Groove

OCTOBER 1, 2024

With the world’s eCommerce retail sales expected to surpass $4 trillion , businesses need to take the necessary steps to get their brands in front of target audiences and seize lucrative opportunities. The cornerstones of this process include working with SEO agencies and finding the right SEO packages. Understanding SEO Packages When businesses start to evaluate their SEO options, it helps to break down exactly what to expect from SEO packages and what to look for when comparing different optio

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Forrester eCommerce

OCTOBER 1, 2024

With cybercrime expected to cost $12 trillion in 2025, regulators will take a more active role in protecting consumer data while organizations pivot to adopt more proactive security measures to limit material impacts. Find out more in our 2025 predictions for cybersecurity, risk, and privacy.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 1, 2024

LVMH has sold the luxury streetwear brand Off-White to brand management company Bluestar Alliance. Financial details were not disclosed. LVMH took a majority stake in the label in 2021 , agreeing to increase its stake over time to 60% , with brand founder Virgil Abloh retaining the remaining 40%. At the time, Abloh also was the artistic director of menswear collections at Louis Vuitton , a position he held until he passed away in November 2021, just four months after the sale of Off-White.

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Forrester eCommerce

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Choice Is A Mirage Well, sort of. Customers still want choice, and networking vendors claim to offer it. But this isn’t my first rodeo. When I see “choice” claims from vendors, I see it as just marketing’s way of saying that it’s a messy product portfolio. I’m not innocent.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 1, 2024

As state, sector and international privacy laws get passed with increasing frequency, more companies are adopting cookie consent banners. This is in order to comply with requirements of these laws to obtain user permission or provide opt-out options for data sales. However, many who think they’re compliant after implementing a consent management platform (CMP) are often finding that they are not covered as well as they thought they were.

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Forrester eCommerce

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Forrester has just released its inaugural Vector Database Wave, marking a significant milestone in this rapidly evolving category. The vector database market is buzzing and nearly all other database vendors are racing to offer vector support.

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Forrester eCommerce

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Commvault announced that it is acquiring Clumio for $47 million on September 24. What does this acquisition mean to one of the leaders in the enterprise data resilience market?

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 1, 2024

The rise of retail media has inspired not just retailers but a whole raft of other businesses to launch their own media networks, drawing on their connections with consumers and commerce systems to introduce a new revenue stream. Among the entrants to the broader world of “commerce media” are ride-sharing services Uber and Lyft ; BNPL solution Klarna ; payments provider PayPal ; gym chain Planet Fitness — and United Airlines.

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Salsify

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Every October, a dark, foreboding cloud falls upon the retail world as zombies, witches, and all other manners of ghouls and ghosts emerge from the nether realms to celebrate the annual Halloween season. Put down your pitchforks — they’re just here to shop! And even better: Your brand has the chance to conjure up some record-breaking holiday sales. Here are some important ecommerce strategies for online retailers to consider as we approach the spooky season.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia will open its latest Girl Scout DreamLab in a Walmart Supercenter in Albany, Ga., marking the first time that the experiential concept will be integrated within a retail environment. Six other DreamLabs are already open nationwide, with plans for further expansion. The concept was developed by Girls Scouts of the USA (GSUSA), in collaboration with Newmark Group , as part of GSUSA’s broader strategy to modernize its physical footprint.

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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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RetailWire

OCTOBER 1, 2024

A new report threatens to leave a stain on McDonald's good name, as it was revealed that a franchisee engaged in human trafficking involving what the arrest report is calling "modern slavery.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Ashley has partnered with Samsung Electronics America to launch The Connected Home Experience powered by Samsung SmartThings , an interactive showroom that features on-trend furniture and interactive tech activations. When guests visit the experience at the Ashley flagship store in Brentwood, Tenn., they can connect their personal devices through the SmartThings ecosystem using an interactive Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE+.

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Practical eCommerce

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Organizations that listen and respond to buyers earn more business. A new book from Wiley urges marketers to lead that effort. The post Book Excerpt: ‘Buyer Personas: Insights into Customer Decisions’ appeared first on Practical Ecommerce.

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RetailDive

OCTOBER 1, 2024

With e-commerce expected to surge once again, extra fulfillment center workers are just as critical as store staff for many.

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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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RetailWire

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Dunkin' is getting ready for the spooky season.

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RetailDive

OCTOBER 1, 2024

J.K. Symancyk left the pet retailer on Monday, and was announced as the chief executive of Signet on Tuesday.

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RetailWire

OCTOBER 1, 2024

The situation with the ILA has escalated as dockworkers on the U.S. East and Gulf Coasts launched their first major strike in nearly 50 years on Tuesday, halting around half of the nation's ocean shipping.

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RetailDive

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Without a new port labor deal, the International Longshoremen’s Association instructed its members to halt work after midnight Tuesday.

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RetailWire

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Nike Inc. has released its financial results for the first quarter of fiscal 2025, ending Aug. 31, 2024.

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RetailDive

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Despite easing inflation, however, consumers remain selective and motivated by price.

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RetailWire

OCTOBER 1, 2024

CVS has been struggling as the changes in the industry are putting pressure on profits.

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RetailDive

OCTOBER 1, 2024

CVS is cutting 1% of its workforce as the healthcare behemoth pursues a massive cost-cutting plan — including a potential breakup of its businesses, according to reports.

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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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RetailWire

OCTOBER 1, 2024

National Taco Day will always fall on Taco Tuesday.

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Korona

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Discover some of the best Clover alternatives. See their competitors, features, and pricing plans. Learn how to choose the best POS.

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RetailWire

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Your team's loss could be your gain if Chipotle chooses you to win a season full of this fan-favorite menu item.

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Food and Beverages 105

RetailDive

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Topics this year include AI, consumer trends in retail and brand loyalty.

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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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RetailWire

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Wingstop is asking its loyal customers to round up the total of their checks for the month of October to benefit ongoing research and treatment at St. Jude.

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RetailDive

OCTOBER 1, 2024

The New York-based brand management company said the acquisition allows it to build on the legacy of label founder Virgil Abloh, who died in 2021.

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RetailWire

OCTOBER 1, 2024

We can thank Starbucks for creating such a memorable flavor back in 2003.

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RetailDive

OCTOBER 1, 2024

The brand uses its patented PerfectCut technology to allow customers to adjust products for the right fit.

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