Forrester eCommerce
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
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My Wife Quit Her Job
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
BMW is a horrible, horrible company. But before I tell you why, I just want to say that these are not the types of posts I normally make, and I have never publicly denigrated a company before. However, this is the first time I’ve felt so cheated and wronged that I feel compelled to warn the public about BMW as a company. What happened to me can and will happen to you if you buy a car from this company.
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Forrester eCommerce
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
Most of the hype and boardroom enthusiasm for genAI stems from the belief that AI machines will automate the repeatable tasks that people used to do, thereby saving firms money with fewer employees doing more work. While we believe that’s true for rote knowledge tasks and some knowledge worker roles, it’s not really the point.
Retail TouchPoints
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
Family Dollar will use solutions from Dunnhumby to make merchandising and category management more customer-centric across its store network. Dunnhumby will use customer data science as well as consumer-led insights and collaboration to help Family Dollar make merchandising decisions that drive greater engagement with the retailer’s 66 million shoppers.
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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.
Forrester eCommerce
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
Upbeat budget expectations for 2025 will serve European leaders well, but placing the right bets will be critical to securing a competitive edge. Read a few of our top recommendations.
Retail TouchPoints
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
Patagonia has joined the Pack4Good sustainability initiative from Canopy as it seeks next-generation packaging solutions that are made from non-tree sources such as agricultural waste and non-forest alternative fibers. The retailer already uses 100% recycled content for its packaging and catalogs but is seeking solutions that significantly reduce reliance on primary forest resources.
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Retail TouchPoints
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
The retail landscape is a battlefield. Brands constantly fight for customer attention, loyalty, and ultimately a slice of their wallets. Standing out from the crowd requires innovative strategies, and gamification is emerging as a powerful weapon in the fight for retail dominance. But with a vast array of gamification concepts and approaches, navigating this exciting marketing tactic can be tricky.
Forrester eCommerce
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
We analyzed the Q2 2024 earnings announcements of five large public technology service providers. Big picture, the market is more difficult than in the past decade. First, tech service providers continued slow organic growth or decline in Q2 2024, with little change expected for the rest of the year.
Retail TouchPoints
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
Closeout retailer Big Lots has filed for Chapter 11 protection in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware in order to facilitate its sale to an affiliate of Nexus Capital Management. Nexus has agreed to acquire all of the retailer’s assets and ongoing business operations; financial details were not disclosed. Nexus will now serve as the stalking horse bidder in a court-supervised auction that will allow for higher, or otherwise better, offers prior to court approval.
RetailDive
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
The bankrupt home improvement company, previously Lumber Liquidators, has inked a deal to be acquired by F9 Investments, its largest shareholder.
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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.
Retail TouchPoints
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
Walmart is looking to boost its fashion street cred with a 40 -stop traveling tour across the U.S. this fall to showcase its fashion offerings. The Walmart Style Tour kicks off today at the Taste of Chicago and will continue through the end of October, with stops including Los Angeles, New York and Dallas. The traveling pop-up will feature Walmart’s most popular owned brands , including Scoop and Free Assembly , as well as a curated selection of the latest fall trends from the retailer’s broader
RetailWire
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
Panasonic Energy, a division of the Panasonic Group, has officially announced the commencement of mass production for its new 4680 cylindrical lithium-ion batteries, marking a significant advancement in automotive battery technology.
Practical eCommerce
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
Search Console is the free powerhouse for organic rankings. Yet some helpful reports are little used. The post Underused SEO Reports in Search Console appeared first on Practical Ecommerce.
ESW
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
To reach shoppers around the world and succeed at international expansion, you need an end-to-end set of solutions that let you find and connect with shoppers, personalise their experience on and off your ecommerce site and deliver a localised post-purchase process that is seamless and reflects your brand. That’s why ESW and SHOPLINE have joined forces: to make it easy for you to see fast, efficient and long-term success in markets around the world.
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RetailDive
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
The retailer will bring its Style Tour to over 40 stops across the U.S. as a way to “shorten the distance between inspiration and commerce.
Practical eCommerce
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
Recommerce is booming. Here's a rundown of leading brands' sustainability initiatives and in-house resale marketplaces. The post Top Resale Sites from Consumer Brands appeared first on Practical Ecommerce.
TalkingRetail
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
Red Bull is launching its Winter Edition – Iced Vanilla Berry. Red Bull Winter Edition Iced Vanilla Berry combines the flavours of blueberry, vanilla, cotton candy and “icy-fresh” notes of eucalyptus.
RetailDive
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
Concerns around high interest rates and inflation are stressing consumers’ budgets, according to a recent report.
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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.
RetailWire
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. has shared an official response to the rejection of its takeover bid of 7-Eleven.
RetailDive
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
The family-run company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in May and the liquidation of its 42 retail stores began. Here’s what that looked like at one location.
RetailWire
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
Despite restructuring efforts, Big Lots could not keep up with current economic pressures.
RetailDive
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
The generative AI-enabled feature is part of a larger effort to enhance the search engine’s ability to help shoppers buy apparel online.
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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.
RetailWire
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
Eagle Produce LLC is recalling the fruit due to the potential for contamination.
RetailDive
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
The discount chain has selected Dunnhumby to power a platform aimed at localizing product assortment to better meet shoppers’ needs.
TalkingRetail
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
New figures reveal Post Offices handled £3.61bn in cash deposits and withdrawals in August. The total cash deposits value totalled £2.7bn, a slight decline compared to July’s record-breaking numbers, but a year-on-year increase of +9.2%. Cash withdrawals amounted to £934m, a 8.1% rise year-on-year.
RetailDive
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
The bargain-focused retailer said Nexus Capital Management has offered a $620 million stalking horse bid.
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365 Retail
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
Ben Sherman, the iconic UK menswear brand, is set to open its first store in Northern Ireland this September at The Boulevard , creating six new jobs. Occupying a 1,314-square-foot unit, the store marks a significant step in the brand’s return to the UK high street, following Marquee Brands signing a multi-year licensing deal with BSI Apparel. This will be Ben Sherman’s eighth outlet in the UK, featuring its Signature and B by Ben Sherman collections, along with a capsule collection inspired by
RetailDive
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
The retailer said its current network will suffice following supply chain improvements made over the last few years.
RetailWire
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
The shoes honor the iconic Nickelodeon characters.
RetailDive
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
Timed to marathon season, “Winning isn’t Comfortable” extends a hard-edged approach, showing runners battered by the elements.
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