Forrester eCommerce
JUNE 17, 2024
In our most recent report on identity and measurement offerings from Google (Privacy Sandbox) and Apple (Private Click Measurement), we stumbled upon an ugly truth about data deprecation: Big tech will not solve this problem, and marketers shouldn’t wait any longer to test and identify practical in-market solutions.
My Wife Quit Her Job
JUNE 19, 2024
I am a lifelong student of business and after interviewing over 500 successful entrepreneurs on my podcast, what I’ve found most fascinating is not their successes but their failures. Surprisingly, a lot of the entrepreneurs I’ve interviewed have either gone bankrupt or almost lost it all at some point in their careers and we can learn from their mistakes.
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Fastr
JUNE 20, 2024
Whether your brand's sales burn brightest in the summer months or not, there are so many ways to leverage the season’s spirit to shine a different – and sunny – light on your products that pull summer-loving shoppers to your site. Leaning into summer-focused activities, color palettes, trends, and holidays like July 4th, Pride , or Labor Day ensures online shoppers can indulge in those long-awaited summer vibes not only outdoors, but also on their screens – and specifically on your pages.
Groove
JUNE 17, 2024
With HubSpot's Content Optimization System, or COS, users can create entire websites, blogs, landing pages and emails that are mobile-optimized out-of-box. These assets also integrate with HubSpot’s full suite of inbound marketing tools. Although HubSpot offers many pre-built templates and a basic Template Builder tool (no coding required), they also allow you to build templates using HubSpot Markup Language (HubL).
Salsify
JUNE 20, 2024
Consumer food spending is at its highest level in more than four decades. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) , U.S. consumers spent 11.3% of their disposable personal income on food in 2022 — and prices are only rising. As a result, buyers are becoming more particular about what they purchase and comparing products.
Forrester eCommerce
JUNE 20, 2024
Generative AI (GenAI) is an enabler for more automation — and is now getting embedded in many software vendors’ platforms with different names and labels such as AI agents, AI-led micro-automations, and autonomous workplace assistants (AWAs).
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My Wife Quit Her Job
JUNE 18, 2024
With AI adoption accelerating at a super fast pace, Google search is declining and will continue to decline in the next couple of years. In fact, I predict that search will pretty much be dead in 2 to 3 years. So what are your traffic alternatives? This episode will cover other ways to generate traffic and sales. What You’ll Learn How Google is devaluing independent publishers Traffic Alternatives to Google Why Google search traffic is dying Sponsors SellersSummit.com – The Sellers S
Groove
JUNE 20, 2024
Are you planning to build an online business using Shopware software ? The rise in eCommerce in recent years has made this a lucrative time for online stores — and Shopware provides an excellent solution that allows you to do business with customers all over the globe! But how can you ensure that you’re making the most of this eCommerce platform? Partnering with a Shopware agentur or agency can bring more customers your way — boosting your revenue and brand reputation.
Forrester eCommerce
JUNE 17, 2024
US consumer perceptions of CX quality are now at their lowest point since the inception of the Forrester Customer Experience Index (CX Index™). Read a few of the key takeaways from our just-launched report.
Retail TouchPoints
JUNE 21, 2024
Bob’s EMS Holdings, parent company of Bob’s Stores and Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS), has filed for Chapter 11 protection in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Delaware. The retailers, which operate approximately 50 stores and employ nearly 800 full- and part-time employees, generated $131.85 million in net revenue last year, according to CEO David Barton in documents filed with the court.
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Join Bloomreach at Innovation Fest: Summer 2024, a virtual event, to explore the future of personalized marketing and merchandising! Along with the company’s top product experts, CEO Raj De Datta will provide an exclusive look at the company’s latest AI innovations reshaping the omnichannel experience. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to connect with fellow industry leaders and explore the latest trends in retail technology.
lateshipment
JUNE 20, 2024
Major carriers all around the world increase the rates of their services at an average of 4 – 6% YoY. While carriers transfer this burden of inflation to shippers via increased merchants, most merchants do not do the same to their customers but instead absorb shipping costs as a marketing technique to attract customers. Returning to rate increases, carriers often cite reasons such as inflation around fuel surcharges and worker demand (particularly around the holiday season), and with the
Groove
JUNE 20, 2024
In the middle of 2023, Shopware B2B was launched, an opportunity to engage with customizable functionalities that enable merchants to tailor each element to their specific needs. The Shopware B2B suite is a game changer for organizations, providing a powerful digital commercial platform designed to support and grow B2B companies. Since its launch, Shopware has provided some outstanding benefits to companies in the business to business sector.
Forrester eCommerce
JUNE 18, 2024
Scores for Canadian companies are at their lowest point since Forrester’s Customer Experience Index (CX Index™) began. Read a few of the key findings from our Canada rankings report.
Retail TouchPoints
JUNE 17, 2024
TikTok has unveiled two new generative AI tools that will help creators and brands make influencer content at scale that include digital avatars and AI-enabled translation dubbing. The social platform also has created an advisory board to help facilitate future gen AI development at the company and discuss responsible use. The new tools join a suite of gen AI-enabled ad solutions, under the banner name Symphony, unveiled in May at the annual TikTok World event.
Speaker: Jason Cottrell and Brian Walker
The era of all-in-one platforms is over. Now, retail success depends on integrating a blend of diverse technologies to thrive. As customers and stakeholders expect agility and innovation, how can you meet these expectations efficiently without stumbling into complexity? Explore a customer-centric approach to navigating digital transformation in retail.
FastSpring
JUNE 21, 2024
Japan has become the latest country to enact regulatory laws targeting companies such as Apple Inc. and Google LLC from limiting third-party companies that want to distribute and monetize their own apps on Google and Apple devices. Per Kyodo News , “The law will prohibit the providers of Apple’s iOS and Google’s Android smartphone operating systems, app stores and payment platforms from preventing the sale of apps and services that directly compete with the native platforms’ own.
Groove
JUNE 20, 2024
Many factors contribute to the success of an online store. You need high-quality images and great product descriptions. You'll want to provide your customers with multiple payment options, and free shipping is always a plus. Even so, no online business can afford to forget the importance of SEO. Over 40% of e-commerce traffic comes from Google. This means that a Shopware site that isn't optimized could lose out on a significant number of visitors and sales.
Forrester eCommerce
JUNE 20, 2024
Buyers are in control of the revenue process — and B2B marketing, sales, and customer success teams need to align their approaches with that reality. Discover the Forrester Opportunity Lifecycle and how it can drive durable, long-term revenue growth.
Retail TouchPoints
JUNE 21, 2024
Starbucks customers who are traveling often seek out the familiar green-and-white mermaid logo in or near hotels where they’re staying, so it makes sense that the coffee giant and Marriott Bonvoy are connecting their loyalty reward programs. Members that link their accounts can earn double Starbucks Star points during their stays at participating Marriott hotels and can earn 100 Marriott Bonvoy points when they make three qualifying transactions during designated weeks throughout the year (the f
Speaker: David Nisbet, Everett Zufelt, and Michaela Weber
Once upon a time, in the vast realm of online commerce, there lived a humble checkout button overlooked by many. Yet, within its humble click lay the power to transform a mere visitor into a loyal customer. 🧐 💡 Getting checkout right can mark the difference between a successful sale and an abandoned cart, yet many businesses fail to make payments a part of their commerce strategy even when it has a direct impact on revenue.
RetailDive
JUNE 21, 2024
The chains, in a “liquidity crisis” since their bank found them to be in default, require emergency funding to make payroll Friday.
Groove
JUNE 17, 2024
Introduction The eCommerce tech stack is the foundation of any successful online business. Choosing the right tech stack for your eCommerce store is crucial for ensuring a seamless user experience, scalability, and integration with other essential business processes. This comprehensive guide will provide an in-depth analysis of the key factor that impacts eCommerce merchants, including eCommerce technology stack, and explore the challenges associated with different approaches.
Forrester eCommerce
JUNE 18, 2024
Last week, Splunk held its annual user conference – conf – in Las Vegas with over 4,000 customers, partners, and sponsors in attendance. While this was the 15th.conf, it was the first ever as a Cisco company. The tagline “the Splunk you love, only better” was ubiquitous throughout the conference.
Retail TouchPoints
JUNE 17, 2024
People think about food an average of 226 times a day, according to research by Albertsons. Even accounting for food’s essential nature, that’s a lot of thoughts — but when you factor in everything that goes into the planning, shopping and preparing of all of the day’s meals, it starts to make a lot of sense. Albertsons’ Jill Pavlovich at CommerceNext.
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Achieve more with your commerce with the help of Orium’s Composable Commerce Reference Architecture 2024 Edition. Presented in partnership with commercetools, Contentstack, and Google Cloud, this edition is packed with new insights and practical examples to help you navigate changes in digital commerce and construct an adaptable tech stack optimized for efficiency and scalability.
RetailDive
JUNE 21, 2024
The discount retailer said it may not meet its credit and term loan obligations, while Amazon aims to drop plastic air pillows in North American shipments by the holidays.
Practical eCommerce
JUNE 21, 2024
In 2012, Natalie Mounter was a new mom looking to work from home. Other moms had the same goal. The post Stay-at-home Moms Drive Totally Dazzled appeared first on Practical Ecommerce.
Forrester eCommerce
JUNE 18, 2024
Forrester has launched an updated experience for The Forrester Wave. Read this blog to learn about the new upgrades that allow users to easily customize and compare vendors included in Wave reports.
Retail TouchPoints
JUNE 20, 2024
Target plans to roll out a new gen AI-powered chatbot designed to aide store associates in nearly all of its 2,000 stores following a six -month pilot at 400 locations. The majority of Target’s associates will have the tool, called Store Companion, in hand by August to help with on-the-job process questions, new team member training, store operations management and other tasks.
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In this on-demand webinar, discover how Logicbroker’s cutting-edge technology enhances the overall experience for both current and future customers and gain insights into how leveraging our seamless integration process unlocks new dimensions of efficiency and functionality. Plus, learn how our advanced marketplace features are set to revolutionize the way businesses operate, offering opportunities for growth and success within your multi-vendor commerce program.
RetailDive
JUNE 17, 2024
Biles and fellow Olympian Katie Ledecky, who are both members of Athleta’s Power of She collective, will also appear in digital and out-of-home creative.
RetailWire
JUNE 19, 2024
The global flame resistant and retardant fabric market is projected to experience significant growth, with revenue expected to reach $13.39 billion by 2034. This expansion is driven by stringent fire safety regulations and increasing awareness of workplace hazards, particularly in high-risk industries such as oil & gas, mining, and manufacturing.
Forrester eCommerce
JUNE 21, 2024
Over the years, Forrester analysts have helped thousands of B2B clients grapple with data quality challenges. Across those highly custom sets of business issues, a few clear patterns have emerged.
Retail TouchPoints
JUNE 21, 2024
Amazon announced that it has replaced plastic air pillows with paper filler across 95% of its delivery packaging in North America and hopes to have the plastic air pillows completely removed by the end of the year. The effort marks Amazon’s largest plastic packaging reduction effort in North America to date, and the company estimates it will avoid using nearly 15 billion plastic air pillows annually.
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In this comprehensive guide, we delve into four essential ecommerce strategies for manufacturers. Each strategy is backed by a clear vision to ensure your efforts are aligned. Whether you’re a seasoned industry player or a budding digitalization champion, these strategies offer actionable insights to drive success. What will you find in the guide: Overview of how current events and external pressures impact business priorities.
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