Thu.Jul 11, 2024

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Four Questions To Ask When Selecting An All-In-One Event Management Platform

Forrester eCommerce

Too many organizations treat their event technology as a tactical rather than a strategic asset, with different teams selecting and deploying solutions in silos. This leads to wasted resources, overlapping capabilities, and data silos.

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546: Google Pisses Off Sellers And The Latest Updates From TikTok

My Wife Quit Her Job

In this episode, Toni and I cover the latest news from Tiktok, Wix and the most recent thing Google has done to p**s sellers off. Out of all of the ecommerce companies, TikTok seems to be innovating the fastest and will become a much bigger player in the future. What You’ll Learn The newest features of TikTok Latest update on Wix How Google pissed a lot of sellers off Sponsors SellersSummit.com – The Sellers Summit is the ecommerce conference that I’ve run for the past 8 years.

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Threading The Needle On Gen AI And Developer Experience

Forrester eCommerce

Let’s face it: A lot of what developers do is routine. I’m pretty sure I’ve never heard a developer declare, “Hooray, I get to set up a SQL database!” (Well… maybe I’ve heard that once or twice — I know a lot of developers who are connoisseurs of sarcasm).

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Why Adtech Embracing AI and Automation is a Risky Long-Term Play

Retail TouchPoints

Adtech has been in the AI and automation business for far longer than the current AI revolution. The use of LLMs (large language models) to enable the optimization and maximization of ROAS for programmatic advertising predates generative AI by many years. Still, as the technology becomes more advanced, it’s important to pause and really understand the ramifications of LLMs in adtech, particularly for creating a competitive, equitable and inclusive advertising ecosystem.

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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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Microsoft Enters (And Disrupts) The Burgeoning SSE Market

Forrester eCommerce

Microsoft announced the availability of Microsoft Entra Suite, which will compete in the hot security service edge (SSE) market. Microsoft’s domination of the enterprise software market means that many organizations will “end up” with Microsoft solutions, even if that’s not what the CIO or CISO really wanted. Take Microsoft Teams; because it’s Microsoft, it’s everywhere.

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Mall Owner Simon Plans EV Charging Hubs at 75 Locations

Retail TouchPoints

Oil and gas giant BP has signed a deal to bring electric vehicle (EV) charging hubs under its BP Pulse banner to 75 Simon Property Group sites across the U.S. This deal will include more than 900 ultra-fast Gigahub charging bays that support nearly every make and model of EV, with the first locations opening to the public in early 2026. The specific Simon locations that will be included weren’t announced, but Richard Bartlett, CEO of BP Pulse said that Simon’s portfolio of shopping, dining and e

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Ebay Aims to Support Sellers with Cash Advances, Streamlined Advertising Hub

Retail TouchPoints

Ebay is working to better support its sellers with a revamped advertising experience as well as a new Business Cash Advance offering that gives sellers quick access to revenue-based loans. New Ebay Cash Advance Offers Sellers Fast Access to up to $1 Million Ebay has launched a new Business Cash Advance offering, a revenue-based financing product that will give eligible U.S.

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Teamwork Lessons From Config 2024

Forrester eCommerce

Read on to learn how Figma is approaching rapid growth, organization, partnership, craftsmanship, and collaboration.

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How 1-800-Flowers’ Delivery Partnership with Walmart GoLocal has Blossomed into Real Results for Local Florists

Retail TouchPoints

Any retailer will tell you delivery is complicated, whether what’s being delivered is office paper or sandwich bread. But outside of all the logistical challenges already inherent in the delivery moment, imagine this: the product you are delivering is incredibly fragile, highly sensitive to temperature changes and absolutely must be delivered in the promised time frame.

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Holiday Shopper Insights: Help Shoppers Treat Themselves | Salsify

Salsify

We might be a few months away from the holiday season , but with 27% of shoppers starting to buy their holiday gifts as early as October, according to Salsify’s “ 2024 Holiday Consumer Research ” report, there’s no time like the present (pun intended) to plan your winter campaigns.

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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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The Bouqs Company is Blooming in 3 California Whole Foods Stores

Retail TouchPoints

Direct-to-consumer floral delivery company The Bouqs Co. is popping up in three Whole Foods Market stores throughout California to give local customers fast and easy access to its fresh florals and same-day delivery service. The “flower shop-in-shops” in Orange County, La Jolla and San Francisco opened shortly following the Mother’s Day rush and is the brand’s latest venture into physical retail spaces.

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Proven A/B Test Winners for B2B CRO

FastSpring

The most common examples of successful CRO tactics provided at many conferences tend to focus on B2C ecommerce, but what are the proven winning tactics you can use in your B2B CRO strategy? In this episode of Growth Stage, we interview Sahil Patel of Spiralyze about his thoughts on: Special considerations for B2B CRO. The best way to think about your B2B test data approach.

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Costco to raise membership fee for the first time since 2017

RetailDive

The increase, which will start Sept. 1, is likely to generate $350 million in incremental sales and profit over the next two years, according to one analyst’s estimate.

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Google Ads Alters Design, Broad Match, Payments

Practical eCommerce

Three recent Google Ads updates have received little notice but impact most advertisers. The post Google Ads Alters Design, Broad Match, Payments appeared first on Practical Ecommerce.

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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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Private brands hit record highs in unit and dollar share in first half of 2024

RetailDive

Store brands’ year-over-year growth for both measurements outperformed that of national brands, according to Circana data shared by PLMA.

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Currys Invests in 115 Stores with Major Upgrades Planned for 50 Megastores

365 Retail

Currys has announced further investments in its store portfolio. This year, 115 Currys stores are set to receive significant investments, with 50 of its largest stores, or megastores, undergoing major upgrades across the UK. The investments aim to enhance the blended in-store and online omnichannel model that is crucial to Currys’ customers, with two-thirds using stores to make their purchases.

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Walmart beefs up automated grocery distribution network

RetailDive

The retail giant is opening five new high-tech perishable sorting and packaging centers, while upgrading four others and retrofitting another.

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Hobbycraft to Open Seven New Stores in 2025

365 Retail

Hobbycraft has confirmed plans to open seven new stores in 2025, following the recent opening of its fifth store of 2024 in Blackpool. This brings the total number of stores opened over the last four years to 26, highlighting the importance of physical retail space for the UK’s arts and crafts retailer. While many retail businesses have shifted focus to online platforms, Hobbycraft regards its stores as vital hubs for its customers.

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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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Mark Wahlberg’s Municipal brand opens first permanent store in LA

RetailDive

The location opening comes after the apparel brand ran a seven-month pop-up in New York City’s Hudson Yards.

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Big Lots Potential Bankruptcy: What We Know

RetailWire

Big Lots is considering a bankruptcy protection as experts believe the store cannot survive.

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Tractor Supply may have thought it solved a big problem. Now it has a few more.

RetailDive

The retailer retreated from its diversity and climate goals after an “anti-woke” protest on social media — and ignited a backlash.

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MOD Pizza Acquired by Elite Restaurant Group To Prevent Bankruptcy

RetailWire

Several months following the closure of underperforming locations, MOD Pizza has finalized a transaction aimed at steering clear of bankruptcy, a step the chain was reportedly hesitant about.

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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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Macy’s launches July sale with focus on loyalty members

RetailDive

The department store is the latest to add a summer sales event following Amazon’s Prime Day announcement.

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Apple TV+ Releases Show on Deadly AI Following Apple Intelligence Launch

RetailWire

One of the latest series released by Apple TV+ called "Sunny," starring Rashida Jones, provides a humorous yet unsettling take on a near future where people deal with the darker side of AI, just as Apple introduces its new AI technology.

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Bloomingdale’s names new men’s fashion director

RetailDive

David Thielebeule, founding editor-in-chief of Grazia USA, takes on the role effective immediately.

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BMW Recalls 390,000 Vehicles With Airbags That Could Explode

RetailWire

The faulty inflators could expel sharp metal fragments.

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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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Naturium lands in Ulta Beauty

RetailDive

The skin care brand will have 46 products available in over 1,400 of the beauty retailer’s stores.

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Walmart Explains Next Phase of Technological Transformation

RetailWire

Walmart is constructing five new high-tech perishable distribution centers to advance its grocery network.

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Retailing in the Euros: How to capitalise on football fever pitch 

365 Retail

The commercial opportunities from the Euros – and more widely the mass of key sporting events during the summer from Wimbledon to the Olympics – are there for the taking – but only for retailers that are prepared, says Gary Whittemore, Head of Sales, EMEA & APAC at RetailNext. England’s progression to the Finals of the UEFA European Championships presents a golden opportunity for retailers, as the tournament not only captures the attention of football fans worldwide but also dri

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Why Your Exclusive Offers Need White-Label Verification

SheerID

How you verify eligibility for your exclusive offers is critical to your success. A white-label verification process is most efficient for your customers and most effective for your brand.

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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.