Fri.May 17, 2024

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Leveraging Zero-Party Data: The Future of Ecommerce Retailing

Fastr

In the realm of ecommerce, data reigns supreme. It's the lifeblood that fuels personalized experiences, targeted marketing, and informed decision-making. However, as privacy concerns grow and regulations tighten around the use of consumer data, ecommerce retailers are finding themselves at a crossroads. Enter zero-party data – a solution that not only addresses these concerns but also unlocks a treasure trove of valuable insights directly from the source: customers themselves.

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538: What We’d Do Differently If We Restarted Our Content Business Today With Toni Herrbach

My Wife Quit Her Job

The Internet landscape has changed pretty drastically in just the past 3 months. Today my partner Toni and I are going to discuss what type of businesses we would start if we were to start from complete scratch today. What You’ll Learn The recent changes in social media and Google The best opportunities in content today What we would do if we were to start all over again Sponsors SellersSummit.com – The Sellers Summit is the ecommerce conference that I’ve run for the past 8 yea

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Opinion: An Unvarnished Review of the Smart Cart Shopping Experience

Retail TouchPoints

The Editors’ Perspectives column offers insights and opinions from the Retail TouchPoints editorial team as they dig into the latest trends in retail, marketing and tech. This month Retail TouchPoints has been exploring the state of autonomous checkout experiences in our series From Self-Checkout to Just Walk Out. The long and short of it is this: No one is really a big fan of self-checkout kiosks , but they’re not going anywhere anytime soon; and fully autonomous stores , like Amazon ’s Just Wa

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Reflections on Qualtrics X4: AI-powered Research Is Promising If We Stick To The Research Basics 

Forrester eCommerce

Qualtrics introduced its AI-powered Strategy & Research suite at its summit, X4, and launched its “Strategic UX” product – officially entering the experience research space. The new product supports various UX research methods like video feedback, unmoderated usability testing, card sorting, and tree testing, and leverages AI to generate insights and recommended actions.

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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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Returns Reimagined: How Tech Can Help

Retail TouchPoints

Despite a successful holiday shopping season, retailers face numerous hurdles in the year ahead. As stores try to balance protecting profit margins while delivering a unified customer experience, the escalating cost of returns has reached a breaking point. According to the NRF, U.S. returns reached a staggering $743 billion in 2023, representing over 14.5% of retail sales, and, worryingly, 13.7% of these transactions are fraudulent.

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The Best Email Marketing Tells a Story

Practical eCommerce

Matt Ragland has been creating marketing emails for a decade. Storytelling drives performance, he says. The post The Best Email Marketing Tells a Story appeared first on Practical Ecommerce.

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At Home names former Petco, Party City exec CEO

RetailDive

Brad Weston was previously the chief executive of Party City Holdings and spent a year in the top role at the pet retailer.

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Under Armour Launches Restructuring Plan as Declines Continue

Retail TouchPoints

Under Armour announced plans for a restructuring following disappointing results in its fourth quarter and fiscal year 2024 (ended March 31, 2024), as well as the expectation that revenues will continue to decline anywhere from 15% to 17% in North America in the coming year. It’s unknown how many jobs will be impacted by the restructuring, but the company is expecting to incur approximately $15 million in severance costs in the coming months. “Due to a confluence of factors, including low

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The Weekly Closeout: Dollar General taps store operations exec as PetSmart searches for a chief toy tester

RetailDive

Lee DeVille will lead operations for three of the discounter’s retail divisions. But the pet retailer’s new role requires a furrier candidate.

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FDA Approves Imdelltra To Treat a Deadly Form of Lung Cancer

RetailWire

The FDA has signed off on the use of Imdelltra, manufactured by Amgen, to treat small-cell lung cancer.

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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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WNBA players star in Skims latest campaign

RetailDive

Candace Parker, Kelsey Plum, Cameron Brink and others are featured in the campaign just months after it was named the official underwear partner of the WNBA.

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Walmart Market Cap Surges to All-Time High of $500B

RetailWire

Walmart achieved an all-time-high market cap after its Q1 2024 earnings report.

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CMOs enter ‘era of less’ as budgets plunge below pre-pandemic levels

RetailDive

Nearly two-thirds of marketers believe they have don’t the resources to execute 2024 strategies, while some are pinning their hopes on AI, per Gartner.

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OpenAI Secures Agreement To Train AI Using Reddit Data

RetailWire

OpenAI has reached a partnership agreement with Reddit to leverage the social news site's data for training AI models.

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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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Pinterest teams with Real Simple for magazine’s first shoppable issue

RetailDive

The issue, which leverages QR codes that lead to curated Pinterest boards, highlights over 120 products and expands the platform’s bid to publishers.

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American Airlines Expands Service to Caribbean and Latin America

RetailWire

As the travel industry experiences a post-pandemic resurgence, American Airlines is capitalizing on the growing demand for vacation destinations in Latin America and the Caribbean.

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GameStop expects Q1 revenue drop

RetailDive

The company is also looking to sell up to 45 million shares in an attempt to cash in again on its meme stock status.

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New educational bursaries available to convenience and grocery families

TalkingRetail

The Leverhulme Trade Charities Trust (LTCT), which provides financial aid for the families of people working in the convenience, grocery, and pharmacy trades, has relaunched its educational support packages, including a range of new bursaries.

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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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Shein factory employees work 75-hour weeks for low wages: report

RetailDive

Following allegations from human rights group Public Eye, the fast-fashion giant said it invests tens of millions of dollars into strengthening its supply chain governance and compliance.

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Ballerz Dome Launched at Bluewater with Star-Studded Football Tournament

365 Retail

Famous names from the worlds of football, music, and entertainment competed in a football tournament last night (16 May) to inaugurate the multimillion-pound Ballerz dome at Bluewater shopping centre in Kent. The official opening to the public is set for this Saturday, 18 May. Ballerz has been established by Rio Ferdinand, Bobby Zamora, Roberto Carlos, and Mark Noble, with the support of a team of sports and hospitality industry experts.

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Texas Braces for Record-Breaking Power Demand

RetailWire

Texas is bracing for a record-breaking power demand next week as a spring heat wave drives residents and businesses to ramp up air conditioning usage.

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Sainsbury’s Forms Strategic Partnership with Microsoft for AI-Driven Transformation

365 Retail

J Sainsbury plc and Microsoft Corp. have announced a new five-year strategic partnership aimed at accelerating Sainsbury’s Next Level strategy by leveraging Microsoft’s advanced artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) capabilities along with Sainsbury’s extensive datasets. This collaboration aims to enhance store operations, boost efficiency for employees, and provide superior service to customers, ultimately delivering stronger returns for shareholders under Sai

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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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Elon Musk Confirms Twitter Is Now X.com

RetailWire

The bird is gone and officially replaced with X.

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Lightspeed POS vs Clover: Which One Should You Choose For Your Business?

Korona

Picture showing the Clover terminal hardware The post Lightspeed POS vs Clover: Which One Should You Choose For Your Business? appeared first on KORONA POS.

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Indiana Judge Rules Tacos and Burritos Are Sandwiches

RetailWire

An Indiana judge has made a significant decision in his court that could change the food world's description of their favorite Mexican-style foods.

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Summer advertising campaign from Spar

TalkingRetail

Spar's primary distributor in the South-west of England, Appleby Westward, has introduced a summer advertising campaign. Called "Spar-tacular Summer", the campaign includes online giveaways, promotions and discounts available to customers.

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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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H Mart To Launch Largest Northeast Food Hall at American Dream

RetailWire

H Mart, the country’s largest international supermarket chain, is set to open a new food court at the American Dream complex in the Meadowlands.

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What Is Managed IT Support and How It Empowers Retail Businesses 

RetailMinded

Managed IT support. In today’s retail world, it’s a weapon no industry player could afford to not have in their arsenal. It lets outside experts handle complicated tech tasks, allowing businesses to focus on their main goals. It becomes even more important as retail stores grow and spread out both online and in the real world, needing strong tech management to keep up with this expansion.

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UAW Unionization Effort at Alabama Mercedes Plant Nears Conclusion

RetailWire

Workers at the Mercedes-Benz plant in Vance, Alabama, are concluding their vote today on whether to unionize under the United Auto Workers (UAW).

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Digital proof-of-age scheme needed as consumers ditch wallets for phones

TalkingRetail

The UK will need to develop a standardised digital proof-of-age scheme as more and more people no longer carry a purse or wallet with them when they go out, say convenience retailers.

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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.