the expectations of the modern B2B buyer. Take inspiration from B2C commerce strategies and adapt them for B2B digital interactions. Learn to create engaging and well-crafted consumer shopping experiences with insights and tools from Orium’s report, A Blueprint to B2B Commerce.

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eCommerce Expo and Technology for Marketing 2023 wraps up by putting the spotlight on diversity and inclusion in retail

365 Retail

The final day of eCommerce Expo and Technology for Marketing 2023 opened with a keynote session on diversity in retail and how businesses have adapted to the modern needs of digital customers. Hosted by Anna Brailsford, CEO at Code First Girls , executives from Sainsbury’s, IKEA, Ralph Lauren and Just Eat sat down to give their opinions on why businesses need to accelerate diversity and inclusion (D&I) initiatives and how employees and customers are driving changes.

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Showfields closes New York store in Manhattan

RetailDive

The retailer closed its Miami location in July and will focus on its stores still open in Brooklyn and Washington, D.C.

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Six million Post Office customers could be affected by removal of DVLA services

TalkingRetail

The National Federation of SubPostmasters (NFSP) and Retail NI are calling on the government to reverse their decision to remove DVLA services from the Post Office network in the UK. In a surprise move, earlier this year, the government announced its decision to remove all DVLA services from 31 March 2024. NFSP and Retail NI.

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‘Shock and dismay’: Bankrupt Mitchell Gold has thousands of furniture shipments stuck in logistics limbo

RetailDive

Ryder and other providers are storing millions of dollars worth of products in warehouses as they await payment from a company that is out of cash.

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Loyalty 101: How To Turn Browsers Into Buyers For Lasting Engagement

Speaker: Shaunna Bruton, Danielle Wyllie, and Kailey Holmes

Say goodbye to one-size-fits-all retail, and say hello to experiences that keep your customers coming back for more! Customer loyalty isn’t just earned - it’s cultivated through meaningful engagement with the help of data. This webinar will take you behind the scenes of how top retailers turn customer data into personalized experiences that drive engagement and retention.

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Get into the spirit | In focus: Halloween

TalkingRetail

Last year was the first time since Covid that Halloween celebrations could take place again at full throttle. Whether it was trick-or-treating with the kids or adult house parties, the festivities were well and truly back on. As a result, the Halloween period contributed a whopping £488m for retailers in 2022, resulting in a fifth.

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GameStop names Ryan Cohen CEO

RetailDive

The move places the manager of the video game retailer's largest shareholder in charge of the company.

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Carling launches limited-edition FA Cup inspired cans

TalkingRetail

Carling has announced it will be releasing a limited edition can to celebrate its partnership with the Emirates FA Cup. The new can design, which features the Emirates FA Cup trophy, Wembley arch and cheering fans, is set to arrive on shelves at the beginning of October to build up excitement ahead of the tournament.

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Get Ready for the Third Annual Prime Big Deal Days

ChannelAdvisor

Need a practice run for the holiday shopping season? Look to Prime Big Deal Days 2023 (formerly Prime Early Access Sale) or “Fall Prime Day” on Wednesday, October 11 and Thursday, October 12. The holiday precursor began in 2020 when Amazon shifted its annual Prime Day event from July due to the pandemic. Since then, it’s been a major sales driver for the marketplace, bringing in more than $8 billion.

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How to Navigate Revenue and Expense Management: Competitive Insights for Financial Success

Speaker: Hilary Akhaabi, PhD - Founder, Chief Financial & Operations Officer at Go Africa Global

In the fast-paced world of corporate finance, staying ahead of the curve is crucial for sustainable growth and profitability. This exclusive webinar with leading expert Hilary Akhaabi, PhD, will teach you practical ways to navigate complex financial landscapes and enhance your company's revenue management capabilities. Whether you're aiming to refine your financial strategies or seeking innovative solutions to drive performance, this new session is for you!

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How to A/B Test Email Campaigns: Ideas & Best Practices

CPC Strategy

In today’s fast-paced world of digital marketing, A/B testing has become a mainstay for brands looking to optimize their email campaigns. While many are using this technique, not all are harnessing its full potential. In this blog, we’ll dive into how A/B testing, once a niche approach, has now become a cornerstone of email marketing.

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Get Ready for the Third Annual Prime Big Deal Days

ChannelAdvisor

Need a practice run for the holiday shopping season? Look to Prime Big Deal Days 2023 (formerly Prime Early Access Sale) or “Fall Prime Day” on Wednesday, October 11 and Thursday, October 12. The holiday precursor began in 2020 when Amazon shifted its annual Prime Day event from July due to the pandemic. Since then, it’s been a major sales driver for the marketplace, bringing in more than $8 billion.

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Crafting Your Indie Retail Dream Team: Staffing Strategies And Tips

RetailMinded

In the fast-paced world of indie retail, finding the right staffing solutions can make all the difference in your business’s success. Whether you’re a boutique clothing store or a cozy bookstore, your staffing strategies ensure excellent customer service and growth. This guide will explore the best tips for indie retailers to match their unique needs with the perfect staffing solutions.

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Guarding Your Events: 5 Overlooked Cybersecurity & Threats for Event Planners

Canadian Special Events

In the world of event planning, where attention to detail is key, cybersecurity and data privacy often take a back seat and can expose event planners and their clients to significant threats. Here are the top five often-neglected threats that every event planner should be aware of: 1. Weak Wi-Fi Security : If you rely on your venue’s public Wi-Fi, you could be putting your event at risk.

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Optimizing Frontend Delivery in Composable Commerce: The Buy vs Build Decision