Fastr

MAY 17, 2024

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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Forrester eCommerce

MAY 17, 2024

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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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 17, 2024

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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MAY 17, 2024

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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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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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 17, 2024

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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Practical eCommerce

MAY 17, 2024

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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RetailDive

MAY 17, 2024

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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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 17, 2024

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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RetailWire

MAY 17, 2024

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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RetailDive

MAY 17, 2024

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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RetailWire

MAY 17, 2024

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

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RetailDive

MAY 17, 2024

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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RetailWire

MAY 17, 2024

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

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RetailDive

MAY 17, 2024

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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TalkingRetail

MAY 17, 2024

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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RetailDive

MAY 17, 2024

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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RetailWire

MAY 17, 2024

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

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RetailDive

MAY 17, 2024

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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365 Retail

MAY 17, 2024

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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RetailDive

MAY 17, 2024

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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365 Retail

MAY 17, 2024

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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RetailWire

MAY 17, 2024

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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TalkingRetail

MAY 17, 2024

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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RetailMinded

MAY 17, 2024

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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TalkingRetail

MAY 17, 2024

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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Korona

MAY 17, 2024

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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TalkingRetail

MAY 17, 2024

Walkers has launched limited-edition 'talent packs' as a vehicle for an on-pack promotion for consumers and a competition for impulse retailers, as part of the ‘No Walkers, No Game’ campaign.

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RetailWire

MAY 17, 2024

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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Retalon

MAY 17, 2024

In the ever-evolving landscape of global commerce, the ability to accurately forecast demand within the supply chain is more critical than ever. Navigating through today’s industry needs, businesses face increasing challenges due to fluctuating market dynamics, evolving consumer behaviors, and technological advancements. To stay competitive and efficient, mastering the art of demand forecasting is essential.

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RetailWire

MAY 17, 2024

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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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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