Fri.Jul 26, 2024

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eCommerce Site Analysis - The Basics

Groove

eCommerce is constantly evolving and your strategy should be too. If not, the competition will eat you for breakfast (num num). The first step in your eCommerce strategy moving forward should be a thorough eCommerce site analysis. Your site needs to be firing on all cylinders before you focus on increasing traffic. This means it should be optimized using current industry best practices and converting visitors to customers.

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The CrowdStrike Moment Calls For A Redefinition Of Business Resilience

Forrester eCommerce

Crises such as the one triggered by CrowdStrike's global outage shine a bright light on many aspects of business and technology. Our new report provides a thorough overview of recommended actions for tech leaders as they face the unfolding long-term repercussions.

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Nordstrom Adds 5 More Indochino Shop-in-Shops

Retail TouchPoints

Nordstrom is expanding its shop-in-shop partnership with custom apparel brand Indochino by adding five new locations, bringing the total number of Indochino shops in Nordstrom stores to 32. The partners opened their first shop-in-shops in 2021. Indochino specializes in made-to-measure suits, shirts, chinos and outerwear for men and women. Customers visiting Indochino shops at Nordstrom will receive a personalized shopping experience guided by the brand’s Style Guides, who help customers pi

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RevOps and AI: The Cobbler’s Children Need Shoes Too

Forrester eCommerce

Generative AI is already widely adopted in B2B marketing across a range of applications, often deployed by Revenue Operations teams on behalf of the wider revenue ecosystem. How should revops teams themselves use AI though to maximise their own efficiency and performance?

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How To Drive Retail Results With Integrated Tech And UX Design

Speaker: Jennifer Wright and Nick Barron

Navigating the complexities of e-commerce requires more than just the right technology - It demands a holistic strategy that aligns platform capabilities with customer- centric design and marketing. This webinar will provide a roadmap for building a robust e-commerce strategy, guiding you through key decisions from platform selection to creating user experiences that convert, and leverage digital marketing to reach and retail customers.

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How Store Design Teams are Thinking About Sustainability

Retail TouchPoints

Today’s store design teams are facing mounting pressures. More than three-quarters ( 76% ) of respondents to Retail TouchPoints’ latest Store Design & Experience Survey expected their store design budgets to rise in some way over the next 24 months, but that doesn’t mean they can make careless investments. Store design teams are simultaneously navigating: The rising cost of materials ( 57% ); Adapting store experiences to new shopper expectations ( 57% ); and Having to integrate new digita

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Redefining Industry: China’s Leap into GenAI-Driven Manufacturing Excellence

Forrester eCommerce

In the rapidly evolving landscape of smart manufacturing, Generative AI (GenAI) is driving a shift in industry standards and operating models. In China, this emerging technology is enabling leading manufacturing firms to enhance their innovation and efficiency, positioning them as key players on the global stage.

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4 Key Elements for a Successful Customer Loyalty Program

Groove

Managing customer churn and increasing lifetime value are two of the most common initiatives our marketing team is given when working with an organization to grow revenue. The reality is both of these elements can be defining KPIs for your business and a critical intersection for organizations looking to improve customer loyalty. 4 Key Elements Your Loyalty Program Must Have Defining the solution is only half of the battle.

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Starbucks Commits to Solar Purchases that will Power Illinois Communities

Retail TouchPoints

Starbucks has committed to long-term purchases of renewable energy generated by community solar provider Nexamp , anchoring the deployment of more than 40 Megawatts of solar energy in Illinois communities. Construction already has begun on the six new community solar projects, which are expected to come online in 2025. In addition to clean energy and savings, these solar farms also represent employment opportunities that will help Nexamp accelerate its workforce development initiatives in the st

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In-store experience wins out as customers want to see and touch purchases: report

RetailDive

Customers value associate’s advice, particularly for luxury goods, while they feel frustrated by chatbots’ inability to resolve customer service inquiries.

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Tuckernuck Boosts Holiday Conversions 304% With MNTN Performance TV

Retail TouchPoints

Tuckernuck , an omnichannel lifestyle retail brand that sells classic yet unique apparel and gifts, needed a scalable advertising channel that it could rely on to drive significant performance during the peak holiday season. In partnership with digital marketing agency El Toro Interactive , the brand turned to MNTN Performance TV to take its advertising efforts to the next level.

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4 Best Practices for Ensuring Success in International Markets Ahead of Peak Season

The opportunity for e-commerce merchants in international markets is immense. Data indicates that when international options are available at checkout, merchants see up to 20-60% higher cart conversion and a 128% higher gross merchandise value (GMV) than domestic orders. However, while the opportunities are significant, so are the risks. Without careful planning and strategic partnerships, merchants may face challenges, including high shipping costs, complex customs regulations, and unexpected p

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July 2024 SEO News Recap

ROI Revolution

Welcome to our July 2024 SEO News Recap! This month, we cover some basic SEO strategy to implement on your site, Google updates on AI overviews, the end to Google’s continuous scroll feature, and more. Also, be sure to check out our new installment of “ROI Answers” at the bottom of this article to find answers to commonly asked SEO questions.

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Coach brings Spring 2024 collection to the metaverse

RetailDive

The Tapestry brand introduced virtual wearables and other features to Roblox and Zepeto in an effort to better reach Generation Z.

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Del Taco Celebrates Best Fast-Food List Topping With Freebies, More Locations

RetailWire

Del Taco recently surpassed Chick-fil-A as the best fast-food restaurant amongst consumers and is offering freebies to celebrate.

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Mystic Gum Sees Early DTC Success

Practical eCommerce

Serial entrepreneur Braxton Manley envisions a family holding company of direct-to-consumer brands. Mystic Gum is his latest. The post Mystic Gum Sees Early DTC Success appeared first on Practical Ecommerce.

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A Blueprint for B2B Commerce

In the B2B space, digital expectations are higher than ever. Consumer platforms have made online experiences incredibly user-friendly and efficient, adding pressure for businesses to follow suit to meet the expectations of the modern B2B buyer. Take inspiration from B2C commerce strategies and adapt them for B2B digital interactions. Learn to create engaging and well-crafted consumer shopping experiences with insights and tools from Orium’s report, A Blueprint to B2B Commerce.

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McDonald’s Recent Test Might Lead to the Return of a Fan-Favorite Menu Item

RetailWire

McDonald's customers have been begging for the return of this item, and they just might get it.

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Macy’s names head of home, food and toys

RetailDive

The department store promoted Sabina Israelian-Garcia to the role with the goal of diversifying the retailer’s product assortment.

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Red Lobster Closes More Restaurants as Buyer Emerges

RetailWire

As Red Lobster continues to shutter stores amid bankruptcy proceedings, help may be on the way.

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Nordstrom to open more Indochino shop-in-shops

RetailDive

The expanded partnership comes as the DTC custom suit brand works to grow its footprint of showrooms.

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Loyalty 101: How To Turn Browsers Into Buyers For Lasting Engagement

Speaker: Shaunna Bruton, Danielle Wyllie, and Kailey Holmes

Say goodbye to one-size-fits-all retail, and say hello to experiences that keep your customers coming back for more! Customer loyalty isn’t just earned - it’s cultivated through meaningful engagement with the help of data. This webinar will take you behind the scenes of how top retailers turn customer data into personalized experiences that drive engagement and retention.

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New forecourt store opens as part of Co-op / EG On The Move agreement

TalkingRetail

A new service station and Co-op store at Platts Roundabout, Billingshurst, forms part of a new franchise agreement between the convenience retailer and the petrol forecourt business, EG On The Move.

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Rite Aid Closes 50 Additional Stores in Michigan and Ohio

RetailWire

Rite Aid continues closing underperforming locations.

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BRC comments on CMA findings in supermarket loyalty pricing investigation

TalkingRetail

The CMA, which launched a review into loyalty pricing in the groceries sector in January, said in an update that there is currently a lack of evidence to suggest that promotions are unfair.

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Chipotle Faced Backlash About Its Burrito Bowl Portion Sizes. How Did It Respond?

RetailWire

Chipotle faced backlash for its meager portion sizes.

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Optimizing Frontend Delivery in Composable Commerce: The Buy vs Build Decision

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Innocent Drinks and ex-Olympian Greg Rutherford team summer challenges

TalkingRetail

Team GB legend Greg Rutherford has teamed up with Innocent Drinks for the launch of a campaign to get kids to eat more fruit and veg after it emerged just 23% are getting their five-a-day.

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Apple iPhone Pushed Out of China’s Top 5

RetailWire

Apple has been having a challenging time in regard to China lately.

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ACS welcomes FCA statement on access to cash

TalkingRetail

ACS (the Association of Convenience Stores) has welcomed the latest statement from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) on the importance of access to cash in communities.

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Taco Bell and Mountain Dew Celebrate Baja Blast’s 20th Anniversary

RetailWire

Taco Bell revealed a new collaboration with Mtn Dew that celebrates the 20th anniversary of the Mtn Dew Baja Blast with a season-long promotion featuring various events and new products.

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Innovation Fest: Summer of AI

Join Bloomreach at Innovation Fest: Summer 2024, a virtual event, to explore the future of personalized marketing and merchandising! Along with the company’s top product experts, CEO Raj De Datta will provide an exclusive look at the company’s latest AI innovations reshaping the omnichannel experience. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to connect with fellow industry leaders and explore the latest trends in retail technology.

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Hoka leads Deckers to 22% growth in Q1

RetailDive

The running brand surged 30% in the quarter thanks to strength in the DTC channel and robust sell-through of new styles.

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OpenAI’s Search Engine SearchGPT Promises Real-time Conversation

RetailWire

Currently in testing, OpenAI’s new search engine, simply called SearchGPT, uses a conversation-style interface to help users quickly find relevant information.

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The Weekly Closeout: Nike and Journeys make C-suite appointments

RetailDive

The athletics brand named Cheryan Jacob as chief information officer, while the footwear retailer appointed Stacy Doren as its marketing chief.

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CrowdStrike Chief Says Crashed Systems Almost Completely Fixed

RetailWire

It’s been a week since the faulty CrowdStrike update created global IT chaos, but the company’s boss said that almost all of its sensors are back online.

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Composable Commerce Reference Architecture 2024 Edition

Achieve more with your commerce with the help of Orium’s Composable Commerce Reference Architecture 2024 Edition. Presented in partnership with commercetools, Contentstack, and Google Cloud, this edition is packed with new insights and practical examples to help you navigate changes in digital commerce and construct an adaptable tech stack optimized for efficiency and scalability.