Forrester eCommerce
MARCH 19, 2024
Computer vision platform providers craft or assist users in developing algorithms, tools, and solutions that enable computers to see, analyze, and make sense of visual information. From recognizing faces in a crowd to getting insights from videos and images, these providers are the architects behind the scenes, building the bridges between pixels and purpose.
Retail TouchPoints
MARCH 19, 2024
Ulta Beauty and Pact have expanded their Beauty Dropoff recycling initiative chainwide, providing drop-off bins for clean, empty packaging from any beauty brand or retailer at all 1,350+ stores. The companies initially piloted the program last year in 90 Ulta Beauty stores, according to Glossy. Customers need to ensure there’s no liquid left in the packages and that they are small enough (generally no bigger than a fist) for the Beauty Dropoff program; larger packages can often be placed in curb
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Forrester eCommerce
MARCH 19, 2024
“Hey Count von Count, how do I know if my personalization strategy is working?” It’s difficult for companies to assess because they often measure myopically at the individual point of interaction. But personalization tactics are numerous and diverse across a company, requiring a holistic approach to measurement for a complete view of personalization efforts.
Retail TouchPoints
MARCH 19, 2024
Since implementing a product information management (PIM) solution from Akeneo in January, Zenni Optical has reduced data inconsistency issues across teams by approximately 60% and cut the time needed to manage product data by over 70%. The online eyewear retailer, which sells in both B2B and B2C channels and is working with brick-and-mortar retailer U.S.Vision , has categorized approximately 3,000 SKUs since adopting the PIM solution, with more in the pipeline.
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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.
Forrester eCommerce
MARCH 19, 2024
Yesterday, we released The Forrester Wave™: Application Modernization And Migration Services, Q1 2024. We looked at the top 15 vendors in the market and evaluated them across 25 criteria. Demand for assistance continues to propel interest in modernization and migration services, as the focus continues to shift toward the former at the expense of the latter.
Retail TouchPoints
MARCH 19, 2024
Last week, the U.S. House of Representatives approved a bill that would force TikTok owner ByteDance to sell its ownership of the app or face a ban in the U.S. Despite (or perhaps because of) this political pressure, TikTok is pushing forward on some big commerce ambitions — and the popular platform is putting success metrics at the center of its efforts.
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Retail TouchPoints
MARCH 19, 2024
If Newton’s third law (“For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction”) holds true in marketing in 2024, we’re going to see some incredible creativity. Why? Well, 2023 wasn’t the year of storytelling or branding; it was the year of AI. ChatGPT, other GPT tools, Bard, AI-powered measurement tools and marketing automation all took higher billing and gobbled more headlines than clever or resonant marketing campaigns.
Groove
MARCH 19, 2024
Trusted by companies like Ford, Vizio, Landrover, and Nestle Nespresso , Magento is one of the leading enterprise ecommerce platforms (and has been for quite a few years). Today, Magento ecommerce stores offer unmatched flexibility and customization options, making the platform an excellent choice for enterprise organizations wanting to develop advanced, one-of-a-kind online stores.
Retail TouchPoints
MARCH 19, 2024
Fred Segal, the namesake of a retail brand that helped define California style in the 1960s and 70s, was known as the “Curator of Cool.” His shop became a magnet for celebrities like the Beatles, Bob Dylan and Farrah Fawcett, seeking items that were distinctive, unique and in style — or more often, ahead of the trends. That concept — carefully curating brands and creating a store that’s part selling space, part experiential destination — is being carried on by the brand’s latest iteration, Fred
Groove
MARCH 19, 2024
Trusted by companies like Ford, Vizio, Landrover, and Nestle Nespresso , Magento is one of the leading enterprise ecommerce platforms (and has been for quite a few years). Today, Magento ecommerce stores offer unmatched flexibility and customization options, making the platform an excellent choice for enterprise organizations wanting to develop advanced, one-of-a-kind online stores.
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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.
Retail TouchPoints
MARCH 19, 2024
Kohl’s has increased its assortment of home décor items by 40% , adding new categories and elevating its mainstay bedding and bath products with more modern aesthetics and frequent pattern and color injections. The retailer also is positioning itself as a seasonal décor destination, promising 60% newness in home and holiday décor seasonally as a strategy to boost customer retention.
Fabric
MARCH 19, 2024
Like synchronized clockwork, delivering world-class e-commerce experiences requires a high level of coordination and collaboration. Critical commerce functions must connect and work together flawlessly. But truly differentiated shopping experiences require more than mere synchronization; strategies must align, and technologies must integrate seamlessly across the entire tech stack too.
Retail TouchPoints
MARCH 19, 2024
TRP , a cannabis retail, cultivation and distribution platform, has opened the doors to Cookies Chicago , the inaugural Windy City dispensary from the popular cannabis company Cookies. The West Loop location on N. Clinton Ave. offers a large selection of top-shelf Cookies products and a fresh menu for the Illinois market, featuring cultivars, vape cartridges, edibles and concentrates.
Practical eCommerce
MARCH 19, 2024
This installment of our quarterly rundown includes tools for logo creation, mockups, coding, animations, background images, domain names, free fonts, and more. The post 18 Free Web Design Tools, Winter 2024 appeared first on Practical Ecommerce.
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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!
RetailDive
MARCH 19, 2024
Tony Spring, who took the helm just last month, remains confident that the department store still holds an important role in consumers’ lives.
RetailWire
MARCH 19, 2024
MrBeast, the popular American YouTuber, has struck a deal with Amazon MGM studios worth possibly $100 million for his first streaming series.
RetailDive
MARCH 19, 2024
The department store sees opportunity despite stubborn declines in the market since the height of the pandemic.
RetailWire
MARCH 19, 2024
Supermarket retailer Kroger recently made a move to sell its specialty pharmacy business to CarelonRx, a subsidiary of Elevance Health. This decision comes amidst discussions of a $24.6 billion merger with Albertsons, a grocery store chain.
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
RetailDive
MARCH 19, 2024
Chris Metz says the company will focus in on Solo Stove and Chubbies as it looks to address a lack of product innovation at the company.
TalkingRetail
MARCH 19, 2024
On Thursday 21 March, customers can pick up a Costa Coffee drink for £1 from Costa Express machines across participating One Stop stores.
RetailDive
MARCH 19, 2024
The deal both satisfies a need from existing members who have been asking for more pet offerings and allows the company to reach new audiences.
Salsify
MARCH 19, 2024
Check out what to look for (and what not to do) when building your brand’s ecommerce tech stack as well as tips for choosing the right tools.
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.
RetailDive
MARCH 19, 2024
The new line features footwear and accessories, and its release is part of a revamp following lagging Q4 sales at full-line stores.
RetailWire
MARCH 19, 2024
Solo Brands has secured a notable position on Fast Company's list of the World's Most Innovative Companies of 2024, ranking at No. 2 in the Consumer Goods category.
RetailDive
MARCH 19, 2024
Why enterprise retailers demand a commerce platform that absorbs complexity and delivers the best value.
Wiser
MARCH 19, 2024
Image recognition (IR) technology is revolutionizing the FMCG industry, especially in the realms of retail execution and compliance reporting. This technology allows for real-time analysis of the retail environment, offering insights that were previously difficult or time-consuming to obtain. Let’s explore two key use cases of IR technology that highlight its potential to transform in-store strategies: the “Space to Sales” analysis and the “My Perfect Store” program
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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.
RetailDive
MARCH 19, 2024
The Beauty Dropoff will be available at all of the retailer’s locations and encourages shoppers to drop off clean, empty product containers.
365 Retail
MARCH 19, 2024
Klarna , the AI-powered global payments network and shopping assistant, has today announced the launch of its flexible payment options on boots.com and in the Boots app in the UK and Ireland. Today’s announcement follows the launch of Klarna in-store at Boots in 2022. Through Klarna, customers can now benefit from Klarna’s renowned smooth payments experience, giving them the flexibility to pay for their health and beauty products instantly in full, within 30 days, or split the cost of their p
RetailDive
MARCH 19, 2024
The male grooming brand known for raunchy innuendo leans on Pereira O’Dell and a striking visual metaphor as it reaches beyond performance marketing.
365 Retail
MARCH 19, 2024
DAC Group has been appointed by multinational retail company Kingfisher PLC to improve online visibility as it seeks to increase ecommerce sales and in-store footfall for its DIY brands in the UK and Ireland, B&Q, Screwfix and Tradepoint. DAC, which is recognised by Forrester as one of the world’s most significant performance marketing agencies, has been tasked to deliver local SEO and online reputation management for Kingfisher’s largest retail brands.
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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.
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