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Digital Payments Have Surpassed Traditional Payments In The US

Forrester eCommerce

Read this Forrester blog for data insights on what digital payment methods consumers are using instead of credit cards and cash.

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Best 7 eBay Sniping Tools To Win Auctions Automatically

My Wife Quit Her Job

Winning an eBay auction requires more than just placing a bid, especially for in-demand items. It’s about timing and strategic bidding. But staying glued to your screen for the final countdown isn’t always possible. That’s where eBay sniping tools come in handy. In this post, I’ll share the best eBay sniping tools to help you place winning bids at the last second and give you an edge over the competition.

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Tailored to Perfection: Creating a Hyper-Local Shopping Experience with AI

Retail TouchPoints

It’s easy to understand, emotionally, why consumers would want to shop from a store that tailors its product assortments to the neighborhood they live in. For large chain retailers, it’s a way of letting the community know that consumers are seen and that the store wants to be part of the community. Ultimately, it sounds like a no-brainer for a retailer, but managing a localized assortment can be quite complex.

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LinkedIn Live Recap: Introducing fabric OMS, with Kim Zatlyn and Mike Micucci

Fabric

Welcome to our recap of fabric’s special Valentine’s Day LinkedIn Live event. In this webinar, Mike Micucci, CEO at fabric, joined Kimberley Zatlyn, VP of Product Marketing at fabric, to introduce fabric OMS , a powerful order management system (OMS) that enables retailers to streamline real-time inventory and order fulfillment. The discussion centered on order management, which is the heartbeat of any e-commerce business.

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The Trends You Need to Succeed This Holiday Season

October Prime Day is usually an early sign of how consumer spending trends ahead of the holidays. This one was no exception. Our October Prime Day Report breaks down what’s working: the products flying off the shelves, the categories winning big, big brands, and the search terms defining demand. All brought to you via Similarweb’s Shopper Intelligence platform.

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Sam’s Club to Open ‘Design Thinking Studio’ This Summer

Retail TouchPoints

Sam’s Club will open its 37,000-square-foot design thinking studio, dubbed Clubhouse, this summer on the retailer’s Bentonville, Ark. campus. Sam’s Club, which first announced plans for the studio in June 2022 , will use Clubhouse as an innovation engine for testing products and designing new, enhanced experiences for members and associates. Additionally, the retailer has digitized the process for ordering cakes, which members had identified as a pain point in their shopper experience.

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4 Myths of International Ecommerce Expansion 

ESW

Growing and established brands alike know that keeping to domestic markets hampers overall growth. With increased global internet use and social media exposure, more shoppers have more access to more products than ever before. In an environment that makes everything – including international ecommerce expansion – seem like only a matter of pressing a button, brands need to know the reality.

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Food Packaging With Forever Chemicals No Longer Sold in US

RetailWire

Food packaging coated in forever chemicals will no longer be sold in the United States. The Food and Drug Administration reports that grease-proofing materials containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are being phased out completely.

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JCPenney Has a Date for the Prom: Designer Johnny Wujek

Retail TouchPoints

JCPenney is partnering with the celebrity designer dubbed the “King of Pop-Rock Couture” for its first-ever prom collection: JCProm with Johnny Wujek. The limited-time collection, priced from $59 to $250 , includes dresses, separates and fashion suits with clever details that allow for dramatic quick changes to the looks. The 22 statement pieces, available online and in select stores, include gowns with removable straps and reversible skirts as well as suits and jackets with zip-off tails.

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Tools to Export Google’s SERPs

Practical eCommerce

Knowing the URLs in organic search listings leads to further analysis, such as referring domains, page authority, word count, and more. The post Tools to Export Google’s SERPs appeared first on Practical Ecommerce.

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4 Key Point-of-Sale Trends for 2024

Retail TouchPoints

The point-of-sale (POS) system has always been the one truly indispensable technology for any merchant, large or small. The centrality of the POS has led both retailers and solution providers to integrate it with other fundamental operational systems, from inventory and order management to customer relationship management (CRM) and, of course, payments.

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Is Your Business AI-Ready? Find Out with Orium’s Maturity Model

Generative AI is poised to redefine B2B, but scaling AI success in this space isn’t without obstacles. From fragmented data sources and complex buyer journeys to operational inefficiencies, the road to AI-powered growth can be challenging. To achieve a competitive edge, understanding your organization’s AI-readiness is essential. Orium's Data & AI Maturity Model provides a quick, actionable way to assess your starting point.

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Voyant Beauty Worker Fired on Her First Day After Firm Discovered She Was Deaf

RetailWire

According to a disability discrimination lawsuit filed by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Voyant Beauty, a maker of skincare, hair, and bath products in Illinois, dismissed a worker on her first day of employment after finding out she was deaf.

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7 Reasons Why Social Media Marketing is Important For Your Business

Digital Doughnut

In the past two decades social media has become a crucial tool for marketers, enabling businesses to connect with potential customers. If your business has yet to embrace social media and you want to know why it is crucial when it comes to promoting your business, then keep reading.

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Key Takeaways from the Wiser Industry Leaders Brand Panel: Challenges and Adaptations

Wiser

Navigating the current retail landscape presents a unique set of challenges that retailers and brand manufacturers must face. One crucial theme addressed during a recent Customer Panel hosted by Wiser Solutions concerned the deficit of labor resources within the retail sector. Panelists highlighted the frustration with labor scarcity in an environment where consumer demands and expectations are constantly evolving.

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Country Choice unveils its Easter lineup

TalkingRetail

Country Choice has revealed its Easter treats lineup for 2024. Among the highlights of the Easter treats collection are: Hot Cross Buns: spiced buns, filled with sultanas, raisins, mixed peel, and a white flour cross.

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Less Stress, More Success: Accounting Best Practices & Processes for 2025

Speaker: Amanda Adams, Fractional CFO, CPA

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Amanda Adams, a seasoned fractional CFO and CPA passionate about transforming back-office operations for finance teams. This session will cover critical best practices and process improvements tailored specifically for accounting professionals.

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The Container Store lays off 100 employees amid ongoing sales declines

RetailDive

The move affects about 2.5% of the retailer’s workforce and follows lowered guidance for its fiscal year, which ends in a month.

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Nestle launches ice cream-inspired variations of its big brands

TalkingRetail

Nestlé has launched a new range of ice cream inspired sharing bags, featuring Aero, Milkybar, Munchies and Rowntree’s Randoms. Nestlé has announced its new range for 2024, the latest sharing bag selection, inspired by popular Ice Cream flavours.

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Building Brand Trust 101 | Salsify

Salsify

Learn how to build brand trust to strengthen your customer relationships and drive sales.

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Qurate Retail Group looks to streaming growth as Q4 revenue declines

RetailDive

The company this week also announced that QVC U.S. chief merchant Stacy Bowe is HSN’s new president.

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Is Your Brand AI-Ready? Find Out with Orium’s Maturity Model

Generative AI is reshaping retail, but achieving true AI success isn’t simple. Many brands face hurdles—underdeveloped data strategies, limited AI-ready infrastructure, or lack of seamless integration across systems. As you explore how AI can boost efficiency and transform customer experiences, understanding your business’s readiness is key. Orium's Data & AI Maturity Model offers a clear starting point.

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Central Co-op report outlines impact of retail crime on shopworkers and retailers

TalkingRetail

Central Co-op is encouraging its members, customers and colleagues to write to their local MPs and advocate for legislative reform, seeking to criminalise assaults on shopworkers.

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Beyond Meat plans steep cost cuts as US demand remains weak

RetailDive

While the company lowered prices in the past to entice budget-conscious shoppers, an increase in prices on some of its product lines is planned to help restore margins.

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Foodhub delivers +86% basket conversion uplift using MoEngage’s AI-powered customer engagement solution

365 Retail

Online food delivery and takeaway app, Foodhub , has improved conversions and reduced basket abandonment, partnering with MoEngage, the insights-led customer engagement platform. Founded in 2008, Foodhub is now the UK’s third largest online food delivery service, which offers customers exclusive deals on online takeaways and food deliveries through its network of 30,000+ restaurant, takeaway and Quick Service Retail (QSR) partners.

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2024 Hottest Retail Loyalty Plans

RIS News

Take a look at the latest trends in loyalty and RIS News’ take on the membership programs that could change the loyalty game across the retail industry.

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Omnichannel E-Commerce: Drive More Revenue at Less Cost

Today’s e-commerce landscape is vast and it’s moving fast and is fiercely competitive. To thrive you need to offer the right products to the right customers on the best channels. Learn how to successfully harness the power of omnichannel selling to reach more online buyers, diversify and grow revenue, and reduce cost – while delivering a seamless "shop to ship" customer experience across all channels.

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The Backroom: The story behind our stories on shrink and theft

RetailDive

When the National Retail Federation retracted a theft claim following our coverage of its special report on crime, the news went viral. Here’s what it took to get the story.

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Chick-fil-A Recalls Polynesian Sauce Due to Potential Allergens

RetailWire

Chick-fil-A has initiated a recall of its Polynesian sauce, citing potential wheat and soy allergens. Customers who have acquired Polynesian dipping cups from Chick-fil-A between Feb. 14-27, 2024, are advised to discard them promptly.

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80% of 85–95-year-olds now pay with contactless, according to Barclays

TalkingRetail

According to new Consumer Spend data from Barclays’ annual contactless trends report, usage grew across all age demographics in 2023, and the gap between older and younger audiences continued to narrow. It shows the fastest growth among the over 65s for the third year running.

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Bud Light Reveals Aftermath of Controversy

RetailWire

In 2023, Anheuser-Busch InBev faced a colossal setback, potentially losing $1.4 billion in sales due to a brief collaboration with a transgender influencer to endorse Bud Light beer.

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Mastering E-commerce Strategies to Drive Growth in B2B Distribution

B2B distributors and wholesalers: this webinar is for you! Discover the game-changing potential of composable commerce—a flexible, modern approach to e-commerce—and explore the strategies and technologies transforming the B2B landscape. Learn how to create custom digital experiences for your business from the leaders at Orium , commercetools , and Contentful as they walk through real-world examples, providing actionable insights on how to future-proof your business, integrate new opportunities s

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Supermarket staff pay gets more competitive as M&S announces wage rises

TalkingRetail

Marks & Spencer has announced that 40,000 staff members will receive a pay rise from April. The group said it was spending £89m on increasing pay for UK customer assistants across its food and clothing shops from £10.90 an hour to £12 an hour from 1 April.

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Birkenstock Exceeds Revenue Expectations Due to Price Hikes and Rise in US Demand

RetailWire

On Thursday, Birkenstock beat holiday quarter revenue expectations, with a 22% year-over-year spike, as the company benefited from its marked-up pricing and increase in U.S. demand.

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The Future Of Retail: Hyper-Personalization And Beyond

RetailMinded

Welcome to the digital bazaar of tomorrow where your shopping experience is about to get as unique as your coffee order at that fancy cafe—extra shot, oat milk, two pumps of vanilla, right? We’re diving deep into the world of hyper-personalization in retail and beyond – because let’s face it, nobody wants a one-size-fits-all deal anymore.

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Burger King Capitalizes on Wendy’s Pricing Backlash With Free Whoppers

RetailWire

In response to Wendy’s pricing uproar, Burger King has stepped in with a straightforward offer: get a free Whopper or Impossible Whopper with any $3 purchase until March 1 at participating U.S. locations.

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NEWS: SML RFID Delivers 98% Inventory Accuracy to Gina Tricot

I’m getting in touch with the news that fashion retailer, Gina Trictot, has achieved 98% inventory accuracy thanks to its partnership with SML RFID. Please see the full press release below, including exclusive quotes.