Wed.Nov 13, 2024

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6 Steps To Take When An E-commerce Delivery Goes Wrong

lateshipment

With heightened order volumes and tight shipping deadlines, it is natural for e-commerce businesses to expect high customer service inquiries and frustrations from delivery issues during the holiday season. But you can’t let these things slide as ensuring a seamless delivery experience is essential to keep customers happy and coming back. While delays and other delivery issues cannot be prevented, you can definitely have a well-prepared customer service strategy to ensure a smooth post-purchase

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AI Governance Software Spend Will See 30% CAGR from 2024 to 2030

Forrester eCommerce

The global commercial AI software governance market is poised for exceptional growth. Forrester forecasts that by 2030, spending on off-the-shelf AI governance software will more than quadruple, reaching $15.8 billion and capturing 7% of overall AI software spending.

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CVS, 7-Eleven Turn up the Volume on Retail Media Audio Offerings

Retail TouchPoints

Both CVS and 7-Eleven are expanding their retail media offerings to include in-store audio: CVS has partnered with The Trade Desk and Vibenomics to develop a self-service programmatic audio offering, while 7-Eleven is expanding its partnership with Qsic to bring audio advertising to all 12,000 of its U.S. stores by the end of 2025. CVS Media Exchange Adds Programmatic Audio Advertisers on the CVS Media Exchange (CMX) can now reach CVS shoppers with 30 -second audio spots across 6,900 stores, wit

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Media Scale And Media Skill Collide In The Full-Funnel Agencies of The Future

Forrester eCommerce

Marketers are ready to move beyond choosing between full-service media generalists and channel specialists. Insights from our newly published media management services Wave shed light on what to look for when evaluating your current agency or looking for a provider.

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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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Starbucks Adds DoorDash Delivery Option in Mobile App

Retail TouchPoints

Starbucks customers in the U.S. and Canada (excluding Quebec) can now use the café chain’s popular mobile app to order on-demand delivery via DoorDash , as well as ordering directly in the DoorDash app. While Starbucks has partnered with DoorDash for delivery since January 2023 , this will be the first time that the retailer integrates the option into its own app experience.

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A 2025 Global Privacy Prospectus

Forrester eCommerce

The seasons are changing, Christmas catalogs are arriving, the clocks have shifted back an hour (in some countries)… yes, the new year is coming. While we don’t advocate for closing the books on 2024 yet (it’s only November, after all!), now is a great opportunity to consider what’s in store for next year.

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AppGen Is An Existential Threat To The Enterprise App Business

Forrester eCommerce

AI-powered enterprises will “build” software instead of “buy” it – and many applications in enterprise portfolios will consolidate onto low-code AppGen platforms.

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7-Eleven Founding Family Member Bids to Take Company Private

Retail TouchPoints

Seven & i Holdings has received an acquisition offer from Junro Ito, a VP at the company and the son of its founder, and Ito-Kogyo, a private company affiliated with Ito. The Japan-based parent company of 7-Eleven rejected an initial buyout offer from Alimentation Couche-Tard (ACT) in September 2024 , but the Canada-based convenience store operator apparently is still in the running.

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Use Skills-Based Talent Practices To Future-Proof Your Tech Organization

Forrester eCommerce

Tech leaders are being asked to do more with fewer resources available, which makes cultivating the right skills in the workforce essential.

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Low Prices, Slow Deliveries: Amazon Beta Launches ‘Haul’ Ecommerce Site

Retail TouchPoints

Seeking to compete with ultra-low-price sites such as Shein and Temu , Amazon has introduced Amazon Haul , featuring maximum prices of $20 and one- to two-week shipping times. There have been rumors of the move for months, and now the new shop is officially rolling out in beta. It will be available to U.S. Amazon customers when they next update their Amazon Shopping app.

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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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FastSpring Announces Partnership With Nexus to Help Game Publishers Quickly Succeed With D2C

FastSpring

FastSpring is proud to announce a partnership with Nexus , a leading platform for supporting content creators and monetizing games, where both companies have joined forces in order to help game publishers materially grow profits with their own creator-powered, custom designed, and hosted web shops. The companies have integrated FastSpring’s global localized payments and compliance platform with Nexus’ industry leading creator-powered web shops.

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From Game Day to Every Day: The Stadium-Adjacent Retail Experience

Retail TouchPoints

Stepping into a stadium on game day is an electrifying experience. Fans flood in, full of excitement, and the air is filled with a buzz of energy and anticipation. Even outside the stadium walls, the streets are filled with vibrancy and activity. Yet, as the final whistle blows and fans dissipate, the stadium grows quiet and, often, so does the neighborhood in which it lives until the next big event.

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Charts: Ecommerce in Europe 2024

Practical eCommerce

A new report from Ecommerce Europe, a trade association, shows the strong popularity of online shopping on that continent. The post Charts: Ecommerce in Europe 2024 appeared first on Practical Ecommerce.

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The Role of Communication in Streamlining Retail Security Operations

Retail TouchPoints

In 2024, retail crime is up – old-fashioned shoplifting by itself has risen 24% through the first half of the year, according to the Council on Criminal Justice. Never before has retail security been more important than today. From spotting suspicious persons on the premises to coordinating a response to threats, communication is key to keeping merchandise, employees and patrons safe and secure.

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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.

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Amazon answers ultra-cheap Chinese marketplaces like Temu with ‘Amazon Haul’

RetailDive

The e-commerce giant is testing a selection priced under $20, with most under $10. Free shipping on orders over $25 will take a week or longer.

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How to Create Richer Segments with Verified First-Party Data

SheerID

Leveraging verified first-party data from customer communities enables deeper audience segmentation, driving personalized campaigns, engagement, and strong ROAS.

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Sephora opens final location in Australia store expansion

RetailDive

The beauty retailer, which debuted three stores in the country this fall, said the locations reflect its passion for experiential retail.

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M&S Expands Beauty Takeback Scheme to 100 Stores Nationwide

365 Retail

Marks & Spencer ( M&S ) has doubled the reach of its Beauty Takeback Scheme by expanding to an additional 60 stores, bringing the total to 100 locations across the UK. This initiative, part of M&S’s Plan A sustainability roadmap, aims to drive a more circular economy by enabling customers to recycle beauty packaging easily. Launched in partnership with HANDLE in June 2023, the scheme allows customers to recycle a variety of beauty packaging—plastic and aluminum bottles, tubes, caps,

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eCommerce in 2025: How Customer Experience Drives Online Retail Success

Speaker: Jennifer Wright and Nick Barron

2025 is right around the corner, and with it comes a new wave of consumer expectations, competitive pressures, and operational challenges. Success lies in finding the balance between operational flexibility and creating experiences that keep customers coming back. The future of retail belongs to those who can stay ahead of shifting customer preferences and marketing trends. 🔮 In this session, we’ll dive deep into what it takes to keep customers engaged and your operations nimble, no matt

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Grove doubles down on DTC, will ditch brick-and-mortar partnerships

RetailDive

The sustainability-focused consumer products brand said that selling through retail stores generated few sales and has been “consistently unprofitable.

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Wendy’s Has Officially Released the Salted Caramel Frosty

RetailWire

Wendy's just dropped its newest Frosty flavor: Salted Caramel.

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The 3 Signs of Ad Fatigue [& How to Prevent It]

CPC Strategy

Measurement The 3 Signs of Ad Fatigue [& How to Prevent It] By Tinuiti Team Nov 13 2024 No matter how well-crafted your ad campaigns are, they can start to lose their impact over time because of a phenomenon known as ad fatigue. Understanding why this happens is crucial if you want to craft effective campaigns that resonate with your audience rather than frustrating them.

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White Castle Fan Favorites Return for a Limited Time

RetailWire

Two White Castle fan-favorite menu items are returning to restaurants for a limited time.

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Pricing for Profit: How to Set, Negotiate, and Succeed

Speaker: Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader

In today’s competitive market, pricing is more than just a number — it’s the cornerstone of profitability. The right pricing strategy ensures that you capture the true value of your offering, paving the way for sustainable growth and long-term success. Join Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader, in this exclusive session where he will explore how a well-crafted pricing approach balances customer perception with business objectives, creating a powerful tool for securing both competitive advantage a

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Can Ecommerce Spur On-Demand Manufacturing?

Practical eCommerce

The idea is straightforward: Don't build a product until someone orders it. The post Can Ecommerce Spur On-Demand Manufacturing? appeared first on Practical Ecommerce.

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Mud Australia Opens Heritage-Inspired Islington Store with Unique Local Touches

365 Retail

Mud Australia has unveiled its newest store in Islington, London, thoughtfully designed to embrace the local neighbourhood’s heritage charm while providing a warm, inviting space for shoppers. The Islington store introduces unique elements that reflect the area’s character, including original pine flooring that has been stripped and stained, along with Victorian-style cornices and skirting that add a classic touch.

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NBA players Anthony Edwards and LaMelo Ball star in Foot Locker’s holiday campaign

RetailDive

Grammy-nominated artist Coi Leray is also featured in the ads, which will air across paid media, in-store displays, social channels and more.

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Cambridge Satchel Set to Open Third UK Store at Victoria Leeds

365 Retail

Victoria Leeds , owned and operated by Redical , has announced that iconic British leather bag brand Cambridge Satchel will be joining its roster of premium retailers this December. Marking Cambridge Satchel’s regional debut and third UK boutique, the new 881 sq ft store will be located in the historic Victoria Quarter at 3–5 County Arcade. The new Cambridge Satchel store will join the brand’s other locations in Covent Garden and Cambridge, reinforcing Victoria Leeds’ position as a leading shopp

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4 Best Practices for Ensuring Success in International Markets Ahead of Peak Season

The opportunity for e-commerce merchants in international markets is immense. Data indicates that when international options are available at checkout, merchants see up to 20-60% higher cart conversion and a 128% higher gross merchandise value (GMV) than domestic orders. However, while the opportunities are significant, so are the risks. Without careful planning and strategic partnerships, merchants may face challenges, including high shipping costs, complex customs regulations, and unexpected p

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BJ’s names new chief operations officer, chief supply chain officer

RetailDive

The promotions follow the resignation of Jeff Desroches, the company’s former chief operations officer.

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Just for Pets Partners with Just Eat for Same-Day Petcare Product Delivery

365 Retail

Specialist petcare retailer Just for Pets has teamed up with Just Eat , the UK’s largest delivery network, to bring same-day delivery of petcare essentials to millions of customers. This is a first-of-its-kind collaboration on such a scale, where an on-demand delivery platform partners with a specialist petcare brand. The service launches this week across 18 Just for Pets locations and one DOG store in Cirencester, with plans for broader expansion to other pet retailers in the coming months.

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The Only 5 Order Fulfillment Metrics That Matter

eCommerce CEO

In today’s rapidly evolving e-commerce landscape, businesses continually seek innovative strategies to enhance online sales and improve customer satisfaction. One increasingly popular approach is partnering.

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Beaverbrooks Opens Exclusive TUDOR Boutique in Bluewater Shopping Centre, Kent

365 Retail

Family-owned national diamond, jewellery, and watch retailer, Beaverbrooks , has partnered with luxury Swiss watch brand TUDOR to open the only TUDOR boutique in Kent’s Bluewater Shopping Centre. The brand-new TUDOR watch boutique, adjoining the existing Beaverbrooks store, officially opened its doors on Friday, 8 November. It is the retailer’s second TUDOR boutique and one of only 10 in the country.

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A Blueprint for B2B Commerce

In the B2B space, digital expectations are higher than ever. Consumer platforms have made online experiences incredibly user-friendly and efficient, adding pressure for businesses to follow suit to meet the expectations of the modern B2B buyer. Take inspiration from B2C commerce strategies and adapt them for B2B digital interactions. Learn to create engaging and well-crafted consumer shopping experiences with insights and tools from Orium’s report, A Blueprint to B2B Commerce.