Thu.Nov 07, 2024

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Omnichannel vs. Multichannel eCommerce: Key Differences to Know

Groove

For your eCommerce business to excel, you need a plan that helps you determine how you will develop online content and engage your users. Selecting the right strategy for business growth could be your key to achieving success. Omnichannel and multichannel eCommerce marketing tend to be the two dominant methods that internet retailers use to distribute content and determine how their content and platforms interact with each other.

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New Research — Content Management Systems: Landscape & Trends

Forrester eCommerce

According to Forrester’s Marketing Survey, 2024, 69% of global B2C decision-makers increased their investment in content management technology, up from 59% who did so in 2023. Web content management software growth now outpaces the growth of the broader software market and is poised to reach $15.3 billion (total addressable market) by 2028.

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Hy-Vee Improves Supply Chain, Inventory and Forecasting Operations with Integrated Solutions

Retail TouchPoints

Supermarket chain Hy-Vee has optimized its distribution and transportation network with the help of three solutions from Manhattan Associates : the solution providers’ Warehouse Management System (WMS), Transportation Management System (TMS) and Demand Forecasting and Inventory Optimization (DFIO) module. Employee-owned Hy-Vee, which operates more than 570 stores across nine Midwestern states, now runs its inbound and outbound transportation on the Manhattan TMS, helping ensure maximum cube

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What The US Election Results Mean For Consumer Spending

Forrester eCommerce

With a new administration set to take office in 2025, a different set of economic policies will come into play, shaping consumer sentiment and driving spending behavior. We aren’t sure quite yet exactly what these policies will be – just as for brands, campaign promises often diverge significantly from the delivered experience.

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The Trends You Need to Succeed This Holiday Season

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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Aldi, Gelson’s and Hornbacher’s Connect ESLs to Instacart Product Picking Solution

Retail TouchPoints

Three more supermarket chains will connect their electronic shelf label (ESL) hardware to the Carrot Tags pick-to-light functionality from Instacart , making it easier for Instacart pickers — and eventually for consumers themselves — to find the products on their shopping list. Aldi , Gelson’s and Hornbacher’s have now deployed Carrot Tags, which light up to identify products on Instacart shoppers’ pick lists, following Schnucks ’ July 2024 announcement of a chainwide rollout.

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How Health Insurers Can Regain The Medicare Advantage

Forrester eCommerce

For seniors, Medicare Advantage (MA) remains a valuable alternative to traditional Medicare, offering comprehensive, cost-effective healthcare. However, policy shifts and market changes have made it harder for insurers to achieve performance and profit goals. Amid declining financial performance, insurers like Cigna have reduced their presence or exited MA altogether.

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How Customer Marketers Piece Together A Customer Advocacy Tech Stack 

Forrester eCommerce

Our first Forrester Tech Tide™: B2B Customer Advocacy and References Management, Q4 2024, shows a fractured market. Yet while recent disruption has caused angst, it also spurred innovation. Marketers have plenty of options.

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How Marketers Can Use the Holidays to Set a Foundation for Long-Term Loyalty

Retail TouchPoints

Amazon’s summer Prime Day sales event now serves to kickstart many retailers’ summertime sales and back-to-school marketing efforts, and is generally pivoting marketers’ planning calendars. This year, peak Halloween marketing time, usually running from mid-September to early October, turned into “Summerween” -themed sales and product drops. And now, brand marketing teams wonder if the holiday marketing calendar has been elongated too.

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562: US Sellers Rejoice! The Govt Just Destroyed Temu And Shein

My Wife Quit Her Job

In this episode, I cover the new de minimus rules that level the playing field with Temu, why your favorite bargain finds might disappear and the surprising winners in this e-commerce shakeup. What You’ll Learn How Temu Has Been Able To Dominate Ecommerce In The US The new changes to the deminimus rules Why these changes hurt Temu and Shein Sponsors SellersSummit.com – The Sellers Summit is the ecommerce conference that I’ve run for the past 8 years.

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3 Ways to Increase Customer Loyalty

UpSellIt

Building and maintaining customer loyalty is essential for any brand aiming for long-term success. Loyal customers not only drive consistent revenue but also serve as brand ambassadors, spreading the word to potential new customers. In a market where customer acquisition costs are soaring and competition is fierce, fostering loyalty can set your brand apart.

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Is Your Business AI-Ready? Find Out with Orium’s Maturity Model

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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Shopping Trends: Why Shopping Shifted to an Ambient Action | Salsify

Salsify

Since the first online transaction occurred in 1994 — a Sting CD sold by a Swarthmore College student named David Kohn, per Vice — shopping has been losing its “get up and go.

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Stores risk £5,000 fines over improper vape disposal

TalkingRetail

An expert from waste management company Biffa has warned business owners about the risk of significant fines for not complying with UK WEEE regulations - including the provision of a takeback system for consumers.

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Under Armour plots ‘most significant’ marketing to date as it works to win back shoppers

RetailDive

“I don’t believe the consumer’s mad at us, we just have to give them a reason to want to engage with us again,” CEO Kevin Plank said on a call with analysts.

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Tiffany & Co. Opens in Trafford Centre’s Selfridges

365 Retail

The Trafford Centre , one of the UK’s premier retail and leisure destinations, has recently welcomed renowned jewellery brand Tiffany & Co. with a new concession in the Selfridges Accessories Hall. The store features Tiffany & Co.’s latest design concept, inspired by its Fifth Avenue flagship redesigned by Peter Marino, offering visitors a luxurious shopping experience.

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Less Stress, More Success: Accounting Best Practices & Processes for 2025

Speaker: Amanda Adams, Fractional CFO, CPA

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Amanda Adams, a seasoned fractional CFO and CPA passionate about transforming back-office operations for finance teams. This session will cover critical best practices and process improvements tailored specifically for accounting professionals.

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Sniffer dog finds illegal vapes and cigarettes valued at £1.6m in Preston raids

TalkingRetail

A sniffer dog has hunted down thousands of hidden illegal vapes and cigarettes as part of a crackdown at shops across Preston. Lancashire County Council's Trading Standards team joined forces with HM Revenue & Customs and tobacco detection dog, Sky, a working cocker spaniel from… This story continues at Sniffer dog finds illegal vapes and cigarettes valued at £1.

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Warby Parker raises full-year guidance as it posts double-digit revenue growth in Q3

RetailDive

The company is on track to open 40 new stores by the end of the year and continues to add eye exam locations as it works to grow its vision offerings.

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Strengthening Retail Relationships with Data-Driven Insights: Real Stories from Leading Brands

Wiser

Building strong relationships with retail partners is crucial to effective category management, but it’s often challenging without a data-driven approach. Category managers must justify their shelf placements, ensure promotions are driving traffic, and demonstrate how their brand contributes to the retailer’s overall sales. Below are anonymized stories of brands leveraging crowdsourced data to enact positive change with their retail partners: Electronics Brand in a Leading Big-Box Retailer An el

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Amazon debuts virtual holiday shop

RetailDive

The immersive 3D shopping experience includes music, animations and a guided journey to help with product discovery.

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Is Your Brand AI-Ready? Find Out with Orium’s Maturity Model

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.

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WooCommerce related products: Complete guide for beginners

Omnisend

Reading Time: 9 minutes You might think that setting up related products in WooCommerce is complex or only worth doing if you have technical know-how, but that couldn’t be further from the truth. The reality? WooCommerce makes it surprisingly simple to display related products, upsells, and cross-sells. This means that with just a few steps, you can improve your sales across the board.

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Allbirds makes progress in Q3 but profits remain elusive

RetailDive

The DTC footwear brand’s store closures have hurt sales and saved cash. Now it’s introducing new styles and stepping up its marketing.

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Empowering Retail: The Evolving Landscape of E-commerce Platforms

Fabric Blog

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

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Benefit Cosmetics launches first virtual 3D shopping experience

RetailDive

The grocery store-inspired digital space, dubbed “The Benemart,” blends gaming and holiday shopping.

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Omnichannel E-Commerce: Drive More Revenue at Less Cost

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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New Ecommerce Tools: November 7, 2024

Practical eCommerce

This week: new tools for website builders, SMS marketing, AI-powered shopping assistants, reverse logistics, social commerce, and cross-border transactions. The post New Ecommerce Tools: November 7, 2024 appeared first on Practical Ecommerce.

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Taco Bell Joins the Chicken Nugget Party Along With McDonald’s, KFC, and Others

RetailWire

Taco Bell is stepping into new territory in a crowded culinary arena to promote a perennial favorite: the chicken nugget.

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Søstrene Grene to Open First Cambridgeshire Store in Peterborough’s Queensgate Shopping Centre

365 Retail

Søstrene Grene , the Danish homeware brand known for its signature Scandi style, is set to open its first Cambridgeshire location at Queensgate Shopping Centre in Peterborough. The new store will feature Søstrene Grene’s wide range of homeware, including contemporary interiors, kitchen accessories, children’s toys, soft furniture, and seasonal collections with frequent product drops.

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Warner Bros. Discovery’s Max Gains Over 7 Million New Subscribers in Q3

RetailWire

More subscribers signed up for Warner Bros. Discovery's Max in the last quarter than ever before.

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Mastering E-commerce Strategies to Drive Growth in B2B Distribution

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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True Retail Intelligence: Why You Need to Be Customer-Centric

Dynamic Action

Summary A customer-centric view is one of three critical lenses retailers need to fully understand performance and be successful. This lens helps retailers understand their most profitable customers’ preferences, buying patterns, and discount behaviors. EDITED’s Retail Intelligence Solution empowers retailers by bringing all three lenses together, combining market, profit, and customer data for confident, comprehensive decision-making.

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DICK’s Sporting Goods Recreates Iconic Film Moments With NFL Star J.J. Watt in New Holiday Ad

RetailWire

An NFL legend tackles holiday shopping in a hilarious new commercial for DICK's Sporting Goods.

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Adobe Forecasts Festive Online Spending Will Hit Record £25.9bn as Shoppers Prioritise Price and Value

365 Retail

Today, Adobe released its 2024 UK holiday online spending forecast, projecting record-breaking online sales of £25.9 billion for the season from 1 November through 31 December. Based on Adobe Analytics data tracking billions of visits to UK retail sites and 100 million SKUs across 18 categories, the report provides an in-depth view of the UK digital economy this season.

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Home Depot Co-Founder Dies at the Age of 95

RetailWire

He helped create a "nation of doers," The Home Depot said in a statement.

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NEWS: SML RFID Delivers 98% Inventory Accuracy to Gina Tricot

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.