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Four Ways To Mitigate The Impact Of Falling Traffic On Retail Websites

Forrester eCommerce

Read this Forrester blog by Emily Pfeiffer and Nikhil Lai to understand if generative AI is impacting retailers' site traffic.

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How to Reduce Operational Costs Through Automation

Kibo

Operational costs are on the rise, and businesses across retail, automotive parts and supplies, and healthcare are looking for ways to streamline processes while maintaining customer satisfaction. Manual order management is inefficient, leading to delays, increased labor expenses, and unnecessary returns. Companies using automation in order workflows see significant improvements, with Gartner reporting that automation in fulfillment can reduce operational costs by up to 30%.

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The New U.S. Federal AI Policy Demands Government And Private Sector Tech Leaders Embrace Responsible & Explainable AI

Forrester eCommerce

Today, under the headline grabbing geopolitical and geoeconomic volatility a significant, and potentially more consequential transformation, is unfolding in the public sector.

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Costco Projected To Be ‘Tariff Winner’ if Inflation, Reactionary Tariffs Continue: Expert

RetailWire

Costco continues to rack up wins.

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Cut Costs & Complexity: Smarter Fulfillment for Home, Furniture & DIY Brands

Late deliveries. Split shipments. Spiraling freight costs. For home, furniture, and DIY brands, fulfillment has never been more complex—or more critical. This report outlines how a smarter, AI-ready order management system (OMS) helps you reduce shipping costs, streamline project-based fulfillment, and ensure accurate inventory across every channel.

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Five Takeaways From B2B Summit North America 2025 To Help You Master Buying Mayhem

Forrester eCommerce

One of the most common refrains I heard at B2B Summit last week was that its good to know that others are in the same boat.

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Harry’s Inc. rebrands to Mammoth Brands

RetailDive

The parent to the shaving brand of the same name is looking to build out its portfolio of brands, which also includes Flamingo and Lum.

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J.C. Penney operator axes 9% of corporate roles

RetailDive

The downsizing at Catalyst Brands comes less than two months after 250 corporate employees, or 5% of that workforce, were laid off.

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Cash App Owner Block Must Pay $40 Million Settlement for ‘Compliance Deficiencies’

RetailWire

Cash App's compliance program did not adequately keep up with its overall growth.

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The Weekly Closeout: JD Sports now ‘bigger than Foot Locker’ and is Rite Aid mulling another bankruptcy?

RetailDive

JD Sports said it has more market share in North America than its rival retailer, while the drugstore is reportedly contemplating refiling.

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US Consumer Sentiment Falls for Fourth Consecutive Month in Early April, Reaching Second-Lowest Point Since 1952

RetailWire

Consumer sentiment among American shoppers has fallen to near-record lows in early April.

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What Your Financial Statements Are Telling You—And How to Listen!

Speaker: David Worrell, CFO, Author & Speaker

Your financial statements hold powerful insights—but are you truly paying attention? Many finance professionals focus on the income statement while overlooking key signals hidden in the balance sheet and cash flow statement. Understanding these numbers can unlock smarter decision-making, uncover risks, and drive long-term success. Join David Worrell, accomplished CFO, finance expert, and author, for an engaging, nontraditional take on reading financial statements.

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A Playbook for Influencer Marketing

Practical eCommerce

Josh Durham, a seasoned marketer, shares the essentials for scalable, high-performing influencer programs. The post A Playbook for Influencer Marketing appeared first on Practical Ecommerce.

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Target Expands Grocery Offerings Through ButcherBox Collaboration

RetailWire

Target partnered with ButcherBox so customers can try the product without a subscription.

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China raises tariffs on US imports to 125%

RetailDive

Once the increase takes effect Saturday, the country signaled that it won't retaliate further if the U.S. hikes duties again.

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Taco Bell’s Latest Menu Items Include a Fan-Favorite ‘Crispalupa’

RetailWire

Taco Bell is testing even more new menu items.

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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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Target beefs up online grocery offerings with ButcherBox partnership

RetailDive

The tie-up with the direct-to-consumer online meat seller underscores Target’s focus on expanding its grocery offerings.

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Jersey Mike’s Raises $30 Million During March Giving Month

RetailWire

Jersey Mike's customers rallied to donate over $30 million during the chain's Annual Month of Giving in March.

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How J.C. Penney’s new brand positioning is subverting consumer expectations

RetailDive

Out-of-home ads that don’t feature labels want consumers asking “It’s from where?” as the retailer pushes to modernize while promoting value.

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Victoria’s Secret Hires Savage X Fenty Vet in Leadership Overhaul

RetailWire

Adam Selman joins Victoria’s Secret as SVP, executive creative director.

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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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Feature Management & Experimentation – An Evolving Market

Forrester eCommerce

With feature management, engineering teams can engage in the practice of progressive delivery, where features are deployed with flags turned off, tested in production, and then gradually turned on to a progressively larger audience of users until the new feature is completely released. This mechanism can be used for new features, but the most common use case is safely managing continuous updates.

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Burger King Must Face Antitrust Lawsuit Filed by Workers Over ‘No-Poach’ Agreements Between Franchisees

RetailWire

Burger King must face an antitrust lawsuit filed by current and former workers.

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Four Signs Portfolio Marketers Are Evading Messaging Responsibilities

Forrester eCommerce

Four Signs Portfolio Marketers Are Evading Messaging Responsibilities What in the world is going on with messaging? Over the past few months, I have had numerous conversations where it seems that the responsibility for creating messaging has been upended. Messaging development has sprawled across too many areas within B2B teams.

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Jack in the Box Introduces 2 New Menu Items, All in ‘Nashville Hot’ Seasoning. Here Are the Details

RetailWire

Jack in the Box is turning up the heat.

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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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Amazon Pet Day Discounts will Set Tails a-Wagging and Cats a-Purring

Retail TouchPoints

For the fourth year, Amazon will offer significant discounts to pet parents on Amazon Pet Day , May 13-14 in the U.S. Early deals will begin appearing on April 29, and the 48 -hour event will include bargains on pet food and treats, toys, apparel, health care products, grooming supplies, litter and odor products, electronics, cleaners and habitats. Featured brands will include Purina Pro Plan, IAMS, Hills Science Diet, Jinx, IRIS, FurHaven, Oh Norman!

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FastSpring Takes Center Stage at Live Service Gaming North America Summit 2025

FastSpring

FastSpring is proud to announce our sponsorship of the Live Service Gaming North America Summit, taking place April 29-30, 2025, at the Austin Marriott South. As North America’s only dedicated conference for live service gaming across PC, mobile, and console platforms, this event brings together industry leaders to explore cutting-edge strategies and best practices in the evolving gaming landscape.

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Building Tomorrow’s Retail IT: Strategies for 2025 and Beyond

Retail TouchPoints

For 2025 and beyond, the emphasis on change in strategy to ensure a healthy consumer base for UK retailers is, unsurprisingly, requiring retail leaders to invest more in digital retail than ever before. Retail sales, adjusted for the inclusion of Black Friday, fell by 0.3% month-on-month in December , as reported by the ONS (Office for National Statistics), despite initial predictions.

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Airwaves unveils its new ‘Ride The Airwaves’ campaign

TalkingRetail

Airwaves has launched new Ride The Airwaves campaign inspired by real fans social comments. The fully integrated campaign comprises of three films running across TV, OLV and social that bring the product experience to life through surreal visual metaphors.

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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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Why Anime and Video Game Characters Are Such Major Graphics on Clothing

365 Retail

If you walk into any HMV store in 2025, youre almost guaranteed to find a variety of shirts with anime and video game characters as graphics. While the options used to be between famous music stars or movie posters, over the last decade, video games and anime have steadily been creeping into their collection and the collection of every clothing store for that matter.

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Police appeal for witnesses after Premier store vape burglary

TalkingRetail

Police in Bristol are appealing for witnesses after a large quantity of vapes were stolen in a convenience store burglary in the early hours of Wednesday morning (9 April).

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How National Trends in Rising House Prices and Rents Could Impact Ealing’s Property Market

365 Retail

The UK property market has undergone significant changes in recent years, with house prices and rents witnessing consistent growth. As these national trends continue, local property markets such as Ealing are experiencing ripple effects. Known for its vibrant community, excellent transport links, and high-quality amenities, Ealing remains a sought-after destination for both homebuyers and renters.

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Co-op to reduce price of own-brand to Nisa retailers

TalkingRetail

Co-op Wholesale (formerly Nisa) is to invest 800,000 into cutting the wholesale selling price (WSP) of key Co-op own-brand lines in a move aimed at "reinforcing its support for retailers across high-volume, essential products".

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From Rigid To Resilient: Why Enterprises Need Modular Commerce Now

Speaker: Benjamin Woll, Tiffany Spizzo, and Jaime Santos Alcón

Enterprise commerce is at an inflection point. Rigid, monolithic platforms slow brands down, but a full replatforming is disruptive and costly. Modular architecture offers a flexible, scalable alternative - allowing enterprise brands to modernize without ripping and replacing their entire stack. Learn how a composable approach helps modernize commerce stacks while maintaining control over critical systems.