Mon.Jan 13, 2025

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Curbing the $890 Billion Return Problem: Proactive Solutions for Retailers

Retail TouchPoints

With the holiday season just concluded, the challenge of managing merchandise returns is a reality for many retailers. According to the latest data from the National Retail Federation (NRF), merchandise returns are projected to reach an astounding $890 billion in 2024, accounting for approximately 16.9% of sales. While this underscores the inevitability of returns, it also highlights the need for retailers to refine their digital strategies.

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Wholesale B2B eCommerce: Platforms, Trends & Tools You Need

Groove

Introduction The explosive growth of wholesale B2B eCommerce is transforming how businesses operate in the wholesale industry. Valued at over $30 trillion in 2024 , the global B2B eCommerce market is growing faster than B2C, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of over 16 percent. This shift underscores the importance of adopting eCommerce for wholesalers that want to stay competitive and cater to digitally savvy B2B buyers.

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Align B2B Strategy, Planning, And Execution To Achieve Growth With Precision And Purpose

Forrester eCommerce

Translating corporate strategy into actionable plans at the product, revenue, functional, and operational levels is no easy feat. Learn how teams can do this successfully.

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AI Successes from L’Oréal, Lowe’s and Walmart Bring Context to the AI Conversation

Retail TouchPoints

Artificial intelligence (AI) has been a headline topic at the National Retail Federations annual Big Show , and NVIDIA is undoubtedly one of the companies leading the industrys innovation in this sector. Typically known for its Graphics Processing Units (GPUs), which power breakthrough technologies for companies like Meta and Open AI , NVIDIA is now staking a claim in the retail industry by powering solutions for companies ranging from LOral to Lowes and Walmart.

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5 Ways You Can Win Faster with Gen AI in Sales

Incorporating generative AI (gen AI) into your sales process can speed up your wins through improved efficiency, personalized customer interactions, and better informed decision- making. Gen AI is a game changer for busy salespeople and can reduce time-consuming tasks, such as customer research, note-taking, and writing emails, and provide insightful data analysis and recommendations.

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Chicken Broth Recall: Walmart Recalls Over 12,000 Cartons Over Compromised Packaging

RetailWire

The chicken broth recall is one of the largest in Walmart history.

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These retailers could file for bankruptcy in 2025

RetailDive

From Beyond Inc. to Glossier, here’s who’s most at risk in the year ahead.

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Amazon to end Prime Try Before You Buy

RetailDive

AI feature adoption is reducing the need for physical try-ons, the company said.

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Higgidy Launches Pop-Up Pie Shop to Celebrate National Pie Day

365 Retail

Higgidy , known for their premium pies, are marking National Pie Day on 23rd January with their first-ever dedicated retail space a Pop-Up Pie Shop. Located at 27 Goodge Street, London W1T 2LD, the shop will offer five of their signature pies at just 2 each, bringing a warming treat to shoppers in the capital. Celebrating the Great British Pie The Higgidy Pie Pop-Up will open its doors at 10 am on National Pie Day, filling the streets of London with the enticing aroma of freshly baked pies.

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Reebok’s US operations acquired by Galaxy Universal

RetailDive

Under new ownership, the company plans to open more full-price or experiential stores, according to a Reebok executive.

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Allwyn celebrates new ‘Set For 5 Years’ scratchcard with competition for retailers

TalkingRetail

Allwyn, operator of The National Lottery, has launched a brand new annuity-style scratchcard based on its successful draw game Set For Life.

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The Evolving Retailers Fulfillment Strategy: Meeting Demands with Agility

Speaker: Becky Parisotto and John Vurdelja

Fulfillment is no longer just about getting products from point A to point B – it's about crafting seamless, scalable, customer first experiences. Flexible fulfillment strategies are more important than ever for those aiming to stay ahead and build resilience as retail enters a new era in 2025. Learn how to optimize fulfillment processes, tackle complex, multi-vendor orders, and create seamless customer experiences – from white-glove delivery for high-value items to quick-ship solutions for ever

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AI at the retail edge: What’s possible now

RetailDive

Concrete examples of how AI and GenAI at the edge can help retailers address major challenges.

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Poundland invests in initiative to tackle in-store crime

TalkingRetail

Poundland is launching its Against Retail Crime initiative this week as part of its ongoing efforts to address increasing shop theft, as well as abuse and harassment of its colleagues. Poundland said it is investing significantly in security enhancements.

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The future of shopping: 3 trends that will define 2025

RetailDive

Retail's 2025 revolution: 3 trends reshaping shopping, customer engagement and employee empowerment.

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Retail staff’s work-related stress highlighted on ‘Blue Monday’

TalkingRetail

On the most depressing day of the year, Monday 13 January, figures reveal that more than half of UK retail workers have experienced stress, burnout or depression directly linked to their jobs.

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10 Ways to Leverage Buyer Signals and Drive Revenue

In today’s ultra-competitive markets, it’s no longer enough to wait for buyers to show obvious signs of interest. Instead, sales teams must be proactive, identifying and acting on nuanced buyer behaviors — often before prospects are fully ready to make a purchase. In this eBook from ZoomInfo & Sell Better, learn 10 actionable ways to use these buyer signals to transform your sales strategy and close deals faster.

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How Walmart’s latest brand refresh reinforces bigger digital ambitions

RetailDive

The first such update since 2008 for the big-box store introduces more vibrant colors and promotes its spark logo as a stronger stand-alone brand asset.

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Sonic Debuts ‘Daily Cravings and Savings’ Value Menu: Deals of $1.99 or Less

RetailWire

Daily Cravings and Savis are available now for only $1.99 at Sonic.

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Campaign Trail: Dollar Shave Club gets back to its disruptive roots

RetailDive

The direct-to-consumer trailblazer is updating its irreverent streak after a period at Unilever that “neutered” the brand’s edginess, per CEO Larry Bodner.

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McDonald’s E. Coli Outbreak Linked to Dirty Equipment, Latest FDA Report Finds

RetailWire

There's been new evidence released in the McDonald's E. Coli outbreak.

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Modernizing the Frontend Experience on Salesforce Commerce Cloud

Unlock agility, boost performance, and gain control over your Salesforce frontend with the latest masterclass from Composable.com : Modernizing the Frontend Experience on Salesforce Commerce Cloud Featuring experts from Algolia, Ember, Netlify, and Stripe, this masterclass focuses on practical strategies for optimizing your Salesforce Commerce Cloud storefronts using modern composable commerce integrations.

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20 Free Commercial Fonts for 2025

Practical eCommerce

A new font is an easy and inexpensive way to enliven your website and capture visitors' attention. The post 20 Free Commercial Fonts for 2025 appeared first on Practical Ecommerce.

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Gear Up for 2025 and What It Holds for the Sector of eCommerce

ChannelSale

E-commerce is booming, revolutionizing the way people shop and businesses are conducted all over the world. From its meteoric rise during the pandemic to its sustained momentum in 2024, the sector does not show any sign of slowing down. In 2024, e-commerce sales topped $6.5 trillion, a remarkable milestone that underlines the ever-increasing importance of online retail in our daily life.

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New Balance Skyrockets With 20% Surge in Sales, Breaks Record at $7.8 Billion

RetailWire

New Balance reports strong sales growth, fueled by "strong momentum" for the brand.

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Soreen unveils new Apple & Mango flavour

TalkingRetail

Soreen has added Apple & Mango to its soft-baked Lift Bar range in response to consumer research highlighting 72% of shoppers would prefer fruity flavoured Lift Bars for a mid-morning boost.

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Signal-Based Selling: How to Leverage 4 Key Buying Signals

As prospects define their problem, search for solutions, and even change jobs, they are generating high-value signals that the best go-to-market teams can leverage to close more deals. This is where signal-based selling comes into play. ZoomInfo CEO Henry Schuck recently broke down specific ways to put four key buying signals into action with the experts from 30 Minutes to President’s Club.

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Popeyes Debuts Lip-Smacking Big Game-Inspired Louisiana Garlic Wings

RetailWire

Popeyes is ready for the big game with the debut of their Louisiana Garlic Wings.

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Starbucks reveals what’s brewing in NPD

TalkingRetail

Starbucks proves to continue to innovate its ready-to-drink (RTD) range with three launches that aim to deliver indulgence, convenience, and variety for every coffee lover. All products are available in the chilled aisle at leading grocery and convenience stores, rolling out nationwide this month.

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Amazon Shutting Down Try Before You Buy Program, Pushing AI Tools

RetailWire

Amazon's popular Try Before You Buy program will soon come to an end.

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Cirio launches new ad campaign

TalkingRetail

Cirio has launched a TV advert specifically showcasing its tinned tomatoes range featuring British chef James Martin to highlight the benefits of Cirio as the only farmer-owned tomato brand.

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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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Domino’s Celebrates 2025 With Half-Off Pizza Deal

RetailWire

Half off pizza to kick off 2025? Yes please.

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Celebrating 100 Years of Care: St. Mary’s Centennial Ball

Canadian Special Events

The historic Windsor Station in Montreal was transformed into a breathtaking venue to celebrate the 100th anniversary of St. Marys Hospital. The St. Marys Ball, produced by Total Events , welcomed 750 of Montreals most distinguished guests for an unforgettable evening of elegance, history, and innovation. The evening was meticulously crafted to honour a century of exceptional healthcare.

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Abercrombie & Fitch Stock Slides Despite Strong Sales, Investors May See a Buying Opportunity

RetailWire

Abercrombie & Fitch can't seem to impress investors, despite strong sales.

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FastSpring at Pocket Gamer Connects London 2025!

FastSpring

Ready to jump start the new year learning about the latest and greatest in the global games industry? If so, join FastSpring at Pocket Gamer Connects London 2025 on Jan. 20-21. Wed love to talk with you in person! Pocket Gamer Connects is the leading international conference series for the global games industry. It brings together delegates from across the entire ecosystem with all the key formats covered, from mobile, PC, and console to XR, AI, and blockchain technology.

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Activating Intent Data for Sales and Marketing

Sales and marketing leaders have reached a tipping point when it comes to using intent data — and they’re not looking back. More than half of all B2B marketers are already using intent data to increase sales, and Gartner predicts this figure will grow to 70 percent. The reason is clear: intent can provide you with massive amounts of data that reveal sales opportunities earlier than ever before.