Tue.Feb 04, 2025

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Pixels Unbound: The State Of GenAI For Visual Content

Forrester eCommerce

GenAI isnt just generating captivating visuals; its changing how businesses scale creativity, engage audiences, and develop entirely new products.

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Generative AI in Retail: 4 Predictions for 2025

Retail TouchPoints

The retail industrys rapid adoption of generative AI technologies will continue in 2025. Throughout 2024, many retailers moved gen AI projects from pilots into production. In 2025, retailers will scale these AI projects across the enterprise and embed the technology into core operations of their business. Today, retailers face a complex landscape marked by rising costs, supply chain disruptions, pricing pressures and high employee turnover.

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Why B2B eCommerce Requires Flexibility with Vance Ryan from Shopware - EP013

Groove

Podcast : Download | Subscribe : Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify About This Episode Is your B2B eCommerce platform flexible enough to grow as your business does? In this episode of eCommerce Masters Ethan Giffin sits down with Vance Ryan, Senior Solutions Architect at Shopware, to discuss why flexibility is a base-level requirement for B2B eCommerce operations.

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Using In-Store Expertise to Battle Black-Owned Beauty Brands’ Historical Hurdles

Retail TouchPoints

Products in the beauty and hair care space made by (and for) Black consumers had long been scarce on major retailers shelves a lack that received new attention earlier this decade in the wake of George Floyds murder and the protests it spawned. In response, retailers including Sephora and Rent the Runway signed on to the 15% Pledge in June 2020 , which called for retailers to reserve 15% of their shelf space for Black-owned brands.

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

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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You’re Overlooking The Key To Customer Service Automation: Tacit Knowledge

Forrester eCommerce

Customer service leaders have long been promised that AI is the silver bullet for all their (many) challenges: streamlining workflows, enhancing customer satisfaction, and most importantly, reducing costs via lower call volumes. This enthusiasm has only intensified with the adoption of generative AI (genAI) in the enterprise.

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JCPenney Launches New Ecommerce Site for Business Customers

Retail TouchPoints

JCPenney has launched a new business-to-business website to offer customers a more seamless and personalized experience when purchasing durable goods and bulk items. The website offers small businesses and nonprofits access to JCPenneys vast catalog of brands, including St. Johns Bay, Liz Claiborne and Worthington , and products spanning home, footwear and apparel categories.

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Authentic D2C Strategies for Sustainable Growth in Gaming on The Here’s Waldo Podcast

FastSpring

FastSpring CMO David Vogelpohl was recently a guest on The Heres Waldo Podcast a podcast that features top visionaries and creatives in the video game industry to discuss how direct player engagement and a strong D2C strategy can help drive growth. Here are just a few of the helpful tips for game publishers that David and host Lizzie Mintus dive into in the episode: Key mobile game industry insights such as regulatory shifts and emerging trends.

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Customer Success Teams: Let’s Get Strategic

Forrester eCommerce

Strategy without tactics is the slowest path to victory. Tactics without strategy is that noise you hear right before defeat. Sun Tzu, The Art of War Customer success (CS) practitioners often talk to me about postsale strategy and tactics.

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Quick Fixes in Home Improvement: A Trend Retailers Can’t Afford to Ignore

Wiser

For years, the home improvement industry has been defined by durability, craftsmanship, and the promise of doing the job right. These principles resonate deeply with seasoned homeowners and professionals. However, theres a seismic shift happening, driven by younger generations of consumers who are reshaping the market with a different set of priorities.

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PGNJ Group marks MADL milestone with Glasgow Children’s Hospital donation

TalkingRetail

Scottish independent retail chain PGNJ Group has reached a milestone in its ongoing support for Glasgow charities, with total donations now exceeding 20,000. Through its stores and Nisas Making a Difference Locally (MADL) initiative, the retailer raised over 8,000 last year alone.

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AI for Commerce: Foundations, Aspirations, and Hype

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.

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Estée Lauder warns of up to 7,000 job cuts globally

RetailDive

The layoffs, which represent up to 11% of its global workforce, arrive alongside a restructuring plan that extends into the C-suite.

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Tic Tac launches new ‘Tic Tac Two’  

TalkingRetail

Ferrero UK has unveiled Tic Tac Two. The latest innovation is sugar-free and aims to bring a 'fresh twist to the iconic brand' with three contrasting flavour combinations, Raspberry & Lemon, Strawberry & Lime and Fresh & Mild Spearmint.

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The Winter ’25 Release of fabric AI Order Cloud is Here!

Fabric Blog

Your retail operations just got a major upgrade with our Winter ’25 Release! Packed with exciting new tools, this release is here to simplify your workflows, streamline store fulfillment, and help you conquer inventory and order management with easeall powered by fabric AI Order Cloud. We know how challenging things can get when you’re juggling store operations, keeping tabs on inventory, and managing customer orders.

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Cadbury Dairy Milk launches ‘made to share’ limited edition bars  

TalkingRetail

Cadbury has introduced Cadbury Dairy Milk Made to Share range, twelve limited edition on-pack designs for its 180g and 95g PMP bars.

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The GTM Intelligence Era: ZoomInfo 2025 Customer Impact Report

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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Foot Locker completes first Kids Foot Locker revamp

RetailDive

The redesigned location is in the Bronx borough of New York City and includes activity tables, a communal try-on area and fixtures to showcase new releases.

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Poundland reports decrease in violence and theft since deployment of bodycam

TalkingRetail

Since issuing body cameras to employees, Poundland has reported a decrease in incidents, including an 11% drop in violence against store employees and a marked reduction in shoplifting and theft.

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Poshmark turns to generative AI to help sellers list more

RetailDive

The company said its tool reduces listing time by 48% on average, allowing sellers to grow their store pages faster.

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Healthier choices drive grocery spending as 2025 gets underway

TalkingRetail

Take-home sales at the grocers rose by 4.3% over the four weeks to 26 January compared with one year ago, according to the latest data from Kantar. January spelled relief for shoppers as grocery price inflation slowed to 3.3% over the four weeks.

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Staying Ahead of UFLPA Enforcement: Best Practices for Retail Supply Chains

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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New Books on Strategy, Resilience, AI, More

Practical eCommerce

These new titles address today's business challenges leadership, tactics, customers, data, change. The post New Books on Strategy, Resilience, AI, More appeared first on Practical Ecommerce.

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Multi-site Co-op franchise partner unveils fresh new look for West London store

TalkingRetail

A family-owned multi-site Co-op franchisee has given his Shepherds Bush, London convenience store a fresh new look following a near four week programme of works and improvements to transform the store and enhance the customer experience.

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Amazon speedy deliveries top 9B worldwide

RetailDive

As Prime marks its second decade, and thanks to tens of billions of dollars in investments, all those packages arrived within at least two days.

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Waffle House Adds 50-Cent Surcharge on Each Egg It Sells To Combat Rising Prices

RetailWire

Waffle House has placed a prominent sticker on its menus explaining the surcharge.

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Future-Proofing Enterprise Commerce: Why Extensibility Wins with Shopify

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

Enterprise commerce is evolving fast, and brands relying on rigid, one-size-fits-all solutions risk losing agility. But modernization doesn’t have to mean disruption. In this webinar, we’ll explore how an extensible, modular approach empowers brands to integrate new capabilities, enhance performance, and scale efficiently—all while leveraging Shopify’s strengths.

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Ecommerce Strategies for Successful Valentine’s Day Sales | Salsify

Salsify

Here are Valentines marketing ideas and straightforward, actionable ecommerce strategies that can help your business drive meaningful results.

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Gap to launch seasonal vintage drops throughout the year

RetailDive

The project, GapVintage, is a continuation of the apparel brand’s partnership with curator Sean Wotherspoon.

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PepsiCo’s Q4 Earnings Report Shows Declining North American Drink and Snack Demand

RetailWire

PepsiCo released mixed earnings results for the last quarter of 2024.

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20 Key Consumer Behavior Trends (2024 & 2025)

IntelligenceNode

Theres no question about it: Consumer buying behaviors and preferences are constantly changing. What consumers like, want, and choose to buy keeps evolving. These shifts happen for many reasons, including. The post 20 Key Consumer Behavior Trends (2024 & 2025) appeared first on Blog.

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🚀Future-Proof Your Salesforce B2C Commerce: Modernization Strategies Inside!

Outdated platforms are costing you sales. Legacy platforms like Salesforce SiteGenesis and SFRA can slow innovation, increase maintenance costs, and frustrate customers. This playbook provides a strategic roadmap to modernizing your Salesforce B2C Commerce platform using a composable approach to transition to faster, scalable, and flexible e-commerce solutions —without disrupting your business.

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Carl’s Jr. and Alix Earle Help Ease Super Bowl Hangovers With Free Hangover Burgers

RetailWire

Carl's Jr. has collaborated with Alix Earle to help the pain of Super Bowl hangovers one burger at a time.

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Perfect Moment taps Canada Goose execs to lead operations, sourcing

RetailDive

Chath Weerasinghe joins as chief financial and operating officer, while Vittorio Giacomelli will lead product strategy, development and innovation.

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PayPal Surpasses Fourth-Quarter Earnings Expectations

RetailWire

PayPal released strong Q4 2024 financials, exceeding what Wall Street anticipated.

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Microsoft Paint Is Cool Again – Thanks to AI

Forrester eCommerce

Yes, really! Paint is downright useful now. Like many, Ive been using genAI systems for about two years. Nothing has quite triggered my imagination like Microsoft Paints Cocreator capability. The Concept is Straightforward: you can doodle using Paint, describe what you want, and genAI will create an image to your specifications.

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5 Ways You Can Win Faster with Gen AI in Sales

Incorporating generative AI (gen AI) into your sales process can speed up your wins through improved efficiency, personalized customer interactions, and better informed decision- making. Gen AI is a game changer for busy salespeople and can reduce time-consuming tasks, such as customer research, note-taking, and writing emails, and provide insightful data analysis and recommendations.