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541: Google Screws Up Again! Here’s What Happened And How It Affects You

My Wife Quit Her Job

Google has screwed up yet again! In this episode, you’ll learn about the changes of the week for Google including a major data leak that has exposed some of the inner workings of their search algorithm. Enjoy the show! What You’ll Learn Recap of Google’s latest algorithm changes How people are gaming the system Google’s big data leak Sponsors SellersSummit.com – The Sellers Summit is the ecommerce conference that I’ve run for the past 8 years.

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Announcing The Forrester Wave™: Extended Detection And Response Platforms, Q2 2024

Forrester eCommerce

Recent upheaval in the security information and event management (SIEM) market has created new opportunities for extended detection and response platform vendors. Get three tips on evaluating this changing market in this preview of our new Wave report.

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Ebay Expands Consignment Service to Jewelry, Watches and Footwear

Retail TouchPoints

Ebay is continuing to expand its consignment service , which will now include fine jewelry, luxury watches and footwear. The service, already available for handbags and luxury apparel , allows casual sellers to access Ebay experts for help listing and selling their high-end products. Since the launch of its consignment service, sellers are seeing stronger final sales prices than if they had listed the traditional way on Ebay.

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Embrace Reinvention To Drive Growth: Five Key Takeaways from Forrester’s B2B Summit North America 2024

Forrester eCommerce

It’s hard to believe that Forrester’s B2B Summit North America was almost a month ago. But wow, what an incredible week it was! The energy was palpable, and the momentum is set to carry B2B leaders and their organizations forward to growth and reinvention.

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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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Century 21 Continues Ecommerce Expansion with TikTok Shop Debut

Retail TouchPoints

Century 21 has expanded its partnership with livestream shopping app ShopShops to bring the iconic New York City retailer to TikTok Shop. The partners have been working together since 2018 to bring Century 21’s constantly evolving slate of off-price designer merchandise to online shoppers, via weekly live shopping events on the ShopShops app and Century 21’s Instagram.

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Google Business Messages Getting The Boot: Here’s What Enterprises Need To Know

Forrester eCommerce

Google quietly announced that it will be winding down its Google Business Messages (GBM) product on July 31, 2024. For those familiar with the tech giant’s track record, this news may come as no surprise.

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Announcing The Customer Experience Strategy Consulting Services Landscape, Q2 2024

Forrester eCommerce

Nearly 60% of CX decision-makers say that improving customer experience (CX) is the top priority for their organization’s executives, but that doesn’t mean they have to – or choose to – go it alone.

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Walmart Debuts Self-Service Module for Delivering Digital Shopper Insights

Retail TouchPoints

Walmart Data Ventures has introduced Digital Landscapes, a self-service module designed to reveal insights into the digital behaviors of Walmart shoppers online — particularly those behaviors that precede the consumer’s point of decision. With the new tool, suppliers can glean insights including: Where shoppers start their journey to find products; When they find a supplier’s products; How a supplier’s product compares to others in the category; and What a shopper’s path to purchase looks like.

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Arrival of the Laser-etched Avocado as Tesco Makes Plastic-saving Move

365 Retail

Avocado fans will notice some dramatic changes when they pick up one of Britain’s most popular salad items at Tesco. In a move to help the environment, the supermarket will trial the scrapping of barcode stickers currently on extra large avocados and replace them with a bold laser etching. At the same time it is also trialling replacing the plastic tray packaging for two of its most popular avocado lines and moving to a cardboard container that is easier to recycle.

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5 Questions to Ask Before Using Big Tech’s Gen AI Advertising Tools

Retail TouchPoints

Much has been made about the “ AI arms race ” between countries (primarily the U.S. and China), but in America a similarly heated contest is unfolding among the major tech companies. The latter competition could have broad implications for any business using these platforms to connect with consumers…so, just about everyone. Last month, Google , Meta and TikTok all debuted more AI-based capabilities for their customers (that is, advertisers, creators and merchants).

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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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H&M Opens New Concept Store in Seoul’s Myeongdong District

365 Retail

H&M has opened the doors to its new concept store in the heart of Seoul’s Myeongdong district, inviting customers to experience an elevated approach to shopping. The H&M Myeongdong store is among the first globally to offer this enhanced shopping experience, designed to encourage customers to explore and celebrate self-expression. In this new space, customers can enjoy a curated selection of fashion-forward womenswear and menswear, along with advanced styling options and the latest in-st

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Global online retail sales to hit $6.8 trillion by 2028

RetailDive

In the U.S. alone, online sales will reach $1.6 trillion by that period, up from $1 trillion in 2023, according to a recent report from Forrester.

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7 Creative Black Friday Marketing Strategies for Brands | Salsify

Salsify

If you’re a fan of the Olympics, you know just how exciting it can be when the starting pistol points to the sky. The air is heavy with anticipation among track stars on the starting line — all their training and preparation now simmered down to one moment of truth.

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New Ecommerce Tools: June 4, 2024

Practical eCommerce

This week's rundown includes updates on drone deliveries, POS systems, conversational AI, fulfillment, brand-influencer partnerships, and multichannel management. The post New Ecommerce Tools: June 4, 2024 appeared first on Practical Ecommerce.

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

Speaker: Amanda Adams, Fractional CFO, CPA

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Amanda Adams, 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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US Business Travel Is Rebounding

RetailWire

Business travel in the United States is experiencing a robust resurgence, though it looks markedly different from its pre-pandemic form.

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After abruptly shuttering its stores, Outdoor Voices has a new owner

RetailDive

Consortium Brand Partners, which also owns Draper James, plans to open new stores next year and expand into adjacent product categories.

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Leveraging Data to Minimise Returns: Insights and Strategies for Brands 

ESW

Retail returns have and will likely continue to be a hot topic for brands and merchants. And there is plenty to talk about. On one hand, the returns process is an opportunity to turn a negative customer experience into a positive one. On the other, high return rates can be a significant drain on time, resources and profitability. Minimising returns has become a priority for many brands – especially brands with international DTC operations.

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Intel Releases New AI Chips as It Sets Out To Regain Market Share From Rivals

RetailWire

Intel has introduced its latest artificial intelligence chips designed for data centers, aiming to challenge competitors Nvidia and AMD.

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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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Lowe’s pilots kitchen visualization app in stores

RetailDive

The retailer wants customers to use its Apple Vision Pro app to help design and select products for their homes.

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Trader Joe’s Announces New Mini Insulated Tote Bags

RetailWire

Trader Joe’s has just announced a new product line as a follow-up to its viral mini canvas totes earlier this year: mini insulated tote bags.

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Costco’s CFO calls $1.50 hot dog ‘safe’ in debut earnings call

RetailDive

The retailer’s new finance chief Gary Millerchip is staying the course on the company’s popular $1.50 hot dog and soda combo pricing.

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Krispy Kreme Announces National Doughnut Day Deals

RetailWire

Here's how to get your hands on a sweet treat at Krispy Kreme for National Doughnut Day.

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Drive More E-Commerce Revenue with Omnichannel Selling

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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Over a Quarter (27%) of UK Shoppers Now Only Buy Goods on Promotion, According to Pricer’s Research

365 Retail

I ncreasing numbers of UK consumers are limiting their spending exclusively to goods on promotion to trim costs and make squeezed budgets go further, the latest research from Pricer, the leading in-store automation and communication solutions, reveals. Original research of over 1,000 UK shoppers by Pricer showed over a quarter (27%) now only buy grocery items which are on offer – a +6 percentage increase compared to 2023.

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Poppi faces class action lawsuit for ‘prebiotic’ claims

RetailDive

The complaint, filed in a California district court, said aggregate claims in the suit amount to more than $5 million.

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International Markets Leading Demand for UK Brands Have Highest Global Concentration of Omnichannel Shoppers, ESW Data Reveals

365 Retail

Cross-border shoppers from the international markets which purchase the most from UK brands and retailers are also among those with the highest concentration of omnichannel consumers, the latest Global Voices report from ESW shows. The report highlights the need for British brands and retailers to implement unified commerce infrastructures to better meet the needs of cross-border shoppers, since international shoppers with the greatest spending power also index the highest when it comes to deman

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Spar becomes official partner of Glamorgan Cricket

TalkingRetail

AF Blakemore, one of the UK’s largest privately owned family businesses and wholesaler for Spar stores in Wales, Central and South East England, has officially partnered with Glamorgan Cricket for the next two seasons.

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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

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SportsShoes.com Reports 11% Increase in Turnover to £90 Million and Significant Customer Growth

365 Retail

SportsShoes.com achieved an 11% year-on-year increase in turnover, reaching £90 million, and acquired 663,000 new customers in the 12 months to 29 February 2024. The online retailer, specialising in running shoes, running clothing, and outdoor gear, also reported securing 749,000 orders from repeat customers during this period. Established in 1982 and based in Bradford, SportsShoes.com offers over 17,000 products from 150 global running and outdoor brands.

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SGF calls for new approach to business regulation in election manifesto

TalkingRetail

The Scottish Grocers Federation (SGF) has published its manifesto ahead of the General Election on 4 July. Setting out key priorities for the next UK government and calling for newly elected MPs to support their local shops.

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Ikea is Opening a New Store on Roblox… and You Could Be Paid to Work There!

365 Retail

IKEA has unveiled a first look at ‘The Co-Worker Game’, a virtual universe coming to Roblox on June 24 th. The immersive experience gives players the opportunity to experience IKEA’s unique approach to careers where non-linear career journeys are the norm and lateral moves across departments are commonplace. As well as being the brand’s first foray into mainstream gaming, the virtual store will give people a chance to immerse themselves in the working world of IKEA, with a limited number o

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Lancashire store caught out in underage test purchasing but other stores in the area praised

TalkingRetail

Preston’s Neighbourhood Policing team and Lancashire County Council Trading Standards recently conducted an alcohol and vape test purchasing operation across Preston and South Ribble. Eleven premises were tested based on information received from the public around underage sales of alcohol and vapes.

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NEWS: SML RFID Delivers 98% Inventory Accuracy to Gina Tricot

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.