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What We Learned In The Forrester Wave™: The Merchant Payment Partner Market Has No Leaders

Forrester eCommerce

Read this blog for a peek into the findings from this year’s evaluation, The Forrester Wave™: Merchant Payment Providers, Q1 2024, by Principal Analyst Lily Varon.

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525: The Dreaded March Google Core Update And It’s Implications On Content Creation

My Wife Quit Her Job

Welcome to a brand new segment of the show called Profitable Audience where my business partner Toni and I discuss all things related to content creation and building an audience. In today’s episode, Toni and I discuss the March Google Core update which has huge implications on the future of content creation. What You’ll Learn All about the March Google Core Update Which sites were hit How Google wants you to write content today Sponsors SellersSummit.com – The Sellers Summit i

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Dick’s to Open 16 Next-Gen ‘50K’ Stores, Expand House of Sport Format in 2024

Retail TouchPoints

Dick’s Sporting Goods posted strong results in fiscal 2023, which ended Feb. 3, 2024, with $13 billion in net sales, 5% higher than the previous year, and a 2.4% increase in comp store sales. For the coming fiscal year, the retailer is planning $800 million in CapEx expenditures to fund a major brick-and-mortar expansion that will enlarge its total store square footage by 2% — its largest physical expansion since 2017.

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From Bankrupt to Thriving Entrepreneur

Practical eCommerce

Aaron Marino drove a beer cart for gas money after first business failed. He recovered, big time. The post From Bankrupt to Thriving Entrepreneur appeared first on Practical Ecommerce.

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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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Outdoor Voices Abruptly Shutting All Stores, Becoming Online-Only

Retail TouchPoints

Popular athleticwear brand Outdoor Voices , once predicted to be the next Lululemon , has abruptly decided to close its 16 stores and become an online-only retailer, multiple sources report. Outdoor Voices has not publicly commented on the news and did not immediately respond to Retail TouchPoints’ request for comment. The news was reported by a number of outlets that had spoken to employees at the stores.

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Wise Living in Your 60s: Medical Cannabis for Arthritis Pain

365 Retail

As we age, managing chronic conditions becomes an essential part of living a fulfilling and active life. Arthritis pain is one such condition that can significantly impact an individual’s quality of life, especially for those in their 60s. While traditional treatments have their place, an alternative option that has gained attention is medical cannabis.

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Outdoor Voices to shutter all stores this Sunday

RetailDive

The activewear brand, once a DTC darling, told staff on Tuesday it would close stores this week as it shifts to an online-only model.

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Utilizing the External Data Boom for Digital Shelf Optimization

Retail TouchPoints

Publications about marketing often invoke the comparison of a digital shelf with a physical one. After all, a digital shelf displays your products for the customer to browse, just like a shelf in a brick-and-mortar store would. This comparison, however, has its limits. While customers come to browse the physical shelf, your digital shelf goes to the customer.

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Michaels boosts in-store experience with birthday parties, classes

RetailDive

The crafts retailer reimagined its class offering and introduced a party planning service for children in the U.S. as it leans into experience.

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Ulta Beauty Plans 2025 Expansion to Mexico

Retail TouchPoints

Ulta Beauty , which posted strong financial results for 2023, will move into Mexico next year as part of a joint venture with global brands operator Axo. The retailer’s $11.2 billion in net sales for FY 2023, which ended Feb. 3, 2024, was 9.8% higher than the previous year, fueled by a comparable sales rise of 5.7%. “Our compelling holiday plans and thoughtfully curated assortment resonated with our guests and delivered healthy traffic, record brand awareness and strong member growth,” said Dave

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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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Air Fryer Recall: Best Buy Urges Immediate Action

RetailWire

Best Buy is urging customers who purchased an Insignia air fryer to act fast, as the company issues a recall due to potential hazards.

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#RICE24 Community Convos: Liz Primm, VP of Strategic Partnerships & Business Development, Babylist

Retail TouchPoints

Introducing #RICE24 Community Convos, a new content series highlighting insights from the industry leaders and changemakers who will be taking the Retail Innovation Conference & Expo stages in Chicago this June! This week, we’re featuring Liz Primm, Vice President of Strategic Partnerships and Business Development at Babylist, the leading digital destination for growing families.

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Adidas posts first annual net loss in over 30 years

RetailDive

However, the retailer dodged a much-discussed operating loss for the year, with the sale of Yeezy merchandise helping it notch a profit.

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Target Introduces New Express Self-Checkout Nationwide

RetailWire

Target has announced the launch of its new self-checkout policy, set to commence next week across all stores.

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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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Macy’s moves to beef up real estate expertise on its board

RetailDive

Arkhouse Management, which upped its takeover bid to $6.6 billion, has criticized the retailer for having only one director with a real estate track record.

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New Frozen Treats by OREO for St. Patrick’s Day

RetailWire

OREO is ready for St. Patrick’s Day with a frosty surprise. While it won’t be handing out pots of gold, it's offering a chance to snag some delicious treats.

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Amazon announces first Big Spring Sale

RetailDive

In a shift from previous sale promotions, the retailer said Prime membership is not required to shop the event, which starts Wednesday.

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Optimize Assortment Planning: How Retail Technology Helps You Expose and Prioritize Opportunities

Dynamic Action

Summary Retailers face challenges keeping up with constantly evolving market trends and customer expectations. Time and resource constraints often hinder retailers from effectively identifying and capitalizing on growth opportunities. AI-powered retail intelligence offers a solution by automating processes and providing actionable insights for assortment planning.

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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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Longtime Fossil CEO out as company announces strategic review

RetailDive

The departure of Kosta Kartsotis, who spent over 20 years at the helm, came as the retailer reported Q4 sales falling nearly 16% and losses widening.

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Hobbs Opens Store at Atria Watford

365 Retail

Atria Watford managed by Global Mutual and owned by SGS , with Savills providing property management services, has announced the opening of Hobbs , a prominent British womenswear brand. This marks the debut of Hobbs within the Atria Watford shopping centre, enhancing its fashion and retail offerings. The new Hobbs store occupies approximately 3,300 square feet, showcasing the brand’s commitment to timeless fashion imbued with a modern British essence.

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Impossible Foods has always claimed to bleed red, now its label will

RetailDive

The plant-based pioneer announced new packaging at Natural Products Expo West to attract more meat lovers to its burgers, sausages and chicken.

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Eldon Square to Transform Newcastle’s Retail and Leisure Landscape with New Developments

365 Retail

Eldon Square Ltd and Newcastle City Council have unveiled plans for a groundbreaking Co-operation Agreement and pivotal planning submissions set to enhance Eldon Square’s retail, food, and beverage mix by integrating over 200,000 square feet of new leisure and entertainment spaces. This ambitious initiative aims to enrich the city centre’s offering and engage the local community more deeply.

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Omnichannel E-Commerce: Drive More Revenue at Less Cost

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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Afterpay expands merchant partners as it looks past apparel

RetailDive

In addition to Kendra Scott and Diane Von Furstenburg, the installment payments provider is bringing on brands like Made In Cookware.

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Founder & Chairman of Charles Tyrwhitt, Nick Wheeler OBE, confirmed as a headline keynote at the Retail Technology Show

365 Retail

The Retail Technology Show has announced that Nick Wheeler OBE, Founder, Chairman & Owner of Charles Tyrwhitt, will be one of its 2024 headline speakers as part of its conference programme. Retail’s flagship event, which takes place at London Olympia on the 24 and 25 April 2024, brings the industries brightest minds to the stages of its conference programme.

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McDonald’s Global Technology Outage

RetailWire

McDonald's found itself embroiled in a far-reaching technology outage on Friday, which caused ordering systems to halt in various countries, including the U.K., Australia, and Japan.

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CEO of MATCHESFASHION, Dr Nick Beighton, confirmed as headline speaker at the Retail Technology Show

365 Retail

The Retail Technology Show has announced that Dr Nick Beighton, CEO of MATCHESFASHION and Chairman of Secret Sales, will join its headline speakers as part of its 2024 conference programme. Taking place at London Olympia on the 24 and 25 April 2024, RTS brings the industries brightest minds to the stage and Beighton joins fellow headliners, including founder of Not On The High Street, Holly Tucker MBE, and Google DeepMind’s Dex Hunter-Torricke, who will deliver seminal sessions at the 2024 e

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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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The Weekly Closeout: Dollar Tree to add $7 items and Bath & Body Works teams up with Netflix

RetailDive

The dollar store is expanding its multiprice assortment, while the personal care retailer debuted a “Bridgerton” collection as part of a yearlong partnership.

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Biden Opposes US Steel Sale to Japan’s Nippon Steel

RetailWire

President Joe Biden recently declared his stance against the announced sale of the U.S. Steel company to Japan's Nippon Steel, and he emphasized the importance of maintaining American ownership and operation of the iconic company.

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Onken recruits Paddy McGuinness for ad campaign

TalkingRetail

The Onken yogurt brand, part of the Emmi Group, has announced a year-long campaign partnership with TV presenter and comedian Paddy McGuinness to drive awareness and growth of its entire portfolio.

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McDonald’s Global Technology Outage

RetailWire

McDonald's found itself embroiled in a far-reaching technology outage on Friday, which caused ordering systems to halt in various countries, including the U.K., Australia, and Japan.

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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.