Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 26, 2024

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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Forrester eCommerce

APRIL 26, 2024

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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My Wife Quit Her Job

APRIL 26, 2024

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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Forrester eCommerce

APRIL 26, 2024

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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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

APRIL 26, 2024

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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Forrester eCommerce

APRIL 26, 2024

Grundlegende Prozesstransformationen benötigen die Synergie verschiedener KIs. Erfahren Sie mehr darüber, wie sich genAI auf die Social-Tech-Landschaft auswirkt.

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Forrester eCommerce

APRIL 26, 2024

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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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 26, 2024

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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Forrester eCommerce

APRIL 26, 2024

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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My Wife Quit Her Job

APRIL 26, 2024

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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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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Forrester eCommerce

APRIL 26, 2024

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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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 26, 2024

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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Forrester eCommerce

APRIL 26, 2024

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

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 26, 2024

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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FastSpring

APRIL 26, 2024

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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Practical eCommerce

APRIL 26, 2024

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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RetailDive

APRIL 26, 2024

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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TalkingRetail

APRIL 26, 2024

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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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

APRIL 26, 2024

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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FastSpring

APRIL 26, 2024

Navigating the maze of cross-border payments can be daunting for any software company going global. From juggling multiple currencies to accommodating varied payment options across regions, the challenges are real. For this reason, companies selling into Brazil have grown to love Pix. Not only is it a payment method that is instantaneous and convenient, but it’s available to anyone with a bank account in Brazil and has grown to be one of the largest payment methods in the region.

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RetailDive

APRIL 26, 2024

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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CPC Strategy

APRIL 26, 2024

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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RetailDive

APRIL 26, 2024

The DTC brands, which share shoppers with Lululemon and Nike, are growing as rivals like Under Armour contract, according to an Earnest Analytics report.

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365 Retail

APRIL 26, 2024

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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RetailDive

APRIL 26, 2024

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

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RetailWire

APRIL 26, 2024

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

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RetailDive

APRIL 26, 2024

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

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365 Retail

APRIL 26, 2024

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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RetailDive

APRIL 26, 2024

A class action complaint claims the companies violated the WARN Act by failing to give its employees at least 60 days notice of the mass layoff.

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365 Retail

APRIL 26, 2024

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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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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