Forrester eCommerce
AUGUST 8, 2024
A recently exploited “vulnerability” within VMware’s ESXi hypervisor, in versions before ESXi 8.0 U3, enables attackers to gain system administrator access on targeted servers.
Retail TouchPoints
AUGUST 8, 2024
To kick off this discussion about privacy, let’s start with a little quiz. When you see the data privacy pop-up at a new site you’re visiting, do you: 1. Click “accept” without reading a word? 2. Read 10 words, scroll down a few times, and then click “accept”? 3. Read every single word and carefully consider whether these statements reflect your personal standards around privacy and data use?
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Forrester eCommerce
AUGUST 8, 2024
Awareness around generative AI (genAI) among consumers is peaking. According to Forrester’s July 2024 Consumer Pulse Survey, only 5% of US online adults and 8% in the UK have never heard of genAI. As awareness peaks and usage creeps, how will consumers engage with genAI in the future?
Retail TouchPoints
AUGUST 8, 2024
Macy’s has partnered with Rokt to provide shoppers with post-purchase offers via non-endemic ads delivered during the checkout and transaction experience. The partnership, which initially launched in summer 2023, uses the Rokt ecommerce network’s AI and machine learning capabilities to leverage intelligence informed by more than 5 billion transactions across hundreds of businesses.
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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.
Groove
AUGUST 8, 2024
Why Sell Food Online? In eCommerce, brands are constantly searching for new ways to make their products accessible to new markets. By offering your perishable products directly to consumers outside of your existing in-person sales channels, you will earn new brand champions without sacrificing profit margins to middle-men and chain grocery stores. If you are currently selling your food and beverage products in-store with little to no online presence, we are here to help.
Retail TouchPoints
AUGUST 8, 2024
Heritage luxury department store Bloomingdale’s is staking a claim in the resale market by partnering with luxury resale platform Rebag. The companies have collaborated on a “meticulously curated selection” of more than 3,000 pre-loved designer handbags, watches and fine jewelry. While more than 2,500 of these items will be for sale on Bloomingdales.com, the remaining goods will be featured (and for sale) in five Bloomingdale’s stores nationwide.
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Retail TouchPoints
AUGUST 8, 2024
Steve Dennis has worked for some of the world’s most well-known retail companies — in-house with Sears and Neiman Marcus and as a consultant for various others. And in all these experiences, he has found that they all had one thing in common: they struggled to keep pace with the disruptive forces specifically impacting business and retail. “I was always asking some version of the same question, which is, ‘If the world has changed so much, why have you changed so little?
Groove
AUGUST 8, 2024
With the holiday season comes some of the most important days of the year for your business: Black Friday and Cyber Week. That’s right, it’s time to kick it into gear and start planning for the biggest sale of the year! You need to make your company stand out from the competition. Black Friday marketing is all about planning, persistence and creativity.
Retail TouchPoints
AUGUST 8, 2024
CVS Health has identified a “multi-year opportunity” to deliver $2 billion in savings, said President and CEO Karen Lynch during a call discussing the retailer’s Q2 financial results. The cuts will come from a combination of streamlining and optimizing operations, rationalizing its business portfolio and accelerating the use of AI and automation across the enterprise.
Groove
AUGUST 8, 2024
A website with the right combination of creativity, originality and technical excellence can transform the user experience. Attain a higher conversion rate by hiring web developers to make sure your website is easily navigable, has an attractive design and is accessible on all devices. A professional team of website developers delivers knowledge and experience to ensure your website has the highest level of consistency and innovation to differentiate your brand from competitors.
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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.
Salsify
AUGUST 8, 2024
As summer winds down, many retailers look toward Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and the impending winter shopping season. But there’s still one major shopping event standing in the way of you and your Christmas profits — back-to-school.
Groove
AUGUST 8, 2024
The eCommerce industry does not usually get a lot of press unless it’s around the holidays, specifically Cyber Monday. However, Time Magazine, The Wall Street Journal and the New York Times all featured articles about online shopping in April and May. The topic of these articles varied: from the things wrong with eCommerce shopping; to information gathering through online coupons; to marketers gathering information about eCommerce customer experience.
FastSpring
AUGUST 8, 2024
Is your product marketing team struggling to coordinate marketing resources to support an endless stream of product launches, with vague release dates and a chorus of product managers demanding tons of marketing attention for each release? What if there were a better way? In this episode of Growth Stage, we interview Braden Steel , Sr. Product Marketing Manager at FastSpring , to discuss his thoughts on what is wrong with traditional product marketing and how FastSpring is using quarterly themat
Groove
AUGUST 8, 2024
We often get asked during presentations and webinars about ways to increase online sales fast. With eCommerce sales growing over 15% in 2018, it’s a very valid question. How To Increase Online Sales In this blog, we're breaking down 10 ways increase online sales: Understand your ideal buyer profile and buyer personas Use automation to email while you sleep Provide as many payment options as humanly possible Match your social ads to your email creative Leverage on-demand postcards to spread your
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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!
RetailDive
AUGUST 8, 2024
On the backdrop of 100 years in business, the retailer's vice president of merchandising spoke about how the company is prioritizing innovation and community.
Groove
AUGUST 8, 2024
From developers and graphic designers to marketing specialists and clients, there’s a lot of communication going on. It can be hard to keep everyone on track towards the same goals. You may find yourself wondering, “But wait. what were we trying to accomplish again? Did we define what ‘success’ for this campaign would be at the beginning?” The easiest way to prevent confusion is by following the most crucial step: Account Planning.
RetailDive
AUGUST 8, 2024
Executives said new designs are performing well, but the DTC footwear brand’s sales fell 27% in the period.
Groove
AUGUST 8, 2024
Congratulations, you’ve launched your eCommerce site! Now it’s time to sit back and watch the sales come in. If you build it, they will buy, right? If it were that easy, there's no way you would be reading this blog right now. You're probably wondering how to promote your eCommerce website. Whether you've launched your website or are still getting ready for a website launch, there are a few things you can do to make a splash with your new site and continue to collect data.
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
Practical eCommerce
AUGUST 8, 2024
Google pays billions to Apple and other providers for being the default search engine. The post Google’s Search Tie-ups Are Illegal, Judge Rules appeared first on Practical Ecommerce.
RetailWire
AUGUST 8, 2024
Wendy's is adding another level to its AI offerings.
RetailDive
AUGUST 8, 2024
Amid a drop in Q2 sales, Scott Thompson said the company has agreements with Mattress Firm suppliers that will go into effect after the deal’s closing.
RetailWire
AUGUST 8, 2024
Taco Bell is making the most money for Yum! Brands.
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.
RetailDive
AUGUST 8, 2024
“We recognize where we are, we’re not crazy about it, but we’re also doing something to change the weather,” the executive said Thursday.
TalkingRetail
AUGUST 8, 2024
The Federation of Independent Retailers (the Fed) is making available emergency grants of up to £1,000, for members whose businesses have been ravaged in riot torn cities and towns.
RetailDive
AUGUST 8, 2024
The struggling sneaker brand is showing signs of recovery in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, as its holding company works to boost its desirability.
RetailWire
AUGUST 8, 2024
Disney blames slower demand and higher prices for a drop in profit at its theme parks.
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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.
Digital Doughnut
AUGUST 8, 2024
This post explores the benefits, key applications, implementation strategies, and future trends of IoT-VOIP integration, highlighting its potential to revolutionize industries and enhance user experiences. Learn about the challenges and opportunities in this exciting technological intersection that's shaping the future of connected communication.
RetailWire
AUGUST 8, 2024
These scanners should stop those who do not have a membership from entering the store.
TalkingRetail
AUGUST 8, 2024
MRI Software, a provider of management software solutions for real estate and retail among other industries, has shared its latest footfall data, revealing a steady decline, with regional cities outside of London witnessing the greatest impact, particularly in North & Yorkshire and the West Midlands.
RetailWire
AUGUST 8, 2024
Ace Hardware has recently announced a strategic partnership with VusionGroup to start utilizing advanced digital shelf label (DSL) technology across its stores, with goals to enhance both operational efficiency and customer service.
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
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.
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