Forrester eCommerce
FEBRUARY 20, 2025
In under two months of 2025, organizations face a battery of changing regulations, new tariffs, and economic uncertainty all while trying to stay competitive, remain resilient, and execute on their AI strategy.
Fabric Blog
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
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Retail TouchPoints
FEBRUARY 20, 2025
Website hiccups can happen to the best of us. Just like when Ticketmaster released Electric Picnic sales without the loyalty code field available, e-store owners can fall short when they dont test their websites regularly enough. In fact, a 2023 Contentsquare survey found that promotions not working at checkout caused 33% of abandoned carts. Performance issues, such as slow load times and unresponsive pages, also can dramatically impact business.
Practical eCommerce
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
Shoppers are discovering brands on generative AI and then searching for them on Google. The post SEO Considerations for New Domain Names appeared first on Practical Ecommerce.
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AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.
My Wife Quit Her Job
FEBRUARY 20, 2025
In this episode, Nick of Side Hustle Nation and I discuss some exciting million-dollar business ideas just waiting for someone like you to grab them. Well dive into innovative concepts across various industries that could really take off with the right approach. So, if youre ready to turn your entrepreneurial dreams into reality, stick around for some inspiration!
Retail TouchPoints
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
With the rise of generative AI, the top of the marketing funnel is getting more complex. The digital marketing funnel from search to consideration to purchase is fragmenting into exploration across more varied digital channels, making it more challenging to capture a consumers attention and lead them where we want them to go. More and more consumers, who previously turned to Google search for product recommendations whether for your brand, category or a specific item you sell are now experimen
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Salsify
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
You may be a victim of conversion killers if your product pages arent driving sales. Common product page conversion killers include inconsistent, incomplete experiences that leave shoppers wanting more and usually result in them turning elsewhere.
Practical eCommerce
FEBRUARY 16, 2025
Direct-to-consumer brands can benefit from a hybrid ecommerce platform, one that caters to consumers and businesses. The post Hybrid Ecommerce Serves B2C and B2B appeared first on Practical Ecommerce.
ESW
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
If theres one thing retailers would like more than anything, its a crystal ball. The ability to predict the future would guarantee success. But since we dont have fortune-telling powers, we rely on data to help us plan for the year ahead. Weve crunched the numbers, and here’s what we see coming for 2025 retail and ecommerce trends. The state of retail in 2025 Retail is a booming market, projected to reach $28 trillion by 2028.
Retail TouchPoints
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
Happy employees create a more successful retail environment, but one survey has found that nearly one in every two frontline employees are unhappy with their job due to low pay, inflexible hours, poor leadership and a lack of growth opportunities. As the retail industry continues to struggle with high employee turnover , Best Buy and Hot Topic are tackling that last complaint with new educational benefits for their associates.
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AI is rapidly transforming digital commerce, but how do you separate real opportunities from hype? Moderated by Orium, AI for Commerce: Foundations, Aspirations, and Hype , experts from Bloomreach , commercetools , Contentstack , and Fluent Commerce explores where AI is already delivering results and where its potential is still unfolding. This masterclass dives into proven AI applications, emerging innovations , and the gaps between promise and reality in commerce.
Groove
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
Podcast : Download | Subscribe : Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify About This Episode How can eCommerce brands turn more website visitors into customers? In this episode of eCommerce Masters, Erik Christiansen, CEO of Justuno, shares expert insights on winning with on-site marketing. Erik explains why most brands focus too much on getting traffic but not enough on converting it.
Bryan Eisenberg
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
Darwin Tanksley didnt just build a business. He built a machine. Fifteen acquisitions in a year. A workforce that believes in his vision. A balance sheet that tells the truth about success. On this weeks episode of Rock Solid, I dig into the mindset that took Tanksley from sales person to Entrepreneur of the Year. Its not just about HVAC and plumbing.
Forrester eCommerce
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
Explore how B2B leaders can turn genAI possibilities into reality by tackling the fundamental challenges that hold them back.
Retail TouchPoints
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
Giant Food has processed nearly 80 million pounds of unsold food products since the June 2022 launch of a food waste prevention program in partnership with circular economy company Divert. The impact has offset 37,000 metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions, the equivalent of taking 8,630 gas-powered cars off the road for a year. For food that cannot be marked down in stores or donated, the Divert recycling program also includes anaerobic digestion for processing these materials into carbon-nega
Speaker: Ethan Woolley, Director at Kharon
This webinar will explore how companies can proactively address compliance risks–rather than reactively responding to–UFLPA enforcement actions. Ethan Woolley will provide insights into the latest CBP enforcement trends, entity list updates, and industries under increased scrutiny, with a look at potential shifts under the Trump administration. Ethan will also explore how predictive data and strategic due diligence can help organizations stay ahead of regulatory challenges and strengthen complia
lateshipment
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
As an e-commerce business, youre no stranger to returns. E-commerce returns have become as inevitable as finding an odd sock in your laundry. This is further confirmed by the fact that 39% of online shoppers admit to returning at least one purchase per month, contributing to the nearly $744 billion worth of merchandise returned in the U.S. last yeara figure that could fund a small country’s GDP.
TalkingRetail
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
An abandoned Yorkshire petrol station has re-opened with a 24-hour Premier store after a 150,000 renovation. Gulf Flush filling station in Liversedge, West Yorkshire, was shut down three years ago but been given a new lease of life by Nithu Tharmalingam.
Forrester eCommerce
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
Picture an innovation team that continuously screens market trends, translates them into product designs, and assesses manufacturability and pricing scenariosall in real-time. This is the promise of the AI-orchestrated, semi-autonomous innovation lifecycle.
Retail TouchPoints
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
Barbie is commemorating Black History Month by elevating Black designers of the past, present and future. Black designers represent a mere 7.3% of the fashion industry, so Barbie is partnering with the Black in Fashion Council (BIFC), an organization focused on increasing representation and securing the advancement of Black individuals in the fashion and beauty industry, to elevate three emerging Black female designers: Larissa Muehleder, Founder and Creative Director for luxury fashion brand Mu
Speaker: Benjamin Woll, Tiffany Spizzo, and Jaime Santos Alcón
Enterprise commerce is evolving fast, and brands relying on rigid, one-size-fits-all solutions risk losing agility. But modernization doesn’t have to mean disruption. In this webinar, we’ll explore how an extensible, modular approach empowers brands to integrate new capabilities, enhance performance, and scale efficiently—all while leveraging Shopify’s strengths.
lateshipment
FEBRUARY 20, 2025
Picture your customer eagerly awaiting a package they orderedonly for it to arrive damaged or vanish into thin air. The stakes may differ, but the frustration? Absolutely the same. For e-commerce businesses, loss and damages aren’t just a minor hiccup. They can lead to dissatisfied customers, negative reviews, and revenue loss. It’s a problem as old as online shopping itself.
Wiser
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
Introduction The concept of the Perfect Store has become a strategic cornerstone for leading brands striving to achieve seamless execution across online and in-store channels. By unifying compliance processes and leveraging actionable insights, they achieve measurable improvements in brand representation, customer experience, and sales outcomes. A premium global durables manufacturer has partnered with Wiser to achieve just that, demonstrating how the Perfect Store framework can elevate the omni
Forrester eCommerce
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
This blog was co-authored with Martin Gill, VP, Research Director Internationally, the UK is prioritizing AI security over safety Last week, together with the US, the UK refused to sign the International Agreement on Artificial Intelligence at the global AI Summit in Paris.
Retail TouchPoints
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
Home dcor and furniture retailer Kirkland’s has updated its transformation strategy, and the companys new partnership with Beyond, Inc. is now a central pillar of that effort. For going on two years, Kirklands has been working to improve its performance through a combination of inventory refreshes and marketing adjustments. Those efforts got a big boost in October 2024 when the company entered a multi-faceted partnership with Bed, Bath and Beyond parent company Beyond, Inc. that included
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ZoomInfo customers aren’t just selling — they’re winning. Revenue teams using our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform grew pipeline by 32%, increased deal sizes by 40%, and booked 55% more meetings. Download this report to see what 11,000+ customers say about our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform and how it impacts their bottom line. The data speaks for itself!
365 Retail
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
M-Cube , the in-store digital solutions provider, has designed the digital customer experience for the Dolce&Gabbana flagship in Diriyah, ensuring that digital elements blend seamlessly with the boutiques refined architecture. Located in Diriyah, Saudi Arabia, the new boutique plays a key role in Bujairi Terrace, a high-end shopping destination developed under Saudi Arabias Vision 2030 programme.
RetailDive
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
But the outlook isn’t all bad, as the real estate churn may open up 140 million square feet of retail space in a market where high quality storefronts are in short supply, a JLL report says.
Forrester eCommerce
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
Design leaders should answer 12 questions to ensure their teams are using genAI responsibly.
Retail TouchPoints
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
In a vote last week, employees at an Amazon warehouse in Garner, N.C. voted 2,447 to 829 against joining an employee-led union, Carolina Amazonians United for Solidarity and Empowerment (CAUSE) , according to The New York Times and multiple media outlets. CAUSE, formed in 2022, is seeking longer lunch breaks, increased vacation time and starting wages of $30 per hour; the current pay range is $18 to $24 , according to Amazon.
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Outdated platforms are costing you sales. Legacy platforms like Salesforce SiteGenesis and SFRA can slow innovation, increase maintenance costs, and frustrate customers. This playbook provides a strategic roadmap to modernizing your Salesforce B2C Commerce platform using a composable approach to transition to faster, scalable, and flexible e-commerce solutions —without disrupting your business.
365 Retail
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
The Crown Estate , in partnership with the British Fashion Council , is bringing London Fashion Week back to the West End with The London Fashion Week Shop presented by 1664 Blanc. This exclusive retail pop-up, designed to support designers with commercial exposure, will be open from Saturday 22nd to Monday 24th February at 245 Regent Street. Curated by Ida Petersson and Lewis Bloyce, the London Fashion Week Shop will feature an archive collection from renowned designers, including 16Arlington,
TalkingRetail
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
Food sales volumes were up by 5.6% in January, the Office for National Statistics reported today (21 February). Food was one of the main reasons that retail sales volumes overall rose by 1.
Forrester eCommerce
FEBRUARY 20, 2025
The only simplicity for which I would give a straw is that which is on the other side of the complex. Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr.* At Forrester, weve periodically debated the meaning of the word platform, and its been challenging.
Retail TouchPoints
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
Lowes has updated its MVPs Pro Rewards and Partnership Program, renaming it MyLowes Pro Rewards. Originally launched in January 2024 , the program has been redesigned specifically for the small- to mid-sized professional customer, giving them the opportunity to earn points on eligible purchases from the first dollar spent at sign-up and offering an intuitive customer experience that mimics the consumer-facing MyLowes Rewards loyalty program.
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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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