Forrester eCommerce

AUGUST 20, 2024

Revenue enablement is not about technology; it’s a servant function to help quota-bearers hit their numbers. According to Forrester Research, high-performing sales organizations are 8% more likely than under-performers think of sellers as ‘customers’. However, we too often see enablement focused on tool adoption. This is anathema to the concept of enablement – it’s more like “sales inflictment” – because it appropriates the concept of empowering seller success, transforming the mission from reve

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 20, 2024

In 2023, people watched over 30 billion hours of shopping related videos on YouTube , according to the company. Now the video platform is looking to extend its reach into the world of commerce even further through an expansion of its partnership with Shopify. Eligible Shopify Plus and Shopify Advanced merchants in the U.S. can now easily sign up for YouTube Shopping’s affiliate program through the “Google & YouTube” app on Shopify, enabling thousands of eligible creators to showcase those me

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Forrester eCommerce

AUGUST 20, 2024

Does “Revenue Operations” seem like someone else’s responsibility? Think again! Your Organization’s Operational Capabilities Alignment Impacts Its Revenue Ecosystem Marketing Ops, Sales Ops, and Customer Success Ops are integral components of a B2B organization’s revenue operations. Traditionally, these teams have developed their capabilities to support their specific domain.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 20, 2024

Jon Anthony and Brad Schwibner are a married couple based in Florida, but these days they are more often known by their online moniker, “ The Posh Kings.” They could just as easily be known as the Kings of Reinvention: Before they became resale royalty on Poshmark they ran a chain of men’s high-end fashion stores across the Sunshine State for nearly 20 years.

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Forrester eCommerce

AUGUST 20, 2024

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 20, 2024

Kroger has filed a motion for a preliminary injunction against the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in the U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio, seeking to stop the agency’s challenge to its $24.6 billion proposed merger with Albertsons. Kroger claims that the FTC’s actions are unconstitutional, in part because the Administrative Law Judge presiding over the proceeding is not removable by the U.S.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 20, 2024

Adidas America , a subsidiary of Adidas AG , is facing nearly $400,000 in new fines for fall hazards at its Chester, N.Y. warehouse, according to a statement from the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). The company was already cited for $17,403 in penalties in March 2022, after a 2021 OSHA inspection discovered an absence of guardrails and an unsafe ladder that exposed Adidas employees to falls of up to 10 feet to the floor below.

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Salsify

AUGUST 20, 2024

An effective social media marketing strategy is all about entertaining and informing your customers while maintaining a distinctive, relatable “vibe.” And these days, few are low-key vibing quite as hard as Duolingo’s adored, sassy-meets-snarky mascot, Duo the Owl.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 20, 2024

The retail sector is facing a complex economic environment in 2024. Inflation rates remain unpredictable , consumer confidence is fluctuating and supply chain disruptions , including the geopolitical environment, continue to affect inventory levels and pricing. These factors have made it challenging for retailers to plan and execute effective marketing strategies.

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A Better Lemonade Stand

AUGUST 20, 2024

In late January of this year, I stood in a room with a projector, in front of the founders of Pixel Dreams , a well established small digital design and strategy agency based in Toronto. I had selected Pixel Dreams after searching for the right team for nearly a year. Overhauling and redesigning A Better Lemonade Stand wasn’t a choice I was prepared to hastily make.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 20, 2024

Mattress Firm has partnered with DoorDash to offer on-demand two -hour delivery of mattresses and bedding accessories from its 2,300+ U.S. locations. These deliveries will be eligible for the DashPass membership program, which offers free delivery and reduced fees on eligible orders, as well as real-time tracking through the DoorDash app. The service’s launch is timed to coincide with the millions of college students moving into dorms and apartments as the new school year starts.

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Practical eCommerce

AUGUST 20, 2024

Generating text from images accelerates accessibility, SEO, social media captions, language translation, and more. The post 7 Image-to-Text Tools, AI-powered appeared first on Practical Ecommerce.

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FastSpring

AUGUST 20, 2024

U.S. District Judge James Donato has warned Google that major changes will be imposed upon its Android app store after a jury determined the Play Store is operating as an illegal monopoly. The Associated Press reports that Judge Donato suggested he may require Google to allow alternative app stores on Android devices, a move aimed at reducing Google’s dominance over app distribution and billing on its platform.

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RetailDive

AUGUST 20, 2024

Three years after selling a majority stake in her shapewear brand to Blackstone, Sara Blakely has set out to innovate high heels.

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365 Retail

AUGUST 20, 2024

In the dynamic world of retail design, every square foot holds potential. For retailers working with small spaces, the challenge is to craft displays that are not only functional but also visually compelling. These displays must captivate customers, promote products effectively, and enhance the overall shopping experience—all within limited confines.

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RetailDive

AUGUST 20, 2024

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration inspected the facility in 2021 and identified safety hazards that were still not corrected by a January 2024 visit.

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Practical eCommerce

AUGUST 20, 2024

This week's rundown includes tools for AI-powered search, shipping, fraud prevention, payments, rewards, B2B and D2C services, and group messaging. The post New Ecommerce Tools: August 20, 2024 appeared first on Practical Ecommerce.

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RetailDive

AUGUST 20, 2024

“We're finding tangible ways to leverage generative AI to improve the customer, member and associate experience,” CEO Doug McMillon said.

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RetailWire

AUGUST 20, 2024

ViewSonic Corp. has announced the launch of its new XG36 Series gaming monitors, designed to elevate the gaming experience with cutting-edge performance.

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TalkingRetail

AUGUST 20, 2024

Walkers Smokin’ BBQ Sauce will join Walkers’ core line-up this August, aimed at helping retailers meet shopper preferences for their favourite flavours whilst encouraging them to trade up.

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RetailDive

AUGUST 20, 2024

The companies are providing on-demand delivery from the retailer’s more than 2,300 store locations in the U.S.

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RetailWire

AUGUST 20, 2024

A significant development has taken place in the travel industry regarding the proposed merger between Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines.

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Wiser

AUGUST 20, 2024

In our previous post, Product Classification Techniques in eCommerce , we explored how artificial intelligence, specifically Large Language Models (LLMs), can be effectively used to classify products within evolving eCommerce environments. This sparked a lot of interest and questions from you, our readers, prompting me to write this follow-up to address some of the most common queries.

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RetailDive

AUGUST 20, 2024

The home improvement retailer was hit by bad weather and a soft housing market, but some analysts say it’s poised to take share.

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RetailWire

AUGUST 20, 2024

The FTC is challenging the proposed Kroger/Albertsons merger and wants to take a closer look.

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Digital Doughnut

AUGUST 20, 2024

Reaching your target audience on their preferred platforms is crucial. With over 2 billion monthly users globally, Whatsapp has become an essential communication tool. But keeping up with individual inquiries and interactions on Whatsapp can be time-consuming.

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RetailWire

AUGUST 20, 2024

Krispy Kreme previously announced its McDonald's expansion plans.

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RetailDive

AUGUST 20, 2024

The finance chief’s abrupt departure comes on the heels of the apparel manufacturer’s deal earlier this year to buy fashion brand Rag & Bone.

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RetailWire

AUGUST 20, 2024

The new Papa John's CEO turned Wendy's proverbial ship around.

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CPC Strategy

AUGUST 20, 2024

Social Selling on TikTok Shop: How to Set Up & Optimize Your Store By Tinuiti Team Aug 20 2024 TikTok has exploded in popularity, doubling its user base since 2020, and expecting to surpass 900 million users globally by 2024. In the US alone, its user base grew by over 1,200% from 2019 to 2023. To leverage this growth, TikTok launched the TikTok Shop, aiming to revolutionize the ecommerce experience on the app.

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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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