Forrester eCommerce
AUGUST 15, 2024
Forrester’s top ten cloud trends for 2024 report is out. No one will be surprised that AI figures prominently. Yet there are other fundamental shifts in play — the rise of the intelligent edge, increased cloud compliance complexity, and (finally!) mature multicloud networking offerings.
Retail TouchPoints
AUGUST 29, 2024
Value-seeking consumers trading down, strategically waiting for discounts and choosing low-cost Chinese shopping apps will soften holiday sales growth to 2% year over year (YoY) both in the U.S. and globally, according to the Salesforce Shopping Index , which analyzes data from more than 1.5 billion global consumers on retail sites. While holiday sales grew 3% YoY in 2023, reaching $1.17 trillion , Salesforce predicts global sales for November through December 2024 will reach $1.19 trillion , wi
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RetailDive
AUGUST 26, 2024
The company is leveraging Bed Bath & Beyond’s deep name recognition and plans to develop a gallery of retail brands ranging from luxury to off-price.
RetailWire
AUGUST 25, 2024
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf is taking advantage of the fall season with a new menu available until October 31, 2024. The seasonal offerings include a variety of beverages designed to align with the themes of an autumn experience.
Speaker: Jennifer Wright and Nick Barron
Navigating the complexities of e-commerce requires more than just the right technology - It demands a holistic strategy that aligns platform capabilities with customer- centric design and marketing. This webinar will provide a roadmap for building a robust e-commerce strategy, guiding you through key decisions from platform selection to creating user experiences that convert, and leverage digital marketing to reach and retail customers.
TalkingRetail
AUGUST 22, 2024
Spar and Marie Curie are encouraging people to bake their favourite cakes, hold a tea party and raise vital funds to help ensure more people, whatever their illness, get the end of life care they urgently need.
A Better Lemonade Stand
AUGUST 20, 2024
In late January of this year, I stood in a room with a projector, in front of the founders of Pixel Dreams , a well established small digital design and strategy agency based in Toronto. I had selected Pixel Dreams after searching for the right team for nearly a year. Overhauling and redesigning A Better Lemonade Stand wasn’t a choice I was prepared to hastily make.
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Retail TouchPoints
AUGUST 27, 2024
As with many other retail sales “seasons,” formerly hard-and-fast dates about when back-to-school (BTS) selling starts — and perhaps more importantly, when it stops — have become more nebulous in recent years. BTS purchases certainly are starting earlier: according to the National Retail Federation (NRF) survey conducted by Prosper Insights & Analytics, more than half ( 55% ) of consumers already had started buying school items in July.
RetailDive
AUGUST 26, 2024
The majority of consumers are open to exchanges or store credit instead of full refunds if the returns process is easy, according to Narvar.
Practical eCommerce
AUGUST 27, 2024
Creating, managing, and modifying content online has never been easier or more affordable. The post 12 Free Open-Source Content Management Systems appeared first on Practical Ecommerce.
RetailWire
AUGUST 28, 2024
Casio Computer Co., Ltd. has announced the release of its latest G-SHOCK watch, the GLX-5600KB, marking the third signature model designed in partnership with professional surfer Kanoa Igarashi.
Speaker: Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader
In today’s competitive market, pricing is more than just a number — it’s the cornerstone of profitability. The right pricing strategy ensures that you capture the true value of your offering, paving the way for sustainable growth and long-term success. Join Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader, in this exclusive session where he will explore how a well-crafted pricing approach balances customer perception with business objectives, creating a powerful tool for securing both competitive advantage a
TalkingRetail
AUGUST 21, 2024
Skip, the first British-made cold-pressed active CBD drinks brand, has been launched. Each 250ml can contains 5mg of cold-pressed active CBD (below the most recent FSA guidance of 10mg/day) as well as fruit juices and botanicals and no soya lecithin.
Forrester eCommerce
AUGUST 6, 2024
With the July 19th incident that impacted CrowdStrike Falcon® customers globally, CrowdStrike has significantly damaged customer trust. CrowdStrike’s initial Post Incident Review outlines a number of reasonable steps they plan to take to regain that trust including: Improved testing protocols Staged deployments External QA of both its code and its end-to-end processes.
Retail TouchPoints
AUGUST 19, 2024
The fate of retail performance for the second half of 2024 is anything but certain. Despite expectations that inflation, subsequent rate hikes and the lingering effects of the pandemic would negatively impact spending, consumption rates have remained surprisingly high. This counterintuitive trend has sparked debate among economists, analysts and retail executives about the sustainability of current spending patterns.
RetailDive
AUGUST 14, 2024
Brazilian beauty conglomerate Natura & Co. earlier this year floated plans to separate its Avon business, but said this week that’s now on hold.
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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
Practical eCommerce
AUGUST 15, 2024
A new book from Princeton University Press aims to separate reality from promotion and fear. The post ‘AI Snake Oil’ Sorts Promise from Hype appeared first on Practical Ecommerce.
RetailWire
AUGUST 22, 2024
Foot Locker Inc. has unveiled its newly redesigned flagship store at 112 W 34th St., introducing the Foot Locker "Home Court," a cutting-edge basketball shopping destination created in collaboration with Nike and Jordan Brand.
TalkingRetail
AUGUST 13, 2024
Coca-Cola and the Oreo have teamed-up to create an exclusive and limited-edition drink: Coca-Cola Oreo Zero Sugar Limited Edition. The collaboration has been launched using the theme of “besties” to celebrate the relationship between Oreo and Coca-Cola which “are playfully connected in many ways”.
Forrester eCommerce
AUGUST 1, 2024
Business and technology leaders are gearing up to spend in the coming year. Making the most of modest budget hikes will take cross-functional collaboration, a willingness to part with outdated tech, and strategic experimentation with (and beyond) AI.
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In the B2B space, digital expectations are higher than ever. Consumer platforms have made online experiences incredibly user-friendly and efficient, adding pressure for businesses to follow suit to meet the expectations of the modern B2B buyer. Take inspiration from B2C commerce strategies and adapt them for B2B digital interactions. Learn to create engaging and well-crafted consumer shopping experiences with insights and tools from Orium’s report, A Blueprint to B2B Commerce.
Retail TouchPoints
AUGUST 15, 2024
Retail cooperative Ace Hardware has unveiled a new experiential store concept, dubbed Elevate Ace, that will roll out to all new and existing stores over the next five years, supported by a $1 billion investment. The new store design was unveiled at the retailer’s fall convention in Chicago earlier this month, which brought together more than 17,600 Ace Hardware retailers and industry professionals to celebrate the brand’s 100th anniversary.
RetailDive
AUGUST 12, 2024
The company is pursuing a sale of its business and said it has a commitment for $130 million in debtor-in-possession financing from existing lenders.
Practical eCommerce
AUGUST 25, 2024
Since 2013 we've predicted U.S. retail sales for the upcoming holiday season. This year we address the effects of mobile, online vs. in-store, email marketing, Gen Zs, and BNPL. The post 5 Predictions for the 2024 Holiday Shopping Season appeared first on Practical Ecommerce.
RetailWire
AUGUST 17, 2024
According to a recent press release, Abercrombie & Fitch Co. has entered a strategic partnership with Haddad Brands. This maneuver aims to extend the global reach of the abercrombie kids line.
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Join Bloomreach at Innovation Fest: Summer 2024, a virtual event, to explore the future of personalized marketing and merchandising! Along with the company’s top product experts, CEO Raj De Datta will provide an exclusive look at the company’s latest AI innovations reshaping the omnichannel experience. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to connect with fellow industry leaders and explore the latest trends in retail technology.
TalkingRetail
AUGUST 29, 2024
A new investigation has reinforced the instrumental role of flavoured vaping products in securing a smokefree future, just one day after the British Medical Association called for a total ban on all non-tobacco flavoured vapes.
Forrester eCommerce
AUGUST 13, 2024
Chances are that your organization is lying to itself about the quality of the customer experience (CX) it provides. But this lie is so pleasant, so comforting, that organizations continue to tell it even as the problems it creates pile up.
Retail TouchPoints
AUGUST 14, 2024
Party City has appointed Barry Litwin as President and CEO as the company continues to eke its way back from its January 2023 bankruptcy. Litwin most recently served as the CEO of Global Industrial Company (GIC) , a distributor of industrial products that serves more than 500,000 customers across the manufacturing, transportation, retail and healthcare sectors.
RetailDive
AUGUST 15, 2024
The rule prohibits businesses from buying reviews or testimonials, whether positive or negative, as well as the suppression of reviews.
Speaker: David Nisbet, Everett Zufelt, and Michaela Weber
Once upon a time, in the vast realm of online commerce, there lived a humble checkout button overlooked by many. Yet, within its humble click lay the power to transform a mere visitor into a loyal customer. 🧐 💡 Getting checkout right can mark the difference between a successful sale and an abandoned cart, yet many businesses fail to make payments a part of their commerce strategy even when it has a direct impact on revenue.
Practical eCommerce
AUGUST 20, 2024
Generating text from images accelerates accessibility, SEO, social media captions, language translation, and more. The post 7 Image-to-Text Tools, AI-powered appeared first on Practical Ecommerce.
RetailWire
AUGUST 14, 2024
Domino's Pizza has announced its intentions to provide carryout deals for its customers following news that its carryout business has increased recently, in part due to increased delivery prices.
TalkingRetail
AUGUST 28, 2024
With great sadness, the Fed has reported the sudden passing of its first ever female national president, Margaret Adams. Adams and her husband David owned a store in Largs, North Ayrshire for many years and joined what was then the NFRN in 1989.
Forrester eCommerce
AUGUST 19, 2024
Over the last 18 months, I’ve been noticing an increase in discussions about go-to-market strategy in B2B circles, just as ABM rose in popularity over 10 years ago. In particular I have observed: Platform vendors that previously badged ABM platforms are now repositioning as GTM platforms.
Speaker: Shaunna Bruton, Danielle Wyllie, and Kailey Holmes
Say goodbye to one-size-fits-all retail, and say hello to experiences that keep your customers coming back for more! Customer loyalty isn’t just earned - it’s cultivated through meaningful engagement with the help of data. This webinar will take you behind the scenes of how top retailers turn customer data into personalized experiences that drive engagement and retention.
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