Tue.Nov 19, 2024

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Amazon Debuts Cash EBT Payment Option in 18 States

Retail TouchPoints

Amazon Access has added a new Cash EBT payment option for customers receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF). Shoppers in 18 states can now use these benefits to buy almost anything on Amazon.com across categories including electronics, toys, beauty and personal care, home and kitchen. Additionally, the benefits can be used to cover shipping fees as well as items sold by third-party merchants.

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Disrupting the eCommerce Industry with Jason Nyhus of Shopware - EP008

Groove

Podcast : Download | Subscribe : Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify Meeting Jason Nyhus from Shopware In this episode of eCommerce Masters, host Ethan Giffin welcomes Jason Nyhus, GM of Shopware North America, for an engaging conversation about the eCommerce landscape. Jason shares his 25-year journey in the industry, highlighting the lessons he’s learned and the unique value Shopware brings to merchants.

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Scheduling Transparency, Safety are Retail Workers’ Biggest Concerns this Holiday Season

Retail TouchPoints

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, but for a sizeable portion of the U.S. workforce the holiday shopping season can be the most strenuous and stress-filled time of year. As consumers furiously stock up on everything they need for under the tree and around the table, retail workers — who make up more than one quarter of the U.S. labor force — find themselves literally on the front lines of the holiday madness.

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It’s a shorter holiday season. Does that matter?

RetailDive

There are five fewer days between Black Friday and Christmas Day compared to 2023. Here’s how retailers — and consumers — are preparing themselves.

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Modernizing the Frontend Experience on Salesforce Commerce Cloud

Unlock agility, boost performance, and gain control over your Salesforce frontend with the latest masterclass from Composable.com : Modernizing the Frontend Experience on Salesforce Commerce Cloud Featuring experts from Algolia, Ember, Netlify, and Stripe, this masterclass focuses on practical strategies for optimizing your Salesforce Commerce Cloud storefronts using modern composable commerce integrations.

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DoorDash Simplifies Multi-Merchant Shopping, Offers Discounts to EBT Recipients

Retail TouchPoints

DoorDash has redesigned its shopping experience for retail products, allowing customers to search for an item across multiple merchants with prices and estimated delivery times displayed in a single view. The platform has kicked off the service in the alcohol category and will expand it to categories including beauty, electronics and more in the coming months.

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Coca-Cola’s AI-Generated Holiday Ads Approach A Creative Tipping Point

Forrester eCommerce

The Coca-Cola Company released three new AI-generated Holiday ads inspired by the beverage giant’s classic 1995 “The Holidays Are Coming” commercial. Produced entirely with AI video models like Runway and Luma Dream Machine, this represents a step forward in photorealism for AI-generated video.

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Brand and Retailer Examples of Zero-Party Data Collection | Salsify

Salsify

Collecting zero-party data isn’t just about gathering customer info — it’s about engaging customers in a fun and respectful manner while adding value to their lives.

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Walmart raises guidance boosted by strong revenue, e-commerce growth

RetailDive

Store improvements, an accelerated digital presence and a growing advertising business is separating the retailer from its competitors, according to analysts.

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Holiday 2024 Marketing Campaigns from Top Brands

Practical eCommerce

This year's holiday marketing sees major brands mixing old-school ads with apps, social feeds, and AI-driven content. The post Holiday 2024 Marketing Campaigns from Top Brands appeared first on Practical Ecommerce.

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Home Depot will leverage experience to tackle tariffs

RetailDive

The home improvement retailer plans to take a "differentiated" approach built on its previous efforts to navigate higher duties.

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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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Carter’s Announces S’Auntie Claus Collaboration With Chloe Bailey

RetailWire

Carter's teamed up with the R&B superstar and actress for its holiday campaign.

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Enhancing Sales Effectiveness Through Data-Driven Execution: A Deeper Dive into Store-Level Selling

Wiser

In our previous post, we outlined how brands can leverage store-level sales data and incremental points of distribution to boost in-store sales. Now, we’re taking it a step further by exploring how Wiser’s tools empower brands to combine sales and execution data to further optimize sales and retail performance. By integrating real-time insights, brands can better understand how execution at the store level impacts sales and make data-driven decisions that improve both product visibility and sale

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Southwest Airlines Is Offering Buyouts in 18 Markets. Here’s What To Know

RetailWire

Southwest Airlines is cutting back on its workforce.

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Wolverine World Wide debuts global innovation hub in Boston

RetailDive

The company is building out its corporate workspaces as a way to attract talent and encourage creativity as it goes through a strategic transformation.

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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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Instacart+ Introduces an ‘Express Lane’ for Stress-Free Last-Minute Holiday Needs

RetailWire

Instacart's "Express Lane" will help Instacart+ members save money during the holidays.

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Take a look inside the new Barnes & Noble in Washington, D.C.

RetailDive

The bookseller is going through a growth spurt, with plans to open nearly 60 stores through the end of this year.

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Convenience retail representatives among signatories of letter to chancellor

TalkingRetail

A letter sent by the British Retail Consortium (BRC) and signed by 81 retail CEOs has been sent to chancellor Rachel Reeves setting out the industry’s concerns over the Autumn Budget.

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Google May Be Forced To Sell Chrome Browser, Sale Could Be Worth $20 Billion

RetailWire

Google could be forced into selling its Chrome browser, a sale which could be worth $20 billion.

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

Speaker: Duke Heninger, Partner and Fractional CFO at Ampleo & Creator of CFO System

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Duke Heninger, 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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Top 10 UK High Streets for Independent Shops Revealed

365 Retail

New research by American Express Shop Small reveals the nation’s top 10 hotspots for independent shops, showcasing the small businesses and the valuable role they plan in their local communities. American Express partnered with retail experts GlobalData to identify the top high streets for independent shops through ranking factors such as the number of independent outlets, variety of business types, and vibrancy of the high street.

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Amazon’s New AI-Powered Alexa Upgrade Could Launch Partnerships With Uber, Instacart, and Others

RetailWire

Amazon's planned AI-enhanced Alexa update is facing some significant headwinds.

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Søstrene Grene to Open 45th UK Store in Brighton

365 Retail

Popular Danish homeware brand, Søstrene Grene , is set to open its 45th UK store at Brighton’s Churchill Square Shopping Centre on Friday, 29th November at 10am. This expansion reflects the brand’s ambition to reach 100 stores across the UK by 2030 as part of its broader global growth strategy. The Brighton store will feature Søstrene Grene’s signature hygge-inspired design , offering a cozy and immersive shopping experience.

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Wendy’s Drops Price on Its Spicy Chicken Sandwich

RetailWire

Wendy's in-app promotion offers the Spicy Chicken Sandwich for $3.99.

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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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Trespass Relocates to Castle Quarter in Norwich

365 Retail

Castle Quarter has bolstered its retail offering with the addition of outdoorwear brand Trespass. The retailer, specialising in clothing and equipment for outdoor pursuits like skiing and hiking, has relocated from its previous Norwich store to a new unit at Castle Quarter’s White Lion Street entrance. Established in Glasgow in 1938 as Jacobs & Turner Ltd, Trespass has grown into one of the UK’s leading producers and retailers of outdoor and adventure apparel, with over 300 stores worldwide.

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White Castle Fan Merch Revealed on ‘House of Crave’

RetailWire

Facing the holiday shopping blues for that hard-to-buy-for person? Get them some White Castle merch.

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Driving Growth Through Digital-First Omnichannel Strategies

Fabric Blog

The post Driving Growth Through Digital-First Omnichannel Strategies appeared first on fabric Inc.

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Lowe’s Unveils Q3 Earnings: Signs of a Home Improvement Market Comeback

RetailWire

Lowe's beats analysts' expectations for the 2024 third quarter.

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5 Steps to Omnichannel E-Commerce Success

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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POS Data: Definition, Best Practices, & How Retailers Can Use Analytics to Improve Performance

Korona

The post POS Data: Definition, Best Practices, & How Retailers Can Use Analytics to Improve Performance appeared first on KORONA POS.

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Walmart Beats Q3 Expectations With Surging Profits, Boosts Annual Outlook

RetailWire

After a strong earnings report, Walmart is optimistic about the 2024 holiday shopping season.

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Experts reveal ’12 tips of Christmas’ to help stores maximise sales

TalkingRetail

Experts from Green Field Marketing Solutions, a specialist outsourced sales and merchandising company, have put together the essential list of 12 things retailers need to know this Christmas to maximise sales and profits in their stores.

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Organic Carrots Sold at Trader Joe’s, Publix, Kroger, & More Recalled for Deadly E. Coli Outbreak

RetailWire

The organic carrots are responsible for one death.

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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