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Walmart Institutes ‘De-Packaging’ Technology to Turbocharge Food Waste Recycling

Retail TouchPoints

Walmart has partnered with organic materials recycler Denali to improve its food waste recycling process at more than 1,400 Walmart and Sam’s Club locations across the U.S. The program is already live at stores in more than 16 markets — including Houston, Dallas, Philadelphia, Washington D.C., Indianapolis, Phoenix and cities across New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Massachusetts and Connecticut — with the rollout scheduled to continue nationwide into 2025.

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Announcing: Leadership And Human Skills Development Platforms Landscape

Forrester eCommerce

What’s in a Name? When Juliet famously posited that a rose by any other name would smell as sweet, she was right. Not that it solved any of her problems. But sometimes names do matter. In the case of Forrester, there is a big responsibility in choosing the right label.

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Apple Store Employee Union Wins 10% Raises for Maryland Store Workers

Retail TouchPoints

More than two years after the first Apple store’s employees voted to unionize, the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers’ Coalition of Organized Retail Employees (IAM CORE) has negotiated an agreement with the tech retailer for workers at its store in Towson, Md. The approximately 85 union members working there had voted to authorize a strike in May 2024.

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Target launches denim take-back event

RetailDive

As back-to-school season kicks off, the retailer is offering 20% off a new denim purchase to consumers who trade in up to five pieces of used denim.

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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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Schnucks Integrates Instacart Software into Electronic Shelf Labels to Improve Online Order Accuracy

Retail TouchPoints

Schnuck Markets will roll out the Carrot Tags’ pick-to-light functionality from Instacart chainwide. The capability connects with Schnuck’s electronic shelf label (ESL) system from Aperion to light up the labels of items in an online order, enabling Instacart pickers to find products more easily and improve order accuracy. Schnucks first began using Instacart’s Carrot Tags ‘ pick-to-light functionality in 2023 in a pilot at select stores. “Because Schnucks is using pick-t

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Is Big Lots’ transformation plan enough to save it?

RetailDive

Analysts say the retailer may face an uphill battle in a crowded sector with strong rivals.

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Skechers reports 7% sales increase in another record quarter

RetailDive

The company saw a significant increase in regional DTC sales for Europe, the Middle East and Africa and authorized a $1 billion share repurchase program.

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From Frustration to Loyalty: How One Retailer Increased NPS by 70% with Customer-Controlled Substitutions

Retail TouchPoints

Have you ever unpacked your grocery order, excited to make a recipe, only to find a weird substitute for a key ingredient? While some might find oatmeal raisin a satisfactory replacement for chocolate chip cookies, others will not. This disconnect between expectations and what shoppers actually receive is one of the leading reasons customers return products (and lose confidence in a brand).

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Walmart brings food waste reduction tech to 1.4K stores

RetailDive

The retailer partnered with organics recycler Denali to install technology that separates food from packaging in the back of Walmart and Sam’s Club locations.

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The Right Way to Pass PageRank

Practical eCommerce

Inbound links remain critical for organic rankings. Managing PageRank is critical, too. The post The Right Way to Pass PageRank appeared first on Practical Ecommerce.

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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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Burger King Under Fire After Mom Allegedly Finds Blood ‘Spattered’ on 4-Year-Old’s Food

RetailWire

Burger King said it was "concerned" by the accusation.

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Ecommerce M&A Stabilizing, Advisor Says

Practical eCommerce

The halcyon days of 2021 are gone, yet plenty of buyers seek promising ecommerce businesses. The post Ecommerce M&A Stabilizing, Advisor Says appeared first on Practical Ecommerce.

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Domino’s Pizza Delivery Hikes Result in More Pickup Orders. Here’s Why That Matters

RetailWire

Domino's Pizza is now faltering following a boom.

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Reimagining checkout: The future is check-in

RetailDive

Retailers lose $130 billion yearly to cart abandonment. Find out why fixing the checkout process is crucial.

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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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Chevy Unveils New Corvette, Its Most Powerful Ever

RetailWire

The ZR1 Corvette hits a top speed of over 215 mph on the racetrack and can fly in at under 10 seconds on the quarter mile.

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The Future of Retail: How Top Brands Choose In-Store Tech

RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

The retail landscape is evolving rapidly, driven by technological advancements and shifting consumer behaviors. Top retail brands are increasingly investing in in-store technology to stay competitive and meet the demands of today’s savvy shoppers. According to recent research, nearly half of all retailers have already invested in in-store technology, and over 80% of the remainder plan to do so within the following year.

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Saks Off 5th chief merchant jumps to QVC

RetailDive

Mara Sirhal leads merchandising amid the home shopping giant’s “Age of Possibility” turnaround effort, focused on women over 50.

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McDonald’s Reported Q2 Earnings Missed Estimates

RetailWire

McDonald's has revealed its Q2 earnings, and the results show that the fast-food giant missed estimates across the board.

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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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E.l.f. gets in on ‘hot girl walk’ TikTok trend in time for Olympics

RetailDive

To boost its position as an entertainment brand, the cosmetics company parodied sports broadcasts in a video featuring Olympian Gabby Douglas.

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Pizza Hut Franchisee Files for Chapter 11 After Closing 15 Locations

RetailWire

The Pizza Hut franchisee filed for bankruptcy protection in Texas.

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UPS defends higher peak surcharges ahead of shorter holiday season

RetailDive

The magnitude of the added fees surprised one analyst, but CEO Carol Tomé said the carrier's pricing is in line with anticipated demand.

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Starbucks and Nexamp Partner for Solar Expansion

RetailWire

Starbucks has decided to help expand the use of solar power, particularly in Illinois communities.

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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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After a bad first half, US consumer tech sales expected to fall 2% in 2024: Circana

RetailDive

The research firm said the macroeconomic environment remains unchanged, but signaled strength in some categories for the back half of the year.

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Walmart and Sam’s Club Enhance Sustainability With New Tech and Partnerships

RetailWire

Walmart and Sam's Club have announced that the entire company will be implementing new technology and processes to boost operational efficiency and reduce food waste.

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Building the store of the future? Update your IT foundation first

RetailDive

To fully leverage today’s emerging technologies and deliver the experiences customers are expecting, retailers must modernize their stores’ IT infrastructure.

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Heineken Misses First-Half Profit Estimates on $950M China Writedown

RetailWire

The hit was a key factor in the company’s overall net loss of 95 million euros, or $103 million, in the first half, down from its 1.1 billion euros profit in the same period last year.

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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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3 things to look for in a scalable e-commerce shipping solution

RetailDive

Choosing a shipping solution designed with the needs of e-commerce businesses in mind can help leaders scale their businesses with minimal disruptions to their workflows.

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Colon Cancer Blood Test Approved by the FDA

RetailWire

Guardant Health has recently announced that its Shield blood test has been approved by the FDA as a new way to screen and look for signs of colorectal cancer (CRC) in adults aged 45 and older who are at average risk.

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Insta-Worthy Brand Activations at Toronto’s Mini-Coachella

Canadian Special Events

For the past 7 years, The Rosé Picnic has blossomed into one of Toronto’s premier picnics, beautifying social feeds with its celebration of all things pink and Rosé wine. Produced annually by Heller Events, the influencer event aims to create an inclusive social environment for all Torontonians. Originating with a humble mission to support the Women’s College Hospital Foundation, the festival now draws over 5000 patrons each year to its iconic white and pink photo pop-up playground.

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Target Launches First Denim Take Back Event With 20% Discount Offer

RetailWire

Denim has been gaining more popularity recently, and now Target has jumped on the trend.

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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.