Practical eCommerce

APRIL 7, 2025

Some recommendations from Google Ads can improve performance. Others, not so much. The post Google Ads Recommendations Worth Doing appeared first on Practical Ecommerce.

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APRIL 7, 2025

In this episode, Toni and I dive into the latest AI image generation announcements from OpenAI and Google and how they are completely disrupting marketing agencies, graphic design and ecommerce overall. What You’ll Learn OpenAI’s latest image gen release Why graphic designers are in trouble How to adapt to work alongside AI tools Sponsors SellersSummit.com – The Sellers Summit is the ecommerce conference that I’ve run for the past 8 years.

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Forrester eCommerce

APRIL 7, 2025

Advanced technologies and analytic methods are redefining how organizations measure experiences and extract insights. CX leaders have an opportunity and a responsibility to spearhead this transformation.

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RetailDive

APRIL 7, 2025

Variety Wholesalers will commence the first wave of openings Thursday, where customers will find remodeled stores and new merchandise categories.

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Late deliveries. Split shipments. Spiraling freight costs. For home, furniture, and DIY brands, fulfillment has never been more complex—or more critical. This report outlines how a smarter, AI-ready order management system (OMS) helps you reduce shipping costs, streamline project-based fulfillment, and ensure accurate inventory across every channel.

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Forrester eCommerce

APRIL 7, 2025

Identify worst-, likely-, and best-case scenarios along with the specific actions needed to mitigate the heightened cost pressures entailed in each scenario.

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Salsify

APRIL 7, 2025

Explore our lessons from the Salsify Academy Day and the Digital Transformer Awards from the 2025 Digital Shelf Summit (DSS) event in New Orleans.

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RetailWire

APRIL 7, 2025

Customers are planning to boycott Walmart.

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RetailDive

APRIL 7, 2025

The campaign comes after the mass merchant announced a multibillion-dollar investment in stores, technology and supply chain.

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RetailWire

APRIL 7, 2025

WK Kellogg purportedly violated Texas law by labeling some cereals as "healthy.

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RetailDive

APRIL 7, 2025

The White House plans to nix the exemption for other countries once systems are in place to collect duty revenue, with few exceptions.

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Speaker: David Worrell, CFO, Author & Speaker

Your financial statements hold powerful insights—but are you truly paying attention? Many finance professionals focus on the income statement while overlooking key signals hidden in the balance sheet and cash flow statement. Understanding these numbers can unlock smarter decision-making, uncover risks, and drive long-term success. Join David Worrell, accomplished CFO, finance expert, and author, for an engaging, nontraditional take on reading financial statements.

RetailWire

APRIL 7, 2025

After disappointing 2025 earnings, Guess plans to close several stores in North America.

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RetailDive

APRIL 7, 2025

The line debuts with a 51-piece womenswear capsule designed by creative director Zac Posen, and includes two new colors of a poplin shirtdress that sold out last year.

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RetailWire

APRIL 7, 2025

Dollar General has launched a new beauty campaign that doesn't break the bank.

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RetailDive

APRIL 7, 2025

Analog forms of communication are far from dead. Indie stationery brands are capitalizing on a dedicated customer base who typically had to look abroad for special stationery goods.

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Advertiser: ZoomInfo

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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RetailWire

APRIL 7, 2025

Costco reportedly pulled a customer favorite product from store shelves, leaving some shoppers to question why this wallet-friendly alternative is no longer available.

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Forrester eCommerce

APRIL 7, 2025

Markets And Consumers Are In Chaos Mode Weve had a little time to chew on the sweeping tariff plans of Liberation Day, and if the markets are any indicator, its been tough to digest.

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RetailWire

APRIL 7, 2025

Republic and Mesa are set to merge, creating the second-largest regional airline in America.

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Forrester eCommerce

APRIL 7, 2025

One of the most interesting aspects of my role as a Forrester analyst is hearing marketers ask questions about how others in their position or industry are approaching measurement. A common fear I hear is that everyone else in a clients competitive set has figured things out and the client brand is being left behind.

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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.

RetailWire

APRIL 7, 2025

Southwest Airlines still won't give customers free bags.

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Forrester eCommerce

APRIL 7, 2025

The good: 93% of VP+ B2C marketing and advertising decision-makers say they have a formal marketing operations function, according to Forresters Q1 2025 CMO Pulse Survey. The bad: Many B2C marketing operations functions are usually limited to a handful of marketing disciplines (or sometimes just a single discipline).

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RetailWire

APRIL 7, 2025

ShopRite's newest campaign celebrates community and family.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 7, 2025

Variety Wholesalers , one of the purchasers of assets from the bankrupt Big Lots discount chain, will reopen a total of 219 stores under the Big Lots banner, beginning on April 10, 2025 with nine locations in six states: Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia. The retailer will reopen the remaining Big Lots locations in waves, beginning with approximately 55 stores scheduled to open their doors on May 1 and the remainder opening through early June, leading up to

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Advertiser: ZoomInfo

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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RetailWire

APRIL 7, 2025

The NRF does not expect U.S. consumer spending to "unravel" in 2025.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 7, 2025

The fashion industry faces a talent shortage that is leaving landmark centers for the sector ( like Manhattan ) struggling to maintain their prestigious reputations. However, retailers like Macys have developed new programs and initiatives to engage emerging talent, not only to bring them into their own pipelines but also to support the future health of the industry.

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RetailWire

APRIL 7, 2025

The Panera Charged Lemonade is reportedly responsible for at least two deaths.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 7, 2025

3D Secure (3DS) is an additional layer of cardholder security and authentication for online card transactions, and more and more large retailers are wanting to add it into their payments process. It is easy to understand why: if a shopper is making a payment online using their card and the bank determines that the transaction might be suspicious, the bank card issuer redirects them to a 3DS page for further verification.

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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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TalkingRetail

APRIL 7, 2025

Illicit cigarettes, vapes and tobacco products have been seized from a shop following investigations by City of Wolverhampton Council.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 7, 2025

Puma has tapped Arthur Hoeld, who held a range of leadership positions at Adidas for more than a quarter century, as its new CEO and Chairman of the Management Board of Puma SE, effective July 1, 2025. Current CEO Arne Freundt will step down on April 11 after 14 years with the sneaker company due to differing views on strategy execution, according to a company statement.

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ESW

APRIL 7, 2025

The recent US tariff changes are creating a whirlwind of challenges that brands and retailers like you are now forced to navigate. These announcements influence just about every part of your business including sourcing costs, fulfilment strategies and pricing structures. Then, of course, there are the tariffs effects on markets, consumer confidence and the global economy.

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FastSpring

APRIL 7, 2025

Were heading to Brazil this April 30 through May 4 for the second edition of the widely successful gamescom latam, the premier gaming event that brings together developers, publishers, and enthusiasts from across Latin America! As the gaming industry continues to flourish in this dynamic region, we’re excited to showcase how our global payment solutions can help Latin American game developers reach worldwide audiences with ease.

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Speaker: Benjamin Woll, Tiffany Spizzo, and Jaime Santos Alcón

Enterprise commerce is at an inflection point. Rigid, monolithic platforms slow brands down, but a full replatforming is disruptive and costly. Modular architecture offers a flexible, scalable alternative - allowing enterprise brands to modernize without ripping and replacing their entire stack. Learn how a composable approach helps modernize commerce stacks while maintaining control over critical systems.

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