Forrester eCommerce
JULY 3, 2024
I’m pleased to announce the publication of the second of my two APAC generative AI (genAI) B2C marketing reports, Generative AI Marketing Use Cases In APAC (client-only access).
Retail TouchPoints
JULY 3, 2024
Image courtesy Bealls The Bealls store in Roswell, N.M. is celebrating that town’s famed relationship with UFOs and all things extraterrestrial with the installation of immersive space alien artwork, just in time for Roswell’s annual UFO festival. The move is part of a larger localization effort on the part of Bealls to bring regional flavor to its stores.
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Forrester eCommerce
JULY 3, 2024
Enterprise architecture teams must take action to demonstrate their value to the overall business — read this blog for some key best practices and activities that EA professionals can undertake.
Retail TouchPoints
JULY 3, 2024
Artificial intelligence (AI) is only accelerating its adoption among global corporate enterprises, so CEOs and business leaders are positioned at the confluence of innovation and ethics as it relates to implementing AI projects in their businesses. While technical prowess and business potential usually are the focus of conversations around AI, the ethical considerations are sometimes overlooked, especially those not immediately obvious.
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Forrester eCommerce
JULY 3, 2024
Aristotle’s wisdom nails it: mastering precision, appropriateness, timeliness, intentionality, and methodology isn’t just for anger management — it's crucial for AIOps too. In the chaotic world of IT, we need to separate the signal from the noise and act with clear intention.
Retail TouchPoints
JULY 3, 2024
All five Federal Trade Commissioners voted to halt Tempur Sealy International ’s planned $4 billion acquisition of Mattress Firm , saying that as the world’s largest mattress supplier and manufacturer, Tempur Sealy’s purchase of the 2,400 -store retailer would give it “the ability and incentive to suppress competition and raise prices for mattresses for millions of consumers,” according to an FTC statement.
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Retail TouchPoints
JULY 3, 2024
While other retailers launch competing sales around Amazon ’s Prime Day in the hopes of riding the ecommerce giant’s coattails, for Bookshop.org , Amazon’s annual sale event highlights bigger existential concerns. The platform’s sole mission is to keep independent bookstores alive amid the threat of digital convenience instigated by Amazon itself. Despite expanding well beyond its early niche in books, Amazon still captures more than 50% of book sales in the U.S., and many readers will flock to
Forrester eCommerce
JULY 3, 2024
Journey maps are STILL wildly popular, and for good reason: Done right, they can transform the customer experience (CX) your company delivers and even alter its culture.
Retail TouchPoints
JULY 3, 2024
Unlike many DTC brands that were born online and later found their way into physical retail, Monica + Andy has had a strong brick-and-mortar presence almost since its 2015 founding. Beginning with a single “guide shop” in Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood, the babywear retailer “actually had 18 physical retail locations in our first three years,” said Founder and CEO Monica Royer.
Forrester eCommerce
JULY 3, 2024
Despite the post-election trauma in France, brands sponsoring the Paris 2024 Olympic games should be able to leverage their investments. There is a huge contrast between the current political context today in France and the universal message that the Olympic games will convey in about three weeks.
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Retail TouchPoints
JULY 3, 2024
Two brands known for their commitment to sustainability, Grove Collaborative and Blueland , are marking Plastic-Free July with new tools and a fun consumer campaign, respectively. Grove has launched its Beyond Plastic Impact Tracker , which discloses the amount of plastic avoided and recovered in each order, with the goal of engaging customers more directly in the fight against single-use plastic waste.
RetailDive
JULY 3, 2024
John Boyd, president of the National Black Farmers Association, a Tractor Supply shareholder and fourth-generation farmer, said he has tried to reach out to the company’s top executive.
Practical eCommerce
JULY 3, 2024
Per a recent PwC survey, the global workforce is experiencing much upheaval from technology and other forces. The post Charts: Global Workforce Outlook Q2 2024 appeared first on Practical Ecommerce.
RetailDive
JULY 3, 2024
The beauty brand in March expanded its partnership with the WNBA, which initially launched in 2020.
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RetailWire
JULY 3, 2024
Jollibee is one of the most popular fast-food restaurants in the world.
RetailDive
JULY 3, 2024
Ingka Investments plans to build a retail and office space three minutes from Grand Central Station and Bryant Park.
RetailWire
JULY 3, 2024
According to a recent report by Counterpoint Research, Chinese electric vehicle maker, BYD is en route to surpass Tesla in battery electric vehicle sales this year.
RetailDive
JULY 3, 2024
The mattress giant expressed confidence in its ability to prevail in court and close the deal later this year or early next.
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
TalkingRetail
JULY 3, 2024
Sprite has teamed with Pringles Hot to launch cross-category POS for convenience stores. To help customers take advantage of this cross-category opportunity, Sprite is partnering with popular mealtime occasions and brands including Pringles Hot!
RetailDive
JULY 3, 2024
Mexican company Gonher is purchasing “substantially all” of its assets, following the music retailer's Chapter 11 bankruptcy in May.
RetailWire
JULY 3, 2024
A new report has revealed that YouTube has become the go-to destination for children seeking their favorite shows like "Peppa Pig" as well as the leading platform influencing their buying decisions.
RetailDive
JULY 3, 2024
The bankruptcy of its largest customer, Toys R Us, along with the pandemic and supply chain issues squeezed liquidity, leaving Chapter 11 as the best way to save the company.
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.
RetailWire
JULY 3, 2024
Steve Ballmer, the former CEO of Microsoft and current owner of the NBA's Los Angeles Clippers, has overtaken Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates in the list of the world's richest people.
RetailDive
JULY 3, 2024
Establishing a stronger connection to runners comes as legacy rivals like Nike have seen their foothold in the community slip.
RetailWire
JULY 3, 2024
The FDA has announced a ban on the use of brominated vegetable oil (BVO) in food items, citing safety concerns.
TalkingRetail
JULY 3, 2024
Retail spending is predicted to hit £311.5m during the UEFA Euro 2024 quarter-finals, which kick off on Friday 5 July, a new report reveals. The Men’s UEFA Euro 2024 Spending Report by savings site VoucherCodes.co.
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365 Retail
JULY 3, 2024
M&S has announced plans to open a brand-new 83,000 sq ft flagship store in Bath, relocating to a new location at SouthGate. This move represents a £17m investment by the retailer, aimed at offering the very best shopping experience for its customers and securing M&S’s future in Bath. Customers will be able to shop for both M&S Food and the retailer’s extensive Clothing & Beauty ranges from the new location once it opens.
RetailWire
JULY 3, 2024
Diamond Shruumz previously refused to pull its candy from shelves.
365 Retail
JULY 3, 2024
M&S has announced plans to return to Bristol with the opening of a brand-new flagship store in Cabot Circus. The 80,000 sq ft store is backed by a £21m investment by the retailer and is expected to create up to 150 jobs. This new store will offer customers the very best of M&S Food, Clothing, and Beauty. The opening of the Cabot Circus store is part of M&S’s store rotation strategy, ensuring that the retailer has the right stores in the right places with the right space to prov
TalkingRetail
JULY 3, 2024
Shop price annual inflation eased to 0.2% in June, down from 0.6% in May, according to the BRC-Nielsen Shop Price Index. Shop price annual growth is its lowest since October 2021. Non-Food remained in deflation at -1.0% in June, down from -0.
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