Fri.Jan 10, 2025

article thumbnail

The 2025 NRF Innovators: 50 Tech Solutions Solving Retail Problems

Forrester eCommerce

Forrester's new report is an overview of 50 companies that are solving some of retails most pressing issues.

Retail 195
article thumbnail

Coresight, NextRivet Join Forces to ‘Bridge Strategy and Execution’ for Retail Initiatives

Retail TouchPoints

Retail research and advisory firm Coresight Research has teamed up with NextRivet a digital innovation consultancy that specializes in retail real estate to launch CoreRivet , a new consultancy aimed at offering retail and real estate executives more client-centric advice and services around technology and other implementations. CoreRivet aims to combine Coresight Researchs expertise in market intelligence and digital strategy with NextRivets track record in digital innovation and implementati

Retail 228
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Key Insights From The Forrester Experience Optimization Solutions Wave, Q4 2024

Forrester eCommerce

Key Insights From The Forrester Digital Customer Experience Optimization Solutions Wave,Q4 2024: trends, differentiators, opportunities

article thumbnail

Why David’s Bridal’s New Media Network is Key to its Post-Bankruptcy Future

Retail TouchPoints

Most product categories have several pillar retailers that rule the vertical. Think about apparel, furniture, grocery and even more niche segments like home improvement, crafting or office supplies its easy to name multiple major retail banners serving each of these categories. But when it comes to weddings for which services alone brought in an estimated $182.56 billion in the U.S. in 2023 the retail picture is very different.

B2B 217
article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

Full-Funnel Advertising Makes Poppi Famous

Forrester eCommerce

America’s soda market is very difficult to disrupt. The market is massive 9 of 10 US households buy soda and dominated by a few iconic incumbents. Nonetheless, challenger brands have tried to take share. Orbitz, whose soda looked like a potable lava lamp, lasted less than a year.

Marketing 195
article thumbnail

PetSmart Rolls Out Store Solution to Improve Inventory Management and Digital Fulfillment

Retail TouchPoints

PetSmart has deployed the gStore platform from GreyOrange to enhance inventory management and store operations in its nearly 1,700 stores. The SaaS solution includes capabilities for optimizing digital fulfillment by utilizing dynamic pick paths and real-time inventory data for customizable routes. gStore benefits our associates and customers alike, said Greg Fancher, EVP of IT and Chief Information Technology Officer at PetSmart in a statement.

More Trending

article thumbnail

REI Shutters Experiences Business that was Losing Millions Annually, Cuts 400+ Jobs

Retail TouchPoints

After 40 years of providing adventure travel, day tours and classes, outdoors retail co-op REI will shut down its Experiences business, which had been losing millions of dollars every year and was being subsidized with profits from other parts of the business, according to a statement from CEO Eric Artz. Experiences served 40,000 customers in 2024 less than 0.4% of all co-op customers and costs significantly more to run than it brings in, wrote Artz.

Outdoor 211
article thumbnail

Macy’s To Close 66 More Stores in 2025, Store Closures Span 22 States

RetailWire

Macy's is set to close 66 stores across 22 states nationwide in 2025.

Retail 103
article thumbnail

Modernize Marketing With CRM Marketing Services

Forrester eCommerce

From marketing service provider to CRM marketing services … whats in a name? An evolution and some confusion. More agencies are going to market with CRM services, which also spans Salesforce consulting partners to contact-center outsourcers.

Marketing 195
article thumbnail

Arby’s Launches Hilarious ‘New Year, New You’ Menu So Customers Can Cheat on Diet Goals Guilt-Free

RetailWire

Go ahead, enjoy Arby's and break your healthy eating resolution, we won't tell.

article thumbnail

The Evolving Retailer's 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

article thumbnail

The Enterprise Architecture Tool Market Starts 2025 With A Notable Merger

Forrester eCommerce

In the Forresters report in May 2024 we predicted that M&A activity would continue to change and disrupt the Enterprise Architecture Management Suites (EAMS) market.

Marketing 221
article thumbnail

Panda Express Introduces 5 New Menu Items

RetailWire

Panda Express has an updated menu.

98
article thumbnail

Best Practices: Ecommerce Checkout Flexibility and Localisation  

ESW

A flexible checkout is absolutely necessary if you want to create localised ecommerce shopping experiences that reduce cart abandonment and increase revenue. Professional athletes spend hours in the gym to build the strength and the skills they need to compete and win. Trainers develop workout programs to get these athletes into peak physical condition.

article thumbnail

Target Shoppers Looking for More Organic Produce Items

RetailWire

Target shoppers are looking for more organic produce options than ever.

96
article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

Ulta taps Instacart for same-day delivery

RetailDive

Through the partnership, customers can receive beauty products in as little as one hour and earn loyalty points on orders.

article thumbnail

Food prices likely to rise by more than 4% in 2025, says BRC

TalkingRetail

Food prices are not going anywhere but up in 2025, the British Retail Consortium (BRC) has warned. In a statement released yesterday, the BRC said higher wages and increased national insurance for employers were among the factors that will affect food prices.

Retail 86
article thumbnail

Kohl’s announces store closures

RetailDive

The struggling department store said 27 locations will shutter by April and an e-commerce fulfillment center will close when its lease expires in May.

article thumbnail

Ugmonk Brings Design to Desk Tools

Practical eCommerce

Jeff Sheldon's direct-to-consumer desktop accessories merge function and aesthetics. The post Ugmonk Brings Design to Desk Tools appeared first on Practical Ecommerce.

article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

Wayfair to exit Germany, affecting 730 jobs

RetailDive

The retailer plans to reinvest the savings from the move into expanding its physical footprint, growing its loyalty program and other initiatives.

Other 92
article thumbnail

Primark Launches Simpsons Themed Cafés

365 Retail

Primark has announced a collaboration with The Simpsons for the latest instalment of its Primark Caf series, launching this month in seven locations across the UK. The cafs offer fans the opportunity to enjoy Simpsons-themed treats amidst dcor inspired by the iconic animated series. The menu features a variety of indulgent dishes, including the Butter Bacon Waffle, topped with crispy bacon, caramel sauce, and fudge pieces, and the Loaded Toastie, filled with sliced beef, melted cheddar, pink pic

Banking 69
article thumbnail

The Weekly Closeout: Ulta’s future and Big Lots’ store-saving deal

RetailDive

The beauty retailer named a new CEO while Big Lots closed on a sale agreement that will enable it to keep hundreds of stores open.

Retail 89
article thumbnail

Abercrombie & Fitch Expands London Presence with Two New Stores

365 Retail

Abercrombie & Fitch is expanding its footprint in London with the announcement of two new flagship stores set to open in early 2025. Located at prime retail destinations on Oxford Street and Long Acre in Covent Garden, these stores mark a significant investment in the brands UK presence, aiming to connect with both loyal customers and new audiences.

article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

Private equity firm buys controlling stake in True Religion

RetailDive

The deal with Acon Investments comes as the denim brand looks to diversify its product offering and expand its reach.

74
article thumbnail

Sainsbury’s raises staff pay again as wage war continues

TalkingRetail

Sainsburys said today it will increase staff pay by 5% in 2025, taking hourly pay to 12.45 in March and then 12.60 in August.

Retail 52
article thumbnail

Disney, Fox, and Warner Bros. Discovery Slam the Brakes on Venu

RetailWire

Venu was supposed to a sports fan's bundled streaming service dream, but no longer.

59
article thumbnail

Clover vs. Shopify POS: Which is the Better Point of Sale System in 2025?

Korona

Compare Clover vs. Shopify POS to discover which system suits your business best. Explore features, pricing, and their alternatives.

article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

Asiago Bagel Stacks Are the Star Ingredient Behind a Trio of New Panera Sandwiches

RetailWire

Panera introduces a trio of Asiago Bagel Stack sandwiches.

59
article thumbnail

Mrs Elswood launches snacking pickles

TalkingRetail

Mrs Elswood has unveiled Pickle Bites, a new duo of snack pickles in pouches for maximum on-the-go snacking, picnics and lunchboxes in Peri Peri and the original Classic flavours.

Retail 52
article thumbnail

Chuck E. Cheese Bounces Back With Store Remodels and Subscription Program

RetailWire

Chuck E. Cheese barely survived the pandemic, but now its back, and better than ever.

article thumbnail

Nisa scraps fuel duty to help retailers fight high operating costs

TalkingRetail

Nisa has become the latest wholesaler to scrap fuel levy for its retailers, removing the charge from today (10 January). The company said it would also be extending its Mega Deals pricing campaign in a bid to improve stores profits.

article thumbnail

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.