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Avoiding Digital Imperialism In Age Of AI

Forrester eCommerce

As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes a key driver of economic growth, it presents both opportunities and challenges. To ensure AI benefits society, employees, customer and organizations, it’s crucial to prevent a scenario where the concentration of power in the tech sector leads to a new form of digital dominance.

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TikTok Beefs Up Search Ads Offering Just in Time for Holiday Shopping

Retail TouchPoints

For several years now, consumers’ search behavior has been trending away from generic search engines and toward platforms like Amazon and social media sites. TikTok has noted this trend on its platform, where it says 57% of users utilize its search functionality and 23% search for something within 30 seconds of opening the TikTok app. Image courtesy TikTok Now TikTok has introduced a new way for brands to capitalize on this trend, with a new Search Ads offering that will allow brands to place th

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How to Compare SEO of Competing URLs

Practical eCommerce

Only Google knows most ranking signals, although some are public. Examples include keyword usage, content structure, and backlinks. The post How to Compare SEO of Competing URLs appeared first on Practical Ecommerce.

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No, not all companies are abandoning diversity, equity and inclusion. Here’s why.

RetailDive

Amid a high-profile backlash, many businesses are scrutinizing their policies. But the vast majority end up sticking with DEI, in part because it’s key to growth.

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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 Accurate Were Our Predictions For 2024?

Forrester eCommerce

As we prepare to launch our 2025 predictions, we look back on some of the ones we made a year ago. Find out how we did, and get a first peek at what our forthcoming predictions will cover.

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557: Why You’ll Never Get Anywhere In Business If You Don’t Stop THIS Habit!

My Wife Quit Her Job

Today, Toni and I cover a topic that plagues almost every single entrepreneur that we know. We dive into the pitfalls of shiny object syndrome and how it can derail your focus and productivity. We explore why we’re so easily tempted by new ideas and projects, and how to break free from the constant urge to chase the next big thing. What You’ll Learn How to avoid shiny object syndrome The keys to focusing your efforts Sponsors SellersSummit.com – The Sellers Summit is the ecomme

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How Facebook Advertising Agencies Fail: 3 Big Mistakes to Watch For

Groove

Facebook is the biggest social network in the world, boasting more than 3 billion users as of April 2024. With such an enormous pool of potential customers at their fingertips, eCommerce businesses can't afford to ignore advertising on the platform. Many companies rely on a Facebook advertising agency to run their campaigns, but some agencies make critical errors that cost significant amounts of time and money.

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CrowdStrike Holds Its Fal.Con Conference As It Tries To Move On From July 19

Forrester eCommerce

Last week, CrowdStrike held its yearly user conference, Fal.Con, in Las Vegas. The conference comes just two short months after CrowdStrike issued a config update that took down 8.5 million Windows endpoints, which disrupted air travel, hospitals, and media outlets while impacting many other industries.

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Close Sales-Assisted Deals Faster with FastSpring’s Hubspot Integration

FastSpring

We recently announced our new Hubspot integration as a part of our improved B2B offering. Today, let’s dive deeper into the feature itself and see exactly what it offers and how it can improve your sales-assisted transactions while using FastSpring as your Merchant of Record. If you’re interested in using the Hubspot integration with FastSpring reach out to our sales team or submit a ticket to our customer team here.

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Three Tactics for Optimizing CTV Success

Retail TouchPoints

As the CTV landscape continues on its path of rapid growth since the pandemic, with giants like Netflix launching ad tiers, players like Walmart entering the space through M&A and streamers doubling down on global expansion, new challenges and opportunities are emerging. If you’re looking to experiment and thrive in the CTV space, here are three tactics for optimizing success: Crafting the Most Effective Targeting Strategy In order to get consumers to look up from their phones during a comme

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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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Flyla and SheerID Partner to Bring Seamless Student Verification and Specialized Fares to Airlines

SheerID

SheerID and Flyla Join Forces to Offer Verified Student Flight Discounts, Empowering Airlines to Confidently Deliver Exclusive Fare Programs Directly to Students.

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Concerned about AI gathering business data? Check your phone.

Forrester eCommerce

We’ve been talking a lot about the security challenges with Artificial Intelligence (AI) at Forrester, specifically Generative AI. We’ve researched the buzz on AI PC’s and think 2025 is when they’ll start to gain adoption. But what about mobile?

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Ports on the Brink: USMX Strike Threatens America’s Cargo Lifeline

RetailWire

Dockworkers across ports from Maine to Texas are poised to strike early Tuesday, threatening what could be one of the most economically disruptive labor actions in decades.

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Kay Jewelers to Reinvigorate Stores with Dedicated Customization Spaces

Retail TouchPoints

Through the remainder of 2024 and into 2025, Kay Jewelers plans to enhance its retail store design and customer experience. The retailer will add dedicated customization and collaboration areas in stores that are designed to provide personal, full-service experiences and are capable of hosting wedding parties, friend groups and “any other consumers looking to create memories that last,” according to a company press release.

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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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LK Bennett Opens New Flagship Store in Knightsbridge

365 Retail

LK Bennett has opened a new flagship store in the heart of West London’s luxury retail district. Located on the prestigious Brompton Road , this opening marks a significant chapter for the brand as it continues to re-establish its position in the competitive landscape of high-end British fashion. The Knightsbridge store is expected to become a flagship location for the brand, alongside its New Bond Street outlet.

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Lessons From MAICON 2024 To Accelerate Your AI Success

Forrester eCommerce

MAICON 2024 insights and inspiration are still resonating. Learn three key lessons that set marketers up for success in an uncertain future.

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Carl’s Jr. Introduces ‘Ghost Burger’ for Those Who Have Been Ghosted

RetailWire

Carl's Jr. is honoring all who have been ghosted or who have ghosted someone by introducing a "Ghost Burger" for a limited time at all locations.

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Big Lots Looks to Bolster Lagging Sales with New Affiliate Program

Retail TouchPoints

Big Lots is moving full steam ahead despite its recent bankruptcy filing and sale. In addition to bringing back its “Black Friday Fridays” weekly holiday deals , the retailer is launching a new affiliate program to “build on its organic and grassroots popularity with bargain-savvy creators and publishers on social media and beyond.” Big Lots Fights its Way Back Big Lots has struggled to find its footing since the pandemic, with recent factors such as high inflation and interest rates continuing

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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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Prada Beauty Celebrates Launch on LOOKFANTASTIC with Luxury Pop-Up Tour Across the UK

365 Retail

To celebrate the exciting launch of Prada Beauty on LOOKFANTASTIC , the brand is embarking on a nationwide tour with a luxury, interactive pop-up experience. Designed in collaboration with Prada Fashion, this tour promises a fully immersive experience that blends Prada’s signature style with their highly anticipated beauty line. Traveling to four major UK cities, the pop-up invites consumers to explore Prada Beauty in an engaging and experiential environment.

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My Take On The Year Ahead For Sales Tech After Attending Three Key Events

Forrester eCommerce

This blog provides takeaways from Dreamforce, INBOUND, and CloudWorld that clients can use to get a perspective on each vendor’s vision for the coming year.

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First-Ever Costco With Apartments Set for South Los Angeles

RetailWire

Plans are moving forward for a new Costco development in Baldwin Village, South Los Angeles, marking the first location to feature residential apartments above the warehouse retail space.

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Forrester Forecast: Online’s Share of U.S. Sales to Top 29% by 2029

Retail TouchPoints

Nearly three of every 10 purchases by American consumers will be made online as the end of this decade nears, according to projections from Forrester in its U.S. Online Retail Forecast, 2024 to 2029. The research and technology firm projects that online U.S. retail sales will increase from $1.2 trillion in 2024 to $1.8 trillion in 2029, a five -year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.4% that will increase ecommerce’s share of total retail sales from 23.4% this year to 29.3% in 2029.

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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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The Creative Retail Awards Crown the Very Best in Retail, Leisure and Hospitality Design at Their 2024 Awards

365 Retail

The creative sector was partying last week after the announcement of the winners of the Creative Retail Awards 2024. At a crucial time for the industry, The Creative Retail Awards is the ultimate celebration of innovation and excellence in retail, leisure and hospitality design. It allows retailers and creatives from around the world to compete for glory in a range of categories, culminating in a glittering awards presentation in London, a global hub for the creative industries.

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Enhance User Confidence In Digital Experiences To Build Trust

Forrester eCommerce

Customers’ task completion is a measure of success for many companies, but to create a good user experience, it is just the bare minimum. There is more to consider for creating good, fulfilling experiences. Learn key practices to enhance user trust and confidence in digital experiences.

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Kroger Extends Exchange Offers for Albertsons Notes as Merger Developments Unfold

RetailWire

Recently, Kroger announced an extension of the expiration date for its exchange offers and consent solicitations regarding Albertsons Companies, Inc. notes. The new expiration date is set for September 27, 2024. This extension allows holders of Albertsons notes to exchange them for new Kroger notes and cash, as well as to consent to proposed amendments to the relevant indentures.

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Bath & Body Works Eliminates Retail President Role

Retail TouchPoints

Julie Rosen, President of Retail at Bath & Body Works , will leave the company by “mutual agreement,” as the retailer eliminates her role. Most of the functions that had reported to Rosen will now report to CEO Gina Boswell, who was named to the post in November 2022. The retailer also reaffirmed its guidance for its fiscal 2024, which will end in March 2025.

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Is Your Brand AI-Ready? Find Out with Orium’s Maturity Model

Generative AI is reshaping retail, but achieving true AI success isn’t simple. Many brands face hurdles—underdeveloped data strategies, limited AI-ready infrastructure, or lack of seamless integration across systems. As you explore how AI can boost efficiency and transform customer experiences, understanding your business’s readiness is key. Orium's Data & AI Maturity Model offers a clear starting point.

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LOOKFANTASTIC Opens First-Ever Concept Store

365 Retail

LOOKFANTASTIC has launched its first concept store, marking a shift from online to in-person retail. This new space aims to create a community-driven and educational beauty experience, offering a hands-on approach to shopping. The store, which builds on the success of LOOKFANTASTIC’s events and pop-ups, is designed to educate customers about various brands and products through in-person interaction.

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Using Agile For Change — Join Our Workshop At Forrester’s T&I Summit EMEA

Forrester eCommerce

So you’ve tried agile, but it didn’t deliver what you hoped for. Maybe you faced resistance from employees, or you weren’t able to increase the speed of innovation efforts, or the cost savings that you hoped for did not materialize. Whatever the underlying issues, you are not alone. “Going agile” is not easy.

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Stitch Fix expects return to growth in 2 years

RetailDive

CEO Matt Baer said the company’s cost cuts and customer experience changes are paying off, but warned that “transformations take time.

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Adobe Predicts 8.4% Growth in Online Holiday Sales, Driven by Discounting

Retail TouchPoints

Adobe expects U.S. online sales to hit a record $240.8 billion this holiday shopping season (covering the period from Nov. 1 to Dec. 31), representing 8.4% growth year-over-year. Shopping on mobile devices also is expected to hit a new milestone, growing 12.8% YoY to contribute a record $128.1 billion , which would represent a 53.2% share of online spend this season versus desktop shopping.

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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