Mon.Jun 10, 2024

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Marketing Reset: How to Reach Customers Without Third-Party Cookies

Retail TouchPoints

The era of third-party cookies is at an end. In January, Google Chrome restricted third-party cookies for 1% of users and plans to ramp up restrictions to 100% of users by 2025. Full-fledged fingerprinting around the internet is depreciating, and marketers and customers alike will soon notice, particularly in the retail and ecommerce space. With today’s emphasis on privacy, third-party cookie deprecation will inevitably impact your brand, marketing strategy and customers.

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InfoSecurity Europe 2024: Next-Gen & AI Dominate The Show Floor

Forrester eCommerce

InfoSecurity, once known as the RSA of Europe, annually brings together around 20,000 and 500 exhibitors to share knowledge in over 200 sessions, network and showcase the latest solutions.

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Walmart Adds Digital Shelf Labels, AI Shopping Assistant as Part of ‘Retail Renaissance’

Retail TouchPoints

Walmart has unveiled a slate of new tech innovations as part of its “Retail Renaissance,” which the company said is aimed at “meeting customer demand with adaptive retail, innovations that intuitively fit into customers’ lives as they seamlessly move across platforms and places.” The new tech includes the rollout of digital shelf labels at all 2,300 U.S. stores by 2026, testing of a Gen AI-powered digital shopping assistant and the integration of drone delivery into its app. “Driven by our

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First-Line Sales Managers: Promote Or Hire?

Forrester eCommerce

Today Forrester is publishing new research revealing that, all else being equal, B2B sales leaders achieve better revenue results when they hire first-line sales managers (FLSMs) externally, rather than promoting individual contributors (ICs). This runs counter to standard practice and tradition, but the data is clear: Externally hired managers and their teams perform better.

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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.

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Execs from Target, Hy-Vee and Five Below Top 2024 Retail Innovator Award Winners List

Retail TouchPoints

In the simplest terms, an innovator is someone who creates or introduces something new. But in the world of retail, innovators have the power and potential to do so much more: they drive cutting-edge tech implementations, unlock new revenue opportunities and help drive a brand into a new era of relevance and impact. This year’s Retail Innovator Award winners represent all of this — and more.

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Tech Spending in Asia Pacific: A Steady Rise to 6.4% Growth in 2024

Forrester eCommerce

Tech spending in the Asia Pacific region is set to increase by 6.4% to reach reach US$710 billion in 2024. Over the next few years, software spending will continue its rapid growth, followed by spend on IT services, communications equipment, and computer equipment.

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The Forrester Wave: Intranet Platforms, Q2 2024 Is Now Live!

Forrester eCommerce

The Forrester Wave: Intranet Platforms, Q2 2024 published on June 6. I conducted an in-depth analysis of 13 vendors and evaluated their products across 28 criteria. My assessment revealed three leaders, five strong performers, and five contenders.

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Walmart to bring electronic shelf labels to thousands of stores

RetailDive

The retailer expects to deploy the technology to 2,300 locations by 2026 in a bid to improve efficiency and customer service.

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£45M Investment in Gunwharf Quays Enters Second Phase

365 Retail

Portsmouth City Council has granted planning permission for the second phase of Landsec’s £45 million investment in Gunwharf Quays. This phase aims to enhance the visitor experience at the waterfront outlet destination. The second phase of investment focuses on Marlborough Square, one of the primary points of arrival at Gunwharf Quays. The planned improvements include enhancements to the entrance tunnel used by guests arriving via Portsmouth Harbour train station or from the Historic Dockyard.

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TJX to expand into Mexico

RetailDive

Both analysts and the off-pricer itself, which runs TJ Maxx, HomeGoods and other retailers in the U.S., see opportunity in international expansion.

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The Evolving Retailers Fulfillment Strategy: Meeting Demands with Agility

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

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Volvo Shifts Production From China to Belgium

RetailWire

Volvo says that the increased tariffs on China have influenced its decision.

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Nearly 90% of consumers bought or sold used items in the last year: EBay

RetailDive

With sustainability at the forefront of their decision-making, the report finds that Gen Z and millennials are the top purchasers of circular fashion.

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AI Overviews: Initial Tests and Studies

Practical eCommerce

Thus far AI Overviews appears in a relatively small percentage of queries. The impact on conventional listings changes near daily. The post AI Overviews: Initial Tests and Studies appeared first on Practical Ecommerce.

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Target, FibreTrace and Cargill partner to verify raw cotton

RetailDive

Luminescent pigments are integrated into raw cotton to track it throughout the global supply chain to verify U.S. and Brazilian cotton.

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10 Ways to Leverage Buyer Signals and Drive Revenue

In today’s ultra-competitive markets, it’s no longer enough to wait for buyers to show obvious signs of interest. Instead, sales teams must be proactive, identifying and acting on nuanced buyer behaviors — often before prospects are fully ready to make a purchase. In this eBook from ZoomInfo & Sell Better, learn 10 actionable ways to use these buyer signals to transform your sales strategy and close deals faster.

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New Ecommerce Tools: June 10, 2024

Practical eCommerce

This week: virtual universe stores, customized checkout, multichannel management, AI website builders, cross-channel commerce, product images, global sourcing, and more. The post New Ecommerce Tools: June 10, 2024 appeared first on Practical Ecommerce.

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Function of Beauty expands to Amazon

RetailDive

In addition to the new partnership, the beauty and skin brand is now offering both its Target and Pro line from Sephora on its own website.

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How Monos Unlocked $8M with their Loyalty Retention Strategy

Smile.io

When it comes to the world of travel, the luggage brand you use has become a status signal of the type of traveler you are. Monos is self-described as the “Apple of Suitcases,” with its modern, minimalistic designs and emphasis on quality and the environment.  Mike Wu, Director of Ecommerce at Monos, focuses on delivering an elevated customer experience, whether online or in-store.

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The role of strategic partnership management and rebadging in transformation and enhanced CX

RetailDive

The retail industry saw a drop in new global in-house centers last year. See why strategic business process services partnerships may be more appealing, and how to use them to unlock long-term value.

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Modernizing the Frontend Experience on Salesforce Commerce Cloud

Unlock agility, boost performance, and gain control over your Salesforce frontend with the latest masterclass from Composable.com : Modernizing the Frontend Experience on Salesforce Commerce Cloud Featuring experts from Algolia, Ember, Netlify, and Stripe, this masterclass focuses on practical strategies for optimizing your Salesforce Commerce Cloud storefronts using modern composable commerce integrations.

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Image Attributes

ROI Revolution

Images play an important role in digital media. From clarifying a topic or explaining a process to supporting an idea or simply providing visual interest on the page, images are a critical asset to blog posts, articles, webpages, and more. Keep reading to understand what the most common attributes of an image are so you can make the best decisions when adding images online.

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Crate and Barrel debuts home collection with fashion designer Laura Kim

RetailDive

Kim, who is the co-creative director of Oscar de la Renta, is making her debut in the homewares space with the retailer.

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Summer Streaming Costs Continue To Surge

RetailWire

This summer, streaming bills are set to increase, joining the ranks of other rising expenses.

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HanesBrands sells Champion to Authentic Brands Group

RetailDive

Retail industry news, voices and jobs. Optimized for your mobile phone.

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Signal-Based Selling: How to Leverage 4 Key Buying Signals

As prospects define their problem, search for solutions, and even change jobs, they are generating high-value signals that the best go-to-market teams can leverage to close more deals. This is where signal-based selling comes into play. ZoomInfo CEO Henry Schuck recently broke down specific ways to put four key buying signals into action with the experts from 30 Minutes to President’s Club.

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Over 200K Vehicles Recalled by Stellantis

RetailWire

Stellantis, the multinational car manufacturer, has announced a significant recall affecting over 200,000 SUVs and pickup trucks due to a critical software malfunction.

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On Running appoints Zendaya as brand partner in multiyear deal

RetailDive

As legacy rivals like Nike face fresh pressures, On is looking to shore up its sport and fashion credibility with help from a major star.

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FDA Alerts Public After 6 Hospitalized Due to ‘Microdosing’ Chocolate Bars

RetailWire

The FDA has issued a public alert after six individuals were hospitalized due to consuming Diamond Shruumz-brand "microdosing" chocolate bars.

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Givenchy Beauty makes over Roblox space for Pride Month

RetailDive

The luxury brand overhauled its space on the platform to feature rainbows, flags and a pop-up showcasing virtual wearables from LGBTQ+ designers.

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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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MINISO Opens First Blue Retail Destination at Bluewater Shopping Centre

365 Retail

MINISO , the global lifestyle retailer, has opened its first blue retail destination at Bluewater Shopping Centre in Dartford, Kent. Located on the Lower Thames Walk, opposite Foot Locker, the new store has officially opened its doors. Spanning over 2,000 sq ft, the store features MINISO’s best-selling products, including popular blind boxes, soft plushies, affordable homewares, and charming accessories.

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New data reveals 3 ways retailers can optimize back-to-school campaigns

RetailDive

Retail industry news, voices and jobs. Optimized for your mobile phone.

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Mappin & Webb Opens New Showroom on Multrees Walk in Edinburgh

365 Retail

Mappin & Webb , renowned for its exquisite watches and jewellery, has announced the opening of its new showroom in the heart of the luxury retail quarter on Multrees Walk, Edinburgh. The double-storey showroom, which opened on Friday, 7th June, offers a luxurious experience for customers seeking the perfect timepiece or piece of jewellery. The new showroom follows the successful refurbishment of the Mappin & Webb Glasgow showroom last year.

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Local shops deliver secure employment opportunities, survey shows

TalkingRetail

New evidence from ACS’ Employment Survey and ACS’ Colleague Survey shows the convenience sector continues to deliver secure and flexible employment to 437,000 colleagues across the country.

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Activating Intent Data for Sales and Marketing

Sales and marketing leaders have reached a tipping point when it comes to using intent data — and they’re not looking back. More than half of all B2B marketers are already using intent data to increase sales, and Gartner predicts this figure will grow to 70 percent. The reason is clear: intent can provide you with massive amounts of data that reveal sales opportunities earlier than ever before.