Wed.Mar 06, 2024

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Why Can’t My Sellers Adapt More Quickly?

Forrester eCommerce

How recently did your company leadership issue a directive implying that the sales team must change their behavior? Not long ago, if yours is like most revenue organizations.

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Klaviyo vs HubSpot: A Side-by-Side Comparison

Groove

While many tools are required to successfully manage a digital-age brand, the tools you trust with your ongoing digital marketing strategy are among the most crucial. Deciding between Klaviyo vs HubSpot will depend on your business goals and needs. The right options can take a lot of the guesswork out of email marketing, automation, and more, leaving you and your team with more time to focus on actually running your business.

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2024 Security Recommendations: Tackle Change Head On

Forrester eCommerce

We recently published the Top Recommendations For Your Security Program, 2024 report for CISOs and other senior cybersecurity and technology leaders. The theme for our annual recommendations report this year centers around the importance of anticipating and leading change. In 2024, our recommendations fall into three major themes for security leaders: Changing tech.

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Harnessing the Potential of Returnless Refunds to Improve Profitability and Customer Experience

Retail TouchPoints

Retail’s busiest returns period may be in the rearview mirror until next year, but rising ecommerce order volumes have caused returns management to become an aspect of ecommerce and omnichannel business that warrants a dedicated year-round strategy. Returns are a major cost of doing retail business of any kind, but especially online. According to a report released in December by the National Retail Federation and Appriss Retail, for every $1 billion in sales, the average retailer incurs $145 mil

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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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The 3 Big GenAI Impacts in B2C Commerce Solutions

Forrester eCommerce

Read part one of the GenAI Impact On Commerce Tech blog series from Forrester Research principal analyst Emily Pfeiffer and senior researcher Nicole Murgia.

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Warby Parker Boosts Revenue 12% in 2023, Plans 40 New Stores this Year

Retail TouchPoints

In only its second full year as a public company, Warby Parker generated net revenue of $71.7 million in 2023, 12% higher than the $669.8 million generated in 2022. Additionally, the eyewear retailer increased average revenue per customer 9.3% in 2023, to $287 , and boosted its number of active customers 2.5% , to 2.33 million. Warby Parker, which began life as a pure-play DTC retailer, opened 40 stores in 2023 for a total of 237 and plans to open another 40 stores this year.

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Three Regional Grocers Tap Instacart to Power Ecommerce Sites

Retail TouchPoints

Canseco’s Market , Harps Foods and Price Chopper have joined the 600+ retail banners using Instacart Storefront to support their ecommerce sites. The solution features built-in catalog services and automated marketing campaigns as well as flexible fulfillment solutions that allow retailers to choose the model that works best for their stores. “We’ve come a long way in our digital journey by launching our app and website powered by Instacart Storefront,” said Alexis Canseco, Manager of Operations

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Sleep.8 Unveils Cutting-Edge Store in Portugal, Expanding its Global Retail Footprint

365 Retail

Sleep.8, the smart sleep and specialist mattress brand known for its dedication to enhancing sleep solutions globally, has recently augmented its international presence with the opening of new stores in key retail markets including Britain, Portugal , Africa , and Spain. This expansion strategy is further solidified with the launch of a new store in Ferrara Plaza, Portugal, which is set to redefine the sleep solutions shopping experience with its cutting-edge design and customer-focused approach

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How One UK Destination is Redefining the Shopping Center  

Retail TouchPoints

Shopping malls are on the rebound thanks to Gen Z’s hunger for nostalgia and community. But that doesn’t mean these commerce destinations don’t need a major overhaul. Experts indicate that the root of shopping malls’ “identity crisis” is their inability to effectively leverage data to curate experiences that represent the full scope of consumers’ needs and lifestyles.

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Diageo’s New Global Breakthrough Innovation Team Brings Spatial Computing to Don Julio Campaign

RIS News

The effort is being led by Sophie Kelly, global category director of Tequila for Diageo, and the company’s new Global Breakthrough Innovation Team, a subsidiary within its current Innovation function that launched early this year, with the goal to sh

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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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Puma Sees 19% Bump in AOV Following Shift to Google Cloud

Retail TouchPoints

Puma has moved all of its ecommerce operations to Google Cloud in an effort to improve its online experience with enhanced personalization and more efficient data management processes. Puma already has shifted parts of the brand’s ecommerce system, including Puma.com, over to Google Cloud, and plans to consolidate all of its global ecommerce data and workloads in the system.

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Charts: Fastest Growing Ecommerce Companies 2023

Practical eCommerce

The fastest-growing publicly-traded ecommerce companies are mostly marketplaces, per Yahoo Finance. The post Charts: Fastest Growing Ecommerce Companies 2023 appeared first on Practical Ecommerce.

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Athleta Looks to Recycled Textiles to Advance Circularity Efforts

Retail TouchPoints

Gap Inc. has partnered with Ambercycle to leverage recycled textiles in products for its Athleta brand beginning in 2026. Ambercycle uses proprietary molecular regeneration technology to turn discarded polyester into Cycora. This is a high-performance material designed to reproduce the quality of virgin-grade polyester while reducing industry greenhouse gas emissions and the need to landfill or incinerate end-of-life textiles.

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Citing momentum over the holidays, Nordstrom moves deeper into off-price

RetailDive

The retailer will open even more of its Rack stores this year than in 2023, but analysts warned that its full-line business also requires attention.

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

Speaker: Amanda Adams, Fractional CFO, CPA

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Amanda Adams, 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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Crafting Better Retail Experiences with Hospitality Design

Retail TouchPoints

Growing demand for richer experiences continues to transform the built environment. It’s a distinct shift toward novelty and engagement versus older, more utilitarian models. Expressions of this movement include: Drab office buildings worthy of the sci-fi show Severance giving way to light-filled spaces packed with comfy furniture, quiet nooks and employee-friendly amenities.

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1 in 3 Sam’s Club members use scan-and-go technology regularly

RetailDive

The club retailer is expanding the digital capability’s reach after customer usage surged last year.

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Target Revamps Loyalty With New Paid Option, Upgrades Supply Chain to Support Same-Day Fulfillment Benefit

RIS News

The new program takes effect April 7, stacking three different membership options to offer a suite of benefits via a single interface.

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ExxonMobil Blames Public for Climate Crisis

RetailWire

ExxonMobil's CEO, Darren Woods, claims the public is to blame for the world's failure to meet climate goals, stirring up controversy among climate experts.

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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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First Look: Frontgate Launches New Retail Store Concept

RIS News

Home furnishing retailer Frontgate is launching its new retail experience, starting with a store in Dallas, TX.

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PUMA to Redefine its Online Shopping Experience with Google Cloud’s AI Solutions

365 Retail

Sports company PUMA today announced it will deploy Google Cloud’s data, analytics and AI solutions to make its online retail experience more efficient, agile, and more personalized for customers worldwide. This will pave the way for consumer-facing innovations, ranging from generative AI shopping assistants, to virtual try-ons, to AI-driven loyalty programs.

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Flying-Car Startup Backed by SpaceX Has Almost 3,000 Preorders

RetailWire

A $300,000 flying car, called the Model A, is currently being developed by Alef Aeronautics, a Silicon Valley startup backed by SpaceX as well as Tim Draper, who has also invested in Elon Musk’s SpaceX and Tesla.

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Akeneo Unveils AI-Powered innovations and deeper integrations with Salesforce

365 Retail

Akeneo , the Product Experience (PX) company and leading provider of Product Information Management (PIM) solutions, today announced innovative capabilities in its latest release. Powered by its 2022 fundraising and 2023 growth , these capabilities reinforce Akeneo’s commitment to creating a world where every product interaction is an experience that guides consumers and professionals to the best purchase, anytime, anywhere. “As we unveil our Spring 2024 release, we’re celebra

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Omnichannel E-Commerce: Drive More Revenue at Less Cost

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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Jisp agrees partnership with prominent Northwest retailer Sudi’s Stores

TalkingRetail

Multi-site retailer Sudheesh Pallikulangara, whose business Sudi’s Stores has eight sites across the northwest of England, is set to go live with Jisp’s loyalty and rewards Scan & Save app from today (6 March).

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Target launches private label toy brand

RetailDive

The retailer’s Gigglescape assortment will include stuffed animals, books and games priced at $20 or less.

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Westons unveils new pear cider

TalkingRetail

Westons has launched new Henry Westons Vintage Pear, the sparkling pear cider will join the Henry Westons brand portfolio. “We know there is an untapped market for those looking for a premium pear option.

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Amid tepid results, Foot Locker turns to store revamps and immersive concepts

RetailDive

The retailer is overhauling most of its namesake and Kids Foot Locker fleet while it invests in new store concepts.

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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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New Chupa Chups Slush launched by Rose Marketing

TalkingRetail

Rose Marketing UK partners with Chupa Chups to launch new ambient slush pouches. The new Chupa Chups Slush Pouches offer the taste of Chupa Chups as an ambient frozen slush.

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Amer Sports reports double-digit sales growth in first earnings post-IPO

RetailDive

Sales at the sporting goods company surged 23% last year as Arc’teryx led the technical apparel segment to 45% growth.

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American Express Alert: Potential Data Breach

RetailWire

American Express Co. has recently notified a select group of its cardholders regarding a possible breach of their account details. This breach took place at a merchant processor, although the precise number of affected customers has not been disclosed.

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Tractor Supply revamps loyalty program with lower threshold for perks

RetailDive

The over 30 million Neighbor’s Club members represent more than three-quarters of sales for the retailer.

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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.