Groove

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Introduction: The Rise of B2B Digital Commerce Businesses in the B2B space have increasingly noticed the importance of digital commerce in their sales cycles. When potential buyers see an issue or pain point they want to address, they start to do their own research and explore their options. Brands that build a digital presence to engage these users can position themselves to bring in more leads and close more sales.

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Forrester eCommerce

OCTOBER 18, 2024

We launched our genAI tool, Izola, one year ago today with the goal of helping clients accelerate progress on their top initiatives. To celebrate Izola’s birthday, we’re thrilled to share a few of the ways that our clients are deriving value.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Fraud has plagued retailers for quite some time, but the issue is now getting its time in the spotlight due to the increased use of AI within the industry, as well as consumers’ general awareness of the trend. In fact, a recent survey found that 87% of consumers are concerned about identity theft or fraud – a 24% increase from 2023 findings, when only 63% of consumers reported feeling this same type of concern.

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Forrester eCommerce

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Meet Brian Hopkins who is starting his new role as VP, Emerging Technology & Principal Analyst at Forrester, where I'll focus on the transformative impact of artificial intelligence within our Data, AI, and Analytics service. This journey begins with insights from our upcoming report on investment strategies, aimed at helping organizations navigate the complexities of AI to drive real, measurable value.

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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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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 18, 2024

The David’s Bridal Diamond Loyalty program already boasts nearly 3 million members, and now the retailer is broadening its appeal to the entire wedding party — even the flower girl. Wedding party members now can access two new reward tiers with lower threshold levels to earn perks when reaching 1,000 and 2,999 points. Members earn one point for each $1 spent.

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RetailDive

OCTOBER 18, 2024

The company said the move will allow it to transform "into a digital-first brand, focusing all our energy on providing an exceptional online shopping experience.

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Practical eCommerce

OCTOBER 18, 2024

In early 2020, Lloyd Armbrust's focus was the software company he had launched years earlier. Then the pandemic hit. The post Software Founder Pivots to PPE Manufacturing appeared first on Practical Ecommerce.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Amazon is no stranger to the world of advertising having first introduced ads in its online store 20 years ago. But last year something big happened in the Amazon ecosystem — it introduced TV advertising on its Prime Video streaming service. The significance of that move was evident at the fourth annual Unboxed conference for Amazon advertisers, which was dominated by sizzle reels of Prime Video content, appearances by the stars of that content and, most importantly, lavish repetition of the wor

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RetailDive

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Chief Financial Officer Paula Oyibo noted that this year and next “will be transitional years” as competition intensifies and category demand normalizes.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 18, 2024

When one thinks of the Super Bowl, many products come to mind — foam fingers, beer, face paint, nachos, BarcaLoungers — but beauty products aren’t necessarily one of them. Still, female viewership of the NFL is on the rise (and it’s not all just the Taylor Swift halo effect) — the 2024 Super Bowl brought a record-breaking 58.8 million female viewers who made up 47.5% of the total audience.

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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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RetailDive

OCTOBER 18, 2024

The financially struggling healthcare and pharmacy giant also pulled its earnings guidance, citing increased medical cost pressures in its health benefits unit.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Discount grocer Lidl is a big player in Europe, with more than 12,000 stores in 32 countries. But its reception since launching in the U.S. in 2015 has been more of a slow burn. The company now operates 170+ stores across nine east coast states and Washington, D.C., and it’s looking to boost its profile among American shoppers with a new brand campaign that will make it “impossible to not know who we are.

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RetailDive

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Disney will have shop-in-shops in 200 locations, including the department store’s iconic Herald Square flagship in New York City.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 18, 2024

CVS Health has named David Joyner as its new President and CEO, replacing the departing Karen Lynch, who stepped down in agreement with the company’s board of directors. Current chairman Roger Farah has been named Executive Chairman. Joyner was most recently EVP of CVS Health and President of CVS Caremark, the retailer’s pharmacy division. He has 37 years of health care and pharmacy benefit management experience, beginning his career at Aetna before joining Caremark Prescription Services as a re

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RetailWire

OCTOBER 18, 2024

New content and the ad-supported plan is growing Netflix's subscriber base and earnings.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Whole Foods is beloved for its focus on natural, healthy products, but it can be limiting. That’s why Whole Foods’ owner Amazon is reportedly testing out a number of grocery solutions to offer customers access to products not sold in Whole Foods (think items with artificial sweeteners or color additives), but without requiring them to stray too far from its anchor grocery chain.

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RetailWire

OCTOBER 18, 2024

These releases continue a longstanding relationship between Taylor Swift and Target.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 18, 2024

The Federal Trade Commission has passed a final “click-to-cancel” rule that will require subscription companies to make it as easy for consumers to cancel their enrollment as it was to sign up. “Too often, businesses make people jump through endless hoops just to cancel a subscription,” said FTC Chair Lina Khan in a statement. “The FTC’s rule will end these tricks and traps, saving Americans time and money.

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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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RetailDive

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Arthur Hoeld, a 26-year veteran of the sports apparel brand, will be replaced by Mathieu Sidokpohou, who arrived four years ago.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Dollar General will kick off a new customer loyalty program for its pOpshelf banner by the end of this year, offering 10 reward points for each dollar spent and a $5 reward for every 1,000 points accumulated. The retailer also has debuted a new pOpshelf app and updated its pOpshelf stores to its newest format. Exclusive loyalty program perks will include 15% birthday rewards and double points days.

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RetailWire

OCTOBER 18, 2024

The new Starbucks CEO is trying to address the problems in his company.

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RetailDive

OCTOBER 18, 2024

The higher-priced dollar store concept is rolling out a new app and loyalty program, with plans to exit its DG Market shop-in-shops.

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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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365 Retail

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Frasers Group has opened its latest FRASERS store at Fremlin Walk Shopping Centre in Maidstone, continuing the brand’s expansion across the UK. The 70,000-square-foot store is spread over two floors and includes Sports Direct , Sofa.com, USC, Evans Cycles, GAME, and Jack Wills. This new addition has created over 40 jobs, furthering the group’s investment in local communities.

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RetailWire

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Walmart is offering affordable Thanksgiving dinner options.

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TalkingRetail

OCTOBER 18, 2024

HG Innovation, the operator of the Elfbar and Lost Mary brands, has announced the formation of an advisory board to provide strategic advice to the company.

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365 Retail

OCTOBER 18, 2024

The Visual Merchandising and Display Awards are now open for entries, marking their 30th anniversary in 2025. This prestigious event offers free entry and allows participants to submit an unlimited number of projects, with the deadline set for 22nd December 2024. The awards celebrate excellence in retail visual merchandising and display, with popular categories such as Best Window Display, Sustainable/Eco Friendly Scheme, Best Use of Mannequins, Best In-Store Branding/Theme, and Best Christmas W

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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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TalkingRetail

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Nearly 1,500 illegal vapes have been confiscated by trading standards officers from just two stores during raids in Newark, Nottinghamshire. Officers used a specialist tobacco and vape detection dog and discovered 1,437 illegal vapes, estimated to be worth £18,861.

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RetailDive

OCTOBER 18, 2024

The footwear retailer’s deal includes a series of community events, in-store activations and more, while the apparel retailer’s pop-up store runs for two months.

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TalkingRetail

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Any move in the Budget to increase employers' national insurance (NI) rates would hit small retailers hard, the British Independent Retailers Association (Bira) has warned.

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RetailWire

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Habit Burger & Grill has officially launched an enticing promotion today, October 18, 2024, offering customers a free large PEPSI with the purchase of its popular Double Charburger.

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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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