Ecommerce Platforms

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Over 4.4 million ecommerce websites are built using the Shopify platform. It’s the all-in-one eCommerce platform that's rocked the web since its start in 2006. Merchants choose this platform to host their online stores for many reasons, from easy payment setup to built-in marketing tools and much more besides. But one of the critical aspects of Shopify is its intuitive site builder with thousands of themes and Shopify app integrations to choose from.

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RetailDive

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

The investor deal comes as the beleaguered home goods retailer ushers in a new interim CFO with experience in turnarounds.

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Salsify

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Ecommerce digital transformation is essential for brands — not optional. Shoppers have almost endless options on the digital shelf, and brands that aren’t equipped to keep up with the continually shifting buying journey will fall behind.

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My Wife Quit Her Job

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

In this episode, I share with you the one, single most impactful thing that I did that allowed my online store to hit seven figures, my blog to grow to over a million dollars per year, and my YouTube channel to make over $300,000 per year. The tip in this episode is, in my opinion, the most important thing that you can do to propel your business forward.

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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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Canonicalized

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

Are you into investing? Or maybe curious about how a part of the stock market is doing? An interactive stock dashboard might be the ideal project for you. Tableau is a data visualization software that allows you to make interactive charts, graphs, and dashboards using data from all kinds of sources.It allows you to mix, […] The post How I built my own Stock Watchlist Dashboard in Tableau via Google Sheets appeared first on Canonicalized.

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Forrester eCommerce

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Digital transformations are notoriously hard. In Forrester's Business And Technology Services Survey, 2022, nearly all services decision-makers have or anticipate challenges in executing their digital transformation. But this does not mean that there is some secret sauce that only a chosen few digital natives possess which remains hidden to the rest of us.

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GetElastic

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

The eCommerce industry is constantly evolving to meet market demands and economic conditions. Each year Gartner makes market predictions and recommendations based on research and trends. Here’s what Gartner predicts: “By 2026, the speed of digital innovation will improve by 60%, relative to 2022, for organizations that have established mechanisms to reuse composable digital commerce modules.

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MakeWebBetter

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Shopline is one of the biggest eCommerce platforms in the asian region. It helps you build a fully-functioning eCommerce store from scratch. The platform is currently used by 46,845 live websites. But it still lacked a robust tool that can help brands sync, track, automate and manage their data from a central point. That’s why [.] The post How to Sync Your Shopline Store Data to HubSpot CRM?

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Forrester eCommerce

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

The world of money is changing, and India has made impressive progress toward innovations in digital payments. India’s central bank, Reserve Bank of India (RBI), is now focusing on Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC). Things have been a little hazy around the use of cryptocurrencies in India.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Kroger and Albertsons Companies are reportedly working on plans to sell between 250 and 300 of their combined 4,996 stores in order to alleviate U.S. antitrust concerns regarding their merger, people familiar with the matter told Reuters. The move is aimed at easing regulators’ concerns that the deal could lead to grocery price hikes during a time of heavy inflation.

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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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FEBRUARY 6, 2023

For most retailers, the ultimate goal is creating a seamless shopping experience for consumers. What does this mean today? A shopping experience that spans channels, allowing customers to engage with a brand online, in-store, and in between. According to Commbox , 90 percent of consumers use multiple channels when making purchases. Furthermore, 75 percent of consumers say that they now expect to be interacted with across multiple channels, be it by phone, email, social media, or in person.

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Ecommerce Platforms

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Learning how to create an online course takes some research. It’s not common for online course builders to offer free plans, and even then, you’ll often find that certain tools like email marketing and custom domains are removed from the free plans. Yet, it’s important to have the option to run an online course for free; it allows you to test if a course has any potential before expanding and spending any money on it.

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Forrester eCommerce

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Forrester provides guidance on how to succeed with AI governance with the NIST’s AI RMF 1.0.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Albertsons has introduced the Sincerely Health platform, built in collaboration with healthcare providers, insurance and technology companies and using insights gathered from more than 10,000 customers and associates. The platform is accessible on the websites and apps of 16 of the supermarket giant’s banners, including Albertsons , Shaw’s, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, Acme and Tom Thumb.

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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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Salsify

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

As the lines between our online and offline lives get blurrier, shopping behaviors are changing irrevocably. The omnichannel nature of modern retail has given rise to two related shopping trends: webrooming and showrooming.

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Ecommerce Platforms

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

There's no denying that Shopify is one of the most popular eCommerce platforms on the market. In fact, the number of Shopify stores has tripled in the last two years – and with good reason. Statistics show that Shopify stores see almost three times more growth! Not only does Shopify provide everything sellers need to launch, manage, and scale their online store, but they also provide plenty of marketing tools, including Shopify Audiences.

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Forrester eCommerce

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Consumers shared their attitudes towards subscriptions - see key highlights.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Amazon has paused expansion of its Amazon Fresh supermarkets and Amazon Go checkout-free convenience stores, CEO Andy Jassy told investors on an earnings call. The ecommerce giant is searching for a “format that we think resonates with customers,” with “differentiation and economic value that we like.” Despite this temporary setback, Jassy expects the company to find what it’s looking for in 2023.

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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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365 Retail

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Consumer electronics brands are looking to increase their direct-to-consumer selling in 2023, despite the cost of living crisis and reductions in consumer spending. In addition, they are looking to broaden their use of social channels to include Instagram Checkout and TikTok in equivalent volumes to Amazon, new research shows. This finding comes from ChannelAdvisor, a CommerceHub company, which conducted a survey of C-suite employees at large consumer electronics brands (with over 500 employees)

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Ecommerce Platforms

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

During the Shopify’s Winter ‘23 Edition , we learned about the release of a product called Shopify POS Go. Now, Shopify has always provided a POS for free to all of its users (and you have the option to upgrade to a premium version), so what’s the big deal about Shopify POS Go? Quite bit, actually. Shopify POS Go is a mobile point of sale device for running your entire back office from one small module.

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Forrester eCommerce

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Our recent 2022 survey found that among the APAC data and analytics decision-makers, only 13% indicated that their enterprise has advanced insights-driven business maturity — that is, they use a decide-act-learn-improve loop to ensure that insights are having maximum business impact.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Online furniture and home furnishings retailer Overstock has partnered with Citi Retail Services to offer customers digital-first benefits and rewards through a co-branded Overstock Mastercard. “As a customer-focused online retailer, we’re always exploring new ways to better provide smart value,” said Jonathan Johnson, CEO of Overstock in a statement.

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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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365 Retail

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Akeneo , the global leader in product experience management (PXM) and product information management, announced that its Akeneo Product Information Management (PIM) solution is now available on SAP® Store , the online marketplace for SAP and partner offerings. Akeneo PIM, which helps improve product content contextualization and simplifies catalogue management serving multiple channels and geographies through a flexible and intuitive platform, is built on the SAP Business Technology Platform

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Ecommerce Platforms

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

After hearing about it during Shopify’s Winter ‘23 Edition , Shopify Collabs has grabbed our attention. This new offering from Shopify is more than a simple feature, but an entire app dedicated to improving merchant efforts in finding and managing creators and influencers to market their brands. Shopify Collabs actually works from both ends of the spectrum, seeing as how it provides tools for influencers to find brands as well.

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Forrester eCommerce

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

It’s no secret that in today’s business climate, corporate banks are feeling the squeeze. They struggle with an installed base of pre-modern applications and archaic processes. Now is the time when corporate banks change the way they serve clients.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Kohl’s has named Nick Jones as its new Chief Marketing and Digital Officer, effective next month. Reporting directly to CEO Tom Kingsbury, Jones will be responsible for merchandising functions including buying, digital and omnichannel merchandising, product design and development and product portfolio strategy. “We are very excited to have Nick join our team and lead our merchandising organization as we continue our focus on the active and casual lifestyle while also accelerating our focus on pr

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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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365 Retail

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Zest, one of the UK’s fastest growing Electric Vehicle (EV) charging operators, has announced the launch of 56 EV charging sockets at Metrocentre, the country’s second largest retail and leisure destination. The installation marks the second time Zest has worked with Sovereign Centros, following the opening of 64 charging sockets at Merry Hill in 2022.

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Ecommerce Platforms

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Shopify is a leader in the ecommerce world when it comes to multichannel selling. The platform offers tools to sync and sell products with sites like Google and Walmart, and you’re able to list or link products on social sites such as Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. After Shopify’s new feature announcements during Shopify’s Winter ‘23 Edition , we learned the major ecommerce platform has released a feature for selling products on YouTube.

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Forrester eCommerce

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Baffled by what you hear about the economic environment? Struggling to make sense of conflicting points of view? You’re not the only one. We’ve been wading in a sea of contradictions for some time now, trying to balance consumer perceptions that say one thing with macroeconomic data that say another.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

It was amazing to be back in NYC for NRF 2023, and this year’s event did not disappoint. The annual retail gathering brought a huge set of new companies and interesting perspectives that will shape the future of retail over the next three years. Here are five key trends for retailers to pay attention to as they strategize for the months and years ahead: Retail Media Networks (RMNs): One of the most important topics of the past 18 months, RMNs offer the opportunity for many grocers to expand thei

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