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JCPenney, LIFT Select 10 Finalists for Beauty Accelerator Program

Retail TouchPoints

JCPenney and Rare Beauty Brands have selected 10 finalists for the 2024 LIFT Beauty Accelerator program, which was created to empower female-identifying founders from underrepresented backgrounds. LIFT will support five early-stage brands from these communities with $10,000 grants, retail distribution and mentorship from beauty executives. During the competition’s next phase, finalists will pitch their concepts to a judging panel that includes Daren Curry, VP of Digital Acceleration at Rare Beau

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From Red Flags to Must-Haves: Choosing the Right eCommerce SEO Company

Groove

In 2024, more than one in five retail purchases will take place online. For your eCommerce store to thrive, you need to build your digital presence and bring people to your site. An eCommerce SEO company can serve as a crucial partner in achieving these goals, so let’s look more closely at how these specialized agencies can help your business grow. Understanding the Role of an eCommerce SEO Company An eCommerce SEO services company uses its expertise in digital retail to help clients build their

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Google, Amazon Amp Up Visual Search Tools to Aid Shoppers

Retail TouchPoints

When searching for a specific item, the right combination of keywords to describe what you’re looking for can sometimes escape you. And other times, you may define and describe something completely differently than another person. Couple these realities with the fact that humans are largely visual animals and it’s no surprise that visual search is becoming increasingly popular for all kinds of queries, especially for those that are shopping related.

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“Nothing’s Gonna Touch You In These Golden Years?” Only Half Of Americans Know How To Save For Retirement

Forrester eCommerce

David Bowie’s classic song "Golden Years" tells us to “look at that sky, life's begun.” But retirement’s “golden years” are looking less golden for Americans. Forrester data indicates that many Americans are willing to work past the age of retirement, or even work a part-time job in retirement to supplement their income.

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eCommerce in 2025: How Customer Experience Drives Online Retail Success

Speaker: Jennifer Wright and Nick Barron

2025 is right around the corner, and with it comes a new wave of consumer expectations, competitive pressures, and operational challenges. Success lies in finding the balance between operational flexibility and creating experiences that keep customers coming back. The future of retail belongs to those who can stay ahead of shifting customer preferences and marketing trends. 🔮 In this session, we’ll dive deep into what it takes to keep customers engaged and your operations nimble, no matt

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How to Choose the Right Digital Marketing Company: An eCommerce Guide

Groove

Marketing is the lifeblood of eCommerce stores, but it's also something that many store owners struggle to navigate. With so many different marketing avenues and strategies that go into the recipe for success, it's not a surprise that owners are often left feeling a little overwhelmed. Thankfully, working with an experienced digital marketing company is a solution that can help.

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Rebirth at Kohl’s: Retailer Brings Back Beloved Babies ‘R’ Us Registry

Retail TouchPoints

Expectant parents, rejoice! After announcing its new in-store partnership with Babies ‘R’ Us , Kohl’s is bringing back the retailer’s beloved baby registry. Expectant families can build, manage and share their wish lists with loved ones via Kohls.com or the Kohl’s App. When opening an account on the Baby Registry, consumers can confirm where gifts should be shipped, track the baby’s expected arrival date, customize a welcome message for loved ones and start selecting products to add to the

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Poshmark Overhauls Fee Structure to Improve Seller Transparency

Retail TouchPoints

Social commerce and resale company Poshmark has rolled out a new fee structure designed to help sellers maximize their earnings. The initial 20% seller fee will be replaced with a 5.99% fee, along with an additional $1 , $2 or $3 fixed fee, depending on the total order amount. The fixed fee pricing tiers for buyers and sellers include: · Orders under $15: $1 fee; · Orders between $15 and $50: $2 fee; and · Orders $50 and above: $3 fee.

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Panic Buying of Toilet Paper Triggered by Dockworker Strike

RetailWire

The recent dockworker strike is more likely to impact non-paper goods like electronics and cars.

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Amazon Dives Into the Shark Tank to Promote ‘Buy It Now’ Launch

Retail TouchPoints

Borrowing a page from Shark Tank , Amazon will premiere its new Buy It Now game show on Prime Video on Oct. 30, 2024. Entrepreneurs will have 90 seconds to pitch their product to The 100, an audience of potential customers. If this group likes the product and the price, contestants make their pitch to a rotating panel of celebrities/entrepreneurs, including Gwyneth Paltrow, Tony Hawk and Christian Siriano.

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Amazon wants to hire 250K for the holidays again

RetailDive

For the second consecutive year, the company is planning a major round of hiring to sustain its operations during retail's busiest quarter.

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Pricing for Profit: How to Set, Negotiate, and Succeed

Speaker: Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader

In today’s competitive market, pricing is more than just a number — it’s the cornerstone of profitability. The right pricing strategy ensures that you capture the true value of your offering, paving the way for sustainable growth and long-term success. Join Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader, in this exclusive session where he will explore how a well-crafted pricing approach balances customer perception with business objectives, creating a powerful tool for securing both competitive advantage a

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High Prices are Finally Wearing Down Pet Parents

Retail TouchPoints

In consumer goods, the pet category can often be impervious to macroeconomic events that cause consumers to tighten their wallets. This sentiment proved true during the pandemic when, despite economic and supply chain turmoil, the pet supplies and food categories boomed. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the pet category saw more than $100 billion in spending in 2021, well above the sales of alcohol.

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Score Free Wings With Applebee’s New ‘Pick 6 Mondays’ NFL Promotion

RetailWire

Applebee’s partnership with the NFL is culminating in a new company promotion: Applebee’s Pick 6 Mondays with free boneless wings.

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The North Face expands secondhand program

RetailDive

The brand’s Renewed program now allows customers to return used items online and in stores in exchange for credit.

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Using Wishlists Beyond the Holidays

UpSellIt

When people think of wishlists, they typically associate them with special occasions like birthdays, weddings, and holidays. However, in the world of ecommerce, wishlists are a valuable tool that extends far beyond the holiday season. For retailers, wishlists enhance the shopping experience by allowing customers to easily save their favorite items or share them with friends and family, leading to increased engagement and conversions.

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4 Best Practices for Ensuring Success in International Markets Ahead of Peak Season

The opportunity for e-commerce merchants in international markets is immense. Data indicates that when international options are available at checkout, merchants see up to 20-60% higher cart conversion and a 128% higher gross merchandise value (GMV) than domestic orders. However, while the opportunities are significant, so are the risks. Without careful planning and strategic partnerships, merchants may face challenges, including high shipping costs, complex customs regulations, and unexpected p

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As Levi’s pivots to DTC, Dockers may be sold

RetailDive

CEO Michelle Gass said the khakis business “has underperformed for some time” and the company wants to focus on its denim and Beyond Yoga brands.

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New Ecommerce Tools: October 3, 2024

Practical eCommerce

This week: new tools for search ad campaigns, financing, collecting reviews, supply-chain management, and cross-border shipping. The post New Ecommerce Tools: October 3, 2024 appeared first on Practical Ecommerce.

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Genesco taps Tupperware vet as CFO

RetailDive

Sandra Harris will oversee the company’s accounting, financial planning and analysis, investor relations, treasury, procurement and tax functions.

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Best SaaS Integration Platforms: Examples and Importance

Digital Doughnut

Businesses are always finding ways to run more smoothly and accomplish more. One tool that helps them achieve better performance is the SaaS integration platform. SaaS stands for Software as a Service. It connects different software tools together and ensures their integration works without any disruption. It handles tasks like transferring information between the integrated tools and automating processes.

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A Blueprint for B2B Commerce

In the B2B space, digital expectations are higher than ever. Consumer platforms have made online experiences incredibly user-friendly and efficient, adding pressure for businesses to follow suit to meet the expectations of the modern B2B buyer. Take inspiration from B2C commerce strategies and adapt them for B2B digital interactions. Learn to create engaging and well-crafted consumer shopping experiences with insights and tools from Orium’s report, A Blueprint to B2B Commerce.

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McDonald’s Announces the Return of 4 New ‘Boo Buckets’ in Time for Halloween

RetailWire

McDonald's has updated the iconic Halloween pail for the 21st century.

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Smeg Opens Pop-Up Store at Bluewater Shopping Centre

365 Retail

Italian appliance brand Smeg is preparing to open a pop-up shop at Bluewater Shopping Centre, running from 7th October to 3rd November 2024. Located in the Lower Guildhall, this temporary store will offer customers an opportunity to explore Smeg’s range of products, marking the brand’s first pop-up retail space outside its permanent flagship store on Regent Street.

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California Food Label Law Aims To Clear Up Expiration Date Confusion

RetailWire

Gov. Gavin Newsome signed a bill making certain food label phrases illegal in California.

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New Look Releases 2024 Sustainability Report, Highlighting Significant Progress Across Key Targets

365 Retail

New Look has published its 2024 Sustainability Report, providing a comprehensive update on its ‘Kind to Our Core’ strategy, which was first launched in January 2022. The report highlights New Look’s achievements in reducing emissions, diverting textiles from landfills, and setting new goals for traceability and recycled materials, among other sustainability efforts.

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Innovation Fest: Summer of AI

Join Bloomreach at Innovation Fest: Summer 2024, a virtual event, to explore the future of personalized marketing and merchandising! Along with the company’s top product experts, CEO Raj De Datta will provide an exclusive look at the company’s latest AI innovations reshaping the omnichannel experience. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to connect with fellow industry leaders and explore the latest trends in retail technology.

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Pizza Hut Is Giving Away 1 Million Free Pizzas in Honor of BOOK IT! Anniversary

RetailWire

Pizza Hut is offering the free pizzas for a limited time.

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fabric’s Mike Micucci on Transforming Retail with LLMs

Fabric Blog

Enterprise grade digital commerce platform for omnichannel retailers to power the customer journey from Commerce to Order Management.

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Amazon launches suite of visual search features

RetailDive

The e-commerce giant added five new tech features so shoppers can conduct faster and more precise product searches.

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8 Examples to Understand What Makes Gen Z Ads Work in 2024

Email Audience

Gen Z is the generation born between the late 90s and the early 2010s. It’s the most diverse generation in the world. Gen Zers are more mixed racially, sexually, and culturally than previous generations. Even their age ranges between 12 and 28, making them difficult to group. This presents a real challenge when it comes to marketing. Gen Z doesn’t fit into the nice, neat boxes that demographers and marketers like to use.

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Loyalty 101: How To Turn Browsers Into Buyers For Lasting Engagement

Speaker: Shaunna Bruton, Danielle Wyllie, and Kailey Holmes

Say goodbye to one-size-fits-all retail, and say hello to experiences that keep your customers coming back for more! Customer loyalty isn’t just earned - it’s cultivated through meaningful engagement with the help of data. This webinar will take you behind the scenes of how top retailers turn customer data into personalized experiences that drive engagement and retention.

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Celebrating 50 Years of Resilience: The Studio 73 Gala

Canadian Special Events

On Saturday, November 4, 2023, the Rainbow Resource Centre celebrated its 50th anniversary with the Studio 73 Gala, a glittering tribute to the resilience and joy of Winnipeg’s 2SLGBTQ+ community. Held at the RBC Convention Centre , the night marked a significant milestone for Canada’s longest-running queer and trans resource centre. The gala commemorated five decades of advocacy and support, serving as a moment of reflection and renewal amidst a political climate that is increasingly hostile to

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Booker growth contributes to Tesco’s positive interim results

TalkingRetail

Tesco reported an operating profit rise 13% to £1.61bn in the six months to the end of August, up from £1.43m over the same period last year, in its 2024/2025 interim results. Sales across the group grew by 3.5% over the period to £31.

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How The Xero Payments Report Can Help You Understand Your Customers’ Payment Method Preferences

365 Retail

The Power of Knowing Customer Preferences Knowing how your customers like to pay is critical to maximising cash flow while improving their experience. The Xero Payments Report provides valuable insights into the latest payment trends, helping you to identify how your customers want to pay. And according to Xero’s research, adjusting your payment options will help you streamline billing and get paid much faster.

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Carling’s limited-edition Emirates FA cup-inspired cans return

TalkingRetail

Carling has announced the return of its limited-edition FA Cup-themed cans to celebrate its partnership with the Emirates FA Cup. Carling is again backing the Emirates FA Cup for the 2024/25 season.

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How to Navigate Revenue and Expense Management: Competitive Insights for Financial Success

Speaker: Hilary Akhaabi, PhD - Founder, Chief Financial & Operations Officer at Go Africa Global

In the fast-paced world of corporate finance, staying ahead of the curve is crucial for sustainable growth and profitability. This exclusive webinar with leading expert Hilary Akhaabi, PhD, will teach you practical ways to navigate complex financial landscapes and enhance your company's revenue management capabilities. Whether you're aiming to refine your financial strategies or seeking innovative solutions to drive performance, this new session is for you!