RetailDive

JULY 11, 2022

Online shopping is expected to grow despite concerns about inflation and a potential economic downturn, according to FTI Consulting.

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Forrester eCommerce

JULY 14, 2022

Customer Success is a critical business function and plays an essential role in building trust with customers as a strategy for retention.

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JULY 11, 2022

Today I’m thrilled to have Liran Hirschkorn on the show. Liran is the founder of Incrementum Digital where he helps Amazon sellers grow their businesses. Over the years, he’s helped many clients grow to 8 and 9 figures and he has his finger on the pulse of Amazon. In this episode, we talk about the latest strategies to maximize Amazon sales.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 12, 2022

Augmented reality tech is nothing new — in fact, it’s been around since 1968 (surprising, right?). And yet, it’s only in recent years that AR has begun to reach its full potential. Advancements in the tech itself and the growing ubiquity of smartphones have converged to create a whole host of new applications for AR outside the realm of gaming — and one of the biggest arenas is commerce.

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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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BigCommerce

JULY 15, 2022

On the heels of Outdoor Retailer in Denver, the BigCommerce team went to CommerceNext in New York City and left…

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Forrester eCommerce

JULY 11, 2022

We track the details of the digital experience services of 66 agencies, consultancies, and technology service providers, and we recently evaluated 14 of the most significant in The Forrester Wave™: Global Digital Experience Services, Q2 2022. The service provider best suited to your needs could be a boutique or a global giant. But which? In our […].

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 15, 2022

Instacart has announced a number of promotions to its C-suite and the creation of two new senior leadership positions — Chief Business Officer and Chief Architect — in order to better position the business toward its ambition of becoming a full-service grocery technology company as readies to IPO. “As we reimagine the role that Instacart has to play — as an enablement platform for our retail partners and pioneer for the industry — ensuring our teams are set up for success has never been more imp

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Ecommerce Platforms

JULY 11, 2022

If you're looking for a way to sell your online courses effectively, then you're in the right place! What you need is one of the following best online course platforms of 2022. But hold your horses ??. Before we tell you all about them – and why we think the lineup listed here is the absolute first league of what's available – let's first discuss who these best online course platforms are meant for , and what to look for when picking your ideal one.

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Forrester eCommerce

JULY 11, 2022

Drum roll, please! After a few intense weeks of processing and judging submissions, we are now at an exciting moment! Announcing the seven semi-finalists among those companies nominated for the prestigious Forrester Enterprise Architecture Award 2022 for North America! Without further ado, the semi-finalists are (in alphabetical order): Arch Insurance Group Inc.

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My Wife Quit Her Job

JULY 9, 2022

To compete with industry giants like QVC and HSN, Amazon launched its own live streaming platform called Amazon Live on February 7, 2019. As an Amazon Live streamer, you can go live as often and whenever you want with the Amazon Live Creator app and customers can follow your brand. Live streams appear on the Amazon.com/live page, your brand’s product pages and various placements where Amazon shoppers browse.

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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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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 14, 2022

With the freight train of inflation not looking set to slow down anytime soon, Lowe’s wants its customers to know it’s possible decorate their homes without breaking the bank. The home improvement retailer has debuted a new series of décor curations from a collective of three style experts known for their budget-friendly styles. The Lowe’s Bargainistas curations are part of the retailer’s House of Style content series , designed to inspire “style for every style.”.

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Ecommerce Platforms

JULY 14, 2022

If you’re keen to launch your own creative business with the help of print on demand technology, then you’re in the right place. These days, there are plenty of companies out there to help business leaders create and sell the products they love. Print on Demand companies, like RedBubble and Teespring give business leaders the opportunity to create their own products to sell to customers, without having to worry about things like designing and shipping items themselves.

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Forrester eCommerce

JULY 12, 2022

Artificial intelligence applications are beginning to hit their stride, delivering end-to-end experiences for customers and employees that match or exceed human capacities. To help enterprises decide which AI/machine-learning (ML) platform to invest in, Forrester evaluated vendor platforms offered by Amazon Web Services, C3 AI, Cloudera, Databricks, Dataiku, DataRobot, Google, H2O.ai, IBM, Microsoft, Palantir, RapidMiner, RStudio, […].

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ROI Revolution

JULY 11, 2022

Between website SEO , ecommerce blogs, email marketing, and conversion rate optimization , one thing remains clear: Content is still king. And optimizing your content is paramount to your brand’s success. We conducted a survey of 170+ digital marketing professionals to get a clear picture of the current ecommerce landscape. In this article, we’ll dive into the data to learn about the content that may resonate the most with your audience and offer content marketing tips to leverage di

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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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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 15, 2022

Amazon is growing its UK workforce with the addition of 4,000 new jobs in corporate and technology fields , increasing the company’s permanent workforce in the region to 75,000. Over the last three years Amazon has created 40,000 new jobs across the UK. The new positions will support both Amazon and Amazon Web Services (AWS), with a focus on software development, product management and engineering, in addition to operations teams jobs in fulfillment centers, sort centers and delivery stations.

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Ecommerce Platforms

JULY 14, 2022

Have you reviewed your finances and feel you could manage your money better? For example, maybe you've split your banking across different online platforms depending on the use case, such as day-to-day transactions, savings, or investments? And now perhaps you're looking for a comprehensive solution? With that in mind, today, we’re focusing on one digital banking option: Monese.

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Forrester eCommerce

JULY 11, 2022

Technologies such as cloud computing or energy consumption monitoring only marginally support sustainability efforts in traditional IT. How can R&D units and innovation leaders make the innovation process more environmentally friendly?

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lateshipment

JULY 15, 2022

The Importance of On-time Delivery. On-time deliveries are a business’ best practice. Yet they do not captivate customers like same-day delivery or free shipping promises do. However, failing to make on-time deliveries gives you a bad reputation. But.but…keeping deliveries on time is not so easy, given that on-time delivery is in the hands of your shipping partner.

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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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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 15, 2022

The pandemic threatened the livelihood of brick-and-mortar retailers, especially those with a strong presence in shopping malls. But the retailers that invested in omnichannel capabilities were able to adapt and survive. For example, during the pandemic’s peak, Build-A-Bear Workshop successfully evolved its brick-and-mortar business to offer more flexible and efficient fulfillment services so it could capitalize on surging ecommerce demand.

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Ecommerce Platforms

JULY 9, 2022

The debate of whether to use Shopify POS Lite vs Pro is a common one for companies planning on taking their Shopify website sales offline. Most people know Shopify is one of the most popular ecommerce website building tools on the market. With Shopify, you can build a comprehensive online shopping experience, complete with a custom checkout, a host of professional templates, and a range of payment options.

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Forrester eCommerce

JULY 15, 2022

Learn how to create a scalable data culture in your organization in this sneak peek of our upcoming Technology & Innovation North America event.

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lateshipment

JULY 12, 2022

Creating a positive experience via great customer service impacts how your audience perceives your business. It not only impacts your existing customers but influences your prospective customers as well. Many consumers do brand research and read online reviews before committing to a business. Negative comments from dissatisfied customers could drive potential customers to your competition.

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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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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 15, 2022

Starbucks will reportedly close 16 U.S. stores, mostly on the West Coast, due to safety concerns, according to CNBC. The affected stores “have a particularly high volume of challenging incidents that make it unsafe for us to operate,” but one of them is unionized — and Starbucks Workers United is striking in response to what it sees as a union-busting move.

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Wiser

JULY 11, 2022

Any retail business without a solid strategy is bound to fail. It’s essential that your business is able to engage shoppers, build customer loyalty, and drive sales. But developing an effective retail strategy takes more than just attracting customer attention. Several factors need to be considered so you can get shoppers to the shelf and making purchases.

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Forrester eCommerce

JULY 14, 2022

On July 6, 2022, The Travelers Property Casualty Company of America (Travelers Insurance) filed a suit in Illinois Federal Court against International Control Services, Inc (ICS) asking for policy rescission and declaratory judgment against ICS. Travelers alleges that ICS misrepresented its use of multifactor authentication (MFA) on its policy application, which should be sufficient legal […].

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UpSellIt

JULY 13, 2022

Today more than ever, personalization is the key to optimizing the user experience and driving sales and brand loyalty. Leveraging data collection to create a personalized experience is an important aspect of strategic marketing. Segmentation is a means of categorizing that data in order to guide campaign direction. Segmentation helps companies organize their audience into smaller categories, allowing for more effective brand communication.

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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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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 13, 2022

Secondhand furniture reseller Kaiyo has introduced its services on the West Coast with a launch in Los Angeles following its generation of $36 million in Series B funding. This most recent round brings the company’s funding to nearly $50 million , which will support Kaiyo’s expansion beyond Northeast U.S. cities including New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington, D.C.

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FastSpring

JULY 15, 2022

When you sell around the world, there are more opportunities for growth. But there’s also more complexity. One big complication is sales tax, GST, and VAT: consumption taxes you’re expected to charge your customer and remit on their behalf. So what are your options when it comes to tax collection and compliance? In a one-hour webinar, we covered the four main ways that SaaS companies handle global sales taxes.

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Forrester eCommerce

JULY 14, 2022

The speculation has been swirling for months that Netflix was getting into the ad business. We’ve long seen this as necessary for Netflix, and have been clear about the upside, so no big shock there. What IS notable is the news that Netflix chose Microsoft as its adtech partner. Why Microsoft? Microsoft’s acquisition of Xandr, announced […].

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Ecommerce Platforms

JULY 9, 2022

The best review apps for Shopify are an excellent investment for companies hoping to convert more leads online. In today’s world of infinite competition, a good review app ensures you can demonstrate your credibility to your potential customers. After all, around 9 out of 10 customers worldwide will read reviews before buying a product. In the age of the internet, customers have endless opportunities to research their purchases and ensure they’re making the right choices with their cash.

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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

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