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Unleash The Power Of Knowledge Management And Generative AI

Forrester eCommerce

To stay ahead of competition, organizations must enable seamless information-sharing across departments. But how? Learn how combining knowledge management and generative AI can unlock a new level of knowledge-sharing and collaboration in your organization.

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Toys ‘R’ Us Celebrates its Renaissance with New AI-Generated Origin Film

Retail TouchPoints

Using Sora, a new text-to-video tool from OpenAI that has not yet been released to the public, Toys ‘R’ Us Studios and creative agency Native Foreign have created a short video telling the story of Toys ‘R’ Us founder Charles Lazarus and his idea that transformed toy stores, including the appearance of beloved mascot Geoffrey the Giraffe in a dream.

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Unleash The Potential Of Knowledge Management And Generative AI

Forrester eCommerce

To stay ahead of competition, organizations must enable seamless information-sharing across departments. But how? Learn how combining knowledge management and generative AI can unlock a new level of knowledge-sharing and collaboration in your organization.

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Target Teams with Shopify to Bring DTC Brands into Marketplace, Stores

Retail TouchPoints

Target has entered a new partnership with Shopify that will allow U.S.-based Shopify merchants to apply to sell through the Target Plus third-party marketplace , and in some cases in Target’s physical stores. Among the Shopify brands already selected to be included on Target Plus are T-shirt brand True Classic and baby brand Caden Lane. Sample of a brand page on the Target Plus marketplace.

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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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Eight Key Takeaways From Cvent CONNECT, San Antonio 2024

Forrester eCommerce

Attending Cvent CONNECT as a speaker earlier this month gave me the opportunity to sit in on a number of sessions, talk with the Cvent leadership team, and chat with other attendees. Here are eight of my key takeaways from the event: Events are booming.

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Under Armour Settles Accounting Practices Suit for $434 Million

Retail TouchPoints

Under Armour will pay $434 million to members of a class action lawsuit who bought the company’s stock between Sept. 16, 2015 and Nov. 1, 2019. The lawsuit, filed in 2017, alleged that Founder and then-CEO Kevin Plank knowingly or recklessly misrepresented facts regarding consumer demand for Under Armour’s products as well as the company’s financial and operating results, according to the Wall Street Journal.

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M.M.LaFleur, Perigold Craft Design Partnership Centered on ‘Fashion at Home’

Retail TouchPoints

Image courtesy Perigold Natural-Born Elegance (Image courtesy Perigold) Off-Duty Luxe (Image courtesy Perigold) High-Contrast Confidence (Image courtesy Perigold) Luxury home retailer Perigold and women’s apparel brand M.M.LaFleur have entered a cross-category design partnership that will showcase “the art of fashion at home,” both online and in M.M.LaFleur’s stores.

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Sales and Marketing Must Partner Around Opportunities – No Matter the Pipeline Stage

Forrester eCommerce

This blog details the challenge of marketing and sales silos and provides recommendations to align these functions around pipeline opportunities to improve revenue outcomes.

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Stores Represent a ‘Second Act’ for M.M.LaFleur’s Burgeoning Resale Program

Retail TouchPoints

M.M.LaFleur has garnered a loyal following for its elevated essentials and fashionable workwear. With best-sellers ranging from a $175 washable silk tank to a $365 buttoned dress, the brand’s items are lauded for their quality and long shelf life, which makes sustainability and longevity powerful marketing pillars that the brand consistently taps across channels.

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Five Questions To Ask Yourself To Get The Most Out Of Your Customer Interviews

Forrester eCommerce

Interviewing is a key method for gathering rich qualitative data in customer research. To get the most out of your customer interviews and produce data that drives decision-making, ask yourself these five questions.

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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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How Retail Businesses can Comply with Fair Workweek Laws

Retail TouchPoints

Fair Workweek laws, which aim to protect workers from unpredictable work schedules, are becoming more commonplace. Retailers need to understand how those laws affect them and their businesses. In essence, Fair Workweek laws aim to make business scheduling practices fairer and more predictable for employees. They require companies to give employees ample notice of work schedules, and they also provide penalties for last-minute schedule changes.

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A Better Ecommerce Landing Page

Practical eCommerce

What if there was a simple formula to improve landing page conversions from ad campaigns? Turns out, there is. The post A Better Ecommerce Landing Page appeared first on Practical Ecommerce.

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Zara Parent Joins Packaging Initiative Seeking to Protect Vital Forests

Retail TouchPoints

Inditex , parent company of brands including Zara and Massimo Dutti , has joined the Canopy Pack4Good initiative that seeks sustainable packaging alternatives to logging ancient and endangered forests. These include recycled pulp and paper, next-gen solutions and Forest Stewardship Council certification. The company’s move builds on its decade-long CanopyStyle commitment to eliminate the use of products from endangered forests in its textiles.

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Under Armour to pay $434M to settle lawsuit that claimed Kevin Plank mislead investors

RetailDive

If approved, the agreement requires the retailer to keep its CEO and chair roles separate for three years and instill a performance-based condition for some executive stock benefits.

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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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Amazon’s Major Plastic Packaging Reduction in North America

RetailWire

Amazon has announced its most significant initiative yet to reduce plastic packaging across its operations in North America, marking a substantial step toward sustainability in e-commerce.

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J.C. Penney Q1 loss widens as sales fall 8%

RetailDive

The department store’s start to the year was fairly weak, though improvements to merchandise and some stores have paid off, GlobalData said.

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Target Partners With Shopify To Expand Third-Party Marketplace

RetailWire

Target has announced a strategic partnership with Shopify to invigorate its third-party marketplace, Target Plus, by adding new and trendy brands to its online offerings.

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New Balance launches trade-in program in nearly 100 stores

RetailDive

In partnership with Archive, the brand is scaling its Reconsidered program where customers bring in gently worn footwear to receive a voucher toward their next purchase.

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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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OpenAI and Anthropic Disregard Web Scraping Rules for Bots

RetailWire

Leading AI startups OpenAI and Anthropic are disregarding regulations designed to prevent them from scraping web content without compensating publishers for training their models.

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3 Ways to Depersonalize Google SERPs

Practical eCommerce

Google search results vary by user based on search history, clicks, and more. Removing the personalization helps understand what others may see. The post 3 Ways to Depersonalize Google SERPs appeared first on Practical Ecommerce.

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Rally House Expands in Texas With First Houston Storefront

RetailWire

Rally House, the national sports and merchandise retailer, has announced the opening of its first Houston location, Rally House Houston Outlets, marking a significant milestone in the company's expansion.

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Arc’teryx, Stanley among fastest-growing outdoor brands

RetailDive

A report from Circana found the two brands led the apparel and equipment accessories segments, respectively, with strong year-over-year growth.

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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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Around 15,000 Car Dealerships Affected by the CDK Global Outage

RetailWire

Since Wednesday, around 15,000 car dealerships across the U.S. have had to resort back to basics to run their businesses after a system outage at retail software provider CDK Global.

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Nike veteran Tania Flynn jumps to Athleta as head of design

RetailDive

Flynn, who spent nearly two decades at the sports giant, most recently as creative director of apparel design, called the move “an exciting step.

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Historic San Francisco McDonald’s Closes After 30 Years

RetailWire

The San Francisco McDonald's is just the latest casualty in the area.

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DTC EBIT margins ‘meaningfully below’ wholesale, per report

RetailDive

BMO Capital Markets found that brands that grew DTC did not see a notable increase in revenue, merchandise margins, EBIT margins or EBIT dollars.

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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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Shopify Expands AI Capabilities To Attract More Businesses

RetailWire

Shopify has announced an expansion of its AI-powered tools to a wider user base.

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J.C. Penney spends $40M on distribution center upgrades

RetailDive

The retailer installed new automation technology at its plant in Reno, Nevada, as part of a larger investment strategy.

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Explore the New Promotional Landscape in the HPC Sector

Wiser

The implementation of the Descrozaille law brings significant changes to the Health, Personal Care, and Hygiene (HPC) sector. This legislation, in line with the Egalim laws, aims to create a fairer commercial environment by limiting promotions to 34%. This measure addresses the issue of excessive discounts that often devalue products, thereby protecting brand integrity and promoting competition based on quality and innovation.

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Monos opens second retail store as it plots US expansion

RetailDive

The DTC luggage brand opened a store in Toronto and has plans for eight U.S. locations next year.

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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.