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553: Amazon & TikTok Join Forces! How Google’s Legal Woes Could Change E-Commerce Forever

My Wife Quit Her Job

In this episode, Toni and I discuss how the recent Google monopoly ruling will affect the ecommerce landscape. We also discuss the latest announcements between Amazon, TikTok and Pinterest. Enjoy! What You’ll Learn How the Google monopoly ruling will play out in the next few years How the potential breakup of Google will affect ecommerce The implications of the TikTok/Amazon partnership Sponsors SellersSummit.com – The Sellers Summit is the ecommerce conference that I’ve run

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UrbanStems: Blooming Success in Ecommerce

Fastr

UrbanStems is no wallflower! Explore how this online floral retailer leverages non-stop A/B testing to optimize its site, experiences, & year-round sales.

eCommerce 147
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How to Win in the Routine Economy: Elevate the Everyday

Retail TouchPoints

As an elder millennial who is trying to do it all (and ideally hit my daily protein goal along the way), I’m not buying products — I’m buying a routine, predictability, and little moments to romanticize my life. In 2024, we’re living in what I like to call the Routine Economy, where shoppers are driven by the pursuit of the ultimate daily routine.

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Why You Can’t Afford to Miss Forrester’s B2B Summit EMEA 2024

Forrester eCommerce

Are you ready to transform your B2B marketing and sales strategies? Forrester’s B2B Summit EMEA 2024 is just around the corner, and it’s the event you can’t afford to miss. Here’s why you need to be there. Revolutionize Your B2B Strategy. In today’s fast-paced business environment, staying ahead of the curve is crucial.

B2B 273
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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

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.

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Kohl’s CEO ‘disappointed’ with 4.2% sales drop in Q2

RetailDive

As the retailer nears having a Sephora in every store and 200 Babies R Us openings, there's still “work to do” to improve apparel and footwear sales, the executive said.

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8 Of The Best eCommerce Site Search Tips & Best Practices

Groove

Internal site search refers to the tools and strategies used to index and display results within a single website. Our benchmarking has shown that users who interact with this feature are 3 to 5 times more likely to become customers. Many of the visitors who use internal site search have high intentions of making a purchase. These buyers already know the product or service that they want; now, they're comparing brands since they know how much they're willing to spend.

eCommerce 195

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US Consumer Financial Health Analysis Q2 2024

Forrester eCommerce

To understand current US consumer financial health, Principal Forecast Analyst Jitender Miglani analyzes key Q2 2024 Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) data.

Consumer 362
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Influence or Illusion? The True ROI of Ecommerce Influencers | Salsify

Salsify

The rise of social media has paved the way for social media influencers (a.k.a. industry favorites with big followings). They’ve become big players in the marketing strategies of many global brands because they unlock access to new audiences and potential new markets.

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Join Us at Tokyo Game Show 2024!

FastSpring

FastSpring is thrilled to announce our participation in the Tokyo Game Show 2024 (TGS2024), one of the world’s premier gaming events. Join us at Booth: 03-C11 at Makuhari Messe (Chiba, Japan). The theme for TGS2024 is “Trailblaze the World with Gaming” and will take place in a hybrid format, which will include both physical and virtual venues along with official streaming.

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People are Talking About RFID Again…Here’s Why

Retail TouchPoints

Unlike fashion, the technology industry doesn’t often look to trends and ideas from the past to define its future. But in the case of RFID, that’s exactly the phenomenon we’ve been observing over the course of the last few years. What’s old is new again, but this time around the focus is squarely on the value proposition for stores and consumers instead of the distribution centre (DC).

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AI for Commerce: Foundations, Aspirations, and Hype

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.

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Announcing The Forrester Wave™: Microsegmentation Solutions, Q3 2024

Forrester eCommerce

Forrester just published the second edition of The Forrester Wave™: Microsegmentation Solutions. Just over two years separates this research from the previous report, and the technological advances over that short time are stunning.

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Nearly 40% of consumers return an online purchase ‘at least’ once a month: report

RetailDive

The majority of consumers are open to exchanges or store credit instead of full refunds if the returns process is easy, according to Narvar.

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US Sales Tax Nexus Changes in 2024: What You Need to Know

FastSpring

The landscape of sales tax regulations is constantly evolving, and 2024 has ushered in significant changes that could impact your business. Recent legislative adjustments have seen several states altering their criteria for establishing a sales tax nexus, which could affect the ways in which many online businesses manage their tax obligations. Historically, most states have used a combination of sales thresholds and transaction counts to determine whether out-of-state businesses should collect a

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Salesforce Forecast: Global Holiday Sales to Reach $1.19 Trillion, Up 2% YoY

Retail TouchPoints

Value-seeking consumers trading down, strategically waiting for discounts and choosing low-cost Chinese shopping apps will soften holiday sales growth to 2% year over year (YoY) both in the U.S. and globally, according to the Salesforce Shopping Index , which analyzes data from more than 1.5 billion global consumers on retail sites. While holiday sales grew 3% YoY in 2023, reaching $1.17 trillion , Salesforce predicts global sales for November through December 2024 will reach $1.19 trillion , wi

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Staying Ahead of UFLPA Enforcement: Best Practices for Retail Supply Chains

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

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CMOs: Prevent the Collapse of the B2B Revenue Process

Forrester eCommerce

The B2B revenue process is under siege. Changing buying behaviors are making traditional ways of marketing irrelevant. The buyer journey is now complex and focuses a lot on self-research. The overreliance on lead generation metrics is obscuring the bigger picture of revenue impact.

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Purple lays off corporate staff as it plots factory closures

RetailDive

The mattress retailer cut an unspecified number of jobs this month and is closing two manufacturing sites in Utah.

Retail 130
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12 Free Open-Source Content Management Systems

Practical eCommerce

Creating, managing, and modifying content online has never been easier or more affordable. The post 12 Free Open-Source Content Management Systems appeared first on Practical Ecommerce.

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Etsy Enhances Search Experience to Prioritize ‘High-Quality’ Sellers

Retail TouchPoints

Etsy has made major advancements to its search and discovery experience, aiming to favor high-quality items from sellers “who consistently provide delightful and reliable experiences,” according to Chief Product Officer Nick Daniel in a blog post. While many consumers go to Etsy to access a wide selection of handmade and curated items — the site has more than 100 million items listed — Daniel noted that giving shoppers the power to browse and discover is only one piece of the puzzle.

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Future-Proofing Enterprise Commerce: Why Extensibility Wins with Shopify

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.

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AMD Acquisitions Focused On Strengthening AI

Forrester eCommerce

AMD’s acquisition of ZT Systems is the most recent of multiple acquisitions that are part of a strategic effort to strengthen end-to-end AI capabilities. It comes on the heels of acquisitions of Nod.ai (completed Oct 23) and SILO AI (completed Aug24). The acquisition of Nod.ai provided open-source AI software capabilities, while SILO.

Customer 273
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Is Victoria’s Secret finally on the upswing?

RetailDive

Ahead of welcoming a new CEO, the intimates giant bumped up its expectations for the year and the third quarter, when its Fashion Show returns.

Fashion 128
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Wendy’s Is Reportedly Launching SpongeBob SquarePants Krabby Patty Burger

RetailWire

A new report suggests that Wendy's is launching a Krabby Patty Burger in collaboration with the popular cartoon SpongeBob SquarePants.

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Loblaws Pilots 3 Limited-Assortment ‘No Name’ Stores, Promises Significant Discounts

Retail TouchPoints

Loblaws will open three “No Name” stores in Ontario next month, offering up to 20% savings on a limited selection of 1,300 products, including pantry staples and household goods. The stores will have shorter operating hours, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and will not offer dairy or fresh meat products because they will not have refrigerated cases. “Our goal is simple – providing food and essential household items across a limited range of national brands and no name brand products at our lowest possib

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The GTM Intelligence Era: ZoomInfo 2025 Customer Impact Report

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!

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Top CRM Trends To Follow As The Fall Conference Season Heats Up

Forrester eCommerce

Its only a couple of weeks away from CRM conference season – Oracle’s Cloud World is in Las Vegas from September 9-12; Salesforce’s Dreamforce is in San Francisco from September 17-19; Hubspot’s Inbound is in Boston from September 18-20 to name a few of the upcoming events.

Events 273
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Gen Z more likely to buy holiday gifts via social media: report

RetailDive

Instagram and Facebook are forecast to be the most popular platforms for gift purchases during the season.

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Get Your Free Bing SEO Scan

Practical eCommerce

Site scans in Bing Webmaster Tools are helpful and free. Here's how to get started. The post Get Your Free Bing SEO Scan appeared first on Practical Ecommerce.

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Yahoo Expands Commerce Media Reach with Planet Fitness Partnership, New Hire

Retail TouchPoints

Yahoo Demand-Side Platform (DSP) has announced two strategic partnerships to expand its reach in commerce media and hired retail media veteran Mike Merna as Senior Director, Commerce Media Specialist Lead. The new partnerships — with PF Media Network , the media arm of Planet Fitness , and Rippl , the data and media network of Bridg — will bring a host of new audiences to Yahoo advertisers.

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🚀Future-Proof Your Salesforce B2C Commerce: Modernization Strategies Inside!

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.

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Consumer Spending Trends And What They Mean For Your Brand

Forrester eCommerce

My colleague Jitender Migliani and I have just published a report (Consumer Spending And The Economy Grow Despite Persistent Pessimism) based on the H2 2024 US macroeconomic trends and consumer behavior data that we’ve collected and analyzed.

Consumer 259
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With new leaders and a new plan will Beyond’s ‘gallery of brands’ succeed?

RetailDive

The company is leveraging Bed Bath & Beyond’s deep name recognition and plans to develop a gallery of retail brands ranging from luxury to off-price.

Retail 126
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Starbucks’ New CEO Brian Niccol Slammed for Seattle Private Jet Commute

RetailWire

The new Starbucks CEO said he'd be taking a "super-commute.

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Spirit Halloween to Conjure Up 400+ Seasonal Stores for Spooky Season

Retail TouchPoints

Spirit Halloween will operate a record-breaking 1,525 brick-and-mortar stores this season, adding more than 400 locations to its 1,100 -store footprint by the end of September. The retailer also will scare up a “Carnevil” concept that complements its “Spirit Hallows” in-store theme and cemetery-inspired store design details. “The Halloween fandom continues to grow, and our incredible team works year-round to create an unparalleled and unique in-store experience that will engage customers all sea

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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.