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SEO Tools for Keyword Intent, Audience

Practical eCommerce

AI is transforming traditional keyword research. Here are innovative tools for search intent, audience targeting, and more. The post SEO Tools for Keyword Intent, Audience appeared first on Practical Ecommerce.

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Software Design Gets An AI Infusion From Figma, And It’s Worth Trying Now

Forrester eCommerce

With Adobe’s $20 billion proposed acquisition of Figma called off in response to regulatory scrutiny based on insufficient understanding of how software is made, a sense of expectant curiosity surrounded Figma’s 2024 installment of Config (its annual user conference), especially about its AI strategy. Why?

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Target Rips Up Paper Checks as Payment Method

Retail TouchPoints

Citing “extremely low volumes” of customers using personal checks, Target will stop accepting checks for in-store payments on July 15, 2024, as reported in the Minneapolis Star-Tribune and confirmed by Target. The retailer joins several supermarket retailers that have stopped accepting checks, including Aldi , Whole Foods Market and Lidl. “Target is committed to creating an easy and convenient checkout experience, and that includes providing our guests with numerous ways to pay, including our ne

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The Global State Of B2B Events — Eight Key Findings On Event Trends From Forrester’s Recent Survey

Forrester eCommerce

Over the past four years, marketers have navigated unprecedented change in the B2B event sector as first the pandemic and then inflation impacted their plans. To help leaders better understand this dynamic landscape, Forrester’s Q1 2024 State Of B2B Events Survey gathered responses from over 200 event decision-makers to identify and analyze the key trends.

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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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As Gen AI Gains Traction, Potential Risks Become Impossible to Ignore

Retail TouchPoints

Businesses across industries have embraced generative AI across their organizations to power efficiency and performance. In fact, 79% of business leaders said they expect generative AI to transform their organizations within three years, according to a Deloitte survey of more than 2,800 executives whose organizations are currently piloting or implementing generative AI.

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OK AI, Buy Me Some Enterprise Software

Forrester eCommerce

I’m planning a family ski trip to Hokkaido, Japan. It’s going to be great, but it’s also going to involve quite a bit of planning. Two decades ago I would have gone to the library and taken out a travel guide.

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Dive In: Attend Our Interactive AI Innovation Lab At The T&I NA Summit

Forrester eCommerce

Generative AI is the most hyped technology for 2024, seemingly poised to change how we interact with technology and apparently upset every industry. However, while it is seemingly talked about everywhere, according to Forrester February 2024 Consumer Pulse Survey only 39% of US online adults have actually used generative AI.

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Poor Marketing Kills Ecommerce Dropshipping

Practical eCommerce

The dropshipping model, while tempting, has little barrier to entry and thus many competitors selling the same thing. The post Poor Marketing Kills Ecommerce Dropshipping appeared first on Practical Ecommerce.

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Announcing The First Forrester Wave™ On Accounts Payable Invoice Automation

Forrester eCommerce

I’m thrilled to announce the publication of The Forrester Wave™: Accounts Payable Invoice Automation (APIA), Q3 2024! This report helps our clients navigate the complexities of the rapidly evolving finance automation market and offers deep insights into how AI-driven automation is reshaping accounts payable processes across industries.

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Best Buy Canada to open 167 small-format stores

RetailDive

The electronics retailer will enter new communities under a partnership with Bell Canada, which will be responsible for store operating and labor costs.

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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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My Takeaways From Config 2024: Impacts On Design Systems, Storytelling, And Accessibility

Forrester eCommerce

Gina Bhawalkar shares her take on Config 2024 and its implications for design systems and accessibility.

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Ikea, Hobby Lobby opening stores in Manhattan for the first time

RetailDive

As tourism has increased, average asking rents in New York City have also risen, according to JLL's Q2 report.

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For Brands, The Olympics Is Unlike Any Other Sporting Event

Forrester eCommerce

Paris Gets Ready To Welcome The World For the first time in history, the Summer Olympics opening ceremony will not be held in a stadium. Instead, on July 26, Americans will be glued to their screens as athletes sail down the Seine to inaugurate Paris 2024.

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Express bankruptcy spurs layoffs at Ohio facility

RetailDive

The company's logistics and shipping partner Bath & Body Works is shrinking its distribution operations for the apparel retailer due to declines in volume.

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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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Target Circle Week Deals: What We Know

RetailWire

Target Circle Week is one of the most popular shopping weeks of the year.

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Self checkout boasts ‘record’ year: report

RetailDive

The U.S. is the world’s largest self-checkout market, driven in part by supermarket chains and c-stores, even as some retailers pull back on the tech.

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Lead and Arsenic Found in Tampons

RetailWire

The Environmental International journal published a recent study that found more than a dozen toxic metals, including arsenic and lead, in a variety of tampons sold in the U.S. and Europe.

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Klarna extends buy now, pay later services to Adobe Commerce merchants

RetailDive

Though BNPL transactions are on the rise, they especially appeal to cash-strapped customers, research suggests.

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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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Target Has Stopped Accepting Personal Checks

RetailWire

In a sign of the changing times, Target has announced that it will no longer be accepting personal checks as a form of payment beginning July 15, 2024.

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How retailers can engage the modern deskless worker

RetailDive

Streamline the deskless employee experience and enhance productivity with a single app that unites frontline workers.

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Paramount and Skydance Agree on Merger

RetailWire

Paramount Global's merger with Skydance Media has finally been approved by Shari Redstone, the daughter of Sumner Redstone.

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EBay to accept Venmo

RetailDive

After dropping American Express, the marketplace said it will accept payments through Venmo — a digital tool popular among Gen Z and millennials.

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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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Six Flags and Cedar Fair Merge in $8B Deal, Becoming Largest US Amusement Park Operator

RetailWire

Last week, Six Flags and competitor Cedar Fair sealed an $8 billion collaboration deal to establish the biggest amusement park owner in the U.S.

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Lavazza launches new Wimbledon campaign ‘More than a Cup’ starring Jannik Sinner

TalkingRetail

Lavazza is launching a new ad campaign featuring its global brand ambassador Jannik Sinner.

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John Deere Layoffs Across 3 US Factories

RetailWire

Production will shift to a newly planned facility in Mexico.

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Web Development and Ecommerce

ROI Revolution

What is Web Development? Web development describes the front-end and back-end work that goes into creating a website or application. From writing code or markup to applying that code to a site or app, web development employs a variety of methodologies and applications to make a website function and look nice. What is Front End Web Development? Front-end web development affects the part of a website that users interact with.

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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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Hotels Are Adopting an AI Tool That Scans Discarded Items To Minimize Food Waste

RetailWire

Hotels are leveraging AI-powered cameras above their kitchen trash cans to reduce food waste from breakfast buffets.

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BigCommerce Multi-Channel Integration: Expanding Your Sales Reach

MakeWebBetter

In today's competitive eCommerce landscape, reaching your target audience wherever they shop is crucial for success. Gone are the days of relying solely on your own online store. This is where BigCommerce's multi-channel integration shines. This powerful feature allows you to connect your BigCommerce store to a vast network of popular sales channels, marketplaces, and [.

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Independent retailers want action not words from new Labour government, says The Fed

TalkingRetail

Congratulating Sir Keir Starmer on his general election victory last week, the Federation of Independent Retailers (the Fed) is calling for action and not just words when it comes to protecting independent retailers and their communities from soaring crime.

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Sephora to Open New Store at Gateshead Metrocentre

365 Retail

Sephora is set to open a new store at the Gateshead Metrocentre near Newcastle in early September. This expansion to the North East follows consumer demand and requests from Sephora UK’s social community. The store will offer a range of in-store beauty services. The team of Beauty Advisers will provide quick treatments and “full glam” makeup looks.

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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.