Thu.Dec 19, 2024

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Betting on Commerce Media? Then Don’t Model Your Data

Retail TouchPoints

Im a lawyer, and Im also a doctor. Im in Gen Z, yet Im 45. I like dirt bikes and also the opera. This sounds like the setup to some riddle. In fact, its what appeared when I searched myself in an online registry of the audience segments data providers thought I was part of. For the record, I am none of these things, nor am I in many of the 400 other segments I was seemingly randomly assigned to.

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Figma Import: Digital Design Made Fastr

Fastr

Good ol Figma an old friend to many ecommerce brands and a key part of their digital content and frontend creation process. Your designers, marketers, merchandisers, copywriters, and other creative team members would likely agree: It's familiar, powerful, organized, collaborative, and it gets the job done. We wouldn't argue that, but we would specify this: Figma gets the design ideation job done.

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Stop & Shop Names Industry Vet as Chief Merchant

Retail TouchPoints

Stop & Shop has appointed Lee Nicholson, currently SVP of Procurement for its parent company Ahold Delhaize USA , as its new EVP and Chief Merchant. Nicholson brings 30 years of retail industry experience to the role, which he will assume in early 2025, including more than 20 years with Aholds U.S. companies. Lee Nicholson I am looking forward to returning to Stop & Shop, which is where I started with this organization, said Nicholson in a statement.

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Spar research highlights most popular last minute Christmas grocery items

TalkingRetail

AF Blakemore, one of the UKs largest privately owned family businesses and wholesaler for Spar stores in Wales, Central and Southeast England, has unveiled the items which Brits make a crisis dash for in the lead up to Christmas and on Christmas Day.

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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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Hair You Go: Ulta Beauty Uses AI to Virtually Preview Potential New ’Do’s

Retail TouchPoints

Ulta Beauty has leveraged generative AI from Nvidia to provide customers with highly realistic previews of desired hairstyles and colors. To use the GLAMlab Hair Try On solution, shoppers on the Ulta website or mobile app can take a photo, upload a headshot or use a models picture to experiment with potential new looks. The hair color try-ons feature links to Ulta Beauty products, allowing shoppers to achieve their desired look in real life.

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Independent retailers face mixed outlook for 2025 says trade association

TalkingRetail

Independent retailers have weathered one of their most challenging years in 2024, with multiple headwinds affecting the sector, according to the British Independent Retailers Association (Bira).

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How to Find the Best Retail AI Solution

Dynamic Action

Summary According to Business of Fashion, retailers who use AI technology are more likely to succeed in 2025. The British Retail Consortium also stated that many businesses are responding to the changing retail landscape by investing in more automation. Choosing the right AI-powered retail intelligence solution can be difficult, and picking incorrectly can be costly.

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Swarovski Opens New Regent Street Boutique in London

365 Retail

Swarovski has unveiled a dazzling new boutique in Londons West End just in time for the holiday season. Located at 122 Regent Street, this marks the Austrian brand’s return to the prestigious address, bringing its total number of London stores to nine. Spanning three floors and 1,500 square feet, the boutique boasts a stunning new faade and features Swarovskis most luxurious interpretation of its WonderLux retail concept.

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Nearly half of Gen Z shoppers to buy holiday gifts from Chinese marketplaces

RetailDive

Though U.S. shoppers are slow to trust it, Temu has become the top Chinese e-commerce platform, surpassing competitors like Shein and TikTok Shop, an Omnisend survey found.

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Plymouth Spar celebrates grand reopening after overcoming fire

TalkingRetail

The Spar Gilletts store, Old Laira Road, Plymouth has reopened following a fire and is bigger than before. The popular local store burnt down on Boxing Day 2023, after an accidental fire led to severe smoke damage across the building.

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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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Amazon workers on strike amid the holiday rush

RetailDive

Thursday’s action at various Teamsters locals comes days after the release of a Senate report critical of working conditions at the e-retailer’s warehouses.

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Temu’s U.S. Seller Program Is a DTC Opportunity

Practical eCommerce

DTC goods are unique and not sold by competing merchants. Thats the opportunity. The post Temu’s U.S. Seller Program Is a DTC Opportunity appeared first on Practical Ecommerce.

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Best Buy leans on distribution upgrades for faster delivery

RetailDive

The electronics retailer opened a new distribution center in Texas and upgraded technology at a New York facility.

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OpenAI Launches 1-800-ChatGPT To Call or Text With AI Assistant

RetailWire

Call 1-800-ChatGPT and get voice answers from an AI assistant.

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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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Should Macy’s be more like Dillard’s? Maybe.

RetailDive

Activist investors are focused on finances, but the struggling department store may benefit more from studying its rival’s retail chops.

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New Ecommerce Tools: December 19, 2024

Practical eCommerce

This week's installment includes updates on returns, payment financing, AI-powered assistants, social commerce, shipping, and security tools. The post New Ecommerce Tools: December 19, 2024 appeared first on Practical Ecommerce.

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Dollar Tree names Michael Creedon permanent CEO

RetailDive

Creedon, the retailer’s chief operating officer, has been serving as interim chief since November and takes the helm as it navigates several major initiatives.

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French Fry Giant Lamb Weston Reports Q2 Loss and Shakes Up Leadership

RetailWire

Lamb Weston is losing money, but a new CEO may turn that around.

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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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Birkenstock closes out its fiscal year on a high note

RetailDive

The German footwear brand is carefully calibrating its wholesale and direct-to-consumer strategies, with plans to grow its store count by 50% next year.

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Frontier Airlines Offers Unlimited Flights With Annual Pass

RetailWire

Frontier Airlines is offering customers the chance to buy a pass promising unlimited flights.

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Tractor Supply plans big last-mile delivery upgrade

RetailDive

The retailer’s multiyear initiative will lead to more bulky products delivered via its in-house network, Chief Supply Chain Officer Colin Yankee said.

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Honda 0 EV Prototypes To Debut at CES 2025: The Rise of the ‘Software-Defined Vehicle’?

RetailWire

Honda's new Model 0 EV prototype lineup is slated to be shown in Las Vegas early next year.

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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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CFPB swats at retail credit cards

RetailDive

The federal agency warned companies issuing credit cards about illegal tactics, specifically calling out promotions that turn into “bait-and-switch” offers.

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Olive Garden, LongHorn Steakhouse See Diners Return as Other Restaurant Chains Struggle

RetailWire

Olive Garden and LongHorn Steakhouse are setting Darden up for success.

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Turning Your OMS into a Customer Experience Powerhouse with Mike Micucci

Fabric Blog

The post Turning Your OMS into a Customer Experience Powerhouse with Mike Micucci appeared first on fabric Inc.

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DOJ Files Lawsuit Against CVS Pharmacy for Filling Illegal Opioid Perscriptions

RetailWire

The DOJ filed a complaint against CVS for what they claim is illegal practices.

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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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Best Buy to Launch Third-Party Marketplace, Again

Retail TouchPoints

Best Buy is giving a third-party marketplace another go. After shutting down its first attempt in 2016, the retailer is back eight years later with plans to launch a new online marketplace built on the Mirakl platform in summer 2025. I am excited to announce that our Sell on Best Buy Marketplace landing page is now live and accepting applications, so come and get your products in front of millions of customers and grow your business with us, said Frank Bedo, Chief Marketplace and Ecommerce Offic

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Starbucks Increases Parental Leave for Employees

RetailWire

Starbucks has increased the amount of fully paid time off employees can take to care for a child.

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Don’t Trust Vendor Claims About Getting 100% On The MITRE ATT&CK Evaluations

Forrester eCommerce

The MITRE Engenuity ATT&CK Evaluations 2024 are out, and with them, another year of vendors claiming victory. As a reminder, these evaluations have no winners or losers just sweet, sweet data. Case in point, MITRE ATT&CK tracks and tests on techniques that could be completely benign, even something as simple as T1059.

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Christmas Eve 2024: Which Stores Are Open & Which Stores Are Closed?

RetailWire

Christmas Eve is just around the corner, and people are wondering what stores will be open and what stores will be closed.

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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.