Retail TouchPoints
DECEMBER 17, 2024
2024 is set to go down in history as the year of the AI assistant. Amid all the ongoing furor around new artificial intelligence applications, when it comes to actual utility for both brands and consumers, the cream that has risen to the top appears to be AI-powered agents. Amazon was one of the first retailers to launch an AI shopping assistant, but others swiftly followed.
Forrester eCommerce
DECEMBER 17, 2024
Global averages mask a great deal of nuance. Get an overview of our B2B marketing budget benchmark reports and find out how they can help you evaluate your marketing investment.
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Retail TouchPoints
DECEMBER 17, 2024
Inventory visibility allows ecommerce service providers to track and monitor inventory levels in real time throughout the supply chain. If your business has achieved this competence, youre benefitting from clear and hyper-current information on the location, quantity and availability of products across distribution centers and warehouses, as well as items in transit or sitting on store shelves.
Forrester eCommerce
DECEMBER 17, 2024
This research showsthat engaged, healthy, psychologically safe and collaborative security teams experience fewer breaches.
Speaker: Becky Parisotto
Fulfillment is no longer just about getting products from point A to point B – it's about crafting seamless, scalable, customer first experiences. Flexible fulfillment strategies are more important than ever for those aiming to stay ahead and build resilience as retail enters a new era in 2025. Learn how to optimize fulfillment processes, tackle complex, multi-vendor orders, and create seamless customer experiences – from white-glove delivery for high-value items to quick-ship solutions for ever
Retail TouchPoints
DECEMBER 17, 2024
With claims from Teamsters General President Sean OBrien that Amazon is pushing its workers closer to the picket line by failing to show them the respect they have earned, Teamsters locals at two New York City facilities and one in Skokie, Ill. have authorized strikes against the company just as the holiday season is adding increased pressure on ecommerce fulfillment.
Forrester eCommerce
DECEMBER 17, 2024
This blog provides a 2024 year in review of the sales technology market, along with a view on how it will impact 2025.
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Salsify
DECEMBER 17, 2024
Artificial intelligence (AI) shopping assistants are reshaping the ecommerce experience. Heres how brands can deliver value.
Retail TouchPoints
DECEMBER 17, 2024
Walmart will invest $1.3 billion in Chile, with plans to build 70 new stores across all formats and add a ninth distribution center (DC) in the countrys remote southern region. The five -year investment plan will create 4,000 new jobs in the country. This is not just an investment in infrastructure and technology; it is an investment in people, in communities, said Cristin Barrientos, President and CEO of Walmart Chile in a statement.
Forrester eCommerce
DECEMBER 17, 2024
In November 2023 LeanIX was absorbed by SAP, in September 2024 Ardoq acquired ShiftX and now on December 11th, 2024, Orbus Software announced its acquisition of Capsifi. All these acquisitions point to a significant shift in the enterprise architecture management suites (EAMS) space.
Retail TouchPoints
DECEMBER 17, 2024
David’s Bridal has acquired wedding media brand Love Stories TV and is launching into retail media with the debut of the Pearl Media Network. Engagement and wedding planning timelines are getting longer, according to Signet , with couples dating for 3.25 years on average before proposing. Additionally, the average length of an engagement is now between 12 and 18 months.
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RetailWire
DECEMBER 17, 2024
Grubhub allegedly hid fees, added unaffiliated restaurants, and misled drivers about pay.
Retail TouchPoints
DECEMBER 17, 2024
Bloomingdales has partnered with retail connectivity platform Lucky to allow luxury brands that sell in its stores to connect their in-store inventory to their DTC websites. The integration will allow customers to see the availability of products at their local Bloomingdales stores while browsing their preferred brand’s website. Example of the Lucky integration.
RetailWire
DECEMBER 17, 2024
Blue Stripes, a trailblazer in sustainable chocolate, and celebrity chef Nick DiGiovanni have officially broken the Guinness World Record for the world's largest chocolate bar.
RetailDive
DECEMBER 17, 2024
Some companies are coming off a tough quarter, while others switched leadership or are dealing with changing consumer behavior. But all of these retailers need a W.
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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.
RetailWire
DECEMBER 17, 2024
With body cameras, Walmart may be looking for a way to improve worker safety.
RetailDive
DECEMBER 17, 2024
That’s a 12% increase compared to last season as retailers leverage the tech to drive personalization, according to a Salesforce report.
RetailWire
DECEMBER 17, 2024
Shake Shack is enticing its customers with free food.
Forrester eCommerce
DECEMBER 17, 2024
Face it – Companies must navigate a perfect storm of ballooning customer inquiries, talent shortages, hybrid operations, and a rising tide of customer expectations. To succeed, customer service organizations must curate a set of technologies that underpin their operations.
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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.
RetailWire
DECEMBER 17, 2024
A new winter deal comes on the heels of a major shakeup for Dave & Buster's corporate team.
Practical eCommerce
DECEMBER 17, 2024
Expert strategies for identifying and managing diverse business threats in a complex, global environment. The post 11 Books to Help Navigate Risk appeared first on Practical Ecommerce.
TalkingRetail
DECEMBER 17, 2024
Following a ministerial announcement by the postal affairs minister Gareth Thomas MP, the Post Office has today (17 November) confirmed that it has accelerated the delivery of its first additional remuneration payment to postmasters with a 20m boost to postmasters pay packets in December.
RetailDive
DECEMBER 17, 2024
According to the NRF, half of those with shopping to finish will do so online, while 37% will head to department stores.
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365 Retail
DECEMBER 17, 2024
In the competitive world of retail, visual appeal is paramount. High-quality imagery not only attracts potential customers but also communicates your brand’s identity and values. This is where a fashion photography studio steps in to create compelling visuals that capture attention and drive sales. From glamorous lookbooks to versatile ghost mannequin photography, these studios offer specialised services tailored to the retail industry’s needs.
RetailDive
DECEMBER 17, 2024
“Our employees’ safety is and always will be our top priority,” an Amazon spokesperson said Monday.
TalkingRetail
DECEMBER 17, 2024
After a successful Christmas hamper campaign in 2023, One Stop is bringing the festive hampers back for the communities they serve, for the 9th year in a row.
RetailDive
DECEMBER 17, 2024
Three-quarters of consumers have simply abandoned a cart because of a slow website, Liquid Web found.
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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.
Fabric Blog
DECEMBER 17, 2024
Get the guide to unlock the secrets to successful order management Get a comprehensive, experience-driven guide to making the move from ERP to order management in fabrics latest ebook, The Big Book of Retail Success. This comprehensive guide is packed with insights from industry veteran Jay Topper, designed to help you navigate the challenges of modern retail.
RetailDive
DECEMBER 17, 2024
The agency did not impose a penalty, though, in part because the apparel retailer self-reported.
Fabric Blog
DECEMBER 17, 2024
Tis the seasonfor immense pressure on every retailers technology stack. With tens of billions of dollars in sales jammed into the few days after Thanksgiving, its a holiday tradition for retailers and their customers to experience some outages and the frustration of not getting that fantastic Black Friday deal for the perfect holiday gift. fabric customers, however, didnt have any of those issues because our stable, scalable omnichannel commerce platform delivered 100% uptime over the biggest sh
RetailWire
DECEMBER 17, 2024
Vera Wang may have sold her namesake brand, but she will stay on as CCO and founder.
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