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.
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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.
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.
FastSpring
AUGUST 6, 2024
We spoke with FastSpring’s Senior Director of Tax Rachel Harding about why having FastSpring serve as your merchant of record greatly simplifies your relationship to managing indirect global taxes. She recently assisted a European software company that was contacted by African taxing authorities inquiring about an unpaid tax liability. It became complicated quickly, but by partnering with FastSpring as a merchant of record , we were able to simplify it back down for them.
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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.
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.
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.
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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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.
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.
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 23, 2024
The 2024 Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report notes that there were 725 known data breach incidents in the retail sector for the year ending in late October 2023. An estimated 369 of those resulted in confirmed data disclosure. From ‘credential stuffing’ to phishing to exploitation of vulnerabilities, cybercriminals have many options to violate consumer data privacy, disrupt store and warehousing operations and execute denial of service.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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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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.
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.
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”.
Practical eCommerce
AUGUST 5, 2024
Publishers who syndicate their content can drive referral traffic and raise brand visibility. The tactic does little for search engine optimization, however. The post SEO Aspects of Content Syndication appeared first on Practical Ecommerce.
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.
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.
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.
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 13, 2024
Co-pilots are essential on a commercial aircraft: they’re there to assist the captain in operating the aircraft, monitor instruments and systems, communicate with air traffic control and generally divide the workload with the pilot. While a co-pilot’s role is one of assistance and support, they are also fully trained to take over operation of the aircraft if needed.
TalkingRetail
AUGUST 8, 2024
The Federation of Independent Retailers (the Fed) is making available emergency grants of up to £1,000, for members whose businesses have been ravaged in riot torn cities and towns.
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
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.
RetailDive
AUGUST 15, 2024
The rule prohibits businesses from buying reviews or testimonials, whether positive or negative, as well as the suppression of reviews.
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.
Forrester eCommerce
AUGUST 1, 2024
Modern Application Development Services Defined Clients want more autonomy to better control their own innovation and development capabilities to build modern and up-to-date custom applications.
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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
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