Dynamic Action

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Summary While sales revenue and margins are crucial, a deeper understanding of more nuanced insights is essential for retail success. Along with these metrics, uncover ten critical insights that all retailers should track. With AI-driven insights, you can identify missed opportunities to meet customer needs and capitalize on whitespace. Discover how EDITED can help you gain access to key insights that will drive your business forward.

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Omnisend

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Reading Time: 7 minutes Many ecommerce merchants think order cancellation emails are a necessary evil. It is nothing more than an automatic action to be initiated after losing an order. But savvy online retailers know the truth. Cancellation confirmation messages present a golden opportunity to reconnect with customers. In fact, they can actually enhance brand reputation.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 2, 2023

It’s time to say goodbye to cookies. A full 60% of marketers believe the era of advertising cookies and IDs is coming to an end. And yet there’s a successional gap. Nobody seems to know what to do next. The same survey reports that 41% of marketers aren’t familiar with targeting methods other than third-party cookies or IDs. “I think everyone’s talking about it but not many people are actually doing a lot of preparation yet,” says one anonymous advertising executive quoted in the study.

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ESW

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Retailers and brands with DTC ecommerce channels often look to international markets to grow customer bases and revenue. However, this presents a unique set of challenges, particularly when it comes to global customer service. And yet customer service plays a pivotal role in shaping the success of a retail business. It is a crucial link that allows customers to interact with your brand.

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Advertiser: ZoomInfo

Incorporating generative AI (gen AI) into your sales process can speed up your wins through improved efficiency, personalized customer interactions, and better informed decision- making. Gen AI is a game changer for busy salespeople and can reduce time-consuming tasks, such as customer research, note-taking, and writing emails, and provide insightful data analysis and recommendations.

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Algopix

OCTOBER 2, 2023

In the ever-evolving world of e-commerce, mastering the art of crafting the perfect eBay listing is akin to wielding a mighty sword in the digital marketplace. Your eBay listing is your digital storefront, and how well you present your products can make or break your online business. It’s not just about showcasing your items; it’s about doing it so exceptionally well that you outshine your competitors and stand out in the crowded online marketplace.

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Salsify

OCTOBER 3, 2023

If you’re like most people, losing your phone can be the final straw that turns a difficult week into a straight-up disaster. Heck, even the sting of losing a sock in the laundry can upend an otherwise good morning.

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Wiser

OCTOBER 4, 2023

No business can afford to ignore the power of social media as a tool for brand amplification. For more established businesses, a dynamic social media presence is essential to maintain relevance, engage with customers, and attract new audiences. Developing a well-thought-out social media strategy goes beyond merely having a presence on various platforms.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 4, 2023

As one of the largest media and entertainment companies in the world, NBCUniversal is also one of the biggest vehicles for brands to connect with consumers. Gina Reduto leads NBCU’s client strategy team, whose job it is to consult with advertisers on where and how to share their message for maximum impact. To do this, Reduto and her team immerse themselves in the industries they serve — and one of the largest is retail.

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RetailDive

OCTOBER 2, 2023

The food tech company founded by former Walmart e-commerce executive Marc Lore is buying the meal kit company for about $103 million — a fraction of what it was worth when it went public in 2017.

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Forrester eCommerce

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Are we right to expect the same superpowers and natural dialogue that J.A.R.V.I.S., the AI assistant, brings to Iron Man as what generative AI (genAI) will bring to CRM?

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Speaker: Becky Parisotto and John Vurdelja

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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My Wife Quit Her Job

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Today I am thrilled to have John Acuff on the show. John is a New York Times bestselling author of eight books, including his latest book called All It Takes Is A Goal. Jon is also one of Ink’s top 100 leadership speakers and has spoken to hundreds of thousands of people at conferences and events. And for the last 20 years, he’s helped some of the biggest brands tell their story, including Home Depot, Bose and Staples.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Even though “digitally native” is on the short list for describing Gen Z, its members are most certainly in-store shoppers as well, albeit with their own set of priorities and expectations. New research from MG2 confirms that Gen Z is looking for curated visual merchandising experiences and for brand values to shine through in these physical environments, along with a focus on wellbeing and community connections.

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Groove

OCTOBER 4, 2023

In the realm of digital marketing, email continues to be a potent and influential channel for engaging with audiences, fostering customer relationships, and driving business growth. However, the landscape of email marketing is constantly evolving, presenting marketers with new challenges and opportunities. Enter the era of artificial intelligence (AI) - a groundbreaking wave of technology that is revolutionizing the way email campaigns are strategized, executed, and optimized.

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Forrester eCommerce

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Are your marketing and sales functions aligned? It may depend on who you ask. Business and technology decision-makers who work in sales are almost twice as likely as those in marketing to say that marketing operates independently or is minimally aligned with other internal functions.

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Wiser

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Effectively monitoring and executing promotional strategies is critical to your bottom line. Understanding how your promotions perform in real time can provide a wealth of insights, allowing you to optimize your strategies and gain a competitive edge. This goes beyond simply tracking sales data; it’s about comprehending the entire promotional ecosystem, with factors including competitor activities, market trends, and customer behavior.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 6, 2023

With the bustling holiday shopping season nearing, many brands have spent the last several months assessing their operational strengths and weaknesses, particularly in logistics and fulfillment. Oftentimes, these hinge on the synergy between a brand and its third-party logistics (3PL) provider. To succeed in the holiday peak season and ensure seamless fulfillment, deliveries, and returns, it’s essential for these partners to monitor key metrics, analyze operational data and maintain communicatio

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Groove

OCTOBER 2, 2023

In the realm of persuasive communication and digital marketing, the art of crafting captivating and influential copy has always been important. However, with the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI), a new era of possibilities has unfolded, offering innovative tools that redefine the boundaries of effective copywriting. LLet'sembark on an exploration of AI-powered copywriting tools, unveiling their extraordinary capabilities and how they are reshaping the landscape of persuasive com

Merchant Services 195

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Forrester eCommerce

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Generative AI continues to be the topic du jour, as businesses race to understand the technology for fear of being left behind. But what about consumers? Forrester is closely tracking this. I’ll be taking you through how consumers know, feel, and use Generative AI every quarter.

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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.

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RetailDive

OCTOBER 4, 2023

More small businesses and consumers also turned to bankruptcy in the first nine months of 2023, per Epiq and the American Bankruptcy Institute.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 3, 2023

By my recollection, the world of flexible fulfillment hit an inflection point about 15 years ago. It was at that point that putting the technology and operations in place to fulfill from an increasingly complex supply chain network embarked upon its next frontier. It was no longer enough to route orders to a handful of DCs and drop ship vendors. It was time to fold the store fleet into the fulfillment network, dramatically increasingly both the network’s revenue generation potential and the soph

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Groove

OCTOBER 2, 2023

In the realm of persuasive communication and digital marketing, the art of crafting captivating and influential copy has always been important. However, with the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI), a new era of possibilities has unfolded, offering innovative tools that redefine the boundaries of effective copywriting. LLet'sembark on an exploration of AI-powered copywriting tools, unveiling their extraordinary capabilities and how they are reshaping the landscape of persuasive com

Merchant Services 195

Merchant Services eCommerce Social Media Blog 195

Forrester eCommerce

OCTOBER 4, 2023

The retail holiday season is already well underway, and to help you prepare for your busiest season, we’re kicking off our fifth annual “Holiday Prep” blog series.

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Advertiser: ZoomInfo

In today’s ultra-competitive markets, it’s no longer enough to wait for buyers to show obvious signs of interest. Instead, sales teams must be proactive, identifying and acting on nuanced buyer behaviors — often before prospects are fully ready to make a purchase. In this eBook from ZoomInfo & Sell Better, learn 10 actionable ways to use these buyer signals to transform your sales strategy and close deals faster.

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RetailDive

OCTOBER 2, 2023

From Joann and Rite Aid to Petco and The Container Store, here’s who’s most at risk in the next 12 months.

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Retail 143

Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 6, 2023

QVC has launched an accessible fashion collection, designed by Isaac Mizrahi, inspired by QVC Brand Ambassador for Accessibility Selma Blair and developed via collaborative efforts with the disability community. The collection’s first assortment, which debuts on QVC on Oct. 6, 2023 at 1 p.m. ET, features 15 styles including shirts, sweaters, jackets, pants and accessories.

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Practical eCommerce

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Black Friday, sandwiches, elections, board games, and aviation are a few tempting topics for November 2023. The post 5 Content Marketing Ideas for Nov. 2023 appeared first on Practical Ecommerce.

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Forrester eCommerce

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Curious of how long the shift to buying groups and opportunities takes? Register for Forrester’s webinar to find out how Reltio made this transformation in just 60 days.

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Speaker: Duke Heninger, Partner and Fractional CFO at Ampleo & Creator of CFO System

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Duke Heninger, 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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RetailDive

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Nearly half of young shoppers said they'll do their holiday shopping at malls as consumers plan to spend $530 on gifts, down from $612 last year.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 3, 2023

As it marks its 28th year in business, Ebay finds itself in a vastly different world than the one where it started. Back in 1995, “online marketplaces” weren’t a thing, Amazon was still just a bookseller, Google didn’t even exist and the idea of buying most things secondhand was considered tacky rather than trendy. Taken in that light, the creation of Ebay can feel almost prescient, especially when you consider that the platform is now one of the oldest businesses in not one but two of ecommerce

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lateshipment

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Customer service is an extremely critical function for any business and Zoho Desk is a powerful tool to help you orchestrate customer support flows of the highest quality to ensure standout customer experiences that inspire fierce loyalty. If you’re familiar with LateShipment.com’s Delivery Experience Management and Returns Experience Management platforms you might be aware of our commitment to helping leading e-commerce brands like Princess Polly , SlumberPod , 1st Phorm , and much more to craf

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Forrester eCommerce

OCTOBER 2, 2023

We have a national day or month for just about everything. Some of my personal favorites include National IPA Day (first Thursday in August), National Waffle Day (August 24), National Rescue Dog Day (May 20), and National Insider Threat Awareness Month (September).

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