Fri.Aug 02, 2024

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5 Lessons from the Bob’s Stores Bankruptcy

Retail TouchPoints

New England clothing retailer Bob’s Stores is shutting its doors for good. The retailer filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in June and was unable to secure the necessary financing to keep its 21 brick-and-mortar locations open; all will be closed. Store merchandise, fixtures and other assets will be liquidated. The official date of closure was July 14, 2024.

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Apple Posts Strong Results, But Wait For What’s Coming Next

Forrester eCommerce

Apple posted strong Q3 numbers on the backs of a reinvigorated iPad and ongoing growth in their high-margin services business. But all eyes are on what happens next. September is the traditional iPhone refresh window, and this refresh cycle will be the first with the promise of Apple Intelligence.

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How Alibaba is Helping Olympians ‘Bridge the Divide Between Sportsmanship and Entrepreneurship’

Retail TouchPoints

For two and a half weeks, the eyes of the world are turned to Paris for the latest iteration of the Summer Olympic Games. As always, the international event has overflowed with countless feats of prowess and perseverance. But what happens on Aug. 11 when the Games end? That is exactly the question that the International Olympic Committee (IOC) , along with new partner Alibaba , are looking to answer with the Athlete365 Business Accelerator Program.

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Integrating Social Media with Your Overall Marketing Strategy

365 Retail

Social media has become an essential element in modern marketing, not merely something marketers could benefit from having on hand. By April 2024, 5.07 billion people, or 62.6% of the global population, were regular social media users , underscoring its essential nature within your overall marketing plans. Engaging this huge online community offers unmatched opportunities for businesses.

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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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Target Gives Returning Students Tools to Personalize Their Stuff

Retail TouchPoints

Target has set up Personalization Stations that allow kids to make their backpacks, water bottles, lunchboxes uniquely their own, both online and in most stores. Through Sept. 8, customers can use the stations to explore a range of decorative options, including exclusive pins and patches priced from just $2 each. “At Target, we’re passionate about creating memorable experiences for students and their families as they celebrate big milestones and everyday moments,” said Cara Sylvester, EVP and Ch

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6 Essential Strategies for Maximizing Conversion Rates

FastSpring

Once a customer has landed on your website from any marketing funnel, how can you maximize the chances for them to convert? A good ecommerce website should be structured in a way that successfully communicates product features, value proposition, and market placement while eliminating distractions in order to reduce the time for the visitor to make up their mind.

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Beardbrand Perseveres Amid Challenges

Practical eCommerce

Entrepreneur Eric Bandholz admirably shares his company's struggles and plans for long-term success. The post Beardbrand Perseveres Amid Challenges appeared first on Practical Ecommerce.

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Amazon’s retail sales growth ebbs in Q2

RetailDive

Advertising and services, including the blockbuster cloud unit, remain the center of growth and profits for the e-commerce giant.

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Best Retail Payment Solutions: Streamlining Your Retail Transactions

Korona

Payment processing can be a confusing, frustrating, and daunting landscape. Learn more about the 5 best retail payment solutions.

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Top 10 SEO Strategies for Small Businesses in 2024

Digital Doughnut

In today's digital age, having a robust SEO strategy is essential for small businesses to stay competitive. With search engine algorithms constantly evolving, it’s crucial to stay updated with the latest trends and techniques. Here are the top 10 SEO strategies that small businesses should implement in 2024 to enhance their online presence and attract more customers.

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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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FTC to Launch Inquiry Into Higher Grocery Prices

RetailWire

Consumers continue to feel the pinch regarding the escalating cost of feeding their families.

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Nike, JD Sports expand connected loyalty program to the US

RetailDive

The move makes JD Sports the first global partner of the connected program, and comes as Nike leans back into wholesale.

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Jimmy John’s Launches Mediterranean Menu. Here’s What’s On It.

RetailWire

There's a nice selection of Mediterranean inspired foods by Jimmy John's.

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Rihanna’s Savage X Fenty picks Nordstrom as first US retail partner

RetailDive

The tie-up will put products in 16 of the department store’s locations and on its website.

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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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Domino’s Drops New Cheeseburger Pizzas. Here’s What We Know About Them.

RetailWire

The new Domino's Cheeseburger Pizzas are only available in Japan.

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Morrisons backs effort to make freezers warmer and greener

TalkingRetail

Morrisons is running a trial to make its freezers less cold in a bid to cut carbon emissions. The trial will see freezers set to -15°C instead of the industry standard -18°C.

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‘Months of obfuscation’: Ikea’s evidence destruction costs $566K

RetailDive

A court had ordered the employer to produce email files related to ongoing age discrimination litigation.

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Brixton Releases Fall 2024 Collection

RetailWire

The fashion lifestyle brand Brixton has launched its new Fall 2024 collection. The new collection revisits their heritage styles to celebrate diversity and individuality within communities.

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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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Brown Thomas Arnotts Focuses on Customer Loyalty and Omnichannel Agility with Aptos Technology

365 Retail

Aptos , a leader in unified commerce solutions, announced today that Brown Thomas Arnotts, Ireland’s leading luxury retailer, will upgrade to the latest versions of Aptos’ Sales Audit and CRM solutions. Once deployed, Brown Thomas Arnotts will benefit from new capabilities that unlock greater levels of customer engagement and loyalty whilst promoting omnichannel agility.

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Mercari Opens its First Physical Store in LA on Melrose

RetailWire

Mercari has just announced plans for two major expansions regarding its U.S. operations. The company is now allowing U.S. shoppers to access inventory from its Japanese marketplace, offering a wide range of exclusive items such as fashion, sneakers, handbags, toys, collectibles, and electronics. This move enhances Mercari's global marketplace by enabling direct purchases from millions of Japanese sellers, with simplified shipping through The BEENOS Group.

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Top Online UK Car Valuation Services

365 Retail

Selling a car can often feel bewildering, particularly with the myriad of valuation services available online. To ensure you make an informed decision, it is fundamental to understand the services provided by various platforms. In this comprehensive guide, we will explore the top online car valuation services in the UK, providing you with essential insights to help you navigate this important process.

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United Airlines Is the First To Use Sustainable Aviation Fuel

RetailWire

United Airlines recently made history again as becoming the first airline to start using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to be used at the O'Hare International Airport. This follows their pledge to become the first airline with net zero greenhouse gas emissions by the year 2050.

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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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What Factors Drive the Latest Retail Trends? 

365 Retail

The latest trends in retail often appear so suddenly that it can be difficult to know where they’ve come from. To understand how this occurs, we need to take a look at some of the factors that drive these trends. A High Profile in Popular Culture It’s relatively easy to track some trends back to their current or recent popularity. This is often seen in the products offered rather than the overall strategies and campaigns used.

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Golden Wonder teams with new Transformers movie

TalkingRetail

Golden Wonder has joined forces with the new Transformers One movie to create an on-pack Transform-A-Snack promotion. The on-pack promotion, running across 5 million packs of Golden Wonder Transform-A-Snack, gives consumers the chance to win a family trip to Orlando plus free theme park entry.

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How AI Is Tearing Up The Rulebook On Customer Service

365 Retail

The fusion of artificial intelligence and customer service was always inevitable; it’s an evolutionary step in the relentless pursuit of enhancing, improving, and streamlining customer experiences. While the notion of machines interacting with humans may have seemed like something from an Arthur C. Clarke novel in the past, welcome to the future, where AI is now firmly entrenched in the customer service landscape.

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Election meant fewer shoppers visiting retail stores

TalkingRetail

The general election was bad news for retail footfall, according to the latest figures from the British Retail Consortium (BRC). Total UK footfall in July fell by 3.1% compared with the same month last year, with England falling most of all at 3.

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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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Understanding International VAT Compliance: Best Practices for Global Businesses.

365 Retail

For businesses that trade internationally, understanding the VAT implications of their supplies and purchases is crucial to ensure international VAT obligations are met and that businesses are maximising their VAT position on a global level. For these purposes, the VAT treatment of supplies made internationally varies dependent on whether these are supplies of goods or services.

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Frubes unveils ‘golden ticket’ on-pack promotion

TalkingRetail

Frubes, owned by Yoplait, has unveiled its biggest on-pack promotion offering a huge £45,000 in cash prizes to help drive sales during the critical back-to-school period.

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Starting Your First Business? A Guide To Choosing A Business Premises 

365 Retail

Starting your first business is an exciting moment in your life, but it comes with its fair share of challenges. One of the most critical decisions you’ll make is choosing the right business premises. The location and type of premises you select can significantly impact your business’s success. This guide will help you navigate the essential factors to consider when choosing a business premises.

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More than £200,000 in illegal tobacco and vapes found in Bournemouth raids

TalkingRetail

A multi-agency operation in Bournemouth resulted in vapes, tobacco and shisha worth more than £200,000 being seized, it was revealed this week.

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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.