Fastr

AUGUST 29, 2024

UrbanStems is no wallflower! Explore how this online floral retailer leverages non-stop A/B testing to optimize its site, experiences, & year-round sales.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 29, 2024

Unlike fashion, the technology industry doesn’t often look to trends and ideas from the past to define its future. But in the case of RFID, that’s exactly the phenomenon we’ve been observing over the course of the last few years. What’s old is new again, but this time around the focus is squarely on the value proposition for stores and consumers instead of the distribution centre (DC).

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Forrester eCommerce

AUGUST 29, 2024

Forrester just published the second edition of The Forrester Wave™: Microsegmentation Solutions. Just over two years separates this research from the previous report, and the technological advances over that short time are stunning.

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Technology 273

Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 29, 2024

Value-seeking consumers trading down, strategically waiting for discounts and choosing low-cost Chinese shopping apps will soften holiday sales growth to 2% year over year (YoY) both in the U.S. and globally, according to the Salesforce Shopping Index , which analyzes data from more than 1.5 billion global consumers on retail sites. While holiday sales grew 3% YoY in 2023, reaching $1.17 trillion , Salesforce predicts global sales for November through December 2024 will reach $1.19 trillion , wi

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Advertiser: ZoomInfo

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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Forrester eCommerce

AUGUST 29, 2024

The B2B revenue process is under siege. Changing buying behaviors are making traditional ways of marketing irrelevant. The buyer journey is now complex and focuses a lot on self-research. The overreliance on lead generation metrics is obscuring the bigger picture of revenue impact.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 29, 2024

Etsy has made major advancements to its search and discovery experience, aiming to favor high-quality items from sellers “who consistently provide delightful and reliable experiences,” according to Chief Product Officer Nick Daniel in a blog post. While many consumers go to Etsy to access a wide selection of handmade and curated items — the site has more than 100 million items listed — Daniel noted that giving shoppers the power to browse and discover is only one piece of the puzzle.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 29, 2024

Spirit Halloween will operate a record-breaking 1,525 brick-and-mortar stores this season, adding more than 400 locations to its 1,100 -store footprint by the end of September. The retailer also will scare up a “Carnevil” concept that complements its “Spirit Hallows” in-store theme and cemetery-inspired store design details. “The Halloween fandom continues to grow, and our incredible team works year-round to create an unparalleled and unique in-store experience that will engage customers all sea

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RetailDive

AUGUST 29, 2024

Ahead of welcoming a new CEO, the intimates giant bumped up its expectations for the year and the third quarter, when its Fashion Show returns.

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Fashion 128

Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 29, 2024

Inter Ikea Group , parent company of furniture retailer Ikea , has entered a global partnership with payments platform Adyen. Using the solution provider’s single financial technology platform to gather data from its physical and digital channels will help Ikea identify shopping behaviors across touch points and uncover business opportunities relating to customer lifetime value.

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RetailDive

AUGUST 29, 2024

As the retailer nears having a Sephora in every store and 200 Babies R Us openings, there's still “work to do” to improve apparel and footwear sales, the executive said.

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Apparel Improvements Retail 116

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Dynamic Action

AUGUST 29, 2024

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RetailDive

AUGUST 29, 2024

The executive earlier this year returned to the athletics brand he founded nearly 30 years ago. What does that mean for the company?

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RetailWire

AUGUST 29, 2024

The Boar's Head listeria contamination fallout continues.

Food and Beverages 105

Food and Beverages 105

TalkingRetail

AUGUST 29, 2024

A new investigation has reinforced the instrumental role of flavoured vaping products in securing a smokefree future, just one day after the British Medical Association called for a total ban on all non-tobacco flavoured vapes.

Retail 105

Retail 105

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RetailWire

AUGUST 29, 2024

It's a "touch decision," according to CEO Rob Lynch.

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RetailDive

AUGUST 29, 2024

As the retailer vies for collectibles shoppers and share in the secondhand market, it faces competition from established players in the space like eBay.

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Marketing Retail 97

Digital Doughnut

AUGUST 29, 2024

In the increasingly crowded market, brands and businesses constantly compete for attention, and standing out is harder than ever. One smart way to differentiate yourself from the competition is through thought leadership content. But what exactly is thought leadership content, and why is it worth the effort?

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Marketing B2B Operations 75

RetailWire

AUGUST 29, 2024

The chicken sandwich is expected at McDonald's later this year.

Food and Beverages 69

Food and Beverages 69

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

Retail

TalkingRetail

AUGUST 29, 2024

Nine-year-old Archie Barr has become Ballygally’s youngest product designer, after his imaginary packet of sweets has been made a reality by his local Spar retailer.

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Presentation Retail 64

RetailWire

AUGUST 29, 2024

Gap Inc. reported strong financial results for the second quarter of fiscal 2024, which ended Aug. 3.

Apparel 59

Apparel Fashion 59

TalkingRetail

AUGUST 29, 2024

Victoria Lockie, the former head of retail at Nisa, is to join Unitas as retail director, TalkingRetail understands. She left Nisa in May after 12 years with the company.

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Retail 59

RetailWire

AUGUST 29, 2024

Yelp has initiated an antitrust lawsuit against Google in a federal court in San Francisco, accusing the tech giant of using its dominance in general search to monopolize the local search market.

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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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TalkingRetail

AUGUST 29, 2024

The Scottish Government and Scottish Grocer’s Federation have today, 29 August, published an official Retailers Guide to MUP (Minimum Unit Pricing), ahead of the planned increase from 50p to 65p due to come into force next month.

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Retail 59

RetailWire

AUGUST 29, 2024

The Dollar General Corporation has just reported its fiscal second-quarter 2024 financial results, and it didn't meet analysts' expectations.

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TalkingRetail

AUGUST 29, 2024

A BBC investigation has uncovered the past of a “former prolific shoplifter” who stole goods worth "tens of thousands".

Other 52

Other Retail 52

RetailWire

AUGUST 29, 2024

Both revenue and net income for Salesforce increased in the second quarter.

Technology 59

Technology 59

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TalkingRetail

AUGUST 29, 2024

Top-up shops are often last-minute, late or even distress purchases that cover a wide range of categories, and this means retailers must put some thought into what they stock. Get it right and it will help drive sales and customer loyalty.

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Customer Loyalty Retail Customer Management 52

RetailWire

AUGUST 29, 2024

The country music legend is branching out into the beauty business.

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TalkingRetail

AUGUST 29, 2024

In a month typically dominated by the great summer getaway, retail footfall in general failed to falter and rose by +0.9% from the month before in UK’s retail destinations, according to MRI Software data. Comparing against 2023 levels, footfall rose ever so slightly by +0.

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Retail 52

RetailWire

AUGUST 29, 2024

Flight attendants at United Airlines have overwhelmingly voted to authorize a strike, with a near-unanimous approval rate of 99.99% and 90.

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Travel 52

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