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What Is the Best Ecommerce Team Structure? | Salsify

Salsify

You want to build your brand authentically in a way that rings true to your founding mission or the problem you’re here to solve. You want to do so in a way that resonates with your existing and future customers.

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Buying Signals Help B2B Organizations Reignite Revenue Interactions

Forrester eCommerce

Buyer expectations for immediacy, relevance, and instant gratification have carried over from B2C to B2B and been amplified with Millennials and GenZ comprising more than half of the modern workforce. From their consumer interactions, digitally savvy B2B buyers are aware they’re signaling their interests through their behavior, content consumption, and social interactions.

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536: US Manufacturing Is NOT Dead! How To Make Textiles Profitably In The USA With Annette DeLancey

My Wife Quit Her Job

Today, I invited my friend Annette De Lancey on the show to talk about a question that I literally get asked at least once per week. How can you source from the USA and still remain competitive from a pricing stand point? In this episode, Annette outlines the exact process of prototyping and manufacturing textiles in the USA through her new company, She Makes Products.

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Learn How Humans And AI Will Unite In The Future Of Work

Forrester eCommerce

This year’s CX Summit North America will feature our latest insights into how AI will impact company culture, DEI priorities, customer experience, and more.

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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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How Retail Tech Solutions Address Stadium Concessions Gripes

Retail TouchPoints

The retail technology revolution has brought forth many new innovations such as palm scanning and AI chatbots over the last few years, all of which have sought to meet the same goal: improving the customer experience. Through AI and other technologies, customers in grocery stores, clothing outlets and other convenience-style shops no longer need to wait in line to check out.

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Harness the Power of Buying Signals at Forrester’s B2B Summit

Forrester eCommerce

B2B organizations must know their buyers, anticipate their needs, and empower them with each interaction—or lose to providers that do. Signals help transform the way we interact with our audiences across functions, disciplines, and interaction types, helping B2B organizations deliver contextual interactions with immediate value throughout the customer lifecycle.

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Is Your Strategy Failing You? Or Are You Failing Your Strategy?

Forrester eCommerce

The basic concept of a strategy is that it describes what an organization plans to do, and very importantly, it excludes the things that the organization doesn’t plan to do. But it’s not just the what that matters: It’s also the how.

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JD.com Enhances Appliance Trade-In Experience for Chinese Consumers

Retail TouchPoints

In collaboration with more than 100 appliance brands, JD.com has expanded its “Trade-in Alliance for Household Appliances and Home Goods” services, which already have been implemented in 20 Chinese provinces and cities. The Alliance covers more than 200 product subcategories, including TVs, refrigerators, washing machines and air conditioners. Earlier this month , the Chinese government announced “strong financial support” to encourage appliance recycling efforts across the country.

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The FTC Rule Banning Noncompetes Is An EX Opportunity

Forrester eCommerce

Last week, the US Federal Trade Commission released a proposed final ruling banning employers from executing noncompete agreements for nearly all employees — excepting only “senior executives” — and requiring them to notify employees that they’re no longer bound by existing noncompetes.

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Target, Williams-Sonoma, Bath & Body Works and More Line Up for Netflix’s Bridgerton Season 3 Bonanza

Retail TouchPoints

Bridgerton season 3 will arrive on Netflix May 16. (Image courtesy Netflix) Izzy & Liv for Target (Image courtesy Netflix) Williams-Sonoma (Image courtesy Netflix) The Bridgerton Artist Series (Image courtesy Netflix) Ruggable (Image courtesy Netflix) Kiko Milano (Image courtesy Netflix) Maison Laduree (Image courtesy Netflix) Allure Bridals (Image courtesy Netflix) Maxbone (Image courtesy Netflix) The Republic of Tea (Image courtesy Netflix) International Delights (Image courtesy Netflix)

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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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Introducing The Customer Experience Platforms For Healthcare Landscape, Q2 2024

Forrester eCommerce

Healthcare consumers’ expectations for easier, faster, retail-like experiences are not fading away. It is no longer enough to offer a digital front door alone — healthcare organizations must intercept consumers and customers as they navigate an increasingly complex and diverse healthcare ecosystem.

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Former L’Occitane CEO Looks to Acquire, Privatize the Company

Retail TouchPoints

L’Occitane Groupe, the controlling shareholder of L’Occitane International , has submitted an offer to acquire the remaining shares of the French beauty retailer in a bid to take the company private. L’Occitane Groupe, which is controlled by former L’Occitane CEO Reinold Geiger, currently owns 72.64% of the company and is proposing a buyout of the remaining shares for HK$34 (approximately $4.08 in U.S. dollars)— more than the all-time-high closing price of HK$33.60 (approximately $4.

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Choosing The Best Security Conferences For Your Team

Forrester eCommerce

The annual RSA Conference (RSAC) is taking place next week in San Francisco and will welcome thousands of security practitioners from all over the world. Security conferences like RSAC are valuable sources of learning, networking, and inspiration for security leaders and their teams. But they come with the trade-off of being expensive, time-consuming, and overwhelming.

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Rite Aid Expands Uber Eats Partnership for Alcohol Deliveries in 8 States

Retail TouchPoints

Nearly 1,000 Rite Aid stores will now offer alcohol delivery via the retailer’s expanded partnership with Uber Eats. Customers of legal drinking age can get delivery from select stores in California, Idaho, Michigan, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Virginia and Washington. “Our collaboration and trusted partnership with Uber Eats underscores our commitment to meeting the evolving needs of our customers and providing a seamless digital shopping experience that complements their busy lives,” said Jeanniey

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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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Is Apple’s Blue Bubble Too Big To Burst?

Forrester eCommerce

Consumers aren't sold on the DOJ's argument that Apple is an anticompetitive monopoly against which action should be taken. Find out why.

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J.Jill’s New Brand, Merchandising Strategy Promotes ‘Fabric-First’ Wardrobe Versatility

Retail TouchPoints

Women’s apparel brand J.Jill has introduced a revamped shopping experience both online and in stores as part of its new One Wardrobe. No Limits. campaign. Aimed at “honoring the totality of women” by providing a fabric-first approach and products that emphasize quality and versatility, the new product and merchandising strategy is part of a three -year brand transformation based on consumer research and outreach.

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Navigating Challenges and Optimizing Performance in the Public Sector with TIER

Forrester eCommerce

In 2022, Forrester launched the tech insights and econometric research (TIER) series to provide technology executives with valuable reports on the key economic drivers that enable them to make informed decisions and drive customer value with technology.

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Nordstrom and DXL Partner to Expand Big-and-Tall Fit Expertise and Offerings

Retail TouchPoints

Destination XL Group (DXL Big + Tall) is collaborating with Nordstrom to bring its experience with larger-size apparel to the department store’s newly launched marketplace. DXL will make its extensive collection of big and tall apparel available to Nordstrom customers, embodying DXL’s “Wear What You Want” mission. “This collaboration with Nordstrom allows us to extend our ‘fit’ expertise and unique styling to a new segment of big and tall customers,” said Harvey Kanter, President and CEO of DXL

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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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Walmart to close health centers due to ‘lack of profitability’

RetailDive

The retailer also plans to end telehealth services, citing operational costs and reimbursement complexities that made its healthcare business unsustainable.

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What Retail Brands Can Learn from Beyoncé

Retail TouchPoints

What can retail brands learn from Beyoncé? A lot, according to marketing professor and author Dr. Marcus Collins. And he should know: he helped drive digital strategy for Queen Bey and has also worked with some of the top brands in entertainment, media and tech. He used his experiences to write his book, For the Culture: The Power Behind What We Buy, What We Do, and Who We Want to Be , providing marketing and brand leaders a framework for connecting and resonating with cultural communities.

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Influencers sway consumers but authenticity loses some clout, study says

RetailDive

Attitudes toward AI creators are mixed, and only 35% of Gen Zers say authenticity is what they care most about from influencers.

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E.U. Accessibility Act Impacts Global Merchants

Practical eCommerce

No matter their location, ecommerce businesses with E.U. customers must comply with the European Accessibility Act. Only "micro-enterprises" are exempt. The post E.U. Accessibility Act Impacts Global Merchants appeared first on Practical Ecommerce.

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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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Grove Collaborative CEO talks new subscription model, winning over ‘dark green customers’

RetailDive

Eight months into his tenure, Jeff Yurcisin is shaking things up at the sustainable products company.

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13 Website Usability Testing Tools

Practical eCommerce

For merchants, elevating a site's user experience means more conversions. Usability testing platforms can identify pain points, collect feedback, more. The post 13 Website Usability Testing Tools appeared first on Practical Ecommerce.

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Nordstrom debuts online marketplace

RetailDive

The retailer has enlisted multiple brands — such as Adore Me, DXL and Cynthia Rowley — to expand its product assortment for online shoppers.

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Walmart Unveils New Premium Brand Bettergoods To Broaden Appeal

RetailWire

Walmart's launch of Bettergoods is the retail giant's latest attempt to appeal to younger consumers.

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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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Walmart adds new grocery line to private brands portfolio

RetailDive

The retailer said its new Bettergoods line includes 300 items and marks its largest private brand food launch in 20 years.

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Change in Leadership for bp’s UK Retail Business

365 Retail

bp has announced changes to its UK retail leadership team with the appointment of Jo Hayward as VP mobility & convenience retail and Natalie Cattermole as senior dealer manager. These changes come at a pivotal time for bp as it looks to grow its UK retail business, meeting customers’ evolving needs through the energy transition and transforming forecourt convenience.

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Gymshark taps Adidas vet as first general manager of wholesale and retail

RetailDive

In addition to appointing Hannah Mercer, the activewear brand also named Kim Dolder as its first general manager of North America.

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US Vehicles Required To Carry Better Automatic Braking in 5 Years

RetailWire

Automatic emergency braking will have to be standard on all U.S. vehicles by 2029.

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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.