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OCBC’s Journey To Becoming A Generative AI Pioneer

Forrester eCommerce

OCBC has emerged as a leader in enterprise AI adoption, seamlessly integrating generative AI across its operations. I recently spoke with Donald MacDonald, Head of OCBC’s Group Data Office, about the bank’s AI journey. Q: Donald, OCBC’s success with AI seems to stem from a long-term vision rather than a sudden pivot.

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Target Launches 300-Piece Limited-Time Kate Spade Collection

Retail TouchPoints

Target has partnered with Kate Spade New York to create an extensive limited-time collection of more than 300 fashion, home and entertaining products. Launching April 12, more than half the collection will be priced at $15 or less, with prices starting at $5. The Kate Spade New York x Target collection includes womens, kids and baby apparel with extended sizing and adaptive styles, handbags, home accessories and party essentials like dcor, stationery and more.

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Why Your Kid Should Run a Business Before They Get a Job

Bryan Eisenberg

Have you ever seen a 10-year-old negotiate product margins, rethink branding strategy, and pivot to a new product based on customer feedback – all before lunch? I have. And it wasnt in some Shark Tank fantasy camp. It happened right here in Round Rock, Texas, at the ESTEAM Academy Childrens Business Fair. This is their 8th fair. We just wrapped up a very special episode of Rock Solid , where I sat down with several of the young entrepreneurs wholl be showcasing their businesses at the upco

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Lost or Damaged DHL Shipments? Here’s How to Claim Your Refund

lateshipment

Every e-commerce business relies on shipping carriers like DHL to deliver a seamless customer experience. But despite the best logistics and safeguards, things don’t always go as planned. Packages get damaged, and shipments might go missing, and suddenly, you’re dealing with frustrated customers and revenue losses. When this happens, you might assume the loss is yours to absorb.

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What Your Financial Statements Are Telling You—And How to Listen!

Speaker: David Worrell, CFO, Author & Speaker

Your financial statements hold powerful insights—but are you truly paying attention? Many finance professionals focus on the income statement while overlooking key signals hidden in the balance sheet and cash flow statement. Understanding these numbers can unlock smarter decision-making, uncover risks, and drive long-term success. Join David Worrell, accomplished CFO, finance expert, and author, for an engaging, nontraditional take on reading financial statements.

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How Digital Founders Can Build Authentic Personal Brands with Rachel Gogos

FastSpring

Your personal brand is more than a polished LinkedIn profile its how you stand out, connect with customers, and build long-term credibility as a founder or executive. But how do you create an authentic personal brand that actually works? In this episode of Growth Stage, we talk with Rachel Gogos Founder and CEO of brandID about her Soul ID framework and how digital business leaders can craft a brand that reflects who they truly are, while supporting their business goals.

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Don’t Leave Consumers Behind In Your Agentic AI Journey

Forrester eCommerce

Generative AI was so two years ago. Now, businesses are all about agentic AI (not to be confused with AI agents), channeling the brouhaha of ChatGPT in 2023. But where is the consumer in all this? While businesses are moving to experiment and learn more about agentic AI, consumers are not.

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Two Thirds of Retailers Turn to AI as £5 Billion Wage Tax Rises Loom, Yet 81% Are Yet to Tap Workforce AI

365 Retail

As British retail and hospitality businesses face significant wage and tax rises, many firmsrecognise the need to improve labour productivity and employee engagement, prompting a growing need for investments in Artificial Intelligence (AI) according to the latest research from Legion Technologies , an innovator in workforce management (WFM). With imminent National Insurance Contribution (NIC) and National Living Wage (NLW) increases set to add an estimated 5billion to retails wage bill this yea

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Reverse Logistics: Definition, Stages, Benefits & Challenges

lateshipment

Logistics is the process of planning, implementing, and controlling the efficient, cost-effective flow of raw materials, in-process inventory, finished goods, and related information from the point of origin to the point of consumption to conform to customer requirements. Reverse logistics includes all these activities, but in the reverse order. Think of it as the boomerang effect of e-commerce.

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Shoptalk 2025: Agentic Commerce, Ecosystem Expansion, and the Future of Retail

Kibo

Shoptalk 2025 has wrapped, and the KIBO team is buzzing with excitement! This year’s event was a whirlwind of innovation, insightful conversations, and valuable connections. We showcased our latest advancements and engaged with industry leaders shaping the future of commerce. Here’s a recap of the key highlights: Announcements that stole the show We came to Shoptalk ready to unveil some major developments, and the response was incredible.

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Address The Whole Person To Impact Insider Risk 

Forrester eCommerce

I recently attended my first-ever Insider Summit (formerly the Insider Threat Summit) in Monterey, CA. The event, in its ninth year, was attended by insider risk leaders, counterintelligence professionals, and current/former members of law enforcement and the US military. The heavy focus on people not data or systems was surprising to me.

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

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Small Business, Big Ideas: Amid Historic Disruption in Off-Price, This Family-Owned Overstock Wholesaler is Reinventing the Game

Retail TouchPoints

This story is part of Retail TouchPoints ongoing Small Business, Big Ideas series, focusing on smaller retail brands that have found big success and have even bigger ambitions. Norman Nardick, Founder of The Bazaar and grandfather of current CEO Bradley Nardick. Back in 1960, before terms like off-price and closeout were commonplace, decorated World War II veteran Norman Nardick was working for a catalog company offloading its out-of-season merchandise.

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How To Choose the Right Packaging Partner For Your Retail Business

RetailMinded

Youve poured your heart into creating a product. Say, a handmade candle or a trendy snack bar, and its finally ready to hit the shelves. Youre excited to see it in customers hands, but then the first shipment arrives at their doors. The boxes are crushed, the labels are smudged, or worse, the product inside is broken. Suddenly, your dream launch turns into a flood of complaints, and all that hard work feels wasted.

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How Email Marketing is Transforming the Retail Industry in 2025

365 Retail

Email marketing has been a cornerstone of digital marketing strategies for years, but in 2025, it is playing an even more crucial role in the retail industry. With advancements in artificial intelligence, automation, and data analytics, email marketing is transforming how retailers engage with their customers, drive sales, and build brand loyalty. As consumer expectations evolve, businesses must leverage email marketing to deliver personalized and data-driven experiences that foster long-term re

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Purolator Damage Claims: Step-by-Step Guide to Filing Successfully

lateshipment

Discover how to file a Purolator damage claim, key steps to follow, common challenges, and tips to ensure a smooth and successful claim process.

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AI for Commerce: Foundations, Aspirations, and Hype

AI is rapidly transforming digital commerce, but how do you separate real opportunities from hype? Moderated by Orium, AI for Commerce: Foundations, Aspirations, and Hype , experts from Bloomreach , commercetools , Contentstack , and Fluent Commerce explores where AI is already delivering results and where its potential is still unfolding. This masterclass dives into proven AI applications, emerging innovations , and the gaps between promise and reality in commerce.

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So There Won’t Be A Wiz IPO; What Does That Mean For Cyber IPOs In 2025?

Forrester eCommerce

Last weeks mega deal of Google acquiring CNAPP provider Wiz for $32B has some lamenting the future of IPOs in the cybersecurity space.

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Tom Brady’s Sports Collectibles Retailer to Open Flagship at American Dream

Retail TouchPoints

CardVault by Tom Brady will open a flagship location later this month at the American Dream mall in Rutherford, N.J., next to MetLife Stadium, home field for the NFLs Jets and Giants. The 1,200-square-foot store will offer rare and premium trading cards, authentication services and an exclusive VIP trading experience. Bringing CardVault by Tom Brady to American Dream, just steps from MetLife Stadium home to countless iconic moments in sports is a significant milestone for us, said Ed Kane, Co-

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The Growing Demand for Healthy Convenience: What Retailers Need To Know

RetailMinded

Shoppers are looking for faster ways to eat better. Its not a passing trendits a response to packed schedules, growing nutritional awareness, and a stronger focus on long-term wellness. For independent retailers, especially those without the margin for guesswork, this shift signals a change in how product selection, inventory, and customer engagement need to evolve.

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Retail Management Software – The Complete Guide for 2025

iVend

If youre an ambitious mid-sized retailer, youre probably aware of retail management software, and understand that it can be a powerful tool to help you automate and streamline your operations. You know that its more than simply a point of sale, and that it offers a comprehensive platform for managing the entire retail operation. You may be exploring how you could use retail management software in your business, to help you to operate more efficiently, increase customer satisfaction, stay competi

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Staying Ahead of UFLPA Enforcement: Best Practices for Retail Supply Chains

Speaker: Ethan Woolley, Director at Kharon

This webinar will explore how companies can proactively address compliance risks–rather than reactively responding to–UFLPA enforcement actions. Ethan Woolley will provide insights into the latest CBP enforcement trends, entity list updates, and industries under increased scrutiny, with a look at potential shifts under the Trump administration. Ethan will also explore how predictive data and strategic due diligence can help organizations stay ahead of regulatory challenges and strengthen complia

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SELETTI MARKET Brings Retro Whimsy and Italian Design Flair to Selfridges London

365 Retail

Seletti has launched a bold new retail concept in the heart of London, bringing its irreverent spirit and retro flair to Selfridges with the debut of SELETTI MARKET. Open from 31 March to 31 August 2025, the installation transforms the department stores lower ground floor into a surreal supermarket inspired by Italys first supermarket, which opened in Milan in 1957.

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Fujitsu Steps Onto The Global Quantum Computing Stage

Forrester eCommerce

The latest on Fujitsu and its Quantum Computing capabilities.

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Does Your E-com Tech Stack Have A Clean Bill of Health?

Retail TouchPoints

Running an online retail business should be about growth, innovation and seamless customer experiences not about juggling countless tools and integrations. Yet, in 2024 alone, large enterprises lost an average of $104 million due to underutilized technology, disjointed strategies, and low adoption rates. So its no surprise many retailers find themselves tangled in a complex web of disconnected systems that, instead of creating efficiencies, end up causing friction.

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Q2 2025 Ecommerce Report: Consumer Research, Expert Insights | Salsify

Salsify

The second quarter (Q2) lends itself to summer (Q3) promotional planning and half-yearly goal adjustments. Temperatures near you are likely heating up (hopefully within reason), and impending sales events can only be described as sizzling.

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From Rigid To Resilient: Why Enterprises Need Modular Commerce Now

Speaker: Benjamin Woll, Tiffany Spizzo, and Jaime Santos Alcón

Enterprise commerce is at an inflection point. Rigid, monolithic platforms slow brands down, but a full replatforming is disruptive and costly. Modular architecture offers a flexible, scalable alternative - allowing enterprise brands to modernize without ripping and replacing their entire stack. Learn how a composable approach helps modernize commerce stacks while maintaining control over critical systems.

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Four grand prize winners bag £10k in Spar’s Frozen Fortune campaign

TalkingRetail

Four Spar customers across Great Britain have received grand prize cheques for 10,000 through the retailers Frozen Fortune campaign.

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IKEA to Open New Small-Format Stores in Chester, Harlow and Norwich

365 Retail

IKEA will open three new small-format stores in Chester, Harlow and Norwich this year, as part of its wider strategy to bring the brand closer to where customers live, shop and socialise. The new stores will be situated on former Homebase sites in Greyhound Retail Park, Chester; Harlow Retail Park, Harlow; and Hall Road Retail Park, Norwich. Expected to open later in 2025, each location will deliver a compact version of the traditional IKEA experience, complete with roomsets, a market hall, and

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The Augmented Architect: Real-Time Enterprise Architecture in the Age of AI

Forrester eCommerce

By Charles Betz and Stphane Vanrechem Enterprise architecture has always aimed for clarity, control, and coherence. Yet its practitioners are often thwarted by an overwhelming paradox: they must guide the evolution of vast, dynamic enterprises using tools and processes that are static, fragmented, and slow.

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QVC Reframes Itself as a ‘Live Social Shopping Company,’ Plans 24/7 Livestreams on TikTok

Retail TouchPoints

QVC is working hard to revamp its image while staying true to its roots. Late last year the company changed its name from Qurate Retail Group to QVC Group , bringing its biggest brand to the forefront. Now QVC wants to shed its TV roots and become known instead as a live social shopping company, and its first big move is a new deal with TikTok Shop that will see the OG home shopping network host 24/7 live shopping streams on TikTok that viewers can join via the app any time, day or night.

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The Trends You Need to Succeed This Holiday Season

October Prime Day is usually an early sign of how consumer spending trends ahead of the holidays. This one was no exception. Our October Prime Day Report breaks down what’s working: the products flying off the shelves, the categories winning big, big brands, and the search terms defining demand. All brought to you via Similarweb’s Shopper Intelligence platform.

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Canadian Steamship Lines: A Night of Jazz, Casino, and Culinary Showdowns at the Hockey Hall of Fame

Canadian Special Events

Recently, Canadian Steamship Lines (CSL) hosted an unforgettable corporate event at the iconic Hockey Hall of Fame , with catering experience by Eatertainment Events & Catering. The evening was a Jazzy Casino Night , blending the elegance of live jazz, the thrill of high-stakes gaming, and a bold, black, gold, and red aesthetic. The Hockey Hall of Fame set the perfect stage for this celebration, providing a historic, immersive environment that paid tribute to Canadas deep-rooted love for hoc

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£100,000 worth of hidden illegal tobacco and vapes seized in Lincolnshire shop raids

TalkingRetail

More than 90,000 cigarettes, 20 kilograms of tobacco and 4800 illegal vapes were seized by the North East Lincolnshire Councils Trading Standards team during a partnership operation.

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PUMA to Open First European Flagship Store on Oxford Street in Autumn 2025

365 Retail

PUMA is set to open its first-ever European flagship store in Autumn 2025, taking over a prominent 24,000 square-foot space in Londons West End. Situated near Selfridges and Bond Street Tube Station, the new location will blend interactive sport and fashion experiences in a format that reflects the brands global vision and growing streetwear influence.

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In Light Of New Tariffs, Focus On Digitizing And Diversifying Your Supply Chain

Forrester eCommerce

Events such as COVID-19 and the Russo-Ukrainian War demonstrate that the location of manufacturing greatly impacts national security, highlighting that companies need to diversify their supply chains to maintain an optimal balance between cost and flexibility.

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The GTM Intelligence Era: ZoomInfo 2025 Customer Impact Report

ZoomInfo customers aren’t just selling — they’re winning. Revenue teams using our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform grew pipeline by 32%, increased deal sizes by 40%, and booked 55% more meetings. Download this report to see what 11,000+ customers say about our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform and how it impacts their bottom line. The data speaks for itself!