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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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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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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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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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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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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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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The Weekly Closeout: Fred Segal closes remaining stores and Foxtrot plots its comeback

RetailDive

Los Angeles fashion loses a retail icon and after abruptly closing stores this spring Foxtrot team members promise a return to the company’s roots.

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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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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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‘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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Amazon Sales Slow in the Second Quarter as Consumers Look for Discounts

RetailWire

Amazon blames consumers for slowing sales in 2024 second quarter.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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Nintendo Reports Falling Profit and Sales for the Switch Gaming Console

RetailWire

The Nintendo Switch is getting old and it's driving down profit and sales for the gaming giant.

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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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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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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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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.