Forrester eCommerce
MAY 9, 2024
Today, I am happy to announce the publication of the Forrester Reference IT Capability Map. This is a comprehensive, mutually exclusive and comprehensive statement of the major capabilities used to define and deliver IT and digital systems, individually and at a portfolio level.
Retail TouchPoints
MAY 9, 2024
What do Beyoncé, Harvard University and Target have in common? Each has faced legal action over claims they violated the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) with inaccessible websites. They’re hardly alone. In 2017, website and app lawsuits totaled just over 800, yet by the close of 2023, the volume had climbed to more than 8,200. And retail is the industry leading the way with the most ADA website lawsuits.
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Forrester eCommerce
MAY 9, 2024
Read this blog post to understand the actions that organizations need to take throughout the sustainability materiality assessment process.
My Wife Quit Her Job
MAY 9, 2024
Temu and Shein have quickly become household names, with each app experiencing explosive growth and racking up millions of downloads in just a few months. While Temu is relatively new to the market, Shein has been building its reputation for over a decade. But how do these companies fare against other Chinese competitors like AliExpress? And more importantly, which offers a better shopping experience: Temu or Shein?
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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.
Retail TouchPoints
MAY 9, 2024
Disney Advertising and Walmart ’s retail media division Walmart Connect are teaming up to bring retail media insights to Disney’s streaming TV platforms, including Hulu and Disney+ , for programmatic advertising campaigns and measurement. Walmart’s audience and measurement solutions will now be available for brands’ use across Disney’s addressable streaming inventory, offering advertisers closed-loop attribution on their campaigns by applying Walmart’s omnichannel purchase data via clean room te
RetailDive
MAY 9, 2024
That price could explain why the mall REIT is willing to jump back into ownership of retail tenants, after scaling back over the past several months.
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TalkingRetail
MAY 9, 2024
The retail sector continues to have the highest prevalence of victimisation, with 41% of business premises experiencing crime in 2023, according to Home Office data released today.
Retail TouchPoints
MAY 9, 2024
This is the second part of our two-part series, “From Self-Checkout to Just Walk Out: A Look at Autonomous Retail Experiences.” In part one we went beyond the headlines to uncover the reality of the self-checkout situation. In part two, we’re examining the feasibility of fully autonomous checkout solutions like Amazon’s Just Walk Out. And stay tuned next week for a special bonus entry in the series — an on-the-ground take on the smart cart shopping experience.
365 Retail
MAY 9, 2024
DELIVER Europe, the premier matchmaking event for retail and commerce professionals, is back in Amsterdam on 5 and 6 June 2024. Held at the esteemed Taets Art and Event Park, this year’s event is set to gather over 1,000 leaders from industry giants such as Amazon, Procter & Gamble, Nestlé, L’Oréal, Samsung, and Tiktok, offering unparalleled opportunities for connection, collaboration, and innovation.
Retail TouchPoints
MAY 9, 2024
Sam Ash has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey and plans to close all of its 42 stores across 16 states. The privately owned family business, long known as a premiere music retailer, is exploring options that could include selling its ecommerce operations and related IP as well as its “Samson” wholesale business.
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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.
RetailWire
MAY 9, 2024
Reddit Inc. has unveiled fresh guidelines governing data on its platform, aiming to bolster its revenue streams through licensing deals with AI developers and other firms.
Retail TouchPoints
MAY 9, 2024
The Vitamin Shoppe has introduced Whole Health Rx by The Vitamin Shoppe , a telehealth service that connects patients with licensed healthcare providers in real time and gives them access to a robust library of educational weight loss and wellness content. The service is focused on GLP-1 agonist medications such as Ozempic, Rybelsus and compounded versions of semaglutide and tirzepatide that have become the latest thing in weight loss.
Salsify
MAY 9, 2024
These days, printing out a stapled pile of travel directions — let alone drafting your route with a roadmap — might earn you some wayward glances from your fellow companions.
Retail TouchPoints
MAY 9, 2024
Rehana’s Cosmetics , a perfume and cosmetics store located just blocks from the Macy’s flagship in midtown Manhattan, allegedly held more than $1 million in goods stolen from retailers including Macy’s, Ulta Beauty, CVS, Walgreens and Rite Aid. As part of a long-term investigation in cooperation with these retailers, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg has charged two people, and the store itself, with one count each of Criminal Possession of Stolen Property in the first, second and third de
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Practical eCommerce
MAY 9, 2024
Consumers can now shop directly on Google's search results without visiting merchants' ecommerce sites. The post Google Revs Ecommerce SERPs appeared first on Practical Ecommerce.
Retail TouchPoints
MAY 9, 2024
The biggest mall owner in the U.S., Simon Property Group , is making some shifts in its “side hustle” as a brand owner. On an earnings call discussing its Q1 2024 results, CEO David Simon shared that the company had sold its remaining stake in brand management firm Authentic Brands Group for $1.2 billion. The companies remain partners through their joint venture SPARC Group — through which they buy and rehabilitate struggling retail brands like Lucky Brand , Brooks Brothers , Forever 21 and Eddi
RetailDive
MAY 9, 2024
Joe Vernachio said the retailer shuttered three stores in the quarter and is on track with its planned closures, which will amount to 10 to 15 this year.
RetailWire
MAY 9, 2024
It's the end of an era for the Chevrolet Malibu as General Motors is shutting its production down to focus efforts on a new electric vehicle.
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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.
RetailDive
MAY 9, 2024
The brand is continuing to build out its footprint, opening eight stores in the first quarter and planning 40 net new stores by the end of the year.
RetailWire
MAY 9, 2024
The Bank of England is inching closer to reducing interest rates, signaling potential changes in its monetary policy.
RetailDive
MAY 9, 2024
The move gives the department store chain another store-in-store partnership alongside Sephora.
RetailWire
MAY 9, 2024
Amazon Ads has unveiled new ad formats for Prime Video users.
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RetailDive
MAY 9, 2024
Whole Health Rx connects users with licensed healthcare providers in real time and will initially focus on weight management solutions.
RetailWire
MAY 9, 2024
AstraZeneca is the latest company to feel the COVID-19 vaccine demand slump.
RetailDive
MAY 9, 2024
Barbie’s parent company is looking to diversify its production footprint in a bid to optimize costs and fulfillment operations.
Dynamic Action
MAY 9, 2024
Summary AI advancements, particularly in generative AI, hold the potential to revolutionize retail decision-making by efficiently processing vast amounts of data. Large Language Models (LLMs) offer solutions for processing text data at scale, addressing challenges like web crawling and data pipeline inefficiencies. LLMs enable automated parsing of HTML, improving data quality, scalability, and automation, ultimately empowering retail teams with better insights and competitive advantages.
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RetailDive
MAY 9, 2024
The technology allows TV watchers to purchase items inspired by on-screen programming in real time.
RetailWire
MAY 9, 2024
Tesla has axed more than 3,400 job postings, leaving only three in North America.
TalkingRetail
MAY 9, 2024
The Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) has expressed support for the Competition and Markets Authority’s (CMA) call for grocery stores to make accurate pricing a priority and has co-badged its business guidance materials.
RetailDive
MAY 9, 2024
The company said that Il Makiage and SpoiledChild are on track to become billion-dollar brands.
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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