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Successful Entrepreneurs Don’t Overthink

Practical eCommerce

Corey Wilks, a clinical psychologist, helps founders and creators improve their mindset to overcome obstacles. The post Successful Entrepreneurs Don’t Overthink appeared first on Practical Ecommerce.

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Following Bankruptcy, Joann Looks to Broaden its Appeal with ‘Jo-And’ Campaign

Retail TouchPoints

Known primarily as a sewing and fabric destination, Joann is looking to broaden its appeal by highlighting its broad assortment of crafting supplies that reach well beyond the sewing category. The retailer emerged from bankruptcy in April 2024 and is now privately owned. “ Joann is embracing the future and poising itself for a long future of inspiration ,” reads a statement from the company.

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Transact Faster with 70% of Mobile Users with: Google Pay Support from FastSpring

FastSpring

We’re thrilled to announce that FastSpring now supports Google Pay, providing you with a seamless, secure, and convenient payment solution on your website or web shop for in-app purchases or for users within the 70% of global mobile users in the Android ecosystem. With Google Pay, you can offer your customers a faster checkout experience and ensure that their payment information is protected all while opening up new revenue channels to maximize your revenue potential.

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Saks Fifth Avenue Expands Club Concept to More Luxury Resorts and Hotels

Retail TouchPoints

Saks Fifth Avenue is doubling down on its luxury personal shopping and styling service, The Fifth Avenue Club. One year after its launch as a standalone concept, the Club has seen high client engagement and is planning to open additional standalone locations this year to bring its total to 20. The Fifth Avenue Club began in Saks Fifth Avenue stores, such as its Beverly Hills flagship , offering loyal customers high-touch service and personalized experiences.

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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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Tractor Supply slashes all DEI roles, carbon-emission goals and Pride support

RetailDive

The retailer said it would focus on "being a good neighbor," but the Human Rights Campaign said the decisions mean the company is "turning its back on their own neighbors.

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Founder of New ‘Co-Retailing’ Space in NYC’s SoHo Shares His Vision for Community-Driven Retail

Retail TouchPoints

Image courtesy The Den Image courtesy The Den Photo: Retail Touchpoints Photo: Retail Touchpoints Image courtesy The Den Image courtesy The Den Image courtesy The Den Photo: Retail Touchpoints Photo: Retail Touchpoints Image courtesy The Den The basement “den” space (Photo: Retail Touchpoints) Attendees at a party hosted by APM Models could partake of a series of beauty treatments.

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Walgreens Outlines Turnaround Plans, Including ‘Significant’ Store Closures

Retail TouchPoints

Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) has cut its profit forecast for fiscal 2024 and plans to close “a significant number of underperforming stores,” CEO Tim Wentworth told analysts on a call for the company’s fiscal 2024 Q3 earnings period, which ended May 31, 2024. While Wentworth didn’t specify the number of Walgreens ’ 8,600+ U.S. stores that will be affected, he did say on the call that “currently, 75% of our U.S. stores contribute roughly 100% of segment AOI [adjusted operating income].

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TikTok Shop to discount ‘thousands’ of items during sales event

RetailDive

The social media platform is following Amazon’s lead with its own Deals for You Days this July.

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A New Startup Could Boost Amazon’s Presence in TV Advertising

RetailWire

A new advertising firm called Gigi aims to capitalize on Amazon's expanding streaming services for its business growth.

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Nike expects more revenue declines ahead after ‘sluggish’ Q4

RetailDive

CEO John Donahoe said the company is “embracing a more balanced approach” to DTC and wholesale after a rough set of numbers.

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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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Tractor Supply Drops DEI and Climate Goals

RetailWire

Tractor Supply Company, the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the U.S., has announced significant changes to its corporate policies. The Brentwood, Tennessee-based company will eliminate its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) roles, retract its carbon emissions goals, and cease sponsorship of Pride events. This move follows a concerted pressure campaign from right-wing activists, which culminated in these sweeping revisions.

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Puma taps Tommy Hilfiger, Calvin Klein veteran for VP of DTC

RetailDive

Erik Janshen will lead the brand’s global direct-to-consumer sales, including stores, e-commerce and “several online marketplaces.

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Texas Roadhouse Debuts Frozen Bread Rolls at Walmart

RetailWire

Texas Roadhouse has introduced a frozen version of their bread rolls, now available for home baking. The restaurant chain launched these signature rolls exclusively at Walmart, where they are currently being sold in select stores across Indiana, Kentucky, and Ohio. Walmart confirmed the news on Tuesday, adding that the product will be available in all stores nationwide in the coming weeks.

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Away expands into softside luggage

RetailDive

After making a name for itself selling hardshell suitcases, the DTC luggage brand is expanding to capture what it claims is 50% of the luggage market.

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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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Decapitated pineapples will help environment, says Aldi

TalkingRetail

One of the latest measures to cut food waste in stores involves cutting off the top parts of pineapples.

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Perfect Corp. and Face Haus partner to bring AI enhanced skincare

RetailDive

The technology helps estheticians identify key skin concerns to help customers better understand their needs.

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Nike Shares Plunge After Gloomy Sales Forecast

RetailWire

Nike shares took a notable hit on Friday, following a disheartening near-term sales forecast from the sportswear giant, indicating a potential loss of approximately $21 billion in market value. This downturn comes as the company grapples with numerous challenges, including increased competition from new market entrants and a resurgent Adidas in international markets.

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SCOTUS overturns Chevron doctrine, limiting federal agency reach

RetailDive

Federal courts will no longer have to defer to agency regulations for interpretation of ambiguous statutes.

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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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More spent on food as UK economy figures revised upwards by ONS

TalkingRetail

The UK economy grew slightly more than initially estimated in the first three months of 2024, according to revised official figures. From January and March, the economy grew by 0.7%, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said, higher than the 0.6% figure given last month.

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ELEMIS Opens First UK Store in Covent Garden’s Seven Dials

365 Retail

ELEMIS has opened its first UK store at 23 Monmouth Street in Covent Garden’s Seven Dials neighbourhood. ELEMIS joins Covent Garden’s significant line-up of cosmetics and beauty brands. This entrance reaffirms the neighbourhood’s position as the UK’s leading destination for beauty and wellness, showcasing Shaftesbury Capital’s active collaboration with sector-leading brands.

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PG&E Customers Will See Temporary Decrease in July Electric Bill

RetailWire

Areas experiencing extreme summer heat will welcome the decreased bill.

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EE Unveils Second Experience Store in Manchester

365 Retail

EE has unveiled its second Experience store in Manchester, located at 33 Market Street. This new addition comes in response to popular demand from the city’s tech-savvy residents. Following the successful launch of the first Experience store in Manchester’s Trafford Centre, which saw a 25% boost in footfall compared to previous stores in the area, Manchester is now the first city to host two of these innovative store formats as part of EE’s £6 million investment in brick-and-mortar retail

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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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Social supermarket group to open new store in Barnsley

TalkingRetail

Community Shop, the social supermarket for low-income families, is to open a new store in Barnsley in July. The group, where the model is based on selling discounted products that were destined for waste, runs a network of shops in England and Scotland.

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Apple Milton Keynes to Reopen in New Location at Midsummer Place

365 Retail

Apple Milton Keynes is set to reopen its doors tomorrow following a relocation within Midsummer Place, where it first opened in 2008. The new store will welcome new and returning customers on Saturday, June 29, from 10 am. As Apple’s 40th store in the UK and one of over 500 globally, it will serve as a new destination for customers from the local community and beyond to explore and purchase Apple products.

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Taco Bell Value Box: What We Know

RetailWire

Taco Bell is now offering a value meal box. Here's what's inside.

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Superdrug Opens Largest UK Store at Westfield Stratford

365 Retail

Superdrug has opened the doors to its largest UK store today in Westfield Stratford Shopping Centre, London, creating 25 new permanent roles in the 9,890 sq. ft. retailer. The store, which has doubled in size, continues Superdrug’s expanding bricks-and-mortar retail footprint as the retailer plans to open 25 new stores in 2024, marking its 60th year on the British high street.

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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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The Synergy Between Mobile Apps and Loyalty Programs

Smile.io

Smartphones have gone from a luxury product to a necessity to something even deeper. The smartphone is also the primary gateway to the internet for most people. According to insights , "mobile ecommerce sales make up 60 percent of all ecommerce sales"   They went from being nothing to the bulk of sales in a decade. And their growth is accelerated by mobile-first generations like Millenials, Gen Z, and Gen Alpha.

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Protecting Retail Operations: Cybersecurity Practices You Need to Know 

RetailMinded

Owning and managing a retail business in America entails you juggling through a lot of responsibilities. They include you having to meet sales target to continue making the business profitable to keeping your current clients happy while also making strides to earn new business. Yet one thing that you ought to not forget is to uphold the security of your operations.

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Things We Love – Spring 2024

Canadian Special Events

This curated collection of things we love features fabulous products designed to keep busy event profs in style wherever they go. Everywhere Belt Bag Lululemon’s Everywhere Belt Bag is the ultimate accessory for event planners, blending sleek style with practicality. It offers ample storage in a gorgeous form. Bluetooth Label Printer Meet the SUPVAN E10 Mini Label Maker, an event planner’s dream accessory.

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Scamp & Dude to Open New Store in Cambridge’s Grand Arcade

365 Retail

Scamp & Dude , the British fashion brand known for its purpose-driven approach, is set to open its fifth store at Cambridge’s Grand Arcade in July 2024. This expansion follows another consecutive year of double-digit growth for the B Corp Certified brand, which has seen a 32% increase in 2024 compared to 2023, and a 62% increase from 2022 to 2023.

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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.