Fri.Mar 22, 2024

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The Transformative Impact of Smart Carts

Retail TouchPoints

Food retailers alone lose more than 2 million shopping carts every year. Whether stolen or blown away by the wind, shopping carts can block empty parking places and intersections as well as ditches and storm drains. Abandoned shopping carts aren’t just unsightly, however; they can even roll downhill and hit property or — worse yet — people, raising liability issues.

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Navigating the Inclusive Web: Meeting Accessibility Requirements with Speed and Ease

Fastr

In an era where digital experiences dominate our daily lives, ensuring that websites are accessible to all is not just a legal requirement but a moral imperative. Approximately 16% of the global population live with disabilities and 27% of U.S. adults fall into this category, so businesses neglecting their web accessibility are excluding a significant portion of potential customers, inviting financial repercussions from lost sales, hindering their SEO efforts, and are left vulnerable to lawsuits

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DoorDash Taps Wing for Drone Delivery in the U.S.

Retail TouchPoints

DoorDash and Wing , the drone delivery division of Google parent company Alphabet , are bringing their drone delivery partnership to the U.S. following a year-long trial in Australia. The new offering from DoorDash will debut in Christiansburg, Va. — where Wing first launched its U.S. commercial operations in 2019 — with Wendy’s signed on as the first restaurant partner in the pilot.

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Commerce Drives Culture, Says Media CEO

Practical eCommerce

Future Commerce founder Phillip Jackson sees the good in commerce as a societal stabilizer. The post Commerce Drives Culture, Says Media CEO appeared first on Practical Ecommerce.

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The Evolving Retailers Fulfillment Strategy: Meeting Demands with Agility

Speaker: Becky Parisotto

Fulfillment is no longer just about getting products from point A to point B – it's about crafting seamless, scalable, customer first experiences. Flexible fulfillment strategies are more important than ever for those aiming to stay ahead and build resilience as retail enters a new era in 2025. Learn how to optimize fulfillment processes, tackle complex, multi-vendor orders, and create seamless customer experiences – from white-glove delivery for high-value items to quick-ship solutions for ever

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Nike addresses flaws in DTC strategy as Q3 revenues come in flat

RetailDive

CEO John Donahoe said the sportswear brand “is not performing at our potential” and needs to lean back into wholesale and product innovation.

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Kanzen and Primark Collaborate to Spotlight Emerging Beauty Brands in Birmingham

365 Retail

Kanzen, a Birmingham-based cosmetic company, has partnered with Primark to create a supportive platform for start-up brands in the beauty industry. This collaboration aims to elevate emerging businesses by addressing common skincare concerns. From Thursday, 20th March to Sunday, 24th March, Kanzen will host a pop-up event at Primark Birmingham. This event is designed to give small start-up brands an opportunity to increase their exposure, connect with a wider audience, and present their innovati

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Tennessee Becomes First State To Protect Musicians From AI by Signing ELVIS Act

RetailWire

The ELVIS act stands for Ensuring Likeness Voice and Image Security.

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Most retail leaders say AI plays an important role in search strategies: survey

RetailDive

Retail leaders cited improved accuracy and relevance as the two biggest roles AI can play, according to Algolia and Coleman Parkes Research.

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United Airlines’ MileagePlus Program Introduces Frequent Flyer Mile Pooling

RetailWire

United Airlines has introduced a new feature for its MileagePlus loyalty program, allowing members to pool their frequent flyer miles.

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The Center adds body care brand Cyklar to its portfolio

RetailDive

The beauty accelerator, which houses brands like Saltair and Phlur, has partnered with the Claudia Sulewski-founded brand.

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Modernizing the Frontend Experience on Salesforce Commerce Cloud

Unlock agility, boost performance, and gain control over your Salesforce frontend with the latest masterclass from Composable.com : Modernizing the Frontend Experience on Salesforce Commerce Cloud Featuring experts from Algolia, Ember, Netlify, and Stripe, this masterclass focuses on practical strategies for optimizing your Salesforce Commerce Cloud storefronts using modern composable commerce integrations.

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FTC Reveals How Grocery Retailers Survived Pandemic Supply Woes

RetailWire

Large grocery retailers didn't just weather the storm of pandemic-related supply chain disruptions; they capitalized on them, as per the recent findings of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).

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The Weekly Closeout: Layoffs at Walgreens and what would it mean if Nordstrom went private?

RetailDive

The drugstore chain closed two distribution centers. Meanwhile, go-private rumors at the department store could have been sparked by Macy’s.

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US Sugar Companies Accused of Conspiring To Fix Prices

RetailWire

Some of the largest sugar-producing companies in the U.S. are facing antitrust lawsuits.

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Target doubles bonuses for salaried employees

RetailDive

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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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How to Seamlessly Migrate Your Rewards Program

Smile.io

Your entire brand experience should work together to deliver the best customer experience possible. This includes your product line-up, promotional campaigns, and loyalty program. Whether you’ve been running a rewards program for a while or you’re relatively new to rewarding your customers , you need to make sure that the rewards and functionality you’re offering meet your needs and your customers’ needs.

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Booker hits back at claims independents are being ‘slowly pushed aside’

TalkingRetail

Tesco-owned Booker has hit back at claims from independent retailers – published in The Guardian earlier today – that its recent range reduction is “squeezing them out of business” by restricting supplies and deliveries.

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Setting Up Hubspot Integration for eCommerce Businesses

MakeWebBetter

Abandoned Carts and Lost Sales? The eCommerce Cure Awaits Imagine this: a customer visits your online store, browses through products, adds items to their cart, but then.abandons it. Frustrating, right? In today's competitive ecommerce landscape, keeping customers engaged throughout their buying journey is crucial for success. And that’s where HubSpot integration for ecommerce comes in, [.

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Lululemon Athletica: Analysts Reiterate ‘Outperform’ Rating With $550 Target Price

RetailWire

In a recent report by Telsey Advisory Group, they have reaffirmed their outperform rating on shares of Lululemon Athletica.

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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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Energy drink Sneak to join World of Sweets

TalkingRetail

Sneak Energy is being exclusively distributed by confectionery distributor World of Sweets in its drive to take the product mainstream.

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State Farm Pulls the Plug on 72,000 Policies in California

RetailWire

State Farm, one of California's major home insurance providers, has dropped a bombshell announcement: it's cutting ties with 72,000 homes and apartments across the state. The move is set to kick in this summer, leaving many homeowners in the lurch.

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Leveraging Self-Storage For Inventory Management and Workspace Expansion

365 Retail

In the modern world, to stay productive, it is important to make good use of the little space available. This goes for those who would wish to have self-storage installed in their workspaces. Thus, let’s look at how you can use the Lovespace’s business storage solution for inventory management and workspace expansion. Understanding Self-Storage Facilities in the Workplaces If you have been to any modern workplace, then you must have spotted things like filing cabinets and drawers, so

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Dove Reveals New Body Wash Line

RetailWire

Dove, the renowned skincare brand, is stepping up its game in the body care department with its latest offering — the Serum Body Wash collection.

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Less Stress, More Success: Accounting Best Practices & Processes for 2025

Speaker: Duke Heninger, Partner and Fractional CFO at Ampleo & Creator of CFO System

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Duke Heninger, 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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New media investment for Flavour Kravers

TalkingRetail

KP Snacks today announces the launch of a new media investment to promote its KP Flavour Kravers range. The new campaign spotlights the latest Flavour Kravers variants: Crunchy Coated Aromatic Thai Chilli and Crunchy Coated Katsu Curry.

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Nike Holiday Sales Exceed Projections, Driven by Growth in North America

RetailWire

Nike announced strong holiday sales that surpassed estimates, aided by stronger growth in North America than expected.

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New RTD trio from Mixtons RTD

TalkingRetail

Dragonfruit, Yuzu and Chilli, the new Mixtons are set to create unique spins on the UK’s favourite tipples. From festivals, to garden parties, to al fresco dining, picnics, train rides, Mixtons hope to give retailers summer gatherings a twist.

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Nestlé Recalls 440,500 Starbucks-Branded Holiday Mugs Due to Potential Hazards

RetailWire

Nestlé USA is recalling around 440,500 Starbucks-branded holiday mugs in the U.S. due to safety hazards, which left at least a dozen people with injuries such as burns or cuts while using the product.

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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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Cautious welcome for merger of newspapers’ print operations

TalkingRetail

Independent news retailers have given a cautious thumbs-up after the monopolies watchdog cleared a proposal from News UK and DMG Media to combine their printing and primary distribution operations. The new company is expected to go live in early June and will operate independently.

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Nexstar Challenges FCC Ruling on WPIX-TV Sale

RetailWire

Nexstar, a media conglomerate, is gearing up to dispute a recent ruling by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regarding the forced sale of New York TV channel WPIX-TV.

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What Are The Most Popular Online Slot Games

365 Retail

Slots have long been a fixture for casino games. Of course, without them, online casinos would be a little bit boring. If you’re someone who enjoys the thrill of anticipating where the reels stop, this is the game for you. But what are the most popular ones you can find online? We’ll dive in and unveil a brief list of the best slot games you can play online starting today.

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Retail sales stall as wet weather hits footfall

TalkingRetail

Retail sales volumes remained flat during February, according to figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) released today. That performance followed an increase of 3.6% in January 2024, the ONS said.

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5 Steps to Omnichannel E-Commerce Success

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.