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SEO Services Packages Unveiled: Choosing the Right Fit for Your Store

Groove

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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Predictions 2025: Security And Risk Pros Will Brace For Regulations And Resilience

Forrester eCommerce

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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LVMH Sells Off-White to Brand Management Firm Bluestar

Retail TouchPoints

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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Gone Are The Days Of Networking Infrastructure Choice

Forrester eCommerce

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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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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Protect Your Business from the Consequences of Cookie Consent Failures

Retail TouchPoints

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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Unleashing the First Forrester Wave For Vector Databases

Forrester eCommerce

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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Commvault Snaps Up Clumio For Cloud Resilience

Forrester eCommerce

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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How United Airlines’ Media Network Helped Univision Engage with Spanish-Speaking Travelers

Retail TouchPoints

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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Ecommerce Strategies for a Successful Halloween Shopping Season | Salsify

Salsify

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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Georgia Walmart to Host Girl Scouts ‘DreamLab’

Retail TouchPoints

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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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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McDonald’s Location Employed ‘Modern Slaves’ in Human Trafficking Ring, According to Report

RetailWire

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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Ashley Leverages Samsung Tech to Launch New Connected Home Experience

Retail TouchPoints

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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Here’s how retailers are staffing up for the 2024 holiday season

RetailDive

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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Dunkin’ Drops Halloween Menu, Including Costumes & Munchkin Bucket

RetailWire

Dunkin' is getting ready for the spooky season.

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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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PetSmart CEO steps down to lead Signet Jewelers

RetailDive

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

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Book Excerpt: ‘Buyer Personas: Insights into Customer Decisions’

Practical eCommerce

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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ILA strike begins, disrupting East and Gulf Coast ports

RetailDive

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

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ILA Dockworkers Strike Officially Begins and Expands

RetailWire

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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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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PwC expects 7% bump in average holiday spending, increased traffic to stores

RetailDive

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

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Nike Releases Mixed Financial Results, Withdraws Guidance, and Delays Investor Day

RetailWire

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

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CVS to lay off 2,900 employees amid reports of strategic review

RetailDive

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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CVS Laying Off Workers While Reportedly Considering a Breakup

RetailWire

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

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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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5 Clover POS Alternatives & Competitors in 2024

Korona

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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National Taco Day Is October 1. Here’s Our Freebie & Discount Deal Roundup

RetailWire

National Taco Day will always fall on Taco Tuesday.

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Top retail conferences in 2025

RetailDive

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

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Chipotle Fans Win if Their Fantasy Football Team Loses With New Brisket Promo

RetailWire

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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🚀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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LVMH sells Off-White to Bluestar Alliance

RetailDive

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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Wingstop Asks Customers To Round Up Bill for St. Jude Hospital Donations

RetailWire

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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Knix launches customizable shapewear collection

RetailDive

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

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Celebrate National Pumpkin Spice Day

RetailWire

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

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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.