Forrester eCommerce

JULY 9, 2024

In a transforming market, digital service providers must move towards delivering value for digital business strategy.

Marketing 259

Marketing Customer Experience Management Customer 259

Retail TouchPoints

JULY 9, 2024

UK retailer Co-op is working with Walmart Commerce Technologies to bolster its “quick commerce” operations. The co-operative store network, which operates approximately 2,400 food stores and provides products to more than 6,000 other stores, will implement the Store Assist solution from Walmart Commerce Technologies to improve the ease, speed and convenience of its online grocery operations.

Technology 286

Technology Order Fulfillment Fulfillment Operations 286

Salsify

JULY 9, 2024

An Amazon product detail page (PDP) that lacks enhanced content is equivalent to leaving the house in a state of undress. People will look at your PDP — and then quickly scroll away if it appears bare.

eCommerce 156

eCommerce 156

Retail TouchPoints

JULY 9, 2024

JCPenney has faced the same challenges that bedevil the entire department store vertical, ranging from lower foot traffic at malls to the high operating costs that come with significant brick-and-mortar investments. As a result, the category as a whole appears to be headed toward a period of consolidation: Saks parent company HBC recently paid $2.65 billion for Neiman Marcus Group , and activist investors recently raised their bid to buy out Macy’s , according to the Wall Street Journal.

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Practical eCommerce

JULY 9, 2024

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Customer Presentation eCommerce 135

Retail TouchPoints

JULY 9, 2024

Live shopping veteran HSN has launched a new creator platform, HSNfluencer , to directly recruit, manage and analyze its partnerships with online creators. Powered by partnership management platform Impact.com , HSNfluencer allows the company to streamline its relationships with digital creators and influencers. The platform is designed to makes it easier for creators to engage with the HSN brand, share links and promote products through campaign-focused collaborations.

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Recommendation Management Channel Consumer 276

Retail TouchPoints

JULY 9, 2024

Lowe’s Media Network is expanding its offerings to include in-store programmatic audio ads in partnership with Vibenomics , a Mood Media company. Since its 2021 launch , Lowe’s media network has grown significantly and now serves more than 300 brands in the home improvement category. The new partnership with Vibenomics will allow Lowe’s to offer its advertising partners targeted, specialized audio ads that are delivered programmatically to stores chainwide.

Retail 275

Retail Omnichannel Channel Improvements 275

RetailDive

JULY 9, 2024

Following HBC’s deal to take over Neiman Marcus and form “Saks Global,” RJ Cilley left to become chief executive at HVAC startup Voomi Supply.

Supplies 119

Supplies 119

Retail TouchPoints

JULY 9, 2024

Big Lots will close 35 to 40 stores in 2024 following a tough Q1, and in a recent SEC 10-Q filing the retailer expressed “substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern.” The retailer boosted its liquidity with a $200 million term loan facility in April 2024 but is now forecasting difficulty paying that loan back within the next 12 months, increasing the risk of a default.

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Operations Improvements Management Retail 264

RetailDive

JULY 9, 2024

The retailer highlighted that customers will still have six payment options after the change takes effect in about a week.

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Customer Retail 119

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 9, 2024

Like many industries, retail is currently experiencing a talent shortage. How severe is that shortage? While vacancies for the U.S. job market overall are down 5.6% in the last 12 months, retail vacancies are up 11.6% through April 2024. And, interestingly, job seeker activity is starting to trend up, too. These trends offer cause for hope and concern ahead of the holiday period.

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Retail Technology Customer Management 262

RetailDive

JULY 9, 2024

Shoppers want the ability to earn rewards points towards discounts, bonuses or exclusive merchandise, according to a Snappy survey.

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Customer 116

RetailWire

JULY 9, 2024

Dollar General has announced a new kitchen and housewares collection inspired by Dolly Parton that spans multiple items across different product categories.

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RetailDive

JULY 9, 2024

The North American expansion comes as the company looks to grow in more international markets.

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Marketing 102

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RetailWire

JULY 9, 2024

The company's new 2024.26 software update has been released.

Automotive 107

Automotive 107

RetailDive

JULY 9, 2024

The collection, which is available in select Vineyard Vines stores as well as on its website, consists of hats, sweatshirts, shirts and shorts.

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RetailWire

JULY 9, 2024

Although Walmart's members-only sales event has ended and Amazon's Prime Day is still a week away, the fierce competition between these two retail giants continues at full speed.

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Events Retail 107

Digital Doughnut

JULY 9, 2024

Google's decision to postpone the removal of third-party cookies from Chrome again has provided a lifeline for advertisers. With this extension, brands have a golden opportunity to fine-tune their strategies and confidently embrace the impending changes rather than panic.

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B2B Technology 75

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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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RetailWire

JULY 9, 2024

On July 11, 2024, the convenience store retailer 7-Eleven is offering a special promotion on its aptly named Slurpee Day, coinciding with the date's numerical significance of 7/11.

Food and Beverages 105

Food and Beverages Retail 105

RetailDive

JULY 9, 2024

The smart alarm clock comes with “better visuals and improved audio quality” from its original device, according to the company.

Improvements 72

Improvements 72

RetailWire

JULY 9, 2024

The Wendy’s Company announced new development agreements with franchisees in the Republic of Ireland and Romania to open restaurants starting in 2025 as part of its plan to expand across Europe.

Marketing 105

Marketing Food and Beverages 105

RetailDive

JULY 9, 2024

GE alum Cesar Perez stepped into the CFO role just days after Jim Loree took the helm at the bedding manufacturer.

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RetailWire

JULY 9, 2024

The Amtrak Borealis train has proven to be extremely popular so far.

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Customer 64

365 Retail

JULY 9, 2024

Majestic , the UK’s largest specialist wine retailer, has identified 125 locations for potential new store openings across England, Scotland, Wales, and the Channel Islands as it accelerates its investment into experiential bricks-and-mortar retail. Majestic aims to open an average of one new store per month in the coming years to attract new customers, drive sales, and increase market share.

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Channel Events Retail Customer 64

RetailWire

JULY 9, 2024

The RockYou2024 10 billion password leak is the largest in history.

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TalkingRetail

JULY 9, 2024

UK Total retail sales decreased by 0.2% year on year in June, against a growth of 4.9% in June 2023, according to the British Retail Consortium (BRC). Food sales increased 1.1% year on year over the three months to June, against a growth of 9.

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Retail 59

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RetailWire

JULY 9, 2024

The company continues its environmental promise of giving more than it takes.

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TalkingRetail

JULY 9, 2024

Co-op has signed a new franchise agreement with EG On The Move as the convenience retailer targets significant franchise growth ambitions, it has been announced today (Tuesday 9 July).

Retail 59

Retail 59

RetailWire

JULY 9, 2024

McDonald’s is reintroducing two popular burgers for the first time in two years: the Smoky BLT Quarter Pounder with Cheese and the Smoky BLT Double Quarter Pounder.

Food and Beverages 52

Food and Beverages 52

TalkingRetail

JULY 9, 2024

The nation’s local convenience stores are the number one service for promoting local growth, according to new findings released today.

Retail 59

Retail 59

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