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Synthetic Data: Meet The Unsung Catalyst In AI Acceleration

Forrester eCommerce

Synthetic data is not a new phenomena but generative AI-based synthetic data is rapidly becoming the unsung hero of AI development. Find out why in this preview of the upcoming Technology & Innovation Summit North America.

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Tractor Supply Weeds Out Support for DEI, Environmental and LGBTQ+ Causes

Retail TouchPoints

Citing feedback from its predominantly rural customer base, Tractor Supply will eliminate all DEI (diversity, equity and inclusion) roles, withdraw its carbon emission goals and stop support for “nonbusiness” LGBTQ+ and voter registration causes. The 2,250 -store retailer will refocus its charitable efforts on veterans, emergency response, animal shelters and farmers’ markets. “ Going forward, we will ensure our activities and giving tie directly to our business ,” according to a company stateme

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Bring Data To The Other 80% Of Business Intelligence Users

Forrester eCommerce

Many of us remember the old days of enterprise business intelligence (BI) delivery where all requests for new or changed queries, reports, and dashboards had to go through a centralized IT team of BI and data professionals.

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Alibaba to Scale AI Access for SMBs Worldwide

Retail TouchPoints

Alibaba has revealed that its AI tools for global suppliers have been adopted by approximately 30,000 smaller businesses on its platform, including many in developing countries. According to the global ecommerce giant, among the top 20 countries making the most frequent use of these tools approximately half are developing countries, and about 300 of the 500 events and seminars Alibaba is rolling out for global suppliers this fiscal year will be held in developing nations.

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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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Not Even Banana Ball Is Immune To Bad Bots

Forrester eCommerce

If you haven’t heard of the Savannah Bananas, you’re missing out. This traveling baseball team has become the Harlem Globetrotters of baseball, playing a modified version of the sport with rules designed to speed up games and engage the fans (If a fan catches a foul ball? The batter is out.).

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In the Fight for Mutual Survival, DTC and Retailers are Frenemies

Retail TouchPoints

Both DTC brands and traditional retailers have seen better days. Unsurprisingly, major retailers always have struggled to keep up with how, where and when Gen Z and young millennials buy things. But more recently, DTC brands are facing a similar downturn despite the personalization and convenience that comes with being a social media native, so it makes sense that they might team up — DTC brands get the benefits of physical retail without the prohibitive cost and retailers get the social media s

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Save Mart Companies Acquired by Canadian Holding Co. Jim Pattison Group

Retail TouchPoints

The Save Mart Companies — which includes grocery banners Save Mart , Lucky California and FoodMaxx — has undergone its second change of hands in two years, with multiple sources reporting that the conglomerate has been acquired by Canadian holding company The Jim Pattison Group. In 2022, the Piccinini family sold Save Mart Cos. to LA-based private equity firm Kingswood Capital Management for an undisclosed amount.

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10 New Ecommerce Books for Summer 2024

Practical eCommerce

This installment of our quarterly rundown includes fresh takes on economics and finance, AI, startups, marketing strategy, Amazon, and more. The post 10 New Ecommerce Books for Summer 2024 appeared first on Practical Ecommerce.

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Harps Food Stores Enables Real-Time Personalization at Checkout

Retail TouchPoints

Harps Food Stores is deploying a new integration between customer intelligence platform Birdzi and POS system ECRS to offer real-time personalization of shoppers’ digital coupons and loyalty rewards in stores. Harps had previously worked with Birdzi to support its mobile rewards app, personalized ad flyers and digital coupons. Now, through Birdzi’s integration with ECRS’s POS software, shopper and basket information are immediately relayed from ECRS to Birdzi, allowing shoppers to easily redeem

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Tracking AI Overviews Queries, Links

Practical eCommerce

Organic search optimization now requires knowing which queries trigger AI Overviews and the URLs those summaries reference. Neither metric — queries or links — is easily identified. The post Tracking AI Overviews Queries, Links appeared first on Practical Ecommerce.

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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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Nespresso Awakens New Coffee Discovery Pathways with Online Quiz 

Retail TouchPoints

Most Americans (84%) start their morning with a fresh cup of coffee, according to the National Coffee Association , and they are increasingly turning to specialty coffees (57%) and single-cup brews (28%). Capsule-based coffee brand Nespresso has found its own unique niche in this growing market and is turning to new marketing techniques (beyond George Clooney ) to not just drive acquisition but also inspire consumers to test new roasts and tasting notes.

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iPhone Shipments Soar 40% in China, Bringing Positive News for Apple

RetailWire

In May, iPhone shipments in China experienced a dramatic 40% increase, according to recent data from the China Academy of Information and Communications Technology.

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Gen Z, millennials are driving membership growth at Sam’s Club

RetailDive

Walmart CFO John David Rainey said the digital experience at the club retailer resonates with that cohort.

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Kyle MacLachlan Leads the Return of Arby’s Potato Cakes

RetailWire

Kyle MacLachlan, renowned for his iconic roles in "Blue Velvet" and "Twin Peaks," has embarked on a new culinary adventure as the face of Arby’s Potato Cakes.

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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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Target relaunches Auden intimates and sleepwear private label

RetailDive

The retailer has recently introduced new in-house brands and relaunched or expanded several of its most popular ones.

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Rite Aid’s $2 Billion Debt Cut Approved

RetailWire

Rite Aid, the well-known pharmacy chain, has secured approval for its restructuring plan in a landmark decision by a U.S. bankruptcy judge.

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Joann launches Gen Z-focused brand campaign

RetailDive

A key element of the craft retailer’s first major post-bankruptcy initiatives will involve leveraging influencer relationships.

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From Reactive to Proactive: Predictive Analytics in Retail

Wiser

Predictive analytics is revolutionizing the retail industry by shifting the business approach from reactive to proactive. Utilizing historical data, predictive models forecast future trends, customer behaviors, and potential market changes, allowing retailers to anticipate and prepare rather than simply react. Understanding Predictive Analytics Predictive analytics involves using data, statistical algorithms, and machine learning techniques to identify the likelihood of future outcomes based on

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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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Saks Fifth Avenue expands standalone Fifth Avenue Club locations

RetailDive

The retailer is increasing the presence of its luxury personal shopping and styling service locations into major markets this year.

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Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment Has Filed for Chapter 11

RetailWire

Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as of last Friday.

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Kohl’s latest to compete with Prime Day

RetailDive

This month the department store is holding a sales event right after its “Summer Cyber Deals.

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Boeing Agrees To Buy Spirit AeroSystems

RetailWire

Dave Calhoun, Boeing's president, believes this deal is in the best interest of the flying public.

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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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Le Creuset to Launch Pop-Up Store at Dalton Park

365 Retail

Dalton Park is set to welcome its next pop-up store, featuring the renowned French homeware brand Le Creuset. This exclusive pop-up will be available from Tuesday, July 2, for a limited time only. Le Creuset will offer exclusive discounts of up to 50% across all home, cook, bake, and serve categories, including the iconic bold colours of their classic cast iron enamel cookware.

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Fourth of July Travel Is Expected To Be Record-Breaking

RetailWire

This Fourth of July could be the busiest travel season on record for the holiday.

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Mango Teen Opens First UK Store in Soho

365 Retail

Shaftesbury Capital has announced that Mango Teen has opened its first store in the UK in Soho. The dedicated youth offer by international fashion retailer Mango has joined the world-renowned destination as the first step in its international expansion, three years after launching. Mango Teen has opened at 14-16 Foubert’s Place, in a 2,475 sq ft space off the iconic Carnaby Street.

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‘Inside Out 2’ Hits 2024’s First $1 Billion Global Box Office Mark

RetailWire

Just under 20 days after its release, Disney and Pixar's "Inside Out 2" has exceeded records, becoming the fastest animated film to reach $1 billion worldwide.

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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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Knorr brings new Wine Stock Pots to the shelves

TalkingRetail

Knorr’s new Wine Stock Pots 'bring the flavour without the bottle'. Knorr has launched its first-ever Red and White Wine Stock Pots designed to bring depth and flavour to dishes without consumers having to buy or open a bottle of wine.

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Krispy Kreme Doughnut Giveaway: What We Know

RetailWire

Krispy Kreme will be giving away doughnuts all throughout July.

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Advertima and PADS4 introduce the first -in-store media player featuring full AI capabilities

365 Retail

Advertima, the leading In-store Retail Media (Audience AI) specialist, and PADS4, the premier real-time in-store media content provider (CMS), have partnered on a scalable and cutting-edge ad-serving solution for digital signage networks in retail environments. This collaboration solves digital advertising’s existing constraints of real-time targeting, performance analytics, and accessibility.

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NJ Transit Fare Hike Takes Effect: 15% Increase for Bus and Rail Service

RetailWire

New Jersey Transit riders are experiencing a significant fare hike as they commute across the Garden State. Riders will now pay an average of 15% more to ride the state's trains and buses, the first increase in nine years.

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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.