Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 9, 2024

If you thought Uber ’s move into food delivery back in 2016 was interesting, wait until you see what they’ve been up to during the Paris Olympics. We’ll give you a hint: it involves boat rides on the Seine and chauffeured tours of some of France’s most illustrious champagne houses. Uber Bubbles booking screen for riders who were in the vicinity. (Image courtesy Uber) None of this is technically “new” — Uber has been creating travel experiences for a little over two years now under its Go Anywher

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Groove

AUGUST 9, 2024

You got the sale, but now it’s all about the follow-through. If automation isn’t a part of your eCommerce email marketing strategy , you could be missing out on valuable revenue. Whether you’re just getting started or are looking to jumpstart performance, we’ve outlined these five tips for post purchase email automation that will point you toward success.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 9, 2024

“Generative AI” has been a key phrase in PR and media for the past 18 months. However, a panel of venture capital (VC) and tech investors revealed during the Retail Innovation Conference & Expo this past June that they’re taking a more long-term view of AI. They’re focusing less on mind-bending consumer-facing experiences , like those found while using platforms like ChatGPT or DALL-E , and more on tangible business uses cases that drive concrete results.

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Groove

AUGUST 9, 2024

BigCommerce natively supports three types of global product feeds: top sellers, new products and featured products. Although global product feeds have several benefits, many of our clients were looking for more customization. From promotional landing pages to unique groupings, custom product feeds can help clients reach specific audiences on unique pages across their sites.

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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

AUGUST 9, 2024

On April 20, 2024, the New York State legislature passed its annual budget measure for fiscal year 2025, which addresses multiple priorities and enacts key proposals from Governor Kathy Hochul. Of significance to New York business owners, workers and consumers, the measure includes a new Retail Security Tax Credit , which for tax years 2024 and 2025 will provide assistance to businesses for investing in necessary equipment to protect their employees and merchandise.

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Groove

AUGUST 9, 2024

eCommerce blogging can be a fantastic way to increase website traffic. The reason? Successful eCommerce blogs share valuable information and expertise with prospective customers. That information improves trust, increases brand loyalty and leads to more purchases. So why isn't every business including blogging in their eCommerce marketing strategy ?

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Groove

AUGUST 9, 2024

You are likely looking at your ecommerce website metrics at least monthly. However, if you are a data nerd like me, it is easy to become overwhelmed by the seemingly endless amount of data – much less know what you are looking for. As the reporting specialist at Groove, I measure several reach, engagement, and conversion metrics each month. These ecommerce metrics are critical to maintaining your website’s health as well as reaching your engagement and conversion goals. 3 critical metrics to mon

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 9, 2024

In an interesting turn of events, Amazon and TikTok are calling a truce and partnering to make it easier for consumers to buy products from the marketplace directly within the visual social platform. TikTok users will now see Amazon product recommendations directly within the “For You” feed. If they want to make a purchase, all they need to do is link their TikTok account to their Amazon account.

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Groove

AUGUST 9, 2024

If you haven’t heard of it, Facebook Custom Audiences is an advertising method that lets you reach leads and customers that you already know. Basically, you upload a list of emails into Facebook and it will deliver ads to that exact list if Facebook can identify them. The problem is that Custom Audiences can be a real pain. Uploading CSVs of emails, trying to keep them in sync with your campaigns, removing emails when they fall out of a target… Virtually every client that tried it, couldn’t keep

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RetailDive

AUGUST 9, 2024

Ullman was a graduate and benefactor of the University of Cincinnati and a low-key yet powerful retail executive throughout the decades.

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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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Groove

AUGUST 9, 2024

Marketing platforms like Criteo and Rakuten help eCommerce brands build personalized shopping experiences. These tools collect order information from eCommerce sites to retarget audiences across multiple devices and platforms to drive conversions. However after working with several of our clients, we realized Criteo and Rakuten integrations for BigCommerce are not always what they should be.

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RetailWire

AUGUST 9, 2024

After facing a 48% drop in net profit for the first half 2024, Stellantis is planning to lay off up to 2,450 U.S. plant workers in Warren, Michigan, later this year.

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Groove

AUGUST 9, 2024

“No one will follow you if you don’t know where you are going,” – Jack Trout The Importance of a Branding Strategy Jack Trout was a revolutionary. You’ve probably never heard of him, but you've definitely heard his ideas. Trout was an advertising executive for General Electric who eventually started his own agency and developed the groundbreaking theory of product positioning and branding strategy.

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RetailDive

AUGUST 9, 2024

Prime members in parts of Canada will have faster same-day delivery and the apparel company will trade on the NYSE under the new symbol GAP.

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Groove

AUGUST 9, 2024

There may not be a bell ringing every time a customer walks in the door, but brick and mortar retailers are sounding the alarm and sprinting to the nearest exit to take their product catalog online. Times-they-are-a-changing and retailers are embracing the digital world, but not all brick and mortars are feeling equipped to expand to an unknown channel.

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RetailWire

AUGUST 9, 2024

California fast-food restaurants continued to penalize consumers instead of CEOs taking pay cuts.

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Groove

AUGUST 9, 2024

While retail sales are still dominated by brick and mortar stores, the number of people who shop online is rapidly increasing at an unprecedented rate. eCommerce took up 14.3% of total retail sales in 2018. As a result, it’s necessary for businesses to move into this avenue and develop a strong online presence if they want to keep up with the demands of their customers.

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RetailDive

AUGUST 9, 2024

With e-commerce revenue growth of 4.4% in Q2, the DTC eyewear brand is making progress against the goals it outlined at the start of the year.

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RetailWire

AUGUST 9, 2024

Samsung is recalling its Slide-in Electric Ranges due to a fire hazard posed by the front-mounted knobs.

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RetailDive

AUGUST 9, 2024

Despite declines at three of its largest brands, the Merrell parent company’s CEO said the results were better than expected.

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RetailWire

AUGUST 9, 2024

As part of a plan to save $500 million, Paramount is reducing staff by 15%.

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RetailDive

AUGUST 9, 2024

The beauty brand said it plans to use the athletes’ star power to support a new hair color product launch through brand ambassador partnerships.

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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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RetailWire

AUGUST 9, 2024

In total, 43 people have been hospitalized due to the food contamination issue.

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RetailDive

AUGUST 9, 2024

Yves LePendeven, who was serving as acting CFO since March, was also named to take over the role permanently.

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365 Retail

AUGUST 9, 2024

A rise in environmental consciousness among consumers and the cost of living crisis has enabled pre-loved and second-hand fashion businesses like Vinted to start making profits. However, this has not stopped the fast fashion industry from also continuing to grow, with brands such as Shein announcing international expansions. So which business model will win?

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RetailWire

AUGUST 9, 2024

White Castle is offering a discount on its cheese sliders.

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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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365 Retail

AUGUST 9, 2024

Introduction Business owners should remember to pick the best UI/UX design company in the digital age. This is because UX can decide the winner and loser of the business. If you own a small or large business, it is vital that you boost your business’s online presence. To do this, you need to hire a UI/UX design company. In addition, you need to be knowledgeable about user interfaces and digital experience before selecting a company that specializes in these areas.

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TalkingRetail

AUGUST 9, 2024

Untaxed cigarettes have been found behind false walls and in other hides during inspections at stores in Gravesend. The enforcement by Kent Police, Kent Trading Standards and Gravesham Council’s licencing department was carried out last month, with the figures released this week.

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365 Retail

AUGUST 9, 2024

Effective teamwork is the cornerstone of any successful team. Imagine a place where all documents are always at your fingertips, tasks are distributed, and projects are progressing according to plan. This is possible with the SharePoint platform, designed to streamline your work, making it organized and productive. SharePoint for team collaboration Let’s start with a brief overview.

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TalkingRetail

AUGUST 9, 2024

Local convenience stores are the number one service for promoting local growth, according to the 2024 Community Barometer released by the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) last month (July).

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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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