Forrester eCommerce
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
The Digital Product Passport promises significant benefits for sustainability, auditability, and consumer information, but a lack of agreement on standards makes it difficult to realise this promise ahead of European deadlines in 2027.
Retail TouchPoints
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
A federal judge for the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas has struck down the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) April 2024 rule aimed at expanding the scope of overtime pay eligibility. The National Retail Federation (NRF) lauded the move, with the trade association’s EVP of Government Relations David French saying in a statement that the rule would have “curtailed retailers’ ability to offer the most flexible, generous and tailored benefits packages to lower-level exempt empl
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Forrester eCommerce
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
Vendor messaging of “The Composable DXP” is not resonating, especially when the portfolio of capabilities varies widely across vendors. Turns out that securing credibility as a provider of a DXP requires more than appending the word “composable” to their name.
Retail TouchPoints
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
Breanna Moreno has always been an expert at efficiency. That’s why, when she joined True Classic in 2020 as the brand’s first employee, her mandate was to build and scale teams to ensure processes were cost-effective but always served the customer well. “I always look at processes to understand them from a consumer standpoint, asking, ‘What is friction?
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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.
Forrester eCommerce
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
As all organizations recognize they are (at least in part) software companies, questions arise. Which software development technologies have staying power? Which are just a flash in the pan? And which technologies, useful in the past, should now be retired in favor of better options?
Retail TouchPoints
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
Calling North America its “most exciting growth opportunity where we see excellent prospects for further growth in our airport business,” WH Smith plc predicts that it will operate approximately 500 stores in this region by 2028, with the airport business comprising about 85% of the total North American division. As of Aug. 31, 2024, the retailer operated a total of 341 travel-related stores in North America, and 1,253 locations globally.
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Retail TouchPoints
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
Food Club , a store brand managed by Topco Associates LLC , is partnering with Hallmark+ on a new campaign that puts its recipes for holiday treats and culinary concoctions front and center. Food Club, which offers everything from dairy items and eggs to bread and bakery goods, meat and poultry will use special marketing activations to connect in-store shoppers to the Hallmark+ streaming service, including featuring exclusive seasonal recipes focused on holiday entertaining, holiday breakfasts a
Steve Dennis
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
I grew up in the outlying suburbs of New York City in the 1960s and ’70s. Like other middle-class kids from the area, I spent many a weekend being dragged around by my mother to go shopping at stores like Abraham & Strauss, Caldor, and Bamberger’s. On family road trips we often stopped at Howard Johnson’s for lunch or a snack. As I got older, Lord & Taylor became my go-to place to buy my grandmother a birthday gift or Christmas present.
365 Retail
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
Dune London has officially reopened its newly renovated store at Westfield White City , unveiling an elevated flagship concept that promises a more engaging and immersive shopping experience. The 101 sqm space showcases the latest in-store design from Dune London’s creative and store development teams, blending luxurious aesthetics with functional enhancements.
iVend
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
The term omnichannel has been part of the retail world since around 2010. And still omnichannel retail continues to grow – at a predicted average of 16.4% CAGR between 2020 and 2027 taking it to a global value of US $16.9 billion. iVend’s Retail Management Solution iVend helps enterprise retailers run efficiently and effectively. Read about how we help streamline retail operations.
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365 Retail
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
B&Q has announced the integration of two electric HGVs (heavy-goods vehicles) into its home delivery fleet, with a third set to join in early 2025. This initiative is a significant milestone in the retailer’s commitment to sustainable home deliveries and reducing environmental impact. Plans are also in place to add smaller electric vans for local deliveries in the new year.
TalkingRetail
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
Grocery home-delivery service Snappy Shopper has linked up with Foodhub in a move it says will help convenience stores reach more customers. Snappy Shopper’s link-up with Foodhub means customers can now access convenience stores through Snappy Shopper on the Foodhub take-away food platform.
365 Retail
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
Levi Strauss & Co. is bolstering its direct-to-consumer-first focus by reimagining the online shopping experience through the holiday season, with the newly launched Levi’s® Jeans Fit Guide, available on Alexa. The innovative feature – exclusive to Germany from now until the end of December – is an interactive voice-driven questionnaire, which helps customers select the right fit and style of jeans, without the need of trying them on.
Practical eCommerce
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
Our curated selection from industry experts covers the psychology of cyber attackers, practical defense strategies, and much more. The post 9 Books to Strengthen Cybersecurity appeared first on Practical Ecommerce.
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RetailDive
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
The outdoor gear cooperative said other tactics to curb the misuse of its returns policy by a small number of members were ineffective.
Practical eCommerce
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
H1, H2, and H3 headings are among the most important SEO elements on a page. Here are tools to identify, audit, compare, and more. The post How to Audit HTML Headings on Any Page appeared first on Practical Ecommerce.
RetailDive
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
Generative AI can win over reluctant shoppers by offering personalization or help with finding deals, experts say.
RetailWire
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
McDonald's has dropped a new holiday toy that encourages the spirit of giving among children.
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
RetailDive
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
The property, previously anchored by a Nordstrom flagship that left last year and now more than $625 million in default, was set to be sold Thursday.
TalkingRetail
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has raised serious concerns in response to the Welsh government’s decision to create its own Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) specifically for Wales, instead of delivering a UK wide scheme.
RetailDive
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
Operating expenses also rose nearly 13% in the quarter as the company invests in store openings, marketing and more ad spending.
RetailWire
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
Lowe's has seen its free $150 mystery bucket go viral on TikTok.
Speaker: Benjamin Woll, Tiffany Spizzo, and Jaime Santos Alcón
Enterprise commerce is evolving fast, and brands relying on rigid, one-size-fits-all solutions risk losing agility. But modernization doesn’t have to mean disruption. In this webinar, we’ll explore how an extensible, modular approach empowers brands to integrate new capabilities, enhance performance, and scale efficiently—all while leveraging Shopify’s strengths.
RetailDive
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
The retailer, which is part of Wayfair’s portfolio, will open a Houston location in the spring featuring furniture, decor, lighting, kitchen, bath and tile products.
RetailWire
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
Target is extending its store hours for the holidays, giving customers more time to shop.
RetailDive
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
The owner of QVC and HSN is rebranding to QVC Group as it aims for $1.5 billion in revenue from those channels within three years.
RetailWire
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
A new KFC-scented candle is available for purchase.
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RetailDive
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
As part of its supply chain transformation, the beauty retailer is retrofitting some of its existing regional distribution centers with automation upgrades.
RetailWire
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
Organizations and airlines are expecting a significant uptick in Thanksgiving travel.
TalkingRetail
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
Lincolnshire police confiscated 15,000 illegal vapes and cigarettes in Gainsborough last week in a joint operation with trading standards officers.
RetailWire
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
Many Americans received denial letters from financial institutions after applying for credit, according to the Federal Reserve.
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