Mon.Apr 01, 2024

article thumbnail

10 Generative AI Prompting Tips for Ecommerce

Fastr

There is something to be said about the comfort of familiarity or fear of the unknown, but any wise ecommerce leader knows that stagnation is business suicide. Being innovative means being experimental and unafraid to not only do more and do better, but also to learn. However, when a technology tidal wave like AI floods the scene, even the most confidently creative and exploratory ecommerce teams may hesitate – wondering how to dive in, or which toe to use to test these new waters.

eCommerce 130
article thumbnail

Your Cloud Strategy Is Now Your AI Strategy, Too

Forrester eCommerce

Corporate cloud strategies that yesterday centered on the unglamorous transition of legacy apps from out of the data center, along with some new cloud-native apps, must now incorporate transformative technologies with radically different value propositions — all without breaking the IT budget.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

The Future of Retail is Multilingual

Retail TouchPoints

Imagine stepping into a store where no one speaks your language. You’d likely feel frustration, confusion and, ultimately, disappointment. This same barrier can exist for online shoppers navigating ecommerce sites in languages they don’t understand. Recent estimates forecast that nearly a quarter of global retail sales will come from online channels by 2027, so the ability to serve a multilingual customer base will be essential for businesses seeking global success.

Retail 320
article thumbnail

One Year Since Bud Light’s Marketing Blunder: What Did We Learn?

Forrester eCommerce

Yes, hindsight is 20/20. As we reach the anniversary of Bud Light’s marketing blunder, we’ve taken a look back into what really happened to fuel the iconic brand’s crisis. In the year following Bud Light’s cancellation, the company faced material backlash from both the LGBTQIA+ and conservative communities for their transgression of core brand values.

Marketing 433
article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

Rite Aid Restructuring Would Cut $2 Billion in Debt, Settle Opioid Claims

Retail TouchPoints

Rite Aid has filed a restructuring plan with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court , District of New Jersey that would cut more than $2 billion in debt and keep a large portion of the retailer’s store fleet operating. If approved, the plan would transfer ownership to the drugstore’s senior bondholders and settle certain opioid overprescribing lawsuits, according to the Wall Street Journal and other media outlets.

article thumbnail

Your Time To Shine: B2B Summit EMEA Award Submissions Are Open

Forrester eCommerce

EMEA B2B companies: If you have a cross-functional alignment success story or have achieved exceptional results within a single function, we want to hear from you. Learn more about Forrester’s B2B Summit EMEA Awards.

B2B 273

More Trending

article thumbnail

Call For Entries: Forrester APAC B2B Marketing Awards 2024

Forrester eCommerce

APAC B2B companies: If you have a cross-functional alignment success story or have achieved exceptional results from a single function, we want to hear from you. Learn more about our B2B Summit APAC awards.

B2B 259
article thumbnail

Casper CEO’s Roadmap to Profitability: Control Costs, Expand Wholesale and Cater to Customers

Retail TouchPoints

Joe Megibow may be new to the CEO role at Casper , but he’s very much a known entity in the retail industry. This was on full display during an impromptu stroll across the Mandalay Bay resort at Shoptalk in Las Vegas last month, during which he was stopped repeatedly. Megibow credits his striking white hair for his recognizability, as well as the fact that “I’ve been in this industry for decades and I don’t make enemies,” he said.

article thumbnail

AI Will Transform Customer Service Interactions As A Collaborative Partner

Forrester eCommerce

Enterprise customer service solutions support customers over a breadth of channels, and manage inquiries to SLAs. Embedded AI will make agents more productive and effective.

Customer 221
article thumbnail

Shein’s Latest Pop-Up in Vancouver will Focus on Circularity Efforts

Retail TouchPoints

Shein will host a pop-up store Vancouver, B.C. from April 11-14 that will do more than showcase the fashion app’s latest collections. Shein also is looking to tamp down criticisms of its environmental impact, by highlighting its evoluSHEIN by Design sustainable collection and offering credits for customers who bring in clothing donations. The pop-up will feature an extensive selection of women’s clothing as well as men’s fashion, kids’ clothing, pet accessories, home items and

Clothing 260
article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

10 New Ecommerce Books for Spring 2024

Practical eCommerce

This installment of our quarterly rundown includes titles on digital marketing, team development, content marketing, AI, launching a startup, and more. The post 10 New Ecommerce Books for Spring 2024 appeared first on Practical Ecommerce.

Books 108
article thumbnail

Abercrombie Unveils New Wedding Collection in LA Pop-Up with Pinterest

Retail TouchPoints

Guests enjoyed getting glam in all the best from Rare Beauty in the Ceremony Day Prep Parlor. (Photo Credit: Aleks Zagozda) Guests perused the collection’s 100+ pieces uniquely designed for all this season’s wedding moments. (Photo Credit: Aleks Zagozda) Pinterest ‘Trend Inspiration’ was woven into the event experience. (Photo Credit: Aleks Zagozda) A guest snaps a mirror selfie amid Abercrombie’s bachelorette party pieces.

Jewelry 258
article thumbnail

AI Tools for Meeting Notes, Recaps, To-dos

Practical eCommerce

Reviewing meeting recordings for takeaways and action items used to take hours. No more. The post AI Tools for Meeting Notes, Recaps, To-dos appeared first on Practical Ecommerce.

eCommerce 105
article thumbnail

DoorDash Continues Push Beyond Food Delivery with Addition of Lowe’s

Retail TouchPoints

DoorDash will now offer on-demand delivery from over 1,700 Lowe’s stores nationwide, marking the platform’s first foray into the home improvement category as it pursues its goal of expanding beyond restaurants to become the “ local commerce company.” While the platform began as a tool to get fast food delivery from local eateries, DoorDash now has more than 150,000 non-restaurants on its marketplace and platform, up from 100,000 a year ago.

article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

More than half of shoppers would use generative AI for clothing purchases: Adobe

RetailDive

Seventy-one percent of respondents said they think using the technology to try on products virtually would boost their buying confidence.

Clothing 126
article thumbnail

Delta Boeing 737 Makes Emergency Landing at Minneapolis Airport

RetailWire

This latest incident is one in a string of issues plaguing the airline.

111
111
article thumbnail

The future of e-commerce is video: 5 undeniable consumer stats

RetailDive

Consumers want more product videos and they want them now. It’s time to start thinking video-first.

eCommerce 121
article thumbnail

Google Settles Incognito Mode Lawsuit

RetailWire

Google has agreed to get rid of or make anonymous billions of records of web browsing data collected from its private browsing "Incognito mode." This move comes as part of a proposed class action settlement filed Monday in the Brown v. Google case.

59
article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

Why offer label-free and package-free returns?

RetailDive

Customers want to shop — and return — how they want. Consider offering label-free and package-free returns.

Customer 104
article thumbnail

Parents Cash in on Target’s Generous Returns Policy for Cat & Jack Kids Clothes

RetailWire

Some parents have been taking advantage of Target's generous returns policy on its Cat & Jack kids' items to save money.

article thumbnail

Skims clones Kim Kardashian for first TV push

RetailDive

Created with Wieden + Kennedy, the cinematic effort looks to launch the shapewear brand for a national audience with a bold but playful story.

106
106
article thumbnail

April Fools’ Day Food Deals Announced

RetailWire

As we celebrate April Fools’ Day, restaurants and food brands across the nation are dishing out deals to mark the occasion.

article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

Walmart announces second class of beauty accelerator program

RetailDive

The retailer is also investing in beauty in other ways, including bringing back a Beauty Glow Up savings event and expanding virtual try-on.

Events 103
article thumbnail

Korea Superconducting Tokamak Advanced Research Sets Record, 7x Hotter Than the Sun

RetailWire

The Korea Superconducting Tokamak Advanced Research (KSTAR) has broken its own record, again. This time, the fusion reactor managed to keep things as hot as 100 million degrees Celsius (180 million degrees Fahrenheit) for a whopping 48 seconds.

article thumbnail

Walmart hikes return shipping rates for seller-fulfilled orders

RetailDive

The retailer didn't disclose the extent of the increase, which it attributed to "changing market conditions.

article thumbnail

Study highlights impact of rising staff costs for convenience retailers

TalkingRetail

Research, published this week by the University of Stirling and the Scottish Grocers’ Federation, has shed light on the impact of rising staff costs on the convenience retail sector in Scotland. On 1 April, the UK National Living Wage rises to £11.

Retail 52
article thumbnail

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

article thumbnail

Guess announces $200M share repurchase program

RetailDive

The board also approved the restructuring of its debt — the third time the apparel retailer has taken such move in 12 months.

Apparel 105
article thumbnail

Kia Recall: Over 427,000 Telluride SUVs Affected

RetailWire

Kia has issued a recall affecting more than 427,000 Telluride SUVs due to a significant defect that could potentially lead to unintended vehicle movement while parked.

52
article thumbnail

Dillard’s, Caelynn Bell team up on capsule collection for spring and summer

RetailDive

The assortment of dresses, separates and footwear is part of the department store's exclusive women's label Gianni Bini.

article thumbnail

AT&T Resets Account Passcodes After Big Leak of Millions of Customer Records Online

RetailWire

The telecommunications giant AT&T is resetting millions of customer account passcodes due to a huge leak of records online earlier this month.

article thumbnail

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.