Mon.Feb 26, 2024

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Ditch The Old Playbook: B2B CMOs, It’s Time To Lead The E-Commerce Charge

Forrester eCommerce

In the fast-paced world of B2B marketing, where change is the only constant, CMOs find themselves standing at a critical crossroads. The traditional playbook is becoming obsolete, and B2B buyers demand seamless online experiences.

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How to Improve Digital Privacy and Trust Between Consumers and Companies

Retail TouchPoints

In the U.S., the past year was the most active to date for passing state-by-state data privacy laws. Following suit with GDPR and other jurisdictions globally, the U.S. is weighing national data privacy and security regulation to help companies keep up with the patchwork of state laws. This flurry of legislative activity comes at a good time — and with good reason.

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?Data Quality Is Now The Primary Factor Limiting GenAI Adoption?

Forrester eCommerce

With the rapid advancement of genAI technology available to businesses even without highly specialized skills, internal data quality is now the primary limiting factor standing in the way of genAI enablement.

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Exclusive: How Daniel’s Jewelers is Using Vision AI to Better Serve its Customers

Retail TouchPoints

In the more than 70 years since Joseph Sherwood bought a bankrupt jewelry store in Bell Gardens, Calif., much has changed in the world, and in retail. That post-WWII period in the Western U.S. was marked by the Dust Bowl Exodus, now a distant memory for most. Since then, the demographic makeup of California has changed dramatically, not to mention the economic and technological realities of the state and the country.

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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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Here’s How To Get Your S/4HANA Migration Plans Under Control

Forrester eCommerce

Given the current rate of client conversion, fewer than 50% of SAP ECC customers will have completed their transformation to S/4 by 2027. Furthermore, about 13,000 ECC customers are on EHPs 0–5, with support only up to 2025 and calling for an even more urgent decision on the future of their ERP.

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Dillard’s Debuts Coterie Shop Spotlighting Four Fashion Entrepreneurs

Retail TouchPoints

In 24 stores and online, Dillard’s has introduced The Coterie Shop to spotlight luxury special occasion and casual dressing pieces from four entrepreneurial fashion brands: Abbey Glass , Buru , Crosby by Mollie Burch and Fanm Mon. “We are beyond excited to introduce The Coterie Shop to our customers,” said Alexandra Dillard Lucie, VP of Merchandising at Dillard’s in a statement.

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Sprouts Plans 35 New Smaller-Format Stores, Prioritizes Customer Acquisition for 2024

Retail TouchPoints

After opening a net 23 new stores in 2023 for a total of over 400 locations, Sprouts Farmers Market plans to open 35 new locations this year, all in its new smaller-store format. Sprouts committed to shrinking its stores’ square footage by 23% as a way to reduce environmental impact in June 2023. Sprouts executives revealed the retailer’s growth plans while discussing its strong Q4 and FY 2023 results.

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How a Lack of Direct-to-Consumer Options Hurts Players

FastSpring

A lot of big changes around direct-to-consumer options in the games industry have been going on in the past few months. For example: The settlement between U.S. States and Google. A ruling in favor of Epic in Epic Games v. Google. The Supreme Court rejecting appeals from Apple and Epic. Apple’s most recent announcement of policy changes skirting around the new DMA rules.

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FTC Seeks to Block $24.6 Billion Kroger-Albertsons Merger

Retail TouchPoints

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has formally challenged the proposed $24.6 billion Kroger acquisition of Albertsons , calling the deal — the largest supermarket merger in U.S. history — anticompetitive and harmful to both consumers and workers. The FTC voted 3-0 to issue the complaint and will be joined in its lawsuit by a bipartisan group of nine state Attorneys General.

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Leveraging Product Research Tools for Amazon Sellers

Algopix

Leveraging Product Research Tools for Amazon Sellers In today’s highly competitive eCommerce landscape, finding the right products to sell on Amazon can make all the difference in the success of your online business. Product research is vital in helping you identify profitable opportunities and make informed decisions. More than 60% of sales in Amazon’s store come from independent sellers.

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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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Walmart Updates Employee Education Initiative to Fill 100K ‘Critical Jobs’

Retail TouchPoints

Walmart is revising its Live Better U (LBU) education benefit to help associates hone their skills for key roles within the company. Launched in 2018, the program was designed to provide associates with higher learning opportunities from reputable academic institutions such as the University of Arkansas, Purdue Global and Spelman College. Learning opportunities were initially available for $1 a day, but that fee was dropped in 2021 to make the program more accessible.

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The Ultimate Guide to Upsellit’s Remarketing Experience Solution

UpSellIt

Let’s begin by shedding light on the driving force behind the Remarketing Experience Solution. Upsellit is a leading conversion optimization partner and we help brands collect new-to-file leads, recover lost sales and boost customer loyalty. Our campaigns are meticulously tailored to align with our clients’ goals and key performance indicators.

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Revitalising the UK High Street: Beyond Commerce to Community Connection

365 Retail

The high street in the UK stands as more than a mere hub for shopping; it’s a cornerstone of local economies, embodying community, culture, and commerce. Despite facing challenges, the high street’s significance as a community and economic staple is unwavering, symbolising not only a centre for transactions but also a space for communal engagement and belonging.

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Wendy’s To Introduce Surge Pricing Similar to Uber

RetailWire

Wendy’s is gearing up to roll out a new pricing strategy that mimics the surge pricing model used by ride-sharing services like Uber. This means that the cost of your favorite Wendy’s items could fluctuate throughout the day depending on demand.

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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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Embracing AI Ethically: The Time for Retailers to Lead in AI Is Now

RIS News

The AI conversation must be all inclusive, not only about what government or tech companies will do with AI. It must be about: What are retailers going to do with AI to enhance the customer experience and the bottom line?

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Cigarettes Are Losing Their Pull Over Consumers Seeking a Nicotine Fix

RetailWire

Smokers in the U.S. are shifting from cigarettes to other options available on the market, such as vapes, at a more rapid pace than anticipated, and tobacco giants are feeling the pressure.

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Self-checkout promises ultimate convenience. Is it doing its job?

RetailDive

The process can make for faster, easier experiences, but it needs regular attention and helpful associates to thrive.

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Buffalo Wild Wings Is Giving Out Free Wings Because of the Super Bowl

RetailWire

Buffalo Wild Wings made a bold promise to Americans: free wings for everyone if the Super Bowl went into overtime. Lo and behold, that's precisely what happened. With the game extending beyond regulation time, the nation has eagerly awaited their chance to claim six free chicken wings each on Monday, Feb. 26.

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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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Uncovering Retail Price Discrepancies: Strategies for Brand Consistency

Wiser

A recent study conducted by Wiser Solutions, focusing on the headphones category, unveiled significant discrepancies in pricing strategies across retailers. This underscores the critical need for brands to keep a vigilant eye on how their products are positioned in the market. Insight into these variations not only empowers brands to enforce consistent pricing policies but also assists in strategizing competitive approaches to enhance market share and consumer perception.

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Eggo Is Celebrating National Pancake Day With a Rentable House of Pancakes

RetailWire

Nestled in the scenic surroundings of Gatlinburg, Tennessee, renowned as the Pancake Capital of the South, lies a distinctive haven: the Eggo House of Pancakes.

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Achieve digital shelf success in 2024 | Profitero

Profitero

Profitero partnered with My Digital Shelf on February 8 to host a webinar unpacking the challenges and opportunities facing FMCGs this year. William Grant’s Cliodhna Lamont and Follow the Consumer’s Anh-Mai Vu joined us to provide direction for brands as they build towards eCommerce success in 2024. ( Click here for the on-demand webinar recording.

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Email Delivery, Explained

Practical eCommerce

The best email offers are meaningless if receipients never see them. Here's how to ensure messages reach inboxes. The post Email Delivery, Explained appeared first on Practical Ecommerce.

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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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How Loyalty Influenced $1.67M in Revenue for Live Bearded

Smile.io

Live Bearded is a men’s grooming brand that sells beard care and grooming products. Founded in 2016 on the values of brotherhood, the brand has created a thriving brand community with over 325,000 social media followers.  How did they do this?  Live Bearded created a lifestyle brand through authentic marketing, community events, and a motivating loyalty program powered by Smile.io.

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New Ecommerce Tools: February 26, 2024

Practical eCommerce

This week's list includes updates on cross-border transactions, subscription sales, order tracking, streaming commerce, order management systems, fulfillment, and delivery. The post New Ecommerce Tools: February 26, 2024 appeared first on Practical Ecommerce.

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Dollar General opens 20,000th store

RetailDive

The discount retailer plans to open hundreds more locations this year alone.

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McDonald’s Patron Punches Worker for Touching Soft Drink Lid

RetailWire

A man was arrested for assaulting a Boston, Massachusetts, McDonald's employee who touched his drink lid.

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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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Big Lots Doubles Down on Extreme Value with Hearthsong Toy Inventory Acquisition

RIS News

The discount home retailer has acquired the entire inventory of children’s toy brand, Hearthsong. Learn more.

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What 8 DTC brands are talking about in 2024

RetailDive

From Glossier to On, executives shared insights into what brands are facing during the National Retail Federation’s Big Show and the ICR conference.

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ACS sets out disposable vape ban concerns in letter to Scottish minister

TalkingRetail

ACS (the Association of Convenience Stores) has written to the Scottish minister for green skills, circular economy and biodiversity Lorna Slater MSP, raising concerns about the impact that a ban on disposable vapes would have on responsible retailers.

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Crate and Barrel, Leanne Ford launch Origins Collection

RetailDive

The new collection, which features sofas, tables and chairs, builds on the retailer’s existing relationship with the designer.

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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.