Forrester eCommerce
MARCH 28, 2024
As is often the case with poorly understood tech that promises to change the world, consumers worry about its ethics and human impact. Yet a vast majority of these skeptics will use (and love) genAI during 2024, whether they know it or not.
Retail TouchPoints
MARCH 28, 2024
Recent reports show that traffic delays cost U.S. drivers an average of 51 hours of lost time in 2022, and that number is on the rise — in 2021, the average was 36 hours. For the typical commuter, those lost hours can be frustrating. They extend the workday and increase fuel expenses. In fact, some studies have even found that traffic takes a toll on drivers’ health by increasing stress levels.
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Forrester eCommerce
MARCH 28, 2024
Kubecon is the place where big tech and large enterprise cloud users converge with open-source communities and startups to collaborate on the latest trends in cloud-native. Generally, Kubernetes (K8s) has become the epicenter of platform engineering innovation with that trend continues this year.
Retail TouchPoints
MARCH 28, 2024
Pacsun is partnering with hip-hop artist Slick Rick to celebrate the one-year anniversary of its Los Angeles Tycoon experience on Roblox. Over the past year the experience has garnered 60,000 monthly active users and 11 million visits overall. For the collaboration, users can interact with a 3D non-player character (NPC) digital avatar of Slick Rick within the Los Angeles Tycoon experience to earn exclusive digital items and rewards inspired by the rapper’s iconic accessories.
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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.
Forrester eCommerce
MARCH 28, 2024
My recent analysis of Forrester’s Marketing Survey, 2024, reveals that growing organizations face many of the same challenges as organizations with no growth, but they order their marketing priorities differently.
Retail TouchPoints
MARCH 28, 2024
The Home Depot is acquiring building products distributor SRS Distribution for $18.25 billion in a bid to accelerate the growth of its pro offerings. The deal, which is expected to close by the end of the retailer’s fiscal 2024 in late January 2025, is subject to customer closing conditions and will be funded through a combination of cash and debt. SRS serves several verticals of residential and commercial professionals, including roofers, landscapers and pool contractors.
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Retail TouchPoints
MARCH 28, 2024
Since launching its retail media network, RedMedia , in September 2023, Hy-Vee has been focused on building out its media offerings and capabilities. Now, to support this long-term growth vision, the grocery retailer has hired a new EVP and Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), who also will act as President of RedMedia. Jessica Hendrix will begin her tenure on April 16, reporting directly to Hy-Vee President Donna Tweeten.
RetailDive
MARCH 28, 2024
The move to buy SRS Distribution will help the home improvement company lean in to its plan to boost business with its pro customers.
Retail TouchPoints
MARCH 28, 2024
After nearly 20 years of litigation, Visa and Mastercard have reached a settlement with U.S. merchants worth an estimated $30 billion that will lower the interchange fees (commonly referred to as swipe fees) that merchants are charged when customers use credit or debit cards. The antitrust settlement is one of the largest in U.S. history, according to Reuters , and if it receives court approval it would resolve most of the ongoing claims against Visa and Mastercard, which began in 2005.
TalkingRetail
MARCH 28, 2024
BrewDog presents new low alcohol Cold Beer (3.4% ABV). A 3.4% ABV lager, Cold Beer uses historic brewing techniques from the Kolsch style, fermenting the beer with an ale yeast but at a lower lager temperature, hence the term ‘Cold Beer’.
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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.
RetailWire
MARCH 28, 2024
Over the last few years, inflation has caused prices to creep up and impact pretty much everything. However, Costco is still keeping the price of its hot dog-soda deal where it is.
Salsify
MARCH 28, 2024
Product experience management (PXM) has evolved dramatically over the past decade to meet the demands of the growing, ever-changing digital shelf, and the consumers found here. To no surprise, the next generation of PXM will evolve further still to better meet these demands.
RetailWire
MARCH 28, 2024
Subaru is recalling 118,000 SUVs and sedans in the United States due to a faulty sensor that might hinder air bag deployment during a crash, as per the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announcement on Wednesday.
RetailDive
MARCH 28, 2024
At launch, the collection includes five fragrances and will be available on the brand’s website, stores and through its team of independent sellers.
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RetailWire
MARCH 28, 2024
Waffle House workers in Conyers, Georgia, are now on their third day of striking over what they call the company's unfair policies. Led by the Union of Southern Service Workers (USSW), Waffle House employees are demanding an end to the mandatory "meal credit" deductions from their paychecks, along with better wages and improved working conditions.
TalkingRetail
MARCH 28, 2024
'Healthier at Hancocks' will see the confectionery wholesaler offer retailers healthier choices to add to the in-store offering to maximise sales and attract new customers. Focus areas include healthier snacks and energy, with the aim to make enjoyable, healthier choices accessible and affordable for everyone.
RetailDive
MARCH 28, 2024
The e-commerce giant, which has long faced scrutiny over counterfeits, said it invested more than $1 billion into fighting fakes last year.
Practical eCommerce
MARCH 28, 2024
Internal links are critical for organic search rankings — and mega time-consuming. Yes, AI can help. The post AI-powered Internal Linking Tools appeared first on Practical Ecommerce.
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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.
TalkingRetail
MARCH 28, 2024
KP Snacks has announced the introduction of 25% recycled content packaging across its Tyrrells sharing range. This new packaging initiative, which incorporates recycled soft plastics, will reduce reliance on virgin plastics for packaging.
RetailDive
MARCH 28, 2024
Businesses face new ethical questions and must act with more transparency in what corporate integrity expert Alison Taylor calls a turbulent world.
TalkingRetail
MARCH 28, 2024
Tilda has unveiled its new multi-channel campaign worth over half a million pounds, which explores the versatility of rice ‘no matter your background or lifestyle’.
ROI Revolution
MARCH 28, 2024
Welcome to your March 2024 SEO News Recap! This month, we have the latest news on algorithm updates, spam policy, ChatGPT, carousel rich results, and more. Jump to each March 2024 SEO News Recap news topic using the links below: Key Takeaways from the March Algo Updates Manual Actions Hit Websites After Google Spam Policy Updates Which Aspects of Page Experience Are Used in Rankings?
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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.
Wiser
MARCH 28, 2024
In an illuminating revelation from Deloitte’s 2024 consumer products industry outlook , half of the consumer product companies surveyed express a pivot away from relying on price increases as a growth strategy, signaling a paradigm shift in how businesses approach market expansion and consumer engagement. This transition is underscored by a mere 2 percent of respondents citing price hikes as a key strategy for 2024, a clear indication of the changing tides.
RetailWire
MARCH 28, 2024
Carnival Cruise Line revealed that its 2024 earnings could take up to a $10 million hit due to the Baltimore bridge collapse.
RetailDive
MARCH 28, 2024
The fast-fashion company has been shuttering hundreds of locations and growing its e-commerce, but said the pace of closures will slow this year.
Dynamic Action
MARCH 28, 2024
Summary Fashion companies are projected to double tech investments by 2030 to remain competitive. Retailers often need help in planning or adjusting prices and promotions due to overwhelming volumes of data and manual processes. Implementing a retail intelligence solution can streamline decision-making by providing insights and data-driven strategies for pre-season planning and in-season trading.
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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
TalkingRetail
MARCH 28, 2024
UK consumers are set to spend £1.9bn this Easter, a 4.0% increase on 2023. Spend on Easter food and drink is expected to drive the uplift as consumers plan to splash out, feeling less restricted by financial pressures amid the cost-of-living crisis, according to a… This story continues at Easter spending expected to rise to £1.
RetailDive
MARCH 28, 2024
Gina Boswell said the brand is now in roughly 40% of American households as it expands its assortment to areas like laundry.
TalkingRetail
MARCH 28, 2024
Nisa Local Riley Square in Coventry has donated £2,000 to Zoe’s Place Baby Hospice through their Making a Difference Locally (MADL) fund. Zoe’s Place Baby Hospice in Coventry provides specialist palliative care for babies and young children with life-limiting illnesses.
RetailDive
MARCH 28, 2024
The brand this week began selling in over a dozen countries through its partnership with Sephora.
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