April, 2023

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Are Deskless Retail Workers in a Tech Drought?

Retail TouchPoints

Digitization has overhauled much of the business world, and in departments like finance or marketing you’d find most employees are hooked on apps that serve up-to-date information on the status of their programs and connect them with others on their team for real-time collaboration. But in many places across the retail ecosystem, an employee’s day to day can still feel very manual and their connection back to others in the business is irregular at best.

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5 Advantages of a Dedicated Retail Execution Platform: Why CRM is Not Enough

RepslyBlog

In today’s retail landscape, many brands are attempting to use their existing CRM software as a retail execution platform believing that this is the fastest and easiest solution. While at face value, this may seem like a quick fix to get what they need, what they are not aware of are the hurdles and challenges they’re about to face in the process.

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5 Tips To Maximize Your Business Resources

RetailMinded

Resources are important in helping you meet your customers’ needs efficiently. These are broad and include human, financial, intellectual, and physical resources. As a business owner, you aim to have the resources bring you returns matching the money you invested in acquiring them. However, you’ll only achieve this if you fully utilize your business resources.

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3 objections to moving from MQLs to opportunities (and how to solve them!)

Forrester eCommerce

Three common objections to adoption of the opportunity-based Forrester Revenue Waterfall and how to overcome them.

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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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How good is secondhand apparel for the planet, really?

RetailDive

Consumers and brands are embracing resale as a way to address fashion’s poor environmental track record, but it may be too little, too late.

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454: From 0 To Millions: His Inc 500 Business Turned A Simple Idea Into A Multi-Million Dollar Empire W/ Mike Barnhill

My Wife Quit Her Job

Today, I have my good friend Mike Barnhill on the show. Aside from having a sexy voice and being the lead singer in a rock band called Hydrafighter, Mike and his brother Patrick started an e-commerce store selling ID badges over at Specialist ID. This business has been featured in the Inc 500 for the past seven or eight years and they make millions selling what seem like mundane and saturated products.

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Webinar Recap: Beat the Backlog - Overcoming Resource Constraints to Deliver Better Ecommerce Experiences

Fastr

For every great idea in ecommerce, there’s at least one obstacle in the way of making it successful. More often, there are multiple challenges that teams face when bringing their vision to life.

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AI Website Builders: Are They Any Good? A Detailed Review

Ecommerce Platforms

Artificial intelligence (AI) has become such a ubiquitous subject that it is hard to escape it no matter where you look. This also holds true for website design, where AI-based website creation tools make their presence known left, right, and center. There are plenty of platforms that offer these services. But precisely what do they do? What type of solutions do they offer?

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Where to start with insights-driven strategy?

Forrester eCommerce

“Follow the yellow brick road!” Silly Dorothy. She had it so easy. Dorothy had a magical guide that popped up when she needed help the most. For many executives getting started with forming a data team and insights strategy, the road forward is not so clear.

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What Is Social Commerce and Why Should You Care About It?

Wiser

The online shopping experience has grown exponentially in recent years and has changed to encompass much more than just a website with an online storefront. Think about it, when was the last time you were scrolling through your social media and came across an ad for a product? Nearly every time, right? It usually goes something like this: you’re scrolling through your feed looking at normal posts when you come across an advertisement for a product.

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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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455: If I Only Knew: 5 Life-Changing Insights About Business I’d Tell My Younger Self – Family First Friday

My Wife Quit Her Job

Welcome to the first “Family First Friday” episode on the podcast. On these Friday segments, I’ll be producing solo episodes about my philosophies on business, family and life. Today, I’m going to discuss 5 life changing insights about business and life that I’d tell me younger self! Enjoy! Other Resources And Books Pre-order my book, The Family First Entrepreneur Sponsors Postscript.io – Postscript.io is the SMS marketing platform that I personally use for my

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Home Depot Promotes Insider to New Retail Media and Monetization Post

Retail TouchPoints

The Home Depot has named Melanie Babcock to the new position of VP, Retail Media+ and Monetization, responsible for providing improved supplier experiences while driving new sources of ad revenue, profitability and sales. Launched in 2019, the Retail Media+ organization offers suppliers managed service and self-service media buying opportunities on both physical and digital retailer-owned properties as well as offsite media channels including social, display and video.

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Will implementing headless make my dev team more productive in the long run?

Fastr

In the ever-evolving world of ecommerce, staying ahead of the competition and delivering exceptional digital experiences to customers is essential. Ecommerce development teams are constantly exploring new technologies and strategies to enhance their productivity and deliver innovative solutions. One such approach that has gained traction in recent years is headless commerce, which involves decoupling the frontend and backend of an ecommerce platform.

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33 best small business ideas to make money in 2023

Omnisend

Reading Time: 17 minutes Do you want to start a business but don’t know where to start? Well, you’ve arrived at the right spot. This article highlights the best small business ideas you can use to start your new venture. As a business owner, you get to enjoy many benefits such as doing what you love, having more control over your time, and earning a higher income when you sell your products or services to your target audience.

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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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The Emerging Role Of The Field Sales Coach: A Success Story

Forrester eCommerce

Who doesn’t love a success story? Every year at Forrester’s B2B Summit North America, our sales research team presents new and exciting research, topped off with a captivating B2B Program Of The Year Award presented in a fireside chat with a Forrester analyst.

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Introducing a New Product: A Guide

Wiser

Developing a new product and introducing it to the market is a huge and often daunting task, but it’s necessary for businesses that want to stay competitive in a fast-paced industry. The Harvard Business School says that 30,000 new products are introduced to the market each year, and according to Mckinsey & Company , less than 50 percent of those launches achieve their target business goals.

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453: How To Uncover Your Competitors’ Secrets And Find Good Suppliers With David Applegate Of ImportYeti

My Wife Quit Her Job

I’m really excited to have David Applegate on the show. David is the founder of ImportYeti, a free service that allows you to search through the US import records to find the suppliers that your competitors are using. He is also a long-standing e-commerce seller himself on both Amazon, his own online store and a retail store too. David is a wealth of knowledge and today we’re going to talk about how to be successful in e-commerce today.

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Vuori Hires First CIO and Chief People Officer to Fill C-Suite Seats

Retail TouchPoints

Vuori has gone outside its own ranks to fill four C-suite positions, including the activewear brand’s first-ever Chief Information Officer, Chief People Officer and General Counsel & Corporate Secretary. The retailer also has named a new COO. Bryan Muehlberger, previously CIO of The Beachbody Company and Red Bull , will oversee all digital and information technology as Vuori’s CIO, including digital commerce and retail store technology.

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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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9 Crucial Headless Commerce Trends to Watch In 2023

GetElastic

The world of commerce is evolving rapidly, and brands need to keep up with the latest technologies and trends to stay ahead of the game. One of the most powerful recent commerce technologies is headless commerce. Headless commerce is a method of dividing the front-end and back-end aspects of an eCommerce platform. This strategy offers companies greater adaptability and authority over their customers’ online shopping experiences, which is crucial in today's fast-changing digital environment.

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More Than 30 Top Brands Announce Exclusive Offers For National Military Appreciation Month with SheerID

SheerID

More Than 30 Top Brands Announce Exclusive Offers For National Military Appreciation Month with SheerID

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Hybrid Cloud Is Hard To Manage

Forrester eCommerce

The de facto cloud strategy is hybrid. This term encapsulates pretty much every flavor of cloud strategy today and does little to give you the specifics. Whether you’re bursting from private cloud to public (you’re not) or managing two separate siloes of applications on different platforms – the term fits.

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Customer Reviews: Why They’re Important & How to Get More

Wiser

For many shoppers, online reviews are crucial when making purchasing decisions. Whether it’s restaurants, big chains, local businesses or anything in between, shoppers turn to ratings and the testimony of other customers to lead them in the right direction. Some customers ask their friends and family directly for recommendations, but others often turn to Yelp, a common customer review site, Google, or social media to read up on reviews.

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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.

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452: Meet The Man Who Makes 8 Figures Selling Baby Shoes With Cole South

My Wife Quit Her Job

Today I’m thrilled to have my friend Cole South on the show. Cole runs an 8 figure business selling moccasins for kids over at Bird Rock Baby and BJJ uniforms over at Gold BJJ. He is a former poker player turned entrepreneur and in this episode, we’re going to talk about what it takes to grow a footwear business to 8 figures. What You’ll Learn How much does it cost to start a footwear business How Cole grew this business from the ground up Cole’s philosophies on business

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Shoppers and Operators want Malls to Change, Creating Opportunities for Emerging Brands

Retail TouchPoints

As a result of changing consumer behaviors and spending patterns, many retailers are focused on right-sizing their store footprints, especially in shopping malls. In fact, results from Retail TouchPoints’ latest Store Design & Experience Survey revealed that 58% of respondents plan to remodel and/or renovate a minimum of 11% of their store footprint through 2024.

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How the pandemic’s e-commerce boom drove new packaging trends

RetailDive

While the effects are finally settling out, industry experts say the last three years have seen an uptick in “ships in own container” packaging as well as changes in design.

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The annual inflation rate is coming down

RetailWire

The inflation rate for the 12 months through March was up 4.2 percent, down from 5.1 percent for the year ending in February, according to the Personal Consumption Expenditures index.

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eCommerce in 2025: How Customer Experience Drives Online Retail Success

Speaker: Jennifer Wright and Nick Barron

2025 is right around the corner, and with it comes a new wave of consumer expectations, competitive pressures, and operational challenges. Success lies in finding the balance between operational flexibility and creating experiences that keep customers coming back. The future of retail belongs to those who can stay ahead of shifting customer preferences and marketing trends. 🔮 In this session, we’ll dive deep into what it takes to keep customers engaged and your operations nimble, no matt

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Let’s Chat About ChatGPT And CX

Forrester eCommerce

It’s hard to avoid the hype that ChatGPT and similar generative AI tools will change everything — including customer experience (CX). But scratch the surface of the click bait headlines about AI and CX and you’ll find that writers have conflated CX with customer service or marketing.

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Retail Assortment Strategies: What Are They & How Do They Work?

Wiser

As a retailer, getting shoppers into your store is the first big hurdle, but then comes an even more complex beast— getting them to make a purchase. One essential component of this is using the best retail assortment strategy for your store. For some retailers, simply offering a wide variety of items is the key, even if they’re somewhat unrelated.

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451: $360K/Yr In Passive Income – Where To Invest Your Money Today With Sam Dogen

My Wife Quit Her Job

Today, I have a very special guest back on the show, Sam Dogen. Sam is the owner of the popular personal finance blog Financial Samurai. He’s also a published author and his last book, “Buy This, Not That” hit the Wall Street Journal Bestseller List. In this episode, we talk about passive income investments and how to manage your money in the current economic climate.

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Saks Expands Limitless VIP Program to Include More Experiences that ‘Money Can’t Buy’

Retail TouchPoints

Digital luxury platform Saks is doubling down on the success of its exclusive Limitless membership program for top clients with expanded services and benefits, including access to members-only experiences and one-of-a-kind merchandise. The invite-only program requires at least six store visits a year and a “spend threshold in the six figures ,” according to Harper’s Bazaar.

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4 Best Practices for Ensuring Success in International Markets Ahead of Peak Season

The opportunity for e-commerce merchants in international markets is immense. Data indicates that when international options are available at checkout, merchants see up to 20-60% higher cart conversion and a 128% higher gross merchandise value (GMV) than domestic orders. However, while the opportunities are significant, so are the risks. Without careful planning and strategic partnerships, merchants may face challenges, including high shipping costs, complex customs regulations, and unexpected p