Groove

OCTOBER 30, 2024

In recent years, Google Shopping has become an important tool for eCommerce businesses. Like Amazon, Google Shopping offers millions of products, and the higher your company or product ranks, the better the chance that you’ll see a positive impact on visibility and sales. Here, we’ll look at the steps you can take toward Google Shopping optimization, including product feed enhancement and the use of paid strategies.

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Forrester eCommerce

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Learn how AIOps can significantly enhance the efficiency, speed, and reliability of software development and deployment processes.

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Groove

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Business-to-business electronic commerce—or B2B eCommerce—refers to digital transactions of goods and services between two companies. This differs from B2C eCommerce, which refers to transactions between businesses and individuals. While B2B eCommerce involves commercial exchanges, B2C consists of retail sales. As the world continues to become increasingly digital, businesses have to work hard to keep up.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 30, 2024

AliExpress is putting out the welcome mat for U.S.-based merchants via AliExpressDirect, offering 0% commissions and $0 onboarding costs as part of a special introductory offer. The China-based marketplace also will provide marketing, business and customer service support, including handling buyer inquiries and after-sales disputes, free of charge. Retailers can register here to begin the process of selling on AliExpress.

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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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Forrester eCommerce

OCTOBER 30, 2024

One of the most strategic, and costly, business applications is enterprise resource planning (ERP) software. ERP is critical to an organization, underpinning functions such as finance and business operations. Organizations should strive for a modern ERP solution; however modernizing ERP is often a costly and time-consuming process.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 30, 2024

As a geriatric millennial who lives and works in the greater Charlotte region of North and South Carolina, I notice pet-friendly establishments have become the expectation. Our temperate climate with ample sunshine and green space encourages spending time outside and sharing it with four-legged friends. But even comfortable environments like Charlotte’s have their limitations – after all, our iconic tree line requires ample rain.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Global apparel and lifestyle brand True Religion is expanding further across the U.S., bringing its total store count to 51. After opening its newest outpost at Katy Mills in Katy, Tex. on May 30, 2024, the brand is unveiling three new stores throughout the month of November. The stores’ locations and their respective opening dates include: North Star Mall in San Antonio, Tex., opening on Nov. 8, 2024 Kings Plaza in Brooklyn, NY, opening on Nov. 15, 2024 Orland Square in Orland Park, Ill., openi

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Practical eCommerce

OCTOBER 30, 2024

The purpose of category pages is not just to attract traffic but to engage visitors into buying products. The post SEO for Product Category Pages in 7 Steps appeared first on Practical Ecommerce.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 30, 2024

On Running is hosting a pop-up called On Labs NYC in celebration of the NYC Marathon, which will take place this Sunday, Nov. 3. The LightSpray machine at the On Labs NYC pop-up. (Image courtesy On Running) The pop-up will feature On’s new LightSpray technology, a footwear manufacturing technique designed to revolutionize shoe uppers that the brand debuted during the Paris Olympics this summer.

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FastSpring

OCTOBER 30, 2024

FastSpring was recently the leading sponsor at Pocket Gamer Connects Helsinki, one of the premier events in the global gaming industry! As part of our participation in the packed two-day event, CMO David Vogelpohl represented FastSpring in two informative and collaborative sessions: Keynote presentation with CEO of Nexus Justin Sacks: “How to Actually Succeed With D2C Web Shops for Mobile Games.

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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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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 30, 2024

The Children’s Place has opened an online storefront on the China-direct app Shein , marking a significant step for both retailers. Shein opened its online marketplace to third-party sellers in May 2023 , but until now most of those merchants have been China-based, non-branded manufacturers. The debut of a branded storefront from a well-known U.S. brand is new for Shein and comes right out of Amazon’s playbook.

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RetailWire

OCTOBER 30, 2024

McDonald's shares have fallen following the company's announcement that global sales have decreased in Q3 2024 for the second consecutive quarter.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 30, 2024

We are approaching one of the most important and riskiest times of the year for retailers. Cyberattacks increase across the board around the holiday season , and attackers often target retail organizations given how critical this time is for their businesses. On average, nearly 20% of annual retail sales happen in November and December, and the impact of a breach can be disruptive to the business and brand.

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RetailWire

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Birdcall may be a relatively young newcomer in the industry, but the chain is already offering special promos to compete in the fast-food price wars.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Imagine concrete extruded from a computer-controlled nozzle, rather like an enormous pastry icer “building” a layer cake. This is how 3D concrete printing (3DCP) works. It’s real and it has the potential to lower construction labor costs, time and materials waste. As the technology continues to advance, it also offers the possibility of greater design flexibility via the creation of complex geometries that would be difficult or impossible with traditional formwork.

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RetailDive

OCTOBER 30, 2024

YouTube, Facebook and Instagram are the top social media platforms shoppers are using for research this season, according to a Circana report.

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Social Media 113

Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 30, 2024

PetSmart has partnered with Grubhub to offer on-demand delivery of more than 14,000 items from its 1,400+ locations in all 50 states. PetSmart already offers delivery via Instacart as well as Uber Eats , and in October 2021 the retailer partnered with Allivet for pet prescription deliveries. For its part, Grubhub has been steadily expanding its roster of delivery partners into new verticals beyond restaurants: in June 2024 Grubhub added Albertsons as its first national grocery partner and inaugu

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RetailDive

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Despite facing several challenges, turnaround efforts are gaining momentum, CEO Satish Malhotra said.

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TalkingRetail

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Independent retailers have welcomed the government’s pledge to get tougher on retail crime, with an end to the £200 rule, more training for police and retailers and a clampdown on organised crime gangs announced in chancellor Rachel Reeves’ first budget.

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RetailWire

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Subway has been hit with a lawsuit alleging it “falsely advertises” the amount of meat in its steak and cheese sandwiches.

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Food and Beverages 110

RetailDive

OCTOBER 30, 2024

New CEO Jeannie Yoo also stepped into an advisory role with Consortium Brand Partners, which took a majority stake in the brand a year ago.

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Wiser

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Retail has undergone a significant transformation as consumer behavior shifts and modern shoppers increasingly move fluidly between online and in-store interactions. These consumers are driven by convenience, access to information, and the ability to compare options seamlessly. Yet, despite these changes, many brands and retailers still treat online and in-store channels separately, missing crucial opportunities to create a unified and cohesive experience that fosters customer loyalty.

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RetailDive

OCTOBER 30, 2024

The retail giant is also offering trial subscriptions as usual, amid a Black Friday-Cyber Monday push ahead of an extra-short holiday season.

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TalkingRetail

OCTOBER 30, 2024

11.20: Ahead of the Budget, the government has also unveiled increases to the national living wage that will kick in from April 2025. The adult rate will increase by 6.7% from from £11.44 to £12.

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RetailDive

OCTOBER 30, 2024

The Chapter 7 notices come in the wake of more than a dozen similar filings from Esprit Holdings affiliates around the world.

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RetailWire

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Just in time for the season of giving, its time to treat yourself to a new series of holiday-themed beverages.

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RetailDive

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Kim Utlaut spent over 20 years in leadership roles at Coca-Cola, most recently serving as the general manager for franchise leadership.

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RetailWire

OCTOBER 30, 2024

The Commerce Department reported that the U.S. GDP increased nearly 3%.

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365 Retail

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Shaftesbury Capital has announced that Swiss watchmaker Longines will open its second London boutique this autumn, selecting Covent Garden as the site for its newest venture. Located at 6 James Street, the new boutique will add to Covent Garden’s premium roster of watch and fine jewellery retailers, positioning the district as a top destination for internationally renowned luxury brands.

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RetailDive

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Stanley 1913 expects to improve scenario planning and supply chain visibility with the Kinaxis Maestro platform.

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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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