Wed.Dec 11, 2024

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Has Amazon Finally Cracked the Code for Grocery Retailing?

Retail TouchPoints

In 2020 my beloved local Fairway went under, and for five years the store space has languished, sitting dark and empty alongside several other shuttered chains: Modells , Subway (although somehow the Kohls has survived). However, one month ago the lights turned back on with bright green flag chains strung across the parking lot and a large banner, Amazon Fresh announced that it was now open for business.

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Mastering eCommerce Email List Growth: A Comprehensive Guide

Groove

Since the beginning of eCommerce, email marketing has been one of the most effective ways to reach customers, and this is still true even in today's crowded digital landscape. However, the biggest key to successful email marketing for eCommerce is building an email subscriber baseand this is often easier said than done. To help grow your eCommerce email list, let's take a look at some proven lead-generation tactics and powerful tools for email list growth.

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GenAI Disrupts Professional Services

Forrester eCommerce

As pure knowledge businesses that make money in billable hours worked, service providers are on the front lines of genAI-powered disruption. GenAI-powered digital assistants supplement peoples work, augmenting their knowledge, skills, and experience as well as automating their tasks. The impact is more work completed in less time with fewer people.

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Stop & Shop to Deploy In-Store Kiosks for Easier Access to Digital Coupons

Retail TouchPoints

Stop & Shop will deploy Savings Station kiosks in half its stores this month and complete a chainwide rollout to all 350+ supermarkets by the end of January 2025. The kiosks, which the retailer began piloting in late 2023, allow customers to activate weekly circular digital coupons and personalized offers without requiring a smartphone or even internet access.

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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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“Managed Services-as-Software” Offer A Vision for the Future of Managed Services

Forrester eCommerce

Traditional managed services have long been caught in a fundamental dilemma: achieving high-quality service delivery while maintaining cost-effectiveness. After offshore and cloud, managed services are being reshaped by AI at a fundamental level, introducing a new services paradigm that blends performance-based models, automation, and human-centric refinement.

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Albertsons Halts Kroger Merger, Sues for Breach of Agreement

Retail TouchPoints

Albertsons has formally called off the troubled $24.6 billion merger with Kroger following Dec. 10 decisions opposing the deal by the U.S. District Court in Oregon and the King County Superior Court for Washington State. Additionally, Albertsons has sued Kroger in the Delaware Court of Chancery, claiming the retailer failed to exercise best efforts and to take any and all actions to secure regulatory approval of the merger.

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How Retailers can Reduce Tax Complexities and Make the Nice List this Holiday Season

Retail TouchPoints

Festive decorations line the aisles and holiday classics start playing in every store you enter. The holiday shopping season appears to start earlier each year, with Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals extending for weeks and retailers constantly competing for consumers attention. While this longer shopping season may benefit the consumer, it also poses sales tax complications for retailers that can last well into the new year when return season strikes.

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Prepare Your Supply Chain Applications Portfolio For A Changing Trade Environment

Forrester eCommerce

Over recent weeks many Forrester clients have asked us how prospective tariffs might impact their supply chain processes and supporting applications. What Is The Potential Impact Of New Tariffs On Manufacturing?

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Amazon Looks to ‘Modernize Automotive Retail’ by Selling Cars with Hyundai

Retail TouchPoints

Amazon has launched a new service Amazon Autos in partnership with Hyundai. Customers in 48 U.S. cities can now browse, order, finance and schedule pickup of new Hyundai vehicles from local participating dealers directly via Amazon. The streamlined, end-to-end online experience includes vehicle search, trade-in valuation, transparent haggle-free pricing, financing options and online checkout.

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AI, FinOps, And Digital Sovereignty Lead Global Cloud Trends

Forrester eCommerce

Tech executives at global organizations manage their public cloud environments keeping into account many different factors worldwide, from different regulations to country-specific technology and business requirements. There are a few trends that are stable though, as we found out in our research.

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Is Your Business AI-Ready? Find Out with Orium’s Maturity Model

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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NY Stock Exchange Suspends Trading of The Container Store Stock

Retail TouchPoints

The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) has begun proceedings to delist the common stock of The Container Store Group , beginning with an immediate suspension of trading on the stock. The retailer received a warning in May 2024 after its stock dipped below an average trading price of $1 for more than 30 days. However, the companys stock got a big bump in October on the announcement of a joint venture with Bed Bath & Beyond owner Beyond, Inc. , which included a planned $40 million investment in Th

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Nike’s Bold Global Strategy

ESW

Nike wanted to expand and wanted to do it quickly. They turned to ESW for our expertise in opening global DTC markets and saw amazing results.

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Macy’s speeds up store closures to amp up turnaround

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Leveraging User-Generated Content (UGC) for Brand Growth: A Case Study

365 Retail

In today’s hyper-connected digital landscape, user-generated content (UGC) has emerged as a powerful force in shaping brand perception and driving business growth. From social media posts and reviews to photos and videos, UGC offers a unique blend of authenticity and credibility that resonates deeply with consumers. For retailers, leveraging UGC is no longer optionalits essential.

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Less Stress, More Success: Accounting Best Practices & Processes for 2025

Speaker: Duke Heninger, Partner and Fractional CFO at Ampleo & Creator of CFO System

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Duke Heninger, a seasoned fractional CFO and CPA passionate about transforming back-office operations for finance teams. This session will cover critical best practices and process improvements tailored specifically for accounting professionals.

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How Amazon Haul Impacts Ecommerce SMBs

Practical eCommerce

Temu, Shein, and now Haul reflect an ecommerce trend of selling very cheap items. The post How Amazon Haul Impacts Ecommerce SMBs appeared first on Practical Ecommerce.

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Tackling the Challenges of Long-Distance Fresh Produce Transport

365 Retail

Today fresh produce is transported over long distances in a critical operation of the global supply chain. Its no small feat to make sure fruits, vegetables, and other perishable goods make it to their destination in the best condition possible. It is a process with meticulous planning, state of the art technology, and creative solutions set against unique challenges that will arise during fresh produce transportation.

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ACS puts case for separate retail business rates multiplier to MPs

TalkingRetail

ACS government relations director Edward Woodall has given evidence to a committee of MPs in Parliament today (11 December), responding to a Bill aimed at giving retailers and hospitality businesses more relief on their business rates.

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Personalised Whisky Bottles: A Unique Way to Celebrate the Holiday Season

365 Retail

The holiday season is a time for meaningful gifts, and one of the most thoughtful ways to show appreciation is by offering something truly personal. A personalised whisky bottle adds an extra layer of sentiment to the traditional gift of whisky, transforming a simple bottle into a memorable keepsake. Whether youre celebrating a milestone, honouring a loved one, or simply seeking a distinctive present, a custom whisky bottle is an exceptional way to make the season special.

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Is Your Brand AI-Ready? Find Out with Orium’s Maturity Model

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.

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Target Debuts New Bullseye Gift Finder, an AI Product Recommendation Tool

RetailWire

Target's new Bullseye Gift Finder can make the customer experience even easier.

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TikTok Shop sales surpass $100M on Black Friday

RetailDive

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Transformative Japanese Skincare Brand Tatcha To launch at Ulta Beauty

RetailWire

Tatcha makes its stateside debut at Ulta Beauty beginning in 2025.

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Prime minister addresses shop theft issue

TalkingRetail

Prime minister Keir Starmer has acknowledged the devastating impact of shop theft and pointed to the action his government is taking to tackle the problem.

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5 Steps to Omnichannel E-Commerce Success

Today’s e-commerce landscape is vast and it’s moving fast and is fiercely competitive. To thrive you need to offer the right products to the right customers on the best channels. Learn how to successfully harness the power of omnichannel selling to reach more online buyers, diversify and grow revenue, and reduce cost – while delivering a seamless "shop to ship" customer experience across all channels.

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Applebee’s and Chili’s Throw Shade on X Over Which Has the Better Meal Deal

RetailWire

Applebee's took a shot at Chili's on X, but the results were unexpected.

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Mini profile: Popular Leicester village store relaunches under new ownership

TalkingRetail

A convenience store, considered to be a local community hub, in Evington, Leicester, has reopened with Nisa under new ownership. It marks the independent retail debut for Karan Gorania and his wife, Nisha.

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Marco’s Pizza Debuts 2 New Menu Items and Announces Holiday Deals

RetailWire

Marco's Pizza debuted two new menu items in time for the holiday season.

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Betty Crocker unwraps new Cookies For Santa kit

TalkingRetail

Baking brand Betty Crocker has launched its latest seasonal treat in celebration of the festive period: the Cookies For Santa Cookie Kit. The kit is designed to appeal to shoppers looking for "an easy and enjoyable" home baking experience.

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Mastering E-commerce Strategies to Drive Growth in B2B Distribution

B2B distributors and wholesalers: this webinar is for you! Discover the game-changing potential of composable commerce—a flexible, modern approach to e-commerce—and explore the strategies and technologies transforming the B2B landscape. Learn how to create custom digital experiences for your business from the leaders at Orium , commercetools , and Contentful as they walk through real-world examples, providing actionable insights on how to future-proof your business, integrate new opportunities s

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Amazon Introduces Car-Buying Platform Amazon Autos, Starting With Hyundai

RetailWire

Through Amazon Autos, consumers can browse for new Hyundai from a local dealership.

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Volumatic highlights new survey findings on the importance of payment choice and cash

TalkingRetail

Cash handling experts, Volumatic, are drawing attention to key findings from a recent survey conducted by payments platform Paysafe.

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General Motors Abandons Cruise Robotaxi Plans

RetailWire

GM is shifting focus away from entering the competitive robotaxi market.

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Walmart’s Bettergoods, Target’s Dealworthy are fastest-growing private labels

RetailDive

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NEWS: SML RFID Delivers 98% Inventory Accuracy to Gina Tricot

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.