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NOVEMBER 19, 2024

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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Groove

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

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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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

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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Forrester eCommerce

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

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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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

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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FastSpring

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Global business expansion isn’t as simple as adding a checkout to a webpage. Businesses need to consider the complexities of cross-border transactions like: the most common regional payment methods, fees for cross-border transactions, regulations around selling digital goods , and if buyers are actually in the region they appear to be. Failure to consider the nuances of global cross-border payments in e-commerce can result in dangerous pitfalls like high and unexpected tax bills in new regions,

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RetailDive

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

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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Salsify

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

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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Practical eCommerce

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

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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Wiser

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

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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TalkingRetail

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

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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RetailDive

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

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

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365 Retail

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

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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RetailDive

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

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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365 Retail

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

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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RetailDive

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

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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NOVEMBER 19, 2024

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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RetailDive

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

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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RetailWire

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

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

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Canadian Special Events

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Illuminarium Toronto is a venue that transforms events from ordinary to extraordinary. Located in the heart of Toronto’s Distillery District, this unique space offers event planners a completely customizable environment, making it the ideal backdrop for corporate events, galas, product launches, and brand activations. The venue stands out because it doesn’t just host an event—it immerses your guests in a story.

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TalkingRetail

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Retailers are invited to board Bestway’s Profit Express’ train as Bestway Wholesale launches its major Christmas campaign to B2B customers across nationwide depots, allowing retailers to access to its festive deals. The campaign will be live until Thursday 2 January 2025.

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365 Retail

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Wunderkind , the leading AI-powered performance marketing and identity platform, today announced a strategic partnership with Movable Ink. This innovative collaboration is set to revolutionise how brands engage with customers, leveraging cutting-edge technology to deliver personalised offers and content across digital channels. The partnership will seamlessly integrate Movable Ink’s data-driven personalisation into Wunderkind’s self-serve Autonomous Marketing Platform, which drives more

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I’m getting in touch with the news that fashion retailer, Gina Trictot, has achieved 98% inventory accuracy thanks to its partnership with SML RFID. Please see the full press release below, including exclusive quotes.

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TalkingRetail

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Today (19 November), on The National Lottery’s 30th birthday, operator Allwyn is announcing that, through selling tickets, National Lottery retailers have helped players raise a landmark £50bn for Good Causes since 1994 – funding 700,000 individual projects across the UK.

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RetailWire

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

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

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TalkingRetail

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

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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Korona

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

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

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Speaker: Jennifer Wright and Nick Barron

2025 is right around the corner, and with it comes a new wave of consumer expectations, competitive pressures, and operational challenges. Success lies in finding the balance between operational flexibility and creating experiences that keep customers coming back. The future of retail belongs to those who can stay ahead of shifting customer preferences and marketing trends. 🔮 In this session, we’ll dive deep into what it takes to keep customers engaged and your operations nimble, no matt

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RetailWire

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

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

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Fabric Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

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

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RetailWire

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

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

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RetailDive

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

The retailer said it diversified its supply chain after Trump’s first tariffs, but that 40% of its assortment is sourced abroad and more levies would add costs.

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