Tue.Dec 12, 2023

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5 retailers that need a strong finish for the year

RetailDive

These retailers have borrowed heavily, delivered soft performance, seen substantial leadership turnover or operate in a heavily discretionary sector. Can they turn themselves around?

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AWS’ Silent Nod To FinOps

Forrester eCommerce

Last week, Amazon.com VP and CTO Werner Vogels closed out re:Invent 2023 with his keynote address on “The Frugal Architect” This wasn’t the first time, Vogels introduced this topic. In fact, it was a theme he originally introduced in 2012 that revolves around architecting with cost in mind.

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509: Temu And Shein Decimated His Business. Now What? With Jerry Kozak

My Wife Quit Her Job

Today, I’m thrilled to have Jerry Kozak on the show. Jerry is the founder of Ann Arbor Tees, a world class full service print and embroidery company in Ann Arbor, Michigan that does over eight figures per year in sales. But thanks to sites like Temu and Shein, his business has been cut in half this past year. In this episode, we talk about the effects of companies like Temu and Shein and what you can do about it.

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Top Edge Computing And IoT Trends That Matter In 2023

Forrester eCommerce

Since this is an emerging category of technologies, there’s always new innovations and trends to keep track of. My colleagues and I got together to create a list of the most important trends to follow across edge and IoT.

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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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As the Holidays Approach, it’s Time to Rethink Retail Pricing Methodology…and AI Can Help

Retail TouchPoints

According to this recent consumer survey from McKinsey, the holiday shopping period will be longer than in previous years — beginning earlier and ending later — with some portion of consumers starting earlier in order to beat expected approaching-holiday price increases while others will wait till later, expecting to benefit from holiday-eve promotions.

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Announcing The First-Ever Evaluative Research On Cybersecurity Skills And Training Platforms: The Forrester Wave™: Cybersecurity Skills And Training Platforms, Q4 2023!

Forrester eCommerce

The emergence of CS&T platforms ushers in a new era of upskilling and training focused not on point-in-time test prep but on continual learning, where practitioners go up against the latest attacker techniques individually or as a team to test technical skills, refine documented processes, and improve communication. They’re also using these platforms to acquire emerging skills, like prompt engineering, which are offered by many of the platforms in this evaluation.

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Synchronize People, Processes, And Technologies To Lift Ad Creative’s Performance

Forrester eCommerce

My favorite holiday-themed ad is Hershey’s “Christmas Bells,” which debuted in 1989 thanks to the creativity of David Apicella at Ogilvy & Mather, among others. Since then, the ad has run every December. In a market crowded with viral creative like Spotify’s Wrapped, Hershey’s pithy ad continues to perform.

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As Zulily Folds, Retailer Points the Finger at Amazon

Retail TouchPoints

Online retailer Zulily , once a Silicon Valley darling, has begun the process of winding down its business, with court filings indicating plans to close its Seattle headquarters as well as warehouses in Nevada and Ohio and a liquidation sale underway online. The company, which was acquired from Qurate Retail Group by investment firm Regent L.P. in May 2023, has not made a formal announcement of the closure, but several Zulily employees have commented on the news on LinkedIn , including Zulily Re

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Critical Success Factors for A Successful IT Platform Team Transformation

Forrester eCommerce

Platform teams have emerged as a significant shift in how we approach technology management. They are responsible for creating the infrastructure that other teams build upon. However, transitioning to platform teams is not as simple as rebranding current IT operations teams but requires a fresh approach to IT management.

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Ebay Hits the Road to Promote New Handbag Consignment Service in LA, Las Vegas

Retail TouchPoints

Ebay is promoting its new handbag consignment service, which debuted in September , with a “Luxe Line” mobile consignment concierge that will be making stops in LA and Las Vegas from Dec. 13-16. With the aim of showing consumers how easy it is to sell their handbags on Ebay, the mobile tour also will feature a selection of items from top luxury sellers on Ebay, including the exclusive opportunity to shop a collection of handbags from the personal closet of fashion designer Jenna Lyons, Founder o

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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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Announcing the PIM Wave™ Q4, 2023 

Forrester eCommerce

Our evaluation reveals a field of PIM vendors that are driving top-line business growth by actively managing product information quality within the enterprise and across thousands of channel endpoints.

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Adidas Debuts Series of Virtual Pop-Ups in Roblox

Retail TouchPoints

Adidas has opened pop-up shops offering virtual branded merchandise within seven Roblox experiences and has partnered with Roblox creator Rush Bogin (known by his screen name “Rush X”) to create an assortment of exclusive items available on a first-come, first-served basis. New product drops are scheduled throughout December 2023. The pop-up shops will be located within these Roblox experiences: Princess Dress Up Obby; Cotton Obby!

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Your Ticket to Immersive Story-Oriented Experiences

Forrester eCommerce

MTV’s “Emily in Paris” is the story of an American marketing executive assigned to her agency’s Paris office. In each episode, she learns something new about the culture, she nails the pitch, there’s a montage of the campaign coming together, then she celebrates with the brand owner at his castle.

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Forrester Names Salsify a Leader in PIM | Salsify

Salsify

Download the report, 'The Forrester Wave™: Product Information Management, Q4 2023 Report,' and explore why Salsify was named a 'Leader.

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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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What If Your Commerce Strategy Was A Choose Your Own Adventure?

Forrester eCommerce

Despite touting so much about storytelling, most brand experiences are still designed for marketing funnels. In a world where data deprecation is rapidly constraining customer experiences and digital sameness is ubiquitous, how do leading brands separate themselves from the pack to drive consumer engagement, loyalty and top-line revenue growth?

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10 Outstanding Marketing Campaigns from 2023

Practical eCommerce

This installment of our annual rundown of notable marketing includes campaigns from McDonald's, Dunkin', Heineken, Apple, Coca-Cola, Pepsi, and more. The post 10 Outstanding Marketing Campaigns from 2023 appeared first on Practical Ecommerce.

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Event marketing: Complete guide and strategies for 2024

Omnisend

Reading Time: 11 minutes Do you believe that customer engagement relies on the appropriate use of technology? The reality is that the human touch should not be underestimated. Building personal connections through one-on-one interactions is still an unparalleled opportunity to create memorable customer experiences. And what drives these? It’s event marketing.

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Dollar General among fastest growing brands for Gen Z TikTok users: report

RetailDive

Inflation and the pursuit of cheaper alternative products could be driving interest in the discount retailer, Morning Consult said.

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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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What is a good open rate for email: A detailed guide for 2024

Omnisend

Reading Time: 8 minutes There’s a myth that emails aren’t effective because the open rate is less than 100%. The reality is that a good open rate for email is anywhere between 15 to 28%, and this is enough to engage your audience, make sales, and grow your business. If you’re looking for answers to maintain a good email open rate or wondering if you could surpass the average, you’re at the right place.

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November hiring growth slightly up from 2022: report

RetailDive

Though some major retailers are hiring seasonal workers this holiday, employers are relatively cautious in their hiring plans overall.

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Tech Transformation Video: The Kraft Heinz Company's Linda Roman on Tech and Sustainable Packaging

RIS News

Linda Roman, associate director of packaging ESG & technology at The Kraft Heinz Company, discusses sustainable packaging innovations and taking collaborative action across the value chain.

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Amazon pilots grocery subscription service in 3 cities

RetailDive

The program offers Prime customers unlimited free delivery from Amazon Fresh and Whole Foods Market on orders over $35 and unlimited 30-minute pickup regardless of order size.

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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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The Kraft Heinz Company's Linda Roman on Collaborative Approaches to Sustainability

RIS News

Learn how Kraft Heinz is tapping technology and collaborating across the value chain in the pursuit of sustainable packaging goals.

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Amazon files motion to dismiss FTC antitrust lawsuit

RetailDive

The e-commerce giant said in its legal rebuttal that its business practices are lawful and represent “the very essence of competition.

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Year-End Recap: Analytics Unite Highlights Innovation in Action

RIS News

Let’s take a look back at Analytics Unite 2023 and what the representing companies achieved throughout the year.

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Monica and Andy launches maternity collection at Walmart

RetailDive

The maternity line joins the brand’s signature baby offerings that debuted in February at select Walmart stores and online.

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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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Budweiser Brewing Group and PerfectDraft look to expand community store programme

TalkingRetail

Following a successful trial of its PerfectDraft Community Store Programme, Budweiser Brewing Group UK&I and PerfectDraft are looking to expand the programme with additional convenience customers.

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Rue21 appoints former GNC exec as new chief people officer

RetailDive

Additionally, Chief Financial Officer Michele Pascoe’s role will expand to include management of the company’s legal operations.

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Victoria Square Welcomes Array of New Brands in Northern Ireland

365 Retail

In the past year, Victoria Square has successfully signed agreements with over ten national and international brands, cumulatively spanning more than 40,000 square feet. The expansion includes the introduction of Rituals , which has recently opened its largest UK store in Victoria Square. Spanning 3,530 square feet, this new upsized location is situated on the Lower Ground Floor, adjacent to Ted Baker.

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Youthforia appoints first VP of marketing

RetailDive

Expanding the makeup brand’s executive team, Tina Shim takes on the role alongside its new vice president of sales, KC Giddings.

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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.