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SEO Considerations for New Domain Names

Practical eCommerce

Shoppers are discovering brands on generative AI and then searching for them on Google. The post SEO Considerations for New Domain Names appeared first on Practical Ecommerce.

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Waste Management Reducing 5,000 Jobs by 2026, Will Lean on Technology

RetailWire

Waste Management is investing in AI and other technology to automate some jobs.

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Bookshop.org, an Amazon Rival, Adds Ebooks

Practical eCommerce

Bookshop shares profits with independent, physical booksellers; shoppers can purchase on Bookshop.org and designate a local bookstore. The post Bookshop.org, an Amazon Rival, Adds Ebooks appeared first on Practical Ecommerce.

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Elon Musk Announces Launch of Grok 3 Chatbot: ‘Smartest AI on Earth,’ ‘Scary Smart’

RetailWire

Elon Musk recently announced the launch of Grok 3, a new LLM / GenAI model.

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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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Leveraging Voice-Directed Picking to Optimize Multichannel Fulfillment

Retail TouchPoints

The pressures on retailers to seamlessly fulfill orders across physical stores, online platforms and mobile apps continue to intensify. Whether shipping directly to customers’ homes, enabling curbside pickup or restocking store shelves, consistently improving speed, accuracy and adaptability is crucial for meeting shopper expectations and maintaining market share.

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Uber Sues DoorDash for Anticompetitive Behavior

RetailWire

Uber and DoorDash are headed for court over some alleged bad business practices.

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Del Taco Expands Again — This Time, to Indiana. Here’s What We Know

RetailWire

Del Taco is expanding to Indiana.

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BAT to discuss future on nicotine products at Talking Retail Live

TalkingRetail

BAT UKs London regional manager will be among the speakers at next months Talking Retail Live. Warren Scanlan will talk during the session Whats Next for Nicotine Products? at the event taking place at Londons Kia Oval on 27 March.

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Some Starbucks Are Switching to Compostable Cups for Cold Drinks: Is Your Store on the List?

RetailWire

Have you gotten your cold drink in a paper cup yet at Starbucks?

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Aston Villa to Open Flagship Store in Birmingham’s Bullring

365 Retail

Hammerson has announced that Aston Villa Football Club will open a new retail space in Birminghams Bullring in May 2025. The 10,000 sq. ft store will be located on the Lower Level East and span two floors, featuring a selection of Aston Villa and adidas merchandise. Exclusive Merchandise and Personalisation Services The new store will showcase a mix of adidas’ lifestyle and footwear collections alongside exclusive Aston Villa collaborative products, including kits, training wear, and limit

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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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Wendy’s Plans 500-Plus AI-Enhanced Drive-Thru Locations by the End of 2025

RetailWire

Wendy's is greatly expanding its FreshAI drive-thru order taking services.

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AllSaints Opens New Birmingham Bullring Store

365 Retail

AllSaints has opened its first store of 2025 in Birminghams Bullring , replacing its previous ground-floor location with a larger, two-storey unit on the upper level. The new space covers 3,207 sq. ft and occupies a unit previously held by Ted Baker. Expanded Product Offering in a New Location The new store offers an extended range of products for men and women, including apparel, handbags, footwear, accessories, jewellery, and fragrance.

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Delta Air Lines Plane From Minneapolis Overturns at Toronto Airport, at Least 15 People Injured

RetailWire

A Delta Air Lines jet flipped upside-down as it landed in Toronto.

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Charles Tyrwhitt Reopens Jermyn Street Flagship After Refurbishment

365 Retail

Charles Tyrwhitt has reopened its flagship store on Jermyn Street following a major refurbishment. The largest store in the brands portfolio in terms of both size and sales, the updated space features new design elements aimed at enhancing the customer experience. New Features for an Enhanced Shopping Experience The redesigned store includes a casualwear section, a feature wall showcasing the brands shirt of the season, and large screens displaying full outfit inspirations.

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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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Target Just Dropped 2,000 New Beauty Finds at Wallet-Friendly Prices

RetailWire

Target fans will find even more beauty bargains with wallet-friendly prices after this new drop.

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Employer NIC contributions hit decade high of £114bn ahead of increase

TalkingRetail

The latest research fromThe Global Payroll Association (GPA) reveals that UK businesses paid 114bn in employer National Insurance Contributions. This marks an annual increase of +6.8%, the ninth consecutive increase since 2015 and the highest total seen in the last decade.

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Dunkin’ Ditches the Donuts With Its New Take on Trail Mix

RetailWire

Dunkin' has a new offering that is sure to please Kroger customers.

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Volvic adds Cherry to its Sugar Free Touch of Fruit Range

TalkingRetail

Volvic has expanded its flavour portfolio with the reintroduction of Cherry to its Sugar Free Touch of Fruit range. Previously available until 2021, the return of Cherry to the range is a direct response to strong consumer demand for product in this flavour.

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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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McDonald’s CosMc’s Stores Launch Churro Lineup

RetailWire

The CosMc's stores are expanding their menu offerings.

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Spar UK donation to South African organisation helps to empower vulnerable people

TalkingRetail

Spar UK has highlighted the impact of its donation of over 30,000 to It Belongs To Me NPC, an organisation empowering vulnerable women, men, and children in Rustenburg, South Africa.

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Only Curls Secures First High-Street Retail Listing with Boots Launch

365 Retail

The British haircare start-up Only Curls is launching into Boots, celebrating its first high-street retail listing. The brand is joining Boots existing haircare portfolio, of over 130 haircare brands already available at the health and beauty retailer. Officially launching on the 17 th February, customers can shop online and in 389 stores across the UK and Ireland.

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Will nicotine pouches replace disposable vapes? | Viewpoint: Markus Lindblad

TalkingRetail

As disposable vapes are set to be banned from 1 June 2025, will nicotine pouches become the newest alternative nicotine product for consumers? Over the last number of years, there has been strong growth in the nicotine pouch sector in the UK. A recent study… This story continues at Will nicotine pouches replace disposable vapes?

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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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Monos Introduces Limited-Edition Elemental Blue to Hybrid Luggage Collection

365 Retail

Monos , the premium travel goods company, has announced the addition of a new limited-edition colour, Elemental Blue, to its Hybrid Collection. This launch offers travellers a fresh aesthetic option without compromising on the brand’s commitment to quality and design. A Fusion of Materials and Design The Hybrid Collection is known for its combination of lightweight polycarbonate and sturdy aluminium, creating suitcases that are both durable and stylish.

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Scottish govt urges NI hike reconsideration while M&S CEO’s phased approach is dismissed

TalkingRetail

The Scottish government has called on Westminster to reconsider theincreaseto employers' National Insurance contributions, warning that it would seriously hinder plans for growth. Employment and investment ministerTom Arthurbelieves the move will negatively impact consumers and Scotlands economy.

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Analysing Retail Industry Trends Through Stock Indicators

365 Retail

The retail industry plays a pivotal role in economies worldwide, and keeping track of its trends is crucial for investors, business owners, and market analysts. One of the most effective ways to understand these trends is by examining stock indicators. These can offer detailed insights into the industry’s direction, company performance, and broader market sentiment.

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Avant Water teams with AFC Bournemouth

TalkingRetail

Backed by a six-figure investment, Avant Water has signed a three-year partnership with Premier League club AFC Bournemouth to promote lower-sugar drinking. The deal includes co-branded water bottles, with a penny from each sale donated to the Community Sports Trust or the clubs charity.

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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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Pricer and Focal Systems Announce Strategic Collaboration To Drive the Next Step In-Store Digitalisation

365 Retail

Pricer , a global leader in digital shelf-edge solutions, and Focal Systems , a leader in shelf-edge AI, have announced a strategic partnership to accelerate the digitisation and optimisation of physical retail stores. This collaboration brings together Pricers innovations in dynamic pricing and shelf-edge communication with Focal Systems advanced computer vision and product availability solutions, to maximise shopper satisfaction while optimising operational efficiency for retailers.

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Booker aims to support its independent retailers with latest NPD Guide

TalkingRetail

Booker is aiming to support its independent retailers with its latest New Product Development (NPD) Guide, with opportunities for retailers to differentiate themselves from competitors and prepare for the spring season.

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How Customer Service is Integral to a Thriving Business 

365 Retail

Customer service is everything in modern business. What was once a department designed to troubleshoot and solve problems has evolved into a key pillar of marketing, loyalty and retention. It is not exaggerating to say it can be the difference between success and failure. Whether you are running an e-commerce store and need to overhaul your service channels or simply need advice on how to implement a new strategy, this blog will explain all.