Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

When one owns a seasonal business, such as landscaping or wedding services, they can face several challenges. How do seasonal businesses survive in the “off season?” Are there ways to revitalize seasonal businesses so that they can stay open year-round and generate revenue no matter the season? Challenges of Seasonal Businesses The types of seasonal businesses run the gamut, from ice cream stands to snowplowing services.

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Forrester eCommerce

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Advertising spend is big during the holiday season, but the key ingredient of persuasive advertising – compelling creative – is scarce.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

For more than two years the fate of TikTok in the U.S. has hung in the balance. But even now, with the platform’s existence more precarious than ever, it continues to expand its user base, cultural influence and status as a marketing and commerce powerhouse. If the current ban on the platform is upheld, it will be blocked in the U.S. on Jan. 19, 2025 unless it is sold to a U.S.

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Forrester eCommerce

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Edge intelligence marks a pivotal shift in AI, bringing processing and decision-making closer to where it matters most: the point of value creation. By moving AI and analytics to the edge, businesses enhance responsiveness, reduce latency, and enable applications to function independently—even when cloud connectivity is limited or non-existent.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Franchise Group has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy as part of a restructuring agreement with its primary lenders that will allow its three strongest banners — Pet Supplies Plus , The Vitamin Shoppe and Buddy’s Home Furnishings — to remain in operation. However, large durable goods retailer American Freight will be shut down as part of the restructuring, with closing sales beginning Nov. 5 at its 365 locations and online.

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Forrester eCommerce

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Revenue operations hot topics from the ever-popular analyst sessions at this year’s Forrester B2B Summit EMEA 2024.

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NOVEMBER 4, 2024

The holiday season is almost here, just T-23 days as we are writing this article away from things getting really hectic. For e-commerce businesses, this means it’s time to prepare for the busiest time of the year. And remember, early preparation is key to ensuring a smooth holiday season. So, in this blog, we’ve covered a comprehensive holiday schedule in the form of information on shipping deadlines and peak season surcharges for the 2024 season.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

The American Independent Business Alliance (AMIBA) has launched a new holiday campaign to motivate shoppers to support locally owned and independent businesses throughout the season. Shop Indie Local is an annual initiative that runs from November 1 to December 31, to encourage shoppers to buy from local businesses, which can recirculate 2X to 4X more dollars back into communities than spending with non-local businesses.

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RetailDive

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Franchise Group, which also runs Pet Supplies Plus and Buddy’s Home Furnishings, will shut down American Freight starting this week.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

The CW Network has teamed up with Shopsense AI to make its weekly broadcasts of ACC college football games shoppable. The partnership kicked off last weekend during the Virginia Tech vs. Syracuse game on Nov. 2, during which fans were able to shop game-day essentials and team merchandise directly from their mobile devices. “By bringing shoppable TV to The CW’s ACC college football broadcasts, we’re merging the excitement of live sports with cutting-edge technology that enhances fan experiences

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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.

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RetailDive

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

As a channel, it remains key to growth for many retailers. But the era of the DTC brand as we know it is over.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Photo credit: Stephen Allen Target has transformed its aisles and app into a “fantastical destination” for the holidays, designed to capture the joy of the season while helping customers in their gift-giving quests. Stores have been equipped with a range of holiday displays and themed areas, including a peppermint swirl path, a Merry Cherry Chalet and, in some locations, a nine -foot-tall holiday bear.

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FastSpring

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — FastSpring, a leading global payments platform for over 3,500 growth-stage companies including top video game publishers, has hired Chip Thurston as Head of Gaming. Thurston formerly served as Director of Product at Scopely and Monetization Lead at SciPlay. As the mobile direct-to-consumer (D2C) landscape continues to evolve through lawsuits and regulation changes happening around the world, Thurston will lead efforts to help enable mobile publishers through education, st

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Wiser

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

One of the major challenges we see brands facing is the underutilization of data analytics in retail execution. In some cases, it’s about not using enough data; but more often, it’s about poor actionability tied to the data received. While data-driven strategies are becoming more widespread, CPG brands often still lag other industries when it comes to leveraging big data for action-based insights.

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Speaker: Jennifer Wright and Nick Barron

2025 is right around the corner, and with it comes a new wave of consumer expectations, competitive pressures, and operational challenges. Success lies in finding the balance between operational flexibility and creating experiences that keep customers coming back. The future of retail belongs to those who can stay ahead of shifting customer preferences and marketing trends. 🔮 In this session, we’ll dive deep into what it takes to keep customers engaged and your operations nimble, no matt

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RetailDive

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

The deal allows the youth apparel company to distribute its products through the fast-fashion giant’s platform and diversify its omnichannel strategy.

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Practical eCommerce

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Structured data helps search engines understand a page's purpose and elevate its visibility in organic listings. The post Structured Data Markup for Ecommerce Product Pages appeared first on Practical Ecommerce.

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RetailDive

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

As retailers evolve their businesses to be data-informed and better utilize AI technologies, it will become more important to modernize their IT infrastructure.

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RetailWire

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Little Caesars is offering a free HOT-N-READY Lunch Combo at participating locations nationwide on Nov. 11 for Veterans Day.

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Speaker: Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader

In today’s competitive market, pricing is more than just a number — it’s the cornerstone of profitability. The right pricing strategy ensures that you capture the true value of your offering, paving the way for sustainable growth and long-term success. Join Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader, in this exclusive session where he will explore how a well-crafted pricing approach balances customer perception with business objectives, creating a powerful tool for securing both competitive advantage a

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Practical eCommerce

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Prominent and not-so prominent-providers are remaking search with advanced tools, large language models, and more. The post Top AI Search Engine Features Compared appeared first on Practical Ecommerce.

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RetailWire

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Chili's has experienced impressive growth in part due to the viral social media success of one particular appetizer.

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RetailDive

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Personalization is powerful—why are so many retailers missing the mark? Learn how to get it right.

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RetailWire

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

After years of internal turmoil and declining profit, Franchise Group has filed for bankruptcy.

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RetailDive

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

The friendly rivalry between football-playing brothers T.J. and J.J. Watt is the focus of “Find your push. Find your power.

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RetailWire

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Could a simple Sharpie be the solution to humanizing the Starbucks experience again?

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RetailDive

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

This week, the retailer will hold a pre-Thanksgiving sale and has also begun offering daily and weekly deals.

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RetailWire

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Grubhub is dishing out a month-long event with discounts and deals.

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RetailDive

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

The brand, which was acquired in 2022 by Durational Capital Management, has become a subsidiary of the polyurethane foams manufacturer.

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365 Retail

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Nordic-inspired homeware and furnishings retailer North Home is set to open a new concept store in County Arcade, located within Leeds’ iconic Victoria Quarter. This expansion marks a major milestone for the independent retailer, offering customers an immersive four-floor experience filled with designer collections across furniture, ceramics, fragrances, kitchenware, lighting, accessories, skincare, and more.

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RetailDive

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Learn how grocery shopping trends have changed in 2024 and how your brand can adapt to the new spending habits.

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365 Retail

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

The holiday season in the UK wouldn’t feel complete without the yearly spectacle of Christmas adverts. These much-anticipated TV spots have become as traditional as mince pies, as brands compete to create the most memorable campaign. From sentimental stories to humorous tales, Christmas adverts aim to evoke a festive spirit, create emotional connections, and drive holiday sales.

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Speaker: Shaunna Bruton, Danielle Wyllie, and Kailey Holmes

Say goodbye to one-size-fits-all retail, and say hello to experiences that keep your customers coming back for more! Customer loyalty isn’t just earned - it’s cultivated through meaningful engagement with the help of data. This webinar will take you behind the scenes of how top retailers turn customer data into personalized experiences that drive engagement and retention.

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