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2024 Predictions and Trends in B2B Ecommerce: Navigating the Digital Evolution

Retail TouchPoints

As 2024 unfolds, the B2B ecommerce sector is undergoing significant transformation driven by technological advancements and shifting buyer behaviors. Despite expectations of a modest economic downturn, this period presents an opportunity for businesses to optimize their operations, improve marketing strategies and enhance their technological infrastructure.

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Are B2B Buyers Cowards?

Forrester eCommerce

Buyers in B2B organizations are in a precarious position. They must make weighty financial decisions for their extended organization and on behalf of their colleagues. Unlike individual consumers, they must balance their personal risk tolerance — and, sometimes, their career prospects — alongside the interests of their employer.

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Transforming Retail Spaces for Today’s Generation of Shoppers

Retail TouchPoints

The mall is experiencing a resurgence, defying predictions of its demise. This retail renaissance is not just a return to traditional shopping spaces but also signifies a shift in the shoppers’ culture, expectations and behaviors. Fueled by a desire for experiential interactions, expanded leisure and dining offers, personalized shopping journeys and the integration of digital elements, malls are becoming hubs of innovation and adaptation in addition to their social elements and place as our new

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The US Senate Hearing To Protect Online Children: Alcohol Use Is “Age-Gated” — Why Isn’t Social Media?

Forrester eCommerce

Social media platforms are under fire for their failure to protect children against a wide range of issues, including mental health concerns and sexual exploitation.

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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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Casper Revamps California Store with Interactive Sleep Features

Retail TouchPoints

Casper Sleep is doubling down on tactile experiences. As a company that sells mattresses, pillows and other sleep-related goods, it’s a natural thing to do — but Casper has gone far beyond the basics of having potential customers “test” a mattress by lying down for a few minutes with a salesperson hovering. In some ways it’s no surprise that Casper has focused on the in-store experience.

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How Marketers Can Stop Bad Ads

Forrester eCommerce

In 2024, digital marketers and publishers have a unique opportunity to rebuild trust in digital advertising and the internet overall. Given how loose security standards are across the programmatic ecosystem, this requires abandoning “blind programmatic” in favor of more coordinated, stringent buying strategies.

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US Inflation Trends And Outlook, 2024

Forrester eCommerce

Forrester analyzes trends in the various measures of inflation reported by the BLS and expects headline inflation to decrease in 2024.

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Secure Your Spot at the Prestigious 2024 Retail VM and Display Awards

365 Retail

The Retail Visual Merchandising and Display Awards 2024 are rapidly approaching, and the growing excitement in the industry underscores the importance of securing a table or ticket for anyone involved in the retail sector. These awards, celebrated annually, are a coveted mark of excellence and innovation in the world of retail design and display. It’s an opportunity for professionals to showcase their skills, for brands to highlight their creativity, and for the industry to come together i

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Bad Ads: What Are You Going To Do When They Come For You?

Forrester eCommerce

In 2024, digital marketers and publishers have a unique opportunity to rebuild trust in digital advertising and the internet overall. Given how loose security standards are across the programmatic ecosystem, this requires abandoning “blind programmatic” in favor of more coordinated, stringent buying strategies.

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Charts: 2024 Outlook of Global CEOs

Practical eCommerce

Per a PwC survey, global execs see a long-term need to reinvent their companies and short-term optimism on economic improvement. The post Charts: 2024 Outlook of Global CEOs appeared first on Practical Ecommerce.

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Is Your Business AI-Ready? Find Out with Orium’s Maturity Model

Generative AI is poised to redefine B2B, but scaling AI success in this space isn’t without obstacles. From fragmented data sources and complex buyer journeys to operational inefficiencies, the road to AI-powered growth can be challenging. To achieve a competitive edge, understanding your organization’s AI-readiness is essential. Orium's Data & AI Maturity Model provides a quick, actionable way to assess your starting point.

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Understanding The Real-Time Revenue Execution Platform Landscape

Forrester eCommerce

This blog provides an overview of the real-time revenue execution category and explains how it is used to improve revenue outcomes.

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Oklahoma City Is Aiming for America’s Tallest Building

RetailWire

Matteson Capital intends to reshape the Oklahoma City landscape with a daring new plan. The company seeks approval to construct America's tallest building, now tipped to reach an astonishing 1,907 feet.

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Post Office responds to Ofcom’s Royal Mail modernisation suggestions

TalkingRetail

Communications regulator Ofcom said Royal Mail could save up to £650m if it delivered letters just three days a week and £200m by stopping Saturday deliveries, following its review of the service.

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Amazon Leadership Shuffle: Udit Madan Takes Over as SVP Worldwide Operations

RIS News

Amazon is seeing some changes at the leadership level, as its current SVP of Worldwide Operations moves over to the company’s tech solutions arm, AWS. Udit Madan will be taking over the role.

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Less Stress, More Success: Accounting Best Practices & Processes for 2025

Speaker: Amanda Adams, Fractional CFO, CPA

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Amanda Adams, a seasoned fractional CFO and CPA passionate about transforming back-office operations for finance teams. This session will cover critical best practices and process improvements tailored specifically for accounting professionals.

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Microsoft Becomes the Second Company To Surpass the $3 Trillion Mark

RetailWire

Microsoft recently joined an elite league of tech companies by becoming the second company to achieve a $3 trillion market cap.

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From Playlists to Outfits: Stitch Fix and Spotify Team Up to Offer Personalized Virtual Styling and Experiences

RIS News

Stitch Fix is launching Style Tune-Ups, an interactive, personalized experience that leverages a blend of music and style recommendations based on shopper study user data points.

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Target to add 1K wellness products to offering

RetailDive

The retailer is introducing hundreds of exclusive items and has also launched an online wellness destination.

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PayPoint reports ‘positive quarter’ in trading update

TalkingRetail

In its trading update for the three months ended 31 December 2023, PayPoint Group has reported net revenue increase of 59.8% in the quarter to £52m (Q3 FY23: £32.5m). Shopping divisional net revenue increased by 6.0% to £16.4m, up from £15.

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Is Your Brand AI-Ready? Find Out with Orium’s Maturity Model

Generative AI is reshaping retail, but achieving true AI success isn’t simple. Many brands face hurdles—underdeveloped data strategies, limited AI-ready infrastructure, or lack of seamless integration across systems. As you explore how AI can boost efficiency and transform customer experiences, understanding your business’s readiness is key. Orium's Data & AI Maturity Model offers a clear starting point.

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Beyond the numbers: Macy’s, Levi Strauss CFOs dish strategy

RetailDive

Finance leaders are increasingly balancing financial and strategic duties. For some retail CFOs that’s meant a bigger role in growing market share.

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Skechers Meets Ever-Changing Consumer Demand With AI-Powered IBP

RIS News

Footwear company Skechers is investing in its integrated business planning (IBP) capabilities by tapping artificial intelligence to more efficiently meet consumer demand.

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Solo Stove names 2 brand ambassadors

RetailDive

The partnerships with Ann Kim and Zachary Fowler come on the heels of a campaign with Snoop Dogg that failed to produce expected sales.

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Microsoft Joins the Trillionaire Club by Surpassing the $3 Trillion Mark

RetailWire

Microsoft recently joined an elite league of tech companies by becoming the second company to achieve a $3 trillion market cap.

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Omnichannel E-Commerce: Drive More Revenue at Less Cost

Today’s e-commerce landscape is vast and it’s moving fast and is fiercely competitive. To thrive you need to offer the right products to the right customers on the best channels. Learn how to successfully harness the power of omnichannel selling to reach more online buyers, diversify and grow revenue, and reduce cost – while delivering a seamless "shop to ship" customer experience across all channels.

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Academy Sports and Outdoors appoints new chief supply chain officer

RetailDive

Robert Howell will take on the role next month, as the company expands its product assortment and store count.

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5 Takeaways on Putting Generative AI To Work in Food Retail

RIS News

Doug Baker, VP, industry relations at FMI, and Jose Luis-Gomes, managing director retail & consumer, at Google Cloud, addressed the challenges and responsibilities associated with AI adoption at the FMI Midwinter Executive Conference.

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Impossible Foods makes executive changes for a ‘decisive year,’ CEO says

RetailDive

The plant-based pioneer appointed Colgate-Palmolive veteran Elaine Paik as its new CFO, while Emma Hutchens takes over as chief people officer.

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New National Lottery operator expands retail sales team and launches ad campaign

TalkingRetail

New National Lottery operator, Allwyn, has announced that it will be increasing the size of its retail sales team by 50% in the first months of the new National Lottery licence.

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Mastering E-commerce Strategies to Drive Growth in B2B Distribution

B2B distributors and wholesalers: this webinar is for you! Discover the game-changing potential of composable commerce—a flexible, modern approach to e-commerce—and explore the strategies and technologies transforming the B2B landscape. Learn how to create custom digital experiences for your business from the leaders at Orium , commercetools , and Contentful as they walk through real-world examples, providing actionable insights on how to future-proof your business, integrate new opportunities s

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EBay lays off 9% of its workforce, affecting 1K employees

RetailDive

The company will also scale back contract work in an effort to align costs more closely with the pace of growth, CEO Jamie Iannone said.

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Wendy’s Breakfast Menu Gets a New Breakfast Burrito

RetailWire

Wendy's has expanded its breakfast menu. As of Monday, customers across the United States can enjoy a delicious new breakfast burrito at over 4,500 selected Wendy's outlets.

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New Retailers Join Manchester Arndale’s Diverse Line-Up in 2024

365 Retail

Manchester Arndale is set to witness a substantial expansion in 2024 with the introduction of new retailers. This growth comes on the heels of a highly successful 2023, marked by significant leasing transactions and a boost in footfall. In the past year, joint asset managers M&G Real Estate and Global Mutual secured over 106,042 sq ft in leasing transactions, including 13 new tenants and 25 lease renewals.

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The 2024 Consumer Behavior Trends : 40 Stats for Retail Success

IntelligenceNode

A new year has begun, signaling a time for re-evaluation and strategic planning in the retail sector. This period is crucial for understanding evolving consumer preferences and integrating this knowledge. The post The 2024 Consumer Behavior Trends : 40 Stats for Retail Success appeared first on Blog.

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NEWS: SML RFID Delivers 98% Inventory Accuracy to Gina Tricot

I’m getting in touch with the news that fashion retailer, Gina Trictot, has achieved 98% inventory accuracy thanks to its partnership with SML RFID. Please see the full press release below, including exclusive quotes.