Retail TouchPoints

JULY 6, 2022

Although social commerce sales in the U.S. are currently a mere one-tenth the size of China’s market, it is gaining traction nationwide. And if the staggering growth in China is any indication, we’ll likely see an explosion in consumer adoption — and revenue creation — over the next five years. To capitalize on this growing opportunity, brands, retailers and even grocers are sharpening their social media strategies and placing authentic content creation at the center of everything they do.

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BigCommerce

JULY 7, 2022

Although open-source solutions, like Magento, offer greater control and flexibility over site customizations, they often involve a high total cost…

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Ecommerce Platforms

JULY 7, 2022

Whether you’re new to the ecommerce game or need a more feature-rich alternative to your current software, you might be on the hunt for the best eCommerce platform. . So, in this article, we’re taking a close look at four frequently mentioned solutions: Shopify Wix , Squarespace , and Weebly. All these platforms enable you to create websites with an online store.

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Forrester eCommerce

JULY 8, 2022

How can CX leaders gain funding? Develop executive empathy: Determine stakeholder priorities, connect CX to these existing priorities, and communicate the value of CX.

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Speaker: Becky Parisotto

Fulfillment is no longer just about getting products from point A to point B – it's about crafting seamless, scalable, customer first experiences. Flexible fulfillment strategies are more important than ever for those aiming to stay ahead and build resilience as retail enters a new era in 2025. Learn how to optimize fulfillment processes, tackle complex, multi-vendor orders, and create seamless customer experiences – from white-glove delivery for high-value items to quick-ship solutions for ever

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 7, 2022

Brother Mobile Solutions has introduced the RuggedJet 3200 Series, a labeling solution designed to help retailers implement agile pricing strategies while staying on top of inventory in a tight labor market. The solution was created to offer drop-in emulation with leading retail software and operating systems for simple systems integration. Additionally, Brother Mobile Solutions offers lifetime support for the RuggedJet 3200 to help retailers get maximum uptime from the machines.

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BigCommerce

JULY 5, 2022

With more than a decade in business, BB Wheels is a small, family-owned business located in Albany, Minnesota.

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Forrester eCommerce

JULY 5, 2022

CX leaders can ensure that sustainability is more than just good words and intentions by weaving their firm’s sustainability goals into customer journeys as they unfold. But many CX pros miss the opportunity because they: Fail to make sustainability real. In countries like France and Italy, a growing number of organizations are clarifying their purpose […].

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 6, 2022

Going beyond its existing Target partnership , Ulta Beauty is collaborating with Condé Nast beauty media brand Allure on an interactive pop-up space at the Allure Store in New York City, through Sept. 30. Store visitors will have access to the store’s AR virtual try-on tech, QR codes connecting them to product content and smart mirrors as they shop a carefully chosen selection of items from Ulta’s roster of brands.

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Ecommerce Platforms

JULY 3, 2022

You’ve signed up for Shopify , taken advantage of its beautiful themes , but now you’re stuck with a “Powered by Shopify” tag at the bottom of your site, infringing upon your custom branding plan for the worse. Okay, it’s not the worst thing in the world, but ideally, you want to learn how to remove “Powered by Shopify” from your online store. . Summary.

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My Wife Quit Her Job

JULY 3, 2022

What are the best side hustles for women and what can stay at home moms do to make extra money? Thanks to the Internet, there are many side hustles for women that allow you to work from home or wherever you want AND earn money at the same time. In this post, I outline 17 side hustle ideas for women to earn additional income that are either free or cost less than $100 to start.

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Forrester eCommerce

JULY 8, 2022

In May 2022, Business Insider reported that Russian troops stole nearly $5 million worth of farm equipment from a John Deere dealership in Melitopol, Ukraine. The stolen equipment was located by remote GPS and locked, preventing it from being used. This story opens many questions around IoT security and is a path of research that […].

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 5, 2022

Retailers’ attitudes about ecommerce have undergone a series of rapid evolutions over the last two years. In the early days of the pandemic it was a scramble to ramp up (or create) digital capabilities. Then, once basic digital offerings were in place, merchants began to consider how to make these ecommerce advancements permanent in preparation for the “New Normal.”.

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Wiser

JULY 5, 2022

Changes in pricing are a given, and often adapt to follow the flow of the market. Most of the time, these changes in price are value-based. But value is not assigned to a product by the seller, it is determined by the consumer’s readiness to buy the product up to a certain price. Products are only worth as much as a shopper is willing to pay for them, and that price can be different for different buyers.

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RetailDive

JULY 7, 2022

Rivals Pacsun and American Eagle Outfitters have similar target audiences but are approaching the rising popularity of digital currency differently.

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Forrester eCommerce

JULY 5, 2022

A digital business is one with technology at the core of its business model, meaning that software is the expression of the business. A truly digital business quickly implements and continuously improves all its policies, processes, and procedures in software. It is widespread knowledge that APIs are key to becoming digital by building a platform […].

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 5, 2022

Amazon has delayed or canceled plans for at least 16 U.S. warehouses according to multiple local media reports. This scaling back follows a disappointing Q1 2022, during which the ecommerce giant reported a $3.8 billion net loss, which was partially driven by $6 billion in added costs — including the cost of operating its massive fulfillment network.

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Store Growers

JULY 7, 2022

Last Updated on July 7, 2022. It’s no exaggeration to say that selling supplements online is hard. There is lots of money to be made selling supplements and vitamins, so competition is brutal. With paid social, you’re able to steer somewhat clear of other brands. But with Google Ads, you’re going off head to head in the search results. So if you have plenty of established players with deep pockets, the cost per click skyrockets!

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RetailDive

JULY 7, 2022

The retail model was on the decline even before the pandemic. Now shoppers are staying away again as gas prices rise, according to Placer.ai research.

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Forrester eCommerce

JULY 4, 2022

The launch announcements for Siemens Xcelerator and Horizon Nexus show how platforms are evolving in the manufacturing sector.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 8, 2022

GameStop has named Diana Saadeh-Jajeh, the retailer’s Chief Accounting Officer, as CFO, effective immediately. She replaces Michael Recupero, who has been terminated. Recupero was reportedly pushed out by Chairman Ryan Cohen “because he was not the right culture fit” and was “too hands off” as the company prepares for a round of layoffs as part of an aggressive turnaround plan, a person familiar with the matter told CNBC.

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RetailMinded

JULY 3, 2022

* 80% of retailers have been hit with supply problems in the last year; *52% of shops and ecommerce brands have experienced stockouts, resulting in a loss of sales; *Supply crisis has added 23% to retailers’ costs over the last year and 51% have put up prices as a result; * Results are from a new survey of 500 retailers by Brightpearl , which provides retail operating solutions for some of the world’s biggest retail brands.

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RetailDive

JULY 7, 2022

Analysts said “inflation, energy security, geopolitical uncertainty, and rapidly tightening financing conditions are increasingly putting pressure on issuers.

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Forrester eCommerce

JULY 7, 2022

Our excitement grows by the day, with our B2B Summit APAC event back live in Singapore (and via the digital experience) this 20–21 September. We have been working on developing our agenda for some time now, and our aim has always been simple: to deliver unique, APAC-focused, and actionable, best-practice-enabled guidance to support our clients […].

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 8, 2022

CVS Health has appointed Tilak Mandadi as both EVP and a new role, Chief Data, Digital and Technology Officer. Mandadi will start in the role July 25, 2022, managing the company’s data, digital and technology strategy while overseeing growth and innovation through digital-led, consumer-focused experiences and services. Prior to joining CVS Health, Mandadi was Chief Strategy, Innovation and Technology Officer of MGM Resorts International.

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365 Retail

JULY 5, 2022

The Very Group, operator of multicategory digital retailers Very and Littlewoods, has appointed former president and CEO of Walmart Japan Lionel Desclée as group CEO. He will join on 19 September 2022. Current group CEO Henry Birch will step down on 24 September 2022 after four and a half years in the role. Lionel will join The Very Group from McKinsey & Company, where he is a senior advisor.

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RetailDive

JULY 5, 2022

Momentum is building to more forcefully regulate the apparel industry, which has poor track records on workers’ rights and the environment.

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Forrester eCommerce

JULY 8, 2022

Children's smartwatch brand Xplora plans to move into the US market - one of many recent additions to a crowded market. This blog explores important lessons that brands should consider when developing a smartwatch and entering a crowded market.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 5, 2022

Spain will become the ninth European country with a lululemon retail presence when the retailer launches a Spanish-language website later in July and opens stores in Madrid and Barcelona in September 2022. The brand already operates nearly 40 stores and three local-language websites in France, Germany, Ireland, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland and the UK, but Spain will be the first new European country lululemon has moved into since 2019.

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eCommerce CEO

JULY 8, 2022

Starting an ecommerce business in today’s economy is easier than you might think, but to be successful, you need to do a bit of homework. Read more.

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RetailDive

JULY 6, 2022

The e-commerce giant has inked a deal with the struggling food delivery service that includes an opportunity to take a minority stake.

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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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