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Get Started On Using Generative AI In ERP

Forrester eCommerce

What’s just hype and what are actual use cases to start implementing? Discover how to get started on your generative AI in ERP journey today.

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The End of a Transaction is Just the Beginning: Fostering Engagement, Loyalty and Return Visits at Checkout

Retail TouchPoints

To compete today, retailers must develop new and innovative ways to engage their customers and generate more loyalty. Fortunately, the shift toward diverse checkout options and digital receipts has fostered new touch points for retailers looking to make a memorable impact. In fact, 53% of shoppers under 45 years old prefer self-checkout options , and 89% of consumers of any age like the idea of a digital receipt.

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Tackle Contract Negotiation With Major Software Vendors

Forrester eCommerce

Large organizations easily spend millions of dollars on their enterprise software. Naturally, customers are concerned with ensuring that they are getting the best deal possible, but they should also remain realistic in the deals they can expect. Forrester can help clients walk this fine line in their contract negotiations.

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Amazon Moves into Competitive Food Delivery Space with Grubhub Integration

Retail TouchPoints

Amazon has integrated Grubhub ’s food delivery system into its platform, allowing customers across the U.S. to order from thousands of restaurants directly in the Amazon app and website without having to switch over to the Grubhub app. Additionally, Amazon has added Grubhub+ membership — worth $120 per year — as a standing benefit for Prime members.

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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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Web Content Management Software is on a Growth Tear

Forrester eCommerce

Forrester’s forecast of the total addressable market for the web content management software (WCMS) market reveals it will grow at a 13.5% CAGR through 2028, faster than the broader software market.

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PayPal Lays Out Plans for New Commerce-Based Advertising Business

Retail TouchPoints

PayPal is entering the media business with plans for a new advertising platform that will draw on its relationships with millions of consumers and merchants to help the latter “sell more products and services effectively,” according to a company statement. To kick off the initiative, the payments platform has made two key executive hires: Former Uber Advertising and Amazon executive Mark Grether has been appointed SVP and General Manager of PayPal Ads, and John Anderson, who previously worked at

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L’Oréal Expands Beauty Tech Competition Across Asia and MENA Regions

Retail TouchPoints

L’Oréal Groupe has launched the Big Bang Beauty Tech Innovation Program across a huge geographical region stretching from the South Asia Pacific (including India) through the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). Startups can enter on the competition website through July 13, 2024 to vie for the chance to develop their innovations into a commercial pilot that will have potential exposure to 35 markets in this SAPMENA region.

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The Emerging Technologies That Will Drive The Future Of Payments

Forrester eCommerce

As Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues its ascent, captivating the global imagination and reshaping industries, the financial sector stands on the brink of transformative change. A 2023 Forrester survey indicates that 63% of business and tech leaders plan to increase their investments in emerging technologies in the coming year.

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Walgreens Joins the Price-Cutting Club by Lowering Prices on 1,300 Items

Retail TouchPoints

Walgreens is the latest maj o r retailer to announce it is reducing prices as high inflation continues to batter consumers and dampen spending. The pharmacy chain said it was lowering prices on more than 1,300 national and store brand products across health and wellness, personal care and seasonal categories, and offered a few examples including: One a Day 80 -count men’s and women’s gummy vitamins are now $11.99 (previously $13.49 ); Clean & Clear foaming facial cleanser is now $6.99

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It’s Time To Wake Up to Healthcare’s Concentration Risk

Forrester eCommerce

They say hindsight is 20/20 and certainly that holds true for regulations and safeguards in the US healthcare system. For rules to change, the risk must have been realized and pain must be felt acutely.

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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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AI Search, Cookieless Ads Boost Content Marketing

Practical eCommerce

Content marketing is more than articles. Taking a broader view and using alternative content forms can overcome traffic losses. The post AI Search, Cookieless Ads Boost Content Marketing appeared first on Practical Ecommerce.

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VMware Woes? Explore A Server Refresh To Optimize Licenses

Forrester eCommerce

VMware price increases have many tech leaders exploring how to migrate away from the VMware stack, while many competitors are amping up their services. Get some quick next steps on license optimization in this post.

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Kohl’s touts progress in Q1 despite sales declines, loss

RetailDive

Aside from some merchandising improvements, the department store isn’t revamping its stores. Some analysts say that’s a mistake.

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The Chief Sales Officer And Cultural Leader: Not A Contradiction In Terms

Forrester eCommerce

My colleagues from our future-of-work research team, Katy Tynan and Angelina Gennis, recently published a wonderful report about leadership and culture. In addition to a key underlying message that great leadership mandates active cultural shaping, they crucially remind us that “Culture does not just happen.

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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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Charts: Global Consumer Trends Q1 2024

Practical eCommerce

Per the recent PwC survey, climate concerns are among the top consumer priorities in early 2024. The post Charts: Global Consumer Trends Q1 2024 appeared first on Practical Ecommerce.

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What You Can Learn From Open Source Design Systems

Forrester eCommerce

Read on to learn three best practices from open source design systems.

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Dollar Tree acquires 99 Cents Only’s North American IP

RetailDive

The retailer also bought up the rights to 170 store leases, with plans to rebrand and reopen them “as early as fall 2024.

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What We’re Most Excited To See At Money20/20 Europe, 2024

Forrester eCommerce

What we want to discuss at Money20/20 Europe, 2024: Monetizing genAI, the universe of one, open banking, sustainability, and embedded finance.

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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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Tastemade launches shoppable home improvement series using Shopsense AI

RetailDive

Tapping Hedley & Bennett’s founder as host, the series focuses on redesigning kitchen spaces while viewers shop the products.

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Taco Bell’s Giant Cheez-It Collaboration Goes Nationwide

RetailWire

Taco Bell is set to launch its highly anticipated oversized Cheez-It crackers nationwide on June 6.

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Rhone gets into made-to-measure apparel using 3D tech

RetailDive

The company’s Custom Made by Rhone technology captures a customer’s exact measurements in order to make a tailored product.

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Walgreens Is Cutting Prices on 1,300 Products for Its Summer of Savings

RetailWire

The drug store chain is joining other retailers in cutting prices to help weary shoppers.

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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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The Backroom: Lee Peterson and the hard truth about retail stores

RetailDive

E-commerce keeps growing because it’s easier to shop online. To survive, brick and mortar needs a good reason, too.

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Costco Q1 Earnings Preview & Expectations

RetailWire

Costco is expected to report another strong quarter.

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Foot Locker: ‘I think it’s fair to say Nike’s going back on offense’

RetailDive

The retailer, which saw sales fall nearly 3% in Q1, teased a return to growth with Nike later this year and expressed excitement about upcoming innovation.

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Personalize Your Marketing Using 15 AI-Powered Prompts

Digital Doughnut

Personalization has undoubtedly become one of the key elements that marketers shouldn’t ignore or underestimate any longer. With consumers increasingly expecting tailored experiences, the ability to customize marketing communications based on user preferences and behaviors may lead to enhanced engagement and conversion rates. AI-powered prompts offer a solution to achieve this level of personalization.

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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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1-800-Flowers.com offsets delivery rate hikes with logistics optimization

RetailDive

The gift provider's is placing inventory closer to end customers as it looks to mitigate fuel surcharges and other fees.

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Foot Locker Unveils New Retail Experience in Paris

365 Retail

Foot Locker has launched its new shopping experience at the Westfield 4 Temps store in Paris, marking the debut of this concept in Europe. Following its introduction last month at Foot Locker’s Willowbrook Mall location in New Jersey, USA, the Paris store is the second globally to showcase this innovative retail format. Foot Locker’s new concept redefines the shopping experience, offering a unique environment and customer service.

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L’Occitane introduces virtual fragrance experience

RetailDive

The L’Occitane Greenhouse highlights the company’s range of summer fragrances within a virtual world.

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New ‘Prodcast’ showcases some of the most interesting products hitting shelves

TalkingRetail

Talking Retail has launched its new 'Prodcast' a video podcast in which the Independent Retail News / Talking Retail team reviews some of the eye catching products that have landed on our desks.

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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.