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From Porsche to Purpose: A CMO’s Journey

Practical eCommerce

Kevin Dahlstrom's $211,000 Porsche created more stress than joy and started his reset to minimalism. The post From Porsche to Purpose: A CMO’s Journey appeared first on Practical Ecommerce.

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Puma Brings Immersive Entertainment Flagship to Las Vegas

Retail TouchPoints

Puma has unveiled a new flagship concept that includes activations, customization services and other tech-powered elements. Located at the BLVD , a new retail and entertainment destination in the heart of the Las Vegas Strip, this is the global sports brand’s second U.S. flagship. The 25,000-square-foot space spans three floors and represents Puma’s much broader “brand elevation strategy,” according to Arne Freundt, CEO of Puma.

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Tinuiti at 20: Forecasting the Future and Defining Digital Marketing

CPC Strategy

News Tinuiti at 20: Forecasting the Future and Defining Digital Marketing By Tinuiti Team Nov 22 2024 This post was written by Andy Taylor, VP of Research at Tinuiti and Emily Sullivan, Content Specialist at Tinuiti. This past August, Tinuiti celebrated a major milestone—20 years of business, growth, and innovation in the digital marketing space.

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Amazon Doubles Down on Live Shopping for Black Friday

Retail TouchPoints

Amazon has partnered with video commerce platform TalkShopLive to beef up its livestreaming efforts this holiday season with new shows from Martha Stewart, Jennifer Hudson and more. The collaboration will kick off on Black Friday, with TalkShopLive producing a series of new shows for Amazon Live , the e-tailer’s livestreaming service. Martha Stewart, Jennifer Hudson, Eva Mendes, and Kimberly Schlapman of the country music group Little Big Town will each host live shows showcasing a curation of A

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

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.

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Leverage Collaborative Supply Networks To Achieve Supply Chain Resilience And Sustainability

Forrester eCommerce

Do you recall all the supply chain drama of the Covid shut downs from March 2020 to December 2021? Do you remember the feverish discussions about a ‘New Normal’? Sales And Operations Planning And Execution Go Multi-Enterprise CPG led the way with enterprise-wide Sales & Operations Planning.

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Chewy Challenges Robotics Providers to Improve Autonomous Warehouse Picking

Retail TouchPoints

Chewy and nonprofit robotics hub MassRobotics have created the CHAMP (Chewy Autonomous Mobile Picking) Challeng e, offering $30,000 and the potential to work with Chewy going forward to the winning robotics manufacturer. The challenge addresses the physical demands involved in handling large, heavy products, such as bags, boxes and pails of dog food and cat litter, within confined warehouse spaces.

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Study: How Retailers are Managing the Tug-of-War Between Employee Satisfaction and Profitability

Retail TouchPoints

Employee satisfaction plays a central role in store operations. After all, when employees are happy and engaged, they create more productive and profitable store environments. But one survey found that nearly one in every two frontline employees are unhappy with their job due to low pay, inflexible hours, poor leadership and a lack of growth opportunities.

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Zara Opens 51,000 Sq Ft Flagship Store at Bullring & Grand Central

365 Retail

Hammerson has announced the opening of an expanded flagship store for Zara at Bullring & Grand Central. Spanning 51,000 sq ft across two floors, the new store introduces Zara’s latest design concept and showcases its complete collections for womenswear, menswear, and childrenswear. The minimalist interior design features innovative elements such as automated collection and returns points, streamlining the shopping experience.

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Unwrap Holiday Growth: The Top Benefits of Joining an External Loyalty Program this Season

Retail TouchPoints

As the holiday season approaches, retailers are under intense pressure to deliver results, with only 27 days between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Rising debt and higher cost of living are contributing to forecasted slower retail sales this year, making it more crucial than ever for brands to stand out. While events like Black Friday and Cyber Monday are still expected to attract crowds and drive online traffic, competition for consumers’ carefully guarded share of wallet will be fiercer tha

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Sweaty Betty opens first US stores

RetailDive

Two brick-and-mortar locations in Chicago and Washington, D.C., will serve as the brand’s first stand-alone stores in the country.

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AI for Commerce: Foundations, Aspirations, and Hype

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.

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Ugg Brings Back ‘Feel House’ Concept with Post Malone

Retail TouchPoints

If any brand knows the power of feels, it’s Ugg. Fuzzy boots and slippers aside, the brand is embracing all things comfy and cozy by bringing back its popular Feel House concept — this time with Grammy Award-nominated artist Post Malone. Initially launched in April 2022, Feel House is a multi-sensory retail experience where “self-expression [is] comfortable for all.

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Respect Orders welcomed by union as key step to tackling retail crime

TalkingRetail

Retail trade union Usdaw has welcomed today’s announcement, by Home Secretary Yvette Cooper, that the government will introduce new Respect Orders as part of the Crime and Policing Bill.

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Bealls Deploys Workforce Management Solution Chainwide

Retail TouchPoints

Bealls has adopted a workforce management (WFM) platform from Legion Technologies for demand forecasting, automated scheduling, time and attendance tracking and frontline communications across its 650 stores. The AI-native WFM solution is designed to provide employees with increased autonomy and flexibility in their schedules, a top demand from hourly employees.

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As Gap Inc. makes progress in Q3, all eyes are on the CEO

RetailDive

Richard Dickson has caught investors’ attention with a string of improvements across the portfolio since his arrival last year from Mattel.

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The GTM Intelligence Era: ZoomInfo 2025 Customer Impact Report

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!

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BJ’s to Raise Membership Fees for First Time in Seven Years

Retail TouchPoints

BJ’s Wholesale Club will raise its annual membership fees by $5 to $60 per year, and its Club+ fee will rise $10 to $120 per year, effective Jan. 1, 2025. The increases are the first in seven years. BJ’s also has added a new benefit for Club+ members, including BJ’s One+ Mastercard cardholders: two free same-day deliveries on eligible orders of $50 or more during each annual membership period.

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Sealskinz Opens First Permanent Store in Marylebone Village

365 Retail

Sealskinz , the British brand known for outdoor and performance apparel, has opened its first permanent store at 1 Hinde Street in Marylebone Village. This opening follows the success of last year’s Christmas pop-up in the same location and marks a significant milestone for the company. Situated in a prime location within The Howard de Walden Estate, the new store spans 1,000 square feet across two floors.

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The Weekly Closeout: Stitch Fix adds stylist profiles, NRF and RILA respond to overtime rule block

RetailDive

The apparel box retailer is introducing customers to the brains behind its boxes while retail organizations express relief to a ruling on overtime pay.

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Consumers less pessimistic but still nervous, says survey

TalkingRetail

British consumers have become less pessimistic but remain edgy about economic pressures, according to the longest running measure of economic sentiment. The GfK consumer confidence index is still negative in November at -18, but this is better than the -21 it hit in October.

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Staying Ahead of UFLPA Enforcement: Best Practices for Retail Supply Chains

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

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Walmart makes convenience a priority as it grows e-commerce market share

RetailDive

Executives credited investments in delivery and pickup options for growing sales from households earning more than $100,000.

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BJ’s Wholesale Club To Raise Membership Prices for the First Time in 7 Years

RetailWire

BJ's has hiked its membership prices for customers.

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Amazon Live to feature Martha Stewart, Jennifer Hudson on Black Friday

RetailDive

The company is partnering with TalkShopLive to showcase Amazon’s Black Friday deals via live shopping shows.

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DoorDash Introduces New Features To Make Holiday Shopping Easier, Faster, and More Affordable

RetailWire

DoorDash is ramping it up for the holiday season.

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Future-Proofing Enterprise Commerce: Why Extensibility Wins with Shopify

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.

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The big smoke | In focus: smoking and smoking alternatives

TalkingRetail

When it comes to sales of tobacco and vapes, you might think demand remains pretty much the same throughout the year. In fact, the category is subject to some significant seasonal fluctuations.

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Olive & June to be acquired by Hydro Flask owner for $240M

RetailDive

Olive & June’s founder and CEO Sarah Gibson Tuttle will remain on the team as the nail care company joins Helen of Troy’s portfolio of brands.

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Private-Label Wines Surge in Popularity Despite Wine Sales Slump

RetailWire

Private-label wine is booming despite an overall sales slump in the category.

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Food sales better than some sectors but still dropped in October, says ONS

TalkingRetail

Food sales held up better than wider retail in October but still fell by 0.6%, according to figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). The overall retail sales decline was 0.7%, with clothing the most notable faller at 3.1%.

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🚀Future-Proof Your Salesforce B2C Commerce: Modernization Strategies Inside!

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.

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Build-A-Bear Collaborates With KFC for Exclusive Plush Toy Costumes

RetailWire

Build-A-Bear and KFC are collaborating on adorable costumes for plush toys.

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Engineered Arts

Canadian Special Events

Event decor has the power to shape the emotional experience of every guest, and Engineered Arts redefines this potential. Specializing in custom tactile installations, they create immersive environments that engage the senses and tell compelling stories. Founded by two visionaries who blend engineering and artistry, Engineered Arts produces dynamic, interactive designs that leave a lasting impression.

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Store-Branded Credit Card Interest Rates Rise to Record Highs

RetailWire

With the 2024 holiday shopping season gearing up, consumers are finding their store credit cards have a much higher interest rate.

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7-Eleven Celebrates the Season With Holiday Coffee Blends and Merchandise

RetailWire

Holiday beverages, 7-Eleven themed merchandise, and more — the convenience store has it all.

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5 Ways You Can Win Faster with Gen AI in Sales

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.