Groove

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Podcast : Download | Subscribe : Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify Meeting Matt Dornfeld from Feedonomics.com In this engaging episode, Matt Dornfeld, Senior Director of Global Partnerships at Feedonomics, joins host Ethan Giffin to explore the intricacies of omni-channel eCommerce, data management, and evolving marketing strategies. Dornfeld shares his journey from Scubana to BigCommerce, where he helped drive the acquisition of Feedonomics, ultimately overseeing global partnerships.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Picture this: You’re about to buy something online, but the site doesn’t remember who you are, so you go buy your item elsewhere, or just not at all. What might sound like an unlikely scenario happens all the time – a FIDO Alliance study found that U.S. consumers abandon a purchase and stop accessing an online service because they can’t remember their passwords 4.76 times per day on average.

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Groove

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Choosing the right eCommerce platform for your business is an important decision. There are a lot of options on the market today, each with its own unique set of features, pros, and cons. But two popular platforms worth considering are BigCommerce and WooCommerce. In this BigCommerce vs. WooCommerce comparison, we'll go over everything you need to know about these two options, including their pricing, features, and scalability.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Image courtesy Ikea UK Ikea has opened the doors of its first standalone restaurant, on King Street in the UK’s Hammersmith district of West London. The restaurant is located next door to the retailer’s newly upgraded Hammersmith city store , which is part of the chain’s larger efforts to create a more accessible shopping experience by opening smaller-format “City Stores” that are located closer to where customers live, work and shop.

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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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Forrester eCommerce

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

IATA announced a new framework and plans for using decentralized digital identity (DDID) to provide end-to-end travel experiences for domestic and international passengers. The experience includes check-in, immigration / border controls and boarding. IATA is the trade association for world airlines, representing over 330 airlines and over 80% of global air traffic.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

The in-store grocery shopping experience has held on to its appeal, even as supermarket retailers have realized that they also need to offer customers simple, yet personalized, digital commerce options. Additionally, several retailers are bucking the conventional wisdom of supermarkets seeking the widest possible customer base and instead are creating stores designed to appeal to specific ethnic or national groups via merchandise choices and even stores’ design.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Rick Dreiling has stepped down from his position as Chair and CEO of Dollar Tree. COO Michael Creedon Jr. has been named Interim CEO, and Edward Kelly III, lead Independent Director of the company’s board, has been named Chair. The retailer has embarked on a search for a permanent CEO that will include both internal and external candidates. “With my health presenting some new challenges over the past two months, the time is right for me to step away and focus on myself and my family,” said Dreil

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RetailDive

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Waldo, of “Where’s Waldo?” fame, travels the world but only feels seen upon returning home and receiving a thoughtful gift in the platform’s campaign.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Amazon continues to expand its grocery delivery services through a new partnership with California chain FoodMaxx , expansions of its partnerships with Save Mart and Lucky Supermarkets , and a new deal with startup Jüsto in Mexico to make grocery delivery available in that country. Amazon Adds Grocery Delivery South of the Border Amazon customers in Mexico will soon be able to purchase everything from fresh produce to meat and fish online through a new partnership with grocery delivery platform

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Salsify

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Social commerce, also known as social shopping , has permeated the fabric of social media, permanently changing the originally intended “social” element of each app.

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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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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Lowe’s has introduced a Digital Home Platform that offers members of the retailer’s MyLowe’sRewards program free, personalized information about the products in their homes — including warranties, manuals, maintenance guidelines, how-to content, recommended subscriptions and replacement parts. While the platform’s initial launch focuses on home appliances, the retailer is planning to eventually expand it to include other aspects of home maintenance.

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RetailDive

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Rick Dreiling’s departure due to health concerns comes as the company is navigating several challenges, including a possible spin off or sale of its Family Dollar banner.

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RetailWire

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Target's holiday shopping experience this holiday season will feature a mix of immersive in-store displays and digital features aimed at enhancing every visit.

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RetailDive

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Retail careers have much in common with the military, including striving for excellence in a people-led environment and tapping into teamwork to make it happen.

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Speaker: Amanda Adams, Fractional CFO, CPA

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Amanda Adams, a seasoned fractional CFO and CPA passionate about transforming back-office operations for finance teams. This session will cover critical best practices and process improvements tailored specifically for accounting professionals.

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Wiser

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

In an industry as competitive as FMCG, effective in-store engagement is essential for driving brand advocacy and influencing consumer choices. One leading FMCG manufacturer recognized this and invested in training programs to empower store staff as brand advocates. However, the company faced significant challenges in tracking the effectiveness of these programs and ensuring their initiatives translated into increased product recommendations and customer loyalty.

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RetailDive

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

After a limited trial run, customers can now use several popular digital currencies to buy items at all of the retailer’s 750-plus locations.

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RetailWire

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Legendary department store Bloomingdale's has announced a holiday partnership with Universal Pictures' "Wicked.

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RetailDive

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

The dual complaints in federal court target sellers of fake reviews for retailers and local businesses that market on the web giants.

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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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RetailWire

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

The start of the holiday season is typically ushered in by the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.

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RetailDive

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Ryan Scott, who was formerly president and chief people officer of beauty brand Tatcha, succeeds Dieux’s co-founder Charlotte Palermino.

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RetailWire

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

First popularized by Amazon, returnless refund policies are becoming more common among retailers.

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RetailDive

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

“What the World Needs Now Is Love” features heavily in the effort that extends Amazon's focus on music around the holidays.

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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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TalkingRetail

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

The Chartered Trading Standards Institute and the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Smoking and Health, a cross-party group of Parliamentarians who campaign on tobacco control, welcomed the return of the Tobacco and Vapes Bill to Parliament today (5 November).

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RetailDive

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

With the Lowe’s Digital Home Platform members can access personalized info about their products, including warranties and manuals.

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RetailWire

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Dunkin' is just one of the many restaurants offering discounts and freebies for Election Day.

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365 Retail

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

As retail evolves, MAPIC 2024 will explore how brand licensing is shaping leisure, drawing in consumers and fuelling new revenue streams. A featured talk by Gaëtan Le Jariel, President of Gulli Parc, on 26 November will reveal how brand licensing propelled Gulli Parcs into a market leader with 25 parks, 2 million annual visitors, and €18 million in revenue.

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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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RetailWire

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Cold Stone Creamery is bringing back Pumpkin Pie in the Sky ice cream for a limited time.

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365 Retail

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Registration for the Retail Technology Show (RTS), the leading event that connects Europe’s most forward-thinking retailers and leading tech innovators, is now open. Debuting in its new home, ExCeL London, RTS will welcome 16,000 retail professionals to explore its retail carnival on 02 & 03 April 2025 , bringing the wonder of retail to life at the industry’s flagship event that celebrates innovation and fast-forwards retailers’ digital transformation.

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RetailWire

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Starbucks has unveiled its latest holiday cup designs.

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365 Retail

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Salomon , the outdoor sports lifestyle brand, has launched two new flagship stores in London. Located at The Yards in Covent Garden , the first store has already opened, with a second at Soho set to debut on 14 November. The new Covent Garden store is situated at 125 Long Acre in St Martin’s Courtyard, offering 3,628 square feet of Salomon’s extensive product range.

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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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