RetailDive

JUNE 14, 2023

Shippers adjusted to pandemic-related disruptions to reach customers faster. But shifting shopper preferences and cost-cutting efforts may slow things down.

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GetElastic

JUNE 15, 2023

Today, online commerce is centered around driving traffic and conversions to websites. Lately, I’ve been thinking, what happens when ChatGPT-style search engines send people answers, rather than links? In recent months, both Microsoft and Google released chat-enabled, question-answering search offerings powered by generative AI. Google also recently announced a conversational integration into its Shopping Graph.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 27, 2023

There’s a lot of talk about artificial intelligence these days, with countless posts about how it’s changing consumer expectations , influencing operations and transforming entire industries. But is there anything your retail business can do to profit from AI? When it comes to ecommerce, the answer is a resounding “yes.” And early adopters stand to benefit significantly.

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RetailWire

JUNE 29, 2023

Retail associates are initially reluctant to embrace recommendations from artificial intelligence technology when performing their jobs. Most come to learn the benefits of the new tech but communication is key, according to companies such as Sam’s Club that use AI to improve in-store performance.

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RetailDive

JUNE 15, 2023

Starting with women’s tops, the feature allows shoppers to see how certain products would look on a model of their choice.

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Fastr

JUNE 8, 2023

Size does matter in ecommerce – and not just for apparel. When you’re looking at static photos of mer chandise online, whether it be a bouquet of flowers, piece of furniture, or article of clothing, it can be very difficult to visualize the size of the item in the absence of “known” comparisons. But soda cans and dollar bills in your product photography won’t do the job.

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Wiser

JUNE 13, 2023

For businesses of all sizes, the ability to accurately track and manage pricing is essential for success. Excel spreadsheets have long been the go-to tool for this task, but as companies grow and their pricing needs become more complex, it can be difficult to keep up with changes in pricing using Excel alone. The fact is that this method can be time-consuming, and manual data entry creates more opportunities for errors.

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Forrester eCommerce

JUNE 21, 2023

In an environment of tightening budgets and higher-than-ever expectations on marketing, marketing leaders are feeling pressure to perform and show results. A large part of the marketing organization’s budget is spent on campaigns each year, including generating demand, strengthening the brand, retaining customers, or enabling sales.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 16, 2023

In Shein ’s ongoing efforts to stave off the threat of rival discount shopping app Temu (which overtook Shein as the No. 1 shopping app in America in April 2023), the company is expanding its product assortment beyond fashion and has signed agreements to sell products from brands including Skechers and Lansinoh. The product expansions will be enabled by Shein’s newly launched integrated marketplace , which opens the platform to third-party sellers.

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My Wife Quit Her Job

JUNE 28, 2023

Amazon sellers rely on the reviews of loyal Amazon shoppers to sell their products. But how does Amazon product testing work, and how do you sign up? This article explains how you can get freebies by testing and reviewing Amazon products, and whether or not you can make money as an Amazon Product Tester. The post How To Become An Amazon Product Tester And Get Free Stuff appeared first on MyWifeQuitHerJob.com.

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Fastr

JUNE 1, 2023

To help ensure our customers and potential future customers fully understand the changes coming with Google Analytics 4 and are ready to start collecting useful data on July 1, 2023, Zmags’ Vice President of Product, Allison Vernerey led a conversation with Gideon Delayahu, a digital analytics expert and owner of Digital Insights. (Zmags and Digital Insights have worked together to ensure the GA4 readiness for a mutual customer.

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MakeWebBetter

JUNE 27, 2023

This is the era of automation & AI! Who would want the drag of manual accounting tasks? After all, it's all about being efficient with your time. Maintaining records, storing countless documents & receipts, payment reconciliation, and keeping up with a tidy organization of contacts, bills, & invoicing. Phew!!! It’s [.] The post What Is Payment Reconciliation: Role Of Automation & Best Practices appeared first on MakeWebBetter.

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Wiser

JUNE 20, 2023

Promotions are a key component of any successful business strategy. Whether you’re launching a new product, trying to gain more customers, or simply looking to increase brand recognition and loyalty, effective promotions can help you reach your goals. But crafting an effective promotions strategy requires careful planning and execution. Every brand and retailer is coming out with new promotions all of the time.

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Forrester eCommerce

JUNE 28, 2023

If I asked you what the top emerging technology is for 2023, you would likely say Generative AI. And you would be correct. But you can also see hype bubble expanding daily. Today every vendor is pumping GenAI tools into every conceivable niche of their software portfolios (for example, check out this Salesforce announcement).

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 30, 2023

French fashion brand Lacoste is expanding the utility of its UNDW3 NFT collection, first released in June 2022, to include a Web3-based loyalty program that will allow members to earn rewards and co-create, multiple sources report. Owners of one of the company’s 11,212 “Genesis Pass” UNDW3 (pronounced “underwater”) NFTs can now convert those digital tokens into an UNDW3 Card, and connect their wallets to a new dedicated site where they will gain access to “creative sessions, contests, vid

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My Wife Quit Her Job

JUNE 20, 2023

Today I have my friend Andrew Warner on the show. Andrew is the founder and host of Mixergy, which is one of the OG interview based podcasts in the world. During the pandemic, he released a book called Stop Asking Questions: How to lead high Impact Interviews, which I read cover to cover. And I wanted to bring Andrew on the show today to talk about people skills because I know that my businesses didn’t start taking off until I started building relationships with other business owners.

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Profitero

JUNE 27, 2023

Over the past decade, consumers have turned into omnichannel shoppers — meaning they shop in-store and from various brand or retailer online sources, including websites, apps and social media pages. According to Forrester, 62% of retail sales are digitally influenced, meaning that most shoppers have engaged with brand content online — like ads, social media posts or website pages — influencing their decision to purchase online or in-store.

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MakeWebBetter

JUNE 22, 2023

Ready to unlock the potential of your SaaS venture? But before we get to that, think about having a powerful ally by your side—a toolkit that amplifies your lead generation efforts, streamlines customer relationship management, and provides valuable insights through advanced analytics. That's the power of HubSpot for SaaS! Bid farewell to complex processes.

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GetElastic

JUNE 9, 2023

The global Integration Platform as a Service (iPaaS) market was estimated to be worth 3.7 billion in 2021. By 2026, the iPaaS market is anticipated to increase to $13.9 billion. When the market share of a business technology worth billions of dollars is slated to triple in half a decade, it’s likely to be lasting. So it’s no wonder that people are asking: What’s an iPaaS?

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Forrester eCommerce

JUNE 7, 2023

You need to deliver value to customers. Right? Wrong! Believing that your firm “delivers” value makes you the Hero. This is just like Neo in “The Matrix,” which tells a classic hero story of Thomas “Neo” Anderson, who is on a quest to free humanity from the Matrix. Trinity is his co-star.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 9, 2023

In-store digital media startup Cooler Screens is suing Walgreens , previously one of the highest-profile adopters of its technology, which integrates smart screens onto cooler doors to power in-store advertising. Cooler Screens is seeking $200 million for breach of contract and is seeking to prevent the retailer from removing the screen technology from its stores.

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My Wife Quit Her Job

JUNE 8, 2023

Temu is the second-most popular shopping app in the US behind Amazon because its prices are extremely low. From $5 shoes to a Nintendo Switch for only $7, these deals often seem too good to be true. So is Temu a scam? The truth is that most of us know very little about Temu’s origins. Recently, Kim Kommando, a cybersecurity writer from USA Today, wrote a scathing review accusing Temu of collecting sensitive data from consumers and selling the info to China.

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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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Wiser

JUNE 5, 2023

As a small business owner, managing supply chain issues is nothing new. Because smaller retailers cannot always order in bulk or far in advance like many larger retailers do, any supply chain disruptions are often felt faster and stronger by small businesses. It’s important to get it right, as any hiccups in the process can have serious consequences for your business.

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RetailDive

JUNE 1, 2023

The brand recently stopped selling via the department store and its off-price stores and discovered the alleged fakes this year, per court documents.

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365 Retail

JUNE 29, 2023

LOOKFANTASTIC, part of THG Beauty, is launching a new Dermatological Skincare hub , home to all brands and products that are medical-grade and dermatologically tested and approved. The hub, which goes live on 1 st July, has been created to provide customers with comprehensive education, guidance and understanding for their skincare journey. Located on the LOOKFANTASTIC website, the Dermatological Skincare hub is designed so customers can explore products tailored to their specific needs, so whet

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Forrester eCommerce

JUNE 14, 2023

Enterprise business intelligence (BI) continues to be the last mile to insights-driven business (IDB) capabilities. No matter what technology foundation you’re using – a data lake, a data warehouse, data fabric, data mesh, etc. – BI applications are where business users consume data and turn it into actionable insights and decisions.

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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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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 30, 2023

Fenty Beauty ’s new Roblox activation will feature interactive scavenger hunts, mazes and other opportunities to learn about the inspirations for, and ingredients from, some of the company’s products. The event, called The Fenty Beauty + Skin Experience , launched on June 30 and will run through July 30, 2023. The metaverse experience will reportedly teach shoppers about popular products, including Fenty Skin Melt Awf Jelly Oil Makeup-Melting Cleanser, Fenty Eau de Parfum and Fenty Beauty Gloss

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My Wife Quit Her Job

JUNE 9, 2023

Welcome to another Family First Friday in honor of my Wall Street Journal bestselling book, the Family First Entrepreneur. In this episode, I discuss what not to do when it comes to starting an ecommerce business today. There’s just way too much content to consume online and a lot of it is outdated and worthless. To help you sort through the junk, here are all the outdated ecommerce strategies and tips that no longer apply in 2023.

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RetailWire

JUNE 9, 2023

UPS trucks do not have air conditioning and temperatures in the back of trucks can reach 140 degrees, according to the Teamsters. The union is calling on UPS to air-condition its fleet of trucks and to provide drivers with more water and ice.

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RetailDive

JUNE 29, 2023

With sales down in part due to lower demand for COVID-19 vaccines and tests, the retailer is also closing 300 stores in the U.K.

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