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The UK Government Is Ready To Embrace AI, But Without Trust It Risks Disaster

Forrester eCommerce

This blog was co-authored with Martin Gill, VP, Research Director Internationally, the UK is prioritizing AI security over safety Last week, together with the US, the UK refused to sign the International Agreement on Artificial Intelligence at the global AI Summit in Paris.

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Top Social Commerce Examples [Detailed Strategic Advice]

CPC Strategy

Ecommerce Top Social Commerce Examples [Detailed Strategic Advice] By Tinuiti Team Feb 19 2025 Have you ever been looking through your social media feed, and seen a scroll-stopping product you’d like to purchase? Did you find yourself wishing you could buy it right then and there? With social commerce activations in place, now, you can. Brands have taken notice of this growing opportunity to reach consumers where they are, and for good reason.

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Design GenAI-Powered Experiences Responsibly

Forrester eCommerce

Design leaders should answer 12 questions to ensure their teams are using genAI responsibly.

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Saks Global to close century-old Neiman Marcus flagship in downtown Dallas

RetailDive

The luxury department store's new owner will spend $100 million to renovate an anchor location at the nearby NorthPark Center mall.

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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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The New iPhone 16e: A Small Step For the iPhone, A Giant Leap For Apple

Forrester eCommerce

The SE is dead; long live the iPhone. In what was billed as a surprise announcement, Apple today introduced the newest member of the Apple family: the iPhone 16e. But it wasn’t really much of a surprise Apple’s impending iPhone SE revamp has been its worst-kept secret.

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Wendy’s Plans 2 Major Changes to the Frosty by Summertime

RetailWire

Wendy's is shaking up the popular sweet treat.

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Artificial Intelligence and Order Orchestration: Together an Unbeatable Team

Fabric Blog

fabric is an AI-powered OMS that orchestrates across your entire order lifecycle to connect your demand channels to fulfillment locations. Book a demo today!

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Nordstrom brings on Neiman Marcus vet as director of luxury styling

RetailDive

Catherine Bloom joins the department store in the new role, and a Nordstrom Local location in Los Angeles will be a dedicated storefront for her clients.

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Top Social Commerce Examples [Detailed Strategic Advice]

CPC Strategy

Social Top Social Commerce Examples [Detailed Strategic Advice] By Tinuiti Team Feb 19 2025 Have you ever been looking through your social media feed, and seen a scroll-stopping product you’d like to purchase? Did you find yourself wishing you could buy it right then and there? With social commerce activations in place, now, you can. Brands have taken notice of this growing opportunity to reach consumers where they are, and for good reason.

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Lowe’s simplifies its professional contractor loyalty program

RetailDive

The revamped MyLowe’s Pro Rewards is designed to make it easier for professionals to earn and redeem rewards.

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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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Born to Run with Amazon

Practical eCommerce

Forty-one percent of U.S.-based enterprise sellers plan to use Amazon's Born to Run program to drive sales in 2025, according to a new Jungle Scout survey. The post Born to Run with Amazon appeared first on Practical Ecommerce.

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KFC Leaving Kentucky for Corporate Headquarters in Texas

RetailWire

KFC's headquarters is moving out of its namesake state.

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Walmart to deploy AI price forecasting tool

RetailDive

The retailer will use tech provided by Helios to predict the price and availability of agricultural commodities.

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Chipotle Parners With NASCAR’s Ryan Blaney for Limited-Time Burrito Bowl

RetailWire

Chipotle has announced a collaboration with NASCAR driver Ryan Blaney for a limited-time burrito bowl.

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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!

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Heartland POS Customer Service

Korona

Discover user reviews on Heartland POS customer service and explore better alternatives for retail businesses.

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Microsoft Unveils Majorana 1 Quantum Computing Chip

RetailWire

Nearly two decades in the making, Microsoft reveals Majorana 1 quantum computing chip.

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Michaels names Staples Canada vet CEO

RetailDive

David Boone succeeds Ashley Buchanan, who stepped down in January to lead Kohl’s.

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Emissions-Free Truck Maker Nikola Files for Bankruptcy

RetailWire

Nikola has been in trouble for years, and now it's headed for bankruptcy court.

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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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Scaling Store Experiences: 4 Lessons from Rekon Retail

Retail TouchPoints

For Rebekah Kondrat, retail is magic. A great experience, like a physical retail environment, can change someones day, she said in an interview with Retail TouchPoints. Thats why Kondrat and the entire team at Rekon Retail focus on creating this retail magic for consumers by helping growing brands develop the vision for their brick-and-mortar experiences.

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Walgreens Sycamore Buyout Deal ‘Alive’ After Having Been Pronounced Mostly Dead: Stock Prices Jump

RetailWire

Walgreens may have a potential buyout deal on the table after all.

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Nike Partners with Skims to Produce Sculpting Activewear

Retail TouchPoints

Nike and Kim Kardashians Skims have teamed up to launch the NikeSKIMS line of sculpting performance activewear. The first NikeSKIMS collection will debut in the U.S. this spring, available online and in select retail locations, with a global rollout that also will include footwear and accessories planned for 2026. The new brand merges Nikes embrace of innovation, sport science and athlete insights with Skims obsession with the female form and pioneering approach to creating solutions for all typ

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Nike and SKIMS Unite for a Bold New Brand: NikeSKIMS

RetailWire

Nike and SKIMS are teaming up to launch NikeSKIMS, a new brand that is passionate about and committed to shaking up the athleisure world.

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Future-Proofing Enterprise Commerce: Why Extensibility Wins with Shopify

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.

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4 Legal Considerations for Pop-Up Businesses in the Fashion Industry

Retail TouchPoints

Fashion brands are leveraging pop-ups to create buzz, showcase limited-edition collections and connect with customers in immersive, high-energy environments. Pop-ups offer unique advantages generating hype, encouraging competition for exclusive products, and allowing brands to test new markets but they also come with important legal and business considerations.

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Adults Turning to Kids’ Meals at Fast-Food Restaurants: ‘How Do You Card for That?’

RetailWire

American adults are turning to the kids' meal menu in increased numbers.

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Is China Taking Over the (Cyber) World?

Retail TouchPoints

Western countries have long dominated ecommerce and digital marketing, yet China’s influence in these areas has been growing rapidly in recent years. The global digital economy’s influential nature suggests that no single region’s dominance is guaranteed forever. While China has proven its power in ecommerce, the government has broader goals to establish global digital dominance, sparking concerns in the West.

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Burger King China Taken Over by RBI for $158 Million. Here Are the Details

RetailWire

Burger King in China just got acquired for many millions.

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🚀Future-Proof Your Salesforce B2C Commerce: Modernization Strategies Inside!

Outdated platforms are costing you sales. Legacy platforms like Salesforce SiteGenesis and SFRA can slow innovation, increase maintenance costs, and frustrate customers. This playbook provides a strategic roadmap to modernizing your Salesforce B2C Commerce platform using a composable approach to transition to faster, scalable, and flexible e-commerce solutions —without disrupting your business.

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Save Costs with Efficient Parcel Audits

lateshipment

In 2024, global shipping delivery reliability plummeted to a dismal 51.4%. This means that more than half of all parcels encountered delays or other issues. Carriers aren’t perfect, and sometimes, they make mistakes that cost you money and leave you with frustrated customers and a damaged reputation. However, when carriers slip up, you’re entitled to compensation!

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Rémy Martin Launches ‘This Is My City’ V.S.O.P. Limited-Editions Celebrating Music & Culture in 4 Iconic Cities

RetailWire

Rémy Martin is honoring hip-hop culture.

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Virtual and Augmented Reality Will Be the Most Adopted Technologies by B2b Manufacturers as They Target Growth in 2025, Akeneo Data Reveals

365 Retail

Nearly half (48%) of British B2B manufacturers will prioritise strategic investment in Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR / VR) technologies in 2025 in order to meet demands from Business-to-Business (B2B) buyers seeking digital buying journeys that mimic Business-to-Consumer (B2C) experiences, according to research by Akeneo , the Product Experience (PX) Company.

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Retailer welcomes youth vaping research with call for more evidence-based regulation

TalkingRetail

A landmark study will investigate long-term health effects of vaping on young people's health and wellbeing, alongside wider influences on adolescent health.

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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.