Wed.May 29, 2024

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What Is Rich Product Content? | Salsify

Salsify

Product pages may seem simple at the surface: a page title, a short description, a few bullet points, and a photo or two showing shoppers what would appear on their doorstep if they clicked “buy it now.

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Move Past Hype to Focus on Value with AI Implementations in the POS Space

Retail TouchPoints

Businesses and organizations across virtually all markets and niches are exploring how artificial intelligence (AI) could benefit their operations. Although the technology has been steadily advancing for decades, recent availability of large language models (LLMs) that make AI platforms easy to use have convinced business leaders that AI insights for their employees can just be a question-and-answer interaction away.

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Consumers, Meet Your Virtual Match: Your Digital Double

Forrester eCommerce

You soon may be able to build an algorithm that makes algorithms work for you. Introducing the digital double: a consumer-owned, algorithmically driven AI agent.

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New Eddie Bauer Smart Glasses Integrate ChatGPT

Retail TouchPoints

Innovative Eyewear , which develops smart eyewear under the Lucyd , Nautica , Eddie Bauer and Reebok brands, has launched a new Eddie Bauer smart eyewear collection that includes voice access to ChatGPT. “We are pleased to introduce Eddie Bauer’s next adventure in innovation to its audience of brand fans,” said Sierra McPhillips, VP of Brand at Authentic Brands Group , which acquired the Eddie Bauer brand in 2021.

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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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Walmart launches immersive digital shopping experience

RetailDive

Walmart Realm is composed of influencer-led virtual shops that are meant to shorten the distance between inspiration and commerce.

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The Great Small-Format Store Experiment – Brand Boon or Bust for Retailers?

Retail TouchPoints

In today’s dynamic retail landscape, characterized by shifting consumer behaviors and evolving preferences, the traditional approach to real estate and store formats is undergoing a significant transformation. As foot traffic declines, exacerbated by the pandemic and the proliferation of delivery options, retailers are compelled to reassess their strategies.

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Petco Charity to Host NYC Block Party; Leadership Shakeups Continue in Retail Division

Retail TouchPoints

Petco Love , the nonprofit arm of pet care retailer Petco , will celebrate its 25th anniversary this weekend with a block party and adoption event at NYC’s Union Square Park. The event is taking place as the retail arm of the company is undergoing a leadership transition, with a new executive structure and two C-suite appointments following the departure of CEO Ron Coughlin in March.

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Petco names new chief stores officer as COO exits

RetailDive

The pet retailer also fired its chief merchandising and supply chain officer and named five people to its executive leadership team.

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How Yuppy Puppy is Creating a Luxe Space Pet Parents Love

Retail TouchPoints

For today’s pet owners, their dogs, cats and even iguanas aren’t just part of the household — they’re integral to the family. This is especially true among younger consumers, like the 67% of millennials and Gen Zers who plan to have pets instead of kids. While cost was a leading reason for this pivot, consumers still plan to spend big bucks to show love towards their “fur babies.

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Beyond Yoga expands on the West Coast with new store in Washington state

RetailDive

This is the lifestyle brand’s second store outside of California and seventh overall.

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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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#RICE24 Solution Spotlight: Retasmart Makes Omnichannel a Reality

Retail TouchPoints

Retasmart is designed to enable retailers to unify all channels and experiences in one solution, allowing them to solve challenges related to inventory management, customer engagement, payment options, reporting and analytics, and multichannel retailing — all from a single platform. With Retasmart’s all-in-one commerce platform, businesses can effectively sync their online and in-person sales.

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Debit cards face rising digital wallet competition: report

RetailDive

Roughly 72% of consumers say they swipe, dip or tap a debit card at the point of sale, a larger portion than credit cards, checks and digital wallets, according to a consumer survey by research firm J.D. Power.

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Walmart Debuts Larger-Format Neighborhood Market Stores in Florida and Georgia

Retail TouchPoints

Walmart has opened two new Neighborhood Market stores that are over 40% larger than the average-sized location in this format, boasting 57,000 square feet of selling, pickup and delivery space. Located in the Dune Lakes area of Santa Rosa Beach, Fla. and the Vine City neighborhood of Atlanta, the stores feature wider aisles, a health services room in pharmacies for privacy during vaccinations and consultations, and a Mother’s Room for nursing moms.

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Chewy posts 3.1% sales gain in Q1, announces $500M share repurchase program

RetailDive

The online pet retailer boosted its profits during the quarter even as its active customer base continues to shrink.

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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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Dollar Tree Buys 170 Stores and IP of Bankrupt 99 Cents Only

Retail TouchPoints

Dollar Tree, Inc. has acquired designation rights for the leases at 170 of the stores that had been operated by 99 Cents Only. The retailer announced last month that it would wind down operations and sell all 371 stores following its bankruptcy filing after 40 years in operation. Additionally, Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Holdings will purchase 11 of 99 Cents Only’s stores.

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New Ecommerce Tools: May 29, 2024

Practical eCommerce

This installment of our weekly rundown includes updates on generative AI, product images, page speed optimization, automated marketing, omnichannel management, and more. The post New Ecommerce Tools: May 29, 2024 appeared first on Practical Ecommerce.

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Schnucks Joins Digital Network for Delivering Personalized Promotions

Retail TouchPoints

Schnuck Markets has joined the Ibotta Performance Network (IPN), a digital network that delivers coordinated promotions across retailer platforms, third-party publisher sites and Ibotta’s DTC properties. Digital offers from the IPN, including personalized offers and rewards, will become available to Schnucks customers later this year. In addition to offering Schnucks shoppers exclusive product offers, the companies’ partnership also encompasses R&D for co-developing new customer experiences

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Private equity firm acquires majority stake in Feat Clothing

RetailDive

Co-Founder Taylor Offer will step down as CEO while the remainder of Feat Clothing’s team will stay in place.

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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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Starbucks To Resume Union Negotiations in an Attempt To Confront Store Issues

RetailWire

Starbucks will resume union negotiations with its baristas this week to work toward better overall working conditions.

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DOL overtime expansion ‘unlawful,’ business groups argue

RetailDive

The plaintiffs, including the National Retail Federation, filed a lawsuit in the same court that enjoined an Obama-era overtime rule, saying “the Department has done it again.

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ConocoPhillips Agrees To Acquire Marathon Oil in $22.5 Billion Deal

RetailWire

In a significant move in the energy sector, ConocoPhillips has announced its acquisition of Marathon Oil in an all-stock transaction valued at $22.5 billion, inclusive of approximately $5.4 billion in debt.

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Abercrombie & Fitch Co. sets a record with billion-dollar Q1

RetailDive

The retailer is considering more brand extensions as one way to maintain its momentum.

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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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Giant Food Stores in D.C. Ban Big Bags as a Way To Reduce Theft in Stores

RetailWire

The rollout is an attempt to reduce a theft problems in D.C.

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Streamlining Ecommerce Expansion Through Partnership

ESW

The global ecommerce landscape is full of opportunities for businesses to broaden their horizons beyond domestic borders. However, venturing into the international market presents a myriad of challenges—from navigating complex logistics to ensuring a seamless customer experience across diverse cultures. One of the easiest ways to streamline ecommerce expansion (and set your brand up for long-term international success) is to enlist partners who specialise in the areas of direct to consumer (DT

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May 2024 SEO News Recap

ROI Revolution

Welcome to our May 2024 SEO News Recap! This month, we cover Google’s latest updates to the Knowledge Graph, an important update to how Google classifies video pages, Google’s enforcement of their site reputation abuse policy, and more. Jump to each May 2024 SEO News Recap news topic using the links below: Recovering from the Helpful Content Update: What to Expect About Google’s 2024 E-E-A-T Knowledge Graph Update Google Deindexed Many Pages in February 2024 Google is Deindexing Non-

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Streamlining Ecommerce Expansion with a DTC Partner

ESW

The global ecommerce landscape is full of opportunities for businesses to broaden their horizons beyond domestic borders. However, venturing into the international market presents a myriad of challenges—from navigating complex logistics to ensuring a seamless customer experience across diverse cultures. One of the easiest ways to streamline ecommerce expansion (and set your brand up for long-term international success) is to enlist partners who specialise in the areas of direct to consumer (DT

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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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Bucherer Opens Boutique in Basel

365 Retail

Bucherer 1888 announces the reopening of its boutique in Basel at a new address. Located in the heart of the city and spanning over 700 m², the two-storey store stands out for its carefully curated portfolio of luxury watch and jewellery brands. Situated in a historic building on Basel’s renowned Freie Strasse, the new Bucherer boutique occupies 700 m² over two floors.

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First electric Mobile Post Office trialled in Wales

TalkingRetail

The first full-electric Post Office branded vehicle has reportedly been successfully trialled in the UK. Pembroke Postmaster Mark Wilson and his team operate a Mobile Post Office serving 11 communities in rural Pembrokeshire. He has swapped his previous diesel vehicle for an electric one.

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JD Sports and Under Armour Transform Westfield Stratford City into an Urban Playground

365 Retail

Westfield Stratford City transformed into an Urban Playground over the Bank Holiday weekend as JD Sports , a leading retailer of sports fashion and footwear, partnered with Under Armour , a prominent athletic performance brand. The event featured a street-inspired challenge arena that spanned 10 metres in width, attracting over 600 visitors eager to test their reaction, power, strength, and precision.

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Co-op announces fruit and veg price cuts

TalkingRetail

Co-op is chopping prices for its member owners across up to 54 fruit and veg lines, with the move set to include its long-standing ‘Fresh 3’ promotional offer as the retailer continues its investment in price reductions.

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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.