Fri.Nov 01, 2024

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How Virtual Influencers and AI are Transforming the Creator Economy

Retail TouchPoints

The creator economy is made up of about 207 million creators worldwide, and this sector is predicted to grow 22.5% annually until it reaches $528.39 billion by 2030. Brands and retailers are investing extensively in their influencer marketing strategies — and in many cases they are not only diversifying the types of creators they partner with but the vehicles they use to tell stories.

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Standard vs. Custom BigCommerce Themes: Which Is Right for Your Store?

Groove

How important is a website's visual design? While it may not be the most important factor when it comes to SEO rankings , the appearance of a website is highly important when you want to make the right impression on your customers. And that makes it essential to choose the right theme. With BigCommerce, you have the option to use pre-designed standard themes or build your own custom themes.

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The Power of Employer Branding in Attracting Top Retail Talent

Retail TouchPoints

When you think of any major retailer, you probably immediately imagine a personality, a distinct vibe, or something about the company that sets it apart in the marketplace. This branding isn’t just about appealing to customers but also is a way to attract top-notch employees as an employer. Employer branding refers to how a company showcases its culture, mission and values to potential employees, creating an appealing image that attracts quality retail talent.

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Fujitsu’s CX Transformation: A Blueprint for B2B Success

Forrester eCommerce

As a global B2B technology and services company, Fujitsu has long recognized the importance of customer experience (CX) in driving business success.

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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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Amazon Opens Immersive Virtual Holiday Shop

Retail TouchPoints

Amazon may be pulling back on brick-and-mortar , but stores, at least the digital kind, are clearly still a focus for the e-tailer. Exhibit #1: Amazon’s virtual holiday shop. The new 3D immersive experience joins a host of other virtual showrooms and stores powered by Amazon Beyond , the company’s virtual shopping division. The new Virtual Holiday Shop features a selection of top holiday gifts, interactive content, cheerful music and animations to help customers find the perfect gift for everyon

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10 Major Shopping Holidays in China: What Global Sellers Need to Know

FastSpring

China is home to some of the largest shopping events in the world, and understanding these key holidays is essential for businesses that are targeting this vast market. These events are more than just sales — they are massive ecommerce festivals that drive consumer behavior, presenting significant opportunities for even SaaS, software, mobile game, and other digital product companies to boost revenue.

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Our Latest Evaluation Reveals A Shifting SSP Market

Forrester eCommerce

I am excited to announce the Forrester Wave: Sell-side platforms, Q4 2024. This is the first Forrester Wave of the SSP category since 2014, and a great deal has changed in those 10 years.

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Primark to Open First of 5 Texas Stores Next Month

Retail TouchPoints

Irish apparel retailer Primark is continuing its brick-and-mortar expansion in the Southwest U.S. with the opening of its first Texas store next month and plans for four more locations in the state. Primark also signed a contract to open a flagship store in midtown NYC’s Penn District last month. The new store, located at La Plaza in McAllen, Texas, will feature 37,000 square feet of selling space when it opens Dec. 12, 2024 and will be the retailer’s 29 th U.S. location.

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Double-Clicking Into The Compensation Capabilities Of Sales Performance Management

Forrester eCommerce

Forrester’s new report, The Sales Performance Management Solutions For Incentive Compensation Landscape, Q4 2024, and pending Forrester Wave™ focus evaluative efforts on the incentive compensation capabilities of sales performance management platforms.

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Princess Polly Plots NYC Debut with Plans for SoHo Store

Retail TouchPoints

A.k.a. Brands Holding Corp. will open a Princess Polly store in New York City’s SoHo neighborhood in early 2025 as it continues to expand the Australian fashion brand’s physical footprint in the U.S. The NYC store will span approximately 8,000 square feet across two levels and feature more than 5,000 Princess Polly styles, from apparel to footwear to accessories.

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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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Jo Malone London Unveils Christmas Pop-Up Experience in Covent Garden

365 Retail

Jo Malone London has launched an immersive holiday pop-up in Covent Garden, inviting visitors to experience “The Jo Malone London Christmas Show.” Open from 31 October to 24 November, the event offers a festive journey filled with seasonal scents, interactive games, and exclusive gifts. Set within a dazzling golden structure, the pop-up immerses visitors in a gameshow-inspired atmosphere, bringing Jo Malone London’s signature holiday storytelling to life.

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High street footfall drops as retail parks increase

TalkingRetail

UK retail footfall fell 1.1% overall in October, according to BRC-Sensormatic data released today. High Streets fell by 3.6% while in contrast retail parks saw a 4.8% increase, according to the statistics. Regionally, England did worst, with a 1.5% fall against rises of 1.

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Reiss to Open New Store in Metrocentre

365 Retail

The Metrocentre Partnership has announced that British fashion brand Reiss will open a new 3,933 sq ft store in Metrocentre this November, expanding the centre’s premium fashion selection. The upcoming store will feature Reiss’s collection of menswear, womenswear, and accessories, bringing a focus on timeless fashion and elevated wardrobe essentials to Metrocentre’s shoppers.

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Prime Day boosts Amazon sales, membership in Q3

RetailDive

Product sales were strong, but third-party seller services, advertising and subscriptions grew by double digits in the period.

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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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The ‘Why’ of Man Flow Yoga

Practical eCommerce

According to founder Dean Pohlman, long-term business success stems from a purpose. His is to promote men's wellness. The post The ‘Why’ of Man Flow Yoga appeared first on Practical Ecommerce.

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Nike shakes up senior leadership

RetailDive

Ann Miller will lead global sports marketing, and Chief Supply Chain Officer Venkatesh Alagirisamy will be elevated to the team. Both are 18-year company veterans.

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Frozen fever | In focus: Ice-cream and frozen food

TalkingRetail

The past couple of years have proved a boom time for the frozen category, with sales across the total grocery sector up by 7.7%, according to market analyst Kantar. Although sales in convenience stores have fallen back from their peak, pizza (up 7.

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Wayfair narrows losses even as revenue falls 2% in Q3

RetailDive

The retailer continues to face softened demand, but has been launching initiatives it hopes will drive long-term growth, CEO Niraj Shah said.

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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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Baskin-Robbins Debuts ‘Brie My Guest’ Ice Cream Flavor and Brings Back Thanksgiving Turkey Cake

RetailWire

Turkey Cake and "Brie My Guest" ice cream will bring sweet fun to Thanksgiving dessert.

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The Weekly Closeout: Brooks Running hits revenue record and Ollie’s Bargain Outlet acquires former Big Lots stores

RetailDive

The running brand surpassed $1 billion in global revenue year to date, while Ollie’s acquired more leases from the bankrupt discounter.

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Elfbar launches its first 4-in-1 pod kit

TalkingRetail

Designed for flavour versatility, the rechargeable pod kit includes four 2ml pods, allowing adults to rotate between four flavours in one device.

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Junior’s Restaurant & Bakery Offers Election Day Deals To Celebrate Its Anniversary

RetailWire

The restaruant will offer significant savings on its best-loved desserts to celebrate its anniversary on Election Day.

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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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Starbucks White Chocolate Mocha hits shelves

TalkingRetail

Starbucks White Chocolate Mocha Chilled Coffee Classic is a Starbucks coffeehouse original, blending espresso and milk with a hint of white chocolate.

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Dave & Buster’s Brings Back Popular Eat, Drink & Play Combo

RetailWire

Dave & Buster's is bringing back a fan-favorite promotion: its Eat, Drink & Play Combo

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Referral Marketing in Retail (with 4 Easy Strategies)

Korona

Learn what referral marketing in retail is, why it's important, its benefits, and get 4 real-world referral marketing strategies.

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M&M’S and kate spade new york Launch Candy-Inspired Capsule Collection

RetailWire

M&M'S and kate spade new york unveiled a limited-edition collection that merges candy with fashion, just in time for the holiday season.

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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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Vape liquid tax and single-use ban could harm health, says trade body chairman

TalkingRetail

Rachel Reeves' recent budget announcement included the introduction of a flat-rate duty on all vaping liquids from 2026.

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Amazon Beats Analysts’ Expectations in Latest Earnings Report

RetailWire

Amazon released better-than-expected third-quarter earnings.

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Diablo announces partnership with The Devil Wears Prada Musical

TalkingRetail

Diablo wines will also feature at Elton John’s Opening Night Gala in support of his Aids Foundation at the British Museum.

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IKEA Launches First Stand-Alone Restaurant in Hammersmith, London

RetailWire

IKEA has officially opened its inaugural stand-alone restaurant on a UK high street in Hammersmith, London.

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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.