Forrester eCommerce
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Let me tell you about my recent podiatrist appointment. No, not the medical bit (which is boring), but the podiatrist’s use of generative AI. Like me, he’s not the youngest, but his enthusiasm for the solution he’s using was palpable.
Retail TouchPoints
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Coachtopia , the Coach sub-brand dedicated to circularity in fashion, has partnered with resale marketplace Poshmark and digital ID technology Eon to simplify the resale process of its upcycled products. Coachtopia items are already equipped with an embedded NFC-powered digital passport from Eon, and this new partnership will allow consumers to resell those items on Poshmark with the click of a button.
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Forrester eCommerce
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
On Tuesday, IBM announced its acquisition of Kubernetes cost management solution, Kubecost. This acquisition follows a series of FinOps-focused companies in recent years with Apptio (TBM/FinOps), Turbonomic (FinOps/resource automation), NordCloud (FinOps services), and Instana (observability). Answers To Your Top Questions About The Kubecost Acquistion What should I know?
Retail TouchPoints
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
ThredUp is ending the points-based component of its loyalty program, as the resale platform continues to look for ways to bolster its bottom line. Beginning Oct. 1, 2024, shoppers will no longer earn points on their ThredUp purchases, and any points already accumulated will expire on Jan. 15, 2025. To ease the blow, the platform plans to reduce the minimums required to access free shipping (down from $69 to $49 for users in the Superstar rewards tier , for example), and offer a $15 shopping cred
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Forrester eCommerce
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
When it comes to mobile device security, barely half of organizations are using unified endpoint management (UEM). That's like locking the front door and leaving the side door wide open. Find out why security teams overlook mobile devices in this preview of our upcoming Security & Risk Summit.
Retail TouchPoints
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Target has named Jim Lee as its new CFO, effective Sept. 22, 2024. Lee will be responsible for financial planning and analysis, internal audit, accounting, investor relations, financial products and services and corporate development. He takes over from COO Michael Fiddelke, who has held both titles since January. Lee brings more than 25 years of experience in finance, strategy, team and culture leadership at PepsiCo, most recently as the company’s deputy CFO.
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Retail TouchPoints
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Throughout 2024, report after report has shown online sales declining by around 7% year-on-year. In fact, the CBI’s latest figures in the UK showed online sales falling by a startling 45% in June. Some believe we’ve passed peak ecommerce, while others see it as a temporary correction to the COVID-induced surge, but whatever view you take it’s certain that many online retailers are looking at growth curves that are flattening or declining — and they’re urgently looking for ways to change it.
Forrester eCommerce
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Supplier Value Management platforms is a critical enterprise software category enabling enterprises to implement their source-to-pay processes. Enterprises seeking a system of record for all supplier spend and supplier information are busy unbundling ERP and other “procurement” tools such as Excel, and embracing SVM platforms.
Retail TouchPoints
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
The U.S. Postal Service is bringing in Geoffrey the Giraffe and the Toys ‘R’ Us team to bolster its annual Operation Santa program. USPS Operation Santa lets U.S. households “adopt” letters to Santa, written by children and family members of all ages. Children write their holiday wishes to Santa Claus and then physically mail them to an official address.
Forrester eCommerce
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
What I’m going to tell you is something that you already know. It’s not a surprise, it’s not a secret, and it’s something that we in B2B marketing have known for many years – the buyer has changed.
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Groove
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
There's a lot that goes into running a successful eCommerce store, and many store owners eventually find themselves needing a little help. With a full-service eCommerce agency, you get a one-stop shop that provides all of the services you need to build your online store and start attracting customers. However, it's essential to choose the right eCommerce agency, as not all of them are created equally.
Forrester eCommerce
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
I am thrilled to announce Forrester’s Human Risk Management (HRM) Solutions Wave™ which evaluates the nine most significant vendors in the HRM space. Forrester clients can view here.
lateshipment
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
A report indicates that 90% of Fortune 500 businesses use 3PLs to handle their logistics and supply chain operations. The primary role of a 3PL provider is allowing their customers, i.e., primarily e-commerce and B2B businesses to scale without needing to invest in additional warehousing or labor. This includes warehousing, picking and packing, shipping, etc, Recently, there has been an increase in the herculean responsibility of the post-purchase phase (dealing with high customer expectations
Salsify
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Figuring out where to spend your hard-earned cash isn’t just about crunching numbers — it’s an art form. This is where strategic budget allocation comes into play.
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RetailDive
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Retailers are investing in digital marketing to reach the younger generation as the group turns to generative AI and influencer recommendations for gift ideas.
RetailWire
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
The United Auto Workers (UAW) has issued a new strike notice for the Tool & Die Unit at Ford’s River Rouge Complex, effective Thursday, Sept. 26.
RetailDive
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Elliott Hill, who served as president of consumer and marketplace before retiring in 2020, will rejoin the sportswear giant in the top spot, while John Donahoe retires.
RetailWire
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Walmart announced that it will be raising pay for its Sam's Club employees as a part of what the company calls "deliberate and meaningful investments" in its workers.
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Practical eCommerce
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
This week's list includes new tools for influencer marketing, virtual try-ons, digital payments, ecommerce platforms, financing, and global and last-mile logistics. The post New Ecommerce Tools: September 19, 2024 appeared first on Practical Ecommerce.
RetailDive
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Jason Holzman leads various creative and marketing operations and reports to Chief Marketing Officer Sharon Otterman, a fellow NBCUniversal alum.
Practical eCommerce
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
The founder of Brilliance Business Solutions, a B2B agency, ramps up her new acquisition, a D2C food manufacturer. The post B2B Dev Buys D2C Brand, Part 2: Holiday Prep appeared first on Practical Ecommerce.
UpSellIt
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
As the holiday season approaches, there’s one shopper every ecommerce retailer must prepare for: the last-minute shopper. These customers wait until the eleventh hour to complete their purchases, often driven by urgent needs and forgotten gifts. With the right holiday marketing strategies and urgency messaging, retailers can effectively target this audience and turn their procrastination into conversions.
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FastSpring
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
There are a lot of Digital River alternatives on the market, and you may not know what makes any of them stand out in particular. It’s especially important to note that Digital River is a merchant of record (MoR), which means that many payment service providers may not include the kind of comprehensive services you’re used to with an MoR. In this post, we cover: What a merchant of record is, and why it’s so important to make sure your MoR-level service isn’t disrupted if you’re thinking of switc
ESW
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Creating the best DTC ecommerce shopper experience is not easy. And it’s even more difficult to do over and over again in different markets around the world. International shoppers have different expectations than your domestic shoppers. But if you can do it, you will be rewarded with loyal customers and brand advocates. To help you create the best experience online and offline, here are 9 things to include in your international DTC strategy: 9 tips to improve shopper experience for cross-
Wiser
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
The holiday season is fast approaching, and with it comes a surge of competition in online marketplaces. As more shoppers turn to platforms like Amazon to find the best deals, the pressure on sellers to stand out is greater than ever. In 2023 alone, over 6 million sellers were actively listing products on Amazon, marking a 20% increase from the previous year.
RetailDive
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
The e-commerce retailer also said Buy with Prime merchants will soon be able to display real-time delivery estimates in their TikTok ads.
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RetailWire
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
The recent rate cut by the Federal Reserve could affect lending for small businesses.
RetailDive
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
He replaces Michael Fiddelke, who had served jointly as COO and CFO since February. Fiddelke will stay on as operations chief.
Digital Doughnut
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Explore the ultimate showdown between AI and Human Intelligence in our insightful article. Discover the strengths, limitations, and future implications of both.
RetailWire
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
New AI tools coming to YouTube could make video marketing even easier.
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