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Optimized Landing Pages Reduce Ad Costs

Practical eCommerce

Algorithms on Google, Meta, and others evaluate an ad and its linked landing page, assigning a relevancy score that influences cost and performance. The post Optimized Landing Pages Reduce Ad Costs appeared first on Practical Ecommerce.

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Amazon vs. Walmart: Revenue and Profit Comparison, 2010-2024

Forrester eCommerce

Forrester forecast analyst Jitender Miglani analyzes Amazon's year-over-year revenue growth in comparison to Walmart in this blog.

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Emerging Generative AI Model Helps Optimize Retail Merchandising Efforts

Retail TouchPoints

AI is the latest massively disruptive technology making waves for businesses everywhere. But it’s not quite new to retailers. They’ve been leveraging AI for a number of years in the form of chatbots, product recommendation engines, self-checkouts and many other use cases. However, with the advent of generative AI, things are changing quickly today. Even many tech-savvy retailers are struggling to keep up.

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Technology Leaders Deliver Significantly Stronger Business Outcomes With High-Performance IT

Forrester eCommerce

The data from Forrester’s High-Performance IT Survey, 2024, is in, and the results are clear: Businesses supported by high-performance IT shops achieve significantly stronger customer loyalty, engagements, and referrals. They also deliver better business outcomes and experience growth that is 1.8x faster than their peers.

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

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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Asos Sells Majority Stake in Topshop, Topman as Turnaround Effort Continues

Retail TouchPoints

British online retailer Asos has agreed to sell a 75% stake in its Topshop and Topman brands to investment company Heartland for £135 million (approximately $180 million ), multiple sources report. The new joint venture would see Asos retain a 25% share of the business. The deal includes a pro-rata payment to Nordstrom to buy out its minority interest in the brands , which the department store acquired as part of a previous joint venture with Asos back in July 2021.

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AI in Action: Transforming the Ecommerce Shopping Experience

Fastr

The online shopping experience is undergoing a seismic shift as artificial intelligence (AI) continues to redefine how b rands and retailers engage consumers. What was once a broad, segment-based approach to personalization has evolved into a highly individualized experience, powered by AI's ability to analyze vast amounts of data in real time.

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Walmart expands marketplace offerings with StockX sneaker deal

RetailDive

The big box retailer executive Manish Joneja said the broadened assortment should draw more buyers.

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Best Buy Teams up with NBCU to Help NFL Fans Gear up for New Season

Retail TouchPoints

As the NFL season kicks off tonight with defending Super Bowl champion the Kansas City Chiefs hosting the Baltimore Ravens, Best Buy wants viewers to know it has all the tech football fans will need this season. The retailer has teamed up with NBCUniversal for a series of exclusive ad spots that will run throughout the beginning of the season featuring Best Buy’s new “spokeshologram” Gram.

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New Ecommerce Tools: September 5, 2024

Practical eCommerce

This week: holiday selling, recommerce platforms, AI-powered sales assistants, payments, search optimization, and last-mile delivery management. The post New Ecommerce Tools: September 5, 2024 appeared first on Practical Ecommerce.

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Foot Locker Celebrates 50th Anniversary with an Eye to the Future

Retail TouchPoints

Foot Locker is kicking off a month-long celebration of its 50th anniversary as it gains momentum in its turnaround effort. The anniversary celebrations will include various in-person events and the debut of a limited-edition sneaker and apparel collection in collaboration with Nike , Adidas , New Balance , Puma and Converse. Despite a rough couple of years, Foot Locker remains a leading player in sneaker culture, a position it “intends to uphold for the next 50 years,” claimed the company in a s

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AI for Commerce: Foundations, Aspirations, and Hype

AI is rapidly transforming digital commerce, but how do you separate real opportunities from hype? Moderated by Orium, AI for Commerce: Foundations, Aspirations, and Hype , experts from Bloomreach , commercetools , Contentstack , and Fluent Commerce explores where AI is already delivering results and where its potential is still unfolding. This masterclass dives into proven AI applications, emerging innovations , and the gaps between promise and reality in commerce.

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Applebees Kicks off NFL Partnership With 50 Cent Boneless Wings and Bucket Cocktails

RetailWire

How can fans go wrong with 50 cent wings and $10 bucket cocktails?

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Kohl’s Tries to Win Back Families with New Brand Platform Showcasing Diverse Assortment

Retail TouchPoints

Kohl’s is rebranding and using a new brand platform to reaffirm its commitment to families. The struggling retailer is focusing on “authenticity of the everyday moments that make life beautiful,” according to a company press release. The supporting brand platform, called “Where Families Come First,” will reaffirm this positioning by showcasing how Kohl’s diverse assortment — which features brands like Babies ‘R’ Us and Sephora — supports families during key life moments and milestones.

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Birkenstock program members spend 25% more than other consumers

RetailDive

The footwear company is looking to expand its brick-and-mortar footprint and grow its online membership to create lifelong customers.

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Technics Launches SC-CX700 Speaker and SL-1300G Turntable

RetailWire

Technics has unveiled two major new products that cater to both audiophiles and style-conscious consumers.

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The GTM Intelligence Era: ZoomInfo 2025 Customer Impact Report

ZoomInfo customers aren’t just selling — they’re winning. Revenue teams using our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform grew pipeline by 32%, increased deal sizes by 40%, and booked 55% more meetings. Download this report to see what 11,000+ customers say about our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform and how it impacts their bottom line. The data speaks for itself!

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Kohl’s launches family-focused brand platform

RetailDive

The department store wants to highlight authentic moments with families to showcase its wide-ranging product assortment.

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Volvo Announces New Technology Approach and Scales Back All-Electric Goal

RetailWire

At Volvo Cars' Capital Markets Day on Sept. 5, 2024, the company announced a significant shift in its technological approach by introducing the Volvo Cars Superset tech stack.

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DTC rug brand Ernesta opens second showroom

RetailDive

The company has opened a location in Bethesda, Maryland, in an area that has increasingly become popular for other DTC brands opening stores.

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Verizon To Acquire Frontier Communications in $20 Billion Deal

RetailWire

Verizon Communications Inc. has announced its intention to acquire Frontier Communications Parent Inc. in a $20 billion all-cash transaction, and the agreement is "definitive.

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Staying Ahead of UFLPA Enforcement: Best Practices for Retail Supply Chains

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

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Customer Loyalty Analytics Guide

Smile.io

One common goal in every ecommerce industry is to acquire and retain loyal customers. Customer loyalty is important to fuel the growth of a business, and a common retention strategy ecommerce businesses use is loyalty and reward programs. A loyalty program can be optimized differently in every industry. However, there is one aspect every good loyalty program should offer— analytics.

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Chipotle and Spirit Team Up for Costume Collection Launch in Time for Halloween

RetailWire

Chipotle is the first restaurant brand to create meme-inspired costumes with Spirit Halloween.

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Mastering the Holiday Rush: Key Insights for Brands and Retailers

Wiser

The holiday season is a critical period for brands and retailers, marked by spikes in consumer demand and increased pressure to meet expectations. Success hinges not only on the ability to deliver but also on preparing strategically for the challenges that arise, particularly around shipping. Wiser’s latest report uncovers valuable insights into the trends shaping this peak shopping period.

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Wendy’s Is Bringing Back Fan-Favorite Vanilla Frosty for $1

RetailWire

Wendy's is replacing the Triple Berry Frosty with the Vanilla Frosty.

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Future-Proofing Enterprise Commerce: Why Extensibility Wins with Shopify

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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Conducting In-Depth Ecommerce Competitor Analysis and Market Research | Salsify

Salsify

As the saying goes, “Keep your friends close and your enemies closer.” While we’re not talking about enemies here — we’re talking about your competitors — the same rule applies.

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Podcast – Interview with Scott Voigt, Founder and CEO, FullStory

Digital Doughnut

Part of our special series of episodes of the c-suite podcast that was recorded in partnership with the European PR Agency Tyto and their own Without Borders podcast, this interview is with Scott Voigt, Founder and CEO, FullStory.

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Soho Welcomes New Retail Openings Including Astrid & Miyu, Jimmy Fairly, and Barbour

365 Retail

Shaftesbury Capital has announced the arrival of several new retail stores in Soho, adding to the area’s vibrant shopping landscape. Foubert’s Place has welcomed contemporary jeweller Astrid & Miyu and cult eyewear brand Jimmy Fairly , while Barbour has opened a new location on Carnaby Street, enhancing the variety of lifestyle and fashion retailers in the area.

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5 Key Findings from The State of B2B Content for Growth Marketing

Digital Doughnut

B2B marketers are trying harder than ever to get a decent return on their content investment. Based on a survey of 350 B2B organizations, a new research report from Demand Exchange and London Research looks at the state of content marketing maturity and how marketers can drive more successful outcomes.

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🚀Future-Proof Your Salesforce B2C Commerce: Modernization Strategies Inside!

Outdated platforms are costing you sales. Legacy platforms like Salesforce SiteGenesis and SFRA can slow innovation, increase maintenance costs, and frustrate customers. This playbook provides a strategic roadmap to modernizing your Salesforce B2C Commerce platform using a composable approach to transition to faster, scalable, and flexible e-commerce solutions —without disrupting your business.

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Audience Targeting Strategies for the Data-Driven Marketer

CPC Strategy

Ecommerce Audience Targeting Strategies for the Data-Driven Marketer By Tinuiti Team Sep 05 2024 Are you struggling to connect with the audience that would benefit from your products or services? Mastering audience targeting can transform your marketing efforts, enabling more impactful campaigns that drive conversions. In this post, we’ll explain what audience targeting is and offer actionable strategies you can use to maximize campaign effectiveness.

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Nordstrom Board Confirms Proposal for Going-Private Transaction

RetailWire

Recently announced, the special committee of Nordstrom, Inc.’s Board of Directors has confirmed receipt of a proposal to become private.

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FSA warns c-stores and consumers of potentially deadly fake vodka

TalkingRetail

The FSA (Food Standards Agency) has been made aware of the production and distribution of counterfeit vodka labelled as Glen’s Vodka. Genuine Glen’s Vodka is widely sold in convenience stores across the UK.

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McDonald’s Has Announced a McFlurry Makeover. Here’s What You’ll Get

RetailWire

McDonald's is retooling a fan-favorite treat.

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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.