Fri.Apr 26, 2024

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The Imperative of Ethical Packaging Practices for Preserving Consumer Trust

Retail TouchPoints

In today’s market landscape, ethical, political and environmental considerations increasingly sway consumer purchasing decisions, particularly when it comes to packaging. Studies indicate that consumers are willing to put their money where their mouth is, with products that make environmental, social and governance-related claims seeing disproportionate growth over products that don’t make such claims, achieving a 1.7 percentage point increase in the CAGR.

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Will RPA Platforms Remain Relevant? AI Agents May Hold The Answer

Forrester eCommerce

RPA companies have embraced generative AI (genAI) technology to keep pace with competition from OpenAI, Google, countless startups and incumbent portfolio vendors. They have demonstrated how it can build bots and create document extraction models, arrange complex business travel, and provide guidance in health care.

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Is Lazada Legit And Safe? Read This Before You Buy

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Lazada, known as the “Amazon of Southeast Asia,” is one of the largest ecommerce platforms in the region. But is Lazada legit and safe for shopping? Are their products genuine and can you sell on Lazada? In this Lazada review, I’ll explore the pros and cons of buying and selling on the platform, explain their policies, and share my thoughts on whether it’s worth your time.

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How Bark is Creating Products and Experiences that Pups (and Pup Parents) Love

Retail TouchPoints

Americans spent $136.8 billion on their pets in 2022, up from $123.6 billion in 2021, according to the American Pet Products Association. Half of these pet-owning households are run by millennials and Gen Zers, who don’t just look at their pets as “furry friends” but as their children. Bark is one company that is laser-focused on engaging these pet lovers — specifically, pup parents.

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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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From Taylor Swift To ‘Civil War’ – Brand AI Models Clean Up AI Creative Pollution

Forrester eCommerce

Recently released posters promoting the feature film Civil War stirred controversy. But not the kind of controversy that its studio parent A24 was looking for. The AI-generated visuals used in the posters caused immediate backlash among commercial artists and consumers over their inaccuracy and lack of production quality.

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Walmart+ Members will Get First Dibs on New Products During 24-Hour Event

Retail TouchPoints

From 12 noon ET on Monday, April 29 through noon on April 30, the Walmart+ Early Access online sales event will offer program members a curated assortment of products new to Walmart — including Dolly Parton’s Rockin’ New Baking Collection, Doritos Flamin’ Hot Mystery Flavor, Pampers diapers and men’s and women’s shoes from Reebok. “Walmart+ members have shown significant engagement with our digital offerings, particularly in the grocery sector, so we’re excited to offer them a shopping event lik

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Toys ‘R’ Us to Add 30 New UK Shop-in-Shops via Expanded Partnership with WHSmith

Retail TouchPoints

A little less than one year after Toys ‘R’ Us made its return to the world of UK brick-and-mortar via nine shop-in-shops in WHSmith stores, TRU parent company WHP Global has announced plans to expand the partnership and add 30 new locations by this summer. Image courtesy WHP Global WHSmith’s High Street stores will now serve as the exclusive long-term shop-in-shop partner for Toys ‘R’ Us in the UK.

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Four Steps To Creating Collaborative GTM Playbooks

Forrester eCommerce

B2B organizations should build go-to-market playbooks with just one purpose in mind: to deliver a superior and integrated buyer experience. Unfortunately, there is no one-size-fits-all playbook design because every organization is unique.

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535: The Death of Google Search: Here’s What’s Happening

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In this episode, Toni and I discuss the latest update in a string of Google updates which have upended the Internet. And we also discuss Sundar’s latest news release about the future of websites. What You’ll Learn Why Google search is terrible The latest in a string of Google updates The future of websites Sponsors SellersSummit.com – The Sellers Summit is the ecommerce conference that I’ve run for the past 8 years.

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Don’t Let Google’s Cookie Commitment Issues Delay Better Advertising Experiences

Forrester eCommerce

Google just announced its THIRD delay to axing third-party cookies in Chrome, blaming regulatory hang-ups and a vague lack of industry readiness. We’ve been here before, and it’s not surprising that Google continues to drag its feet: According to Google’s 2023 10K, revenue from ads comprises over 75% of the company’s overall revenue.

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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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Walgreens Looks to ‘Break Through Health Care Silos’ with New Specialty Pharmacy Division

Retail TouchPoints

Image courtesy Walgreens Walgreens is bringing all of its specialty pharmacy services into one integrated unit and expanding its offerings for patients suffering from complex chronic conditions with an investment in gene and cell services. It’s all part of what the company described as the “latest step to leverage its neighborhood pharmacies into fast-growing areas of healthcare.

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When To Migrate To An Industry CRM

Forrester eCommerce

Industry-specific customer relationship management (CRM) is a hot space these days. Almost every CRM vendor has an industry CRM strategy. These solutions speed transition to the cloud; they let IT focus on brand differentiation instead of commoditized industry functionality; and they drive better CRM adoption for the front office.

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UrbanStems Expands Same-Day Delivery to 4 New Markets via Walmart GoLocal

Retail TouchPoints

Just in time for Mother’s Day May 12, UrbanStems has added same-day delivery in four major markets by expanding its partnership with the Walmart GoLocal white-label fulfillment service. Customers in Chicago, Dallas, Miami and Atlanta join those in Washington, D.C., New York and Los Angeles who can now take advantage of same-day delivery of UrbanStems’ in-house designed arrangements.

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Becoming A “Product Detective” — The Practice And Promise Of Product Analytics

Forrester eCommerce

This blog post dives into how product analytics helps uncover valuable insights into user behavior, product performance, and market trends.

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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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Copywriter Shifts to X Ads, Scales Brands

Practical eCommerce

Chris Orzechowski, an ecommerce writer and marketer, grew frustrated with Meta. Then he switched to X. The post Copywriter Shifts to X Ads, Scales Brands appeared first on Practical Ecommerce.

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FastSpring at VivaTech 2024!

FastSpring

Ready to join Europe’s biggest startup and tech event with the leading startups, investors, executives, and media from 174 countries? If so, join FastSpring in Paris at VivaTech 2024 at Booth C45! We’d love to talk with you in person! Join us at the Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, in Paris, France, on May 22nd – 25th, for an extraordinary event dedicated to all things tech.

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Rob Walton ends long-standing tenure on Walmart board

RetailDive

The eldest son of founder Sam Walton has been with the company since 1969 — even longer if you count his job at his father’s original five-and-dime.

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Home Depot Holds Halfway to Halloween Sale: Skelly’s Back

RetailWire

It's halfway to spooky season, and Home Depot is celebrating.

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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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Walmart removes self-checkout from select stores

RetailDive

The retailer joins Target, Dollar General and other chains in recalibrating its reliance on self-service and rethinking the checkout experience.

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UK’s hotspots for illegal vapes revealed by local authorities

TalkingRetail

Manchester and London are among the UK’s hotspots for illegal vapes, a freedom of information request to local authorities has revealed. The information request, put in by Vape Club, the online retailer, found more than 1.5 million illegal vapes were confiscated in 2023.

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The Weekly Closeout: Layoffs at Lululemon and Mango opens more stores

RetailDive

The athletics retailer had a round of layoffs as it shuttered a distribution center and Mango opened locations in Washington, D.C., and Boston.

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100 Streaming Statistics & Trends for Advertisers [2024]

CPC Strategy

Streaming 100 Streaming Statistics & Trends for Advertisers [2024] By Tinuiti Team Apr 26 2024 Streaming video is gradually overtaking broadcast TV as the media of choice for many viewers, and for good reason. It’s convenient and offers much higher levels of interaction and engagement than TV or the theater. With that in mind, it’s no wonder that marketers are investing more budget into video streaming services.

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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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Joann to exit bankruptcy ‘in the coming days’ as reorganization plan gets court OK

RetailDive

The craft retailer expects to cut $505 million in debt and emerge from bankruptcy as a privately held company.

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Søstrene Grene to Launch New Store in King’s Cross, London

365 Retail

Danish homewares and lifestyle brand, Søstrene Grene , is set to celebrate the grand opening of its new location at Coal Drops Yard in King’s Cross on Friday 10th May. The store, opening at 10 am, will mark the brand’s second Central London location, following the successful launch of its store on Tottenham Court Road in December 2023. The new store in Coal Drops Yard will feature a wide range of design-led items known for their Scandinavian aesthetic and affordability, including interiors

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L.L. Bean, Summersalt team up on swimwear collection

RetailDive

Outdoor gear and accessories, including hats and sandals, are also part of the collection.

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Wex Photo Video Opens New Store in Edinburgh’s Haddington Place

365 Retail

Wex Photo Video , the UK’s largest specialist photographic retailer, has announced the launch of its latest store, located on Haddington Place in the heart of Edinburgh. This new outlet is set to replace the company’s previous Bonnington location, opening its doors to the public on the 3rd of May 2024, with an inaugural event featuring award-winning documentary photographer Sophie Gerrard.

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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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Walgreens, DoorDash partner to offer SNAP card payments

RetailDive

Thanks to the partnership, Walgreens will offer over 4,000 SNAP-eligible products for delivery within an hour.

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KIKO Milano Debuts First Scottish Store at Braehead Shopping Centre

365 Retail

Braehead , one of the UK’s premier retail and leisure destinations, managed by property company SGS and asset managed by Global Mutual with Savills as property managers, has expanded its beauty offerings by welcoming Italian cosmetics brand KIKO Milano. The brand has opened a new store, spanning approximately 1,000 sq ft, on the Upper Level of the shopping centre.

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Deckers Brands names president of global marketplace

RetailDive

Marco Ellerker is being promoted into the newly created position, following the company's record revenue growth in Q3.

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Orquest Crowned the Winner of the Retail Technology Show 2024 Innovation Awards

365 Retail

Artificial intelligence (A)-driven in-store workforce scheduling solution, Orquest , has been announced as the winner of the 2024 Innovation Awards by the Retail Technology Show. Announced at the BIG Retail Party, RTS’ peer-to-peer networking event that brings the retail community together at the end of Day1 of the show, Orquest took the crown, having been chosen from a shortlist of 10 progressive innovators also selected as finalists as part of the 2024 Innovation Awards programme, which cham

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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.