My Wife Quit Her Job

AUGUST 27, 2024

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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Fastr

AUGUST 29, 2024

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

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 28, 2024

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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Forrester eCommerce

AUGUST 27, 2024

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.

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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

AUGUST 29, 2024

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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Groove

AUGUST 26, 2024

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.

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Forrester eCommerce

AUGUST 29, 2024

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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FastSpring

AUGUST 30, 2024

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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Salsify

AUGUST 27, 2024

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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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 29, 2024

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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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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Forrester eCommerce

AUGUST 29, 2024

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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FastSpring

AUGUST 29, 2024

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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Practical eCommerce

AUGUST 27, 2024

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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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 29, 2024

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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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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Forrester eCommerce

AUGUST 28, 2024

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.

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Dynamic Action

AUGUST 29, 2024

Summary The evolving retail landscape, including omnichannel, digitalization, and hyper-personalization adds complexity to already challenging retail roles. Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the retail industry by simplifying data analysis and enhancing decision-making. An AI-driven retail intelligence platform allows retailers to leverage data insights without requiring extensive data analysis expertise.

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Practical eCommerce

AUGUST 25, 2024

Since 2013 we've predicted U.S. retail sales for the upcoming holiday season. This year we address the effects of mobile, online vs. in-store, email marketing, Gen Zs, and BNPL. The post 5 Predictions for the 2024 Holiday Shopping Season appeared first on Practical Ecommerce.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 29, 2024

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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AUGUST 26, 2024

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.

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RetailDive

AUGUST 26, 2024

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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RetailWire

AUGUST 28, 2024

Casio Computer Co., Ltd. has announced the release of its latest G-SHOCK watch, the GLX-5600KB, marking the third signature model designed in partnership with professional surfer Kanoa Igarashi.

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AUGUST 28, 2024

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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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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Forrester eCommerce

AUGUST 28, 2024

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.

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RetailDive

AUGUST 26, 2024

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.

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RetailWire

AUGUST 25, 2024

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf is taking advantage of the fall season with a new menu available until October 31, 2024. The seasonal offerings include a variety of beverages designed to align with the themes of an autumn experience.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 26, 2024

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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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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Forrester eCommerce

AUGUST 27, 2024

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

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TalkingRetail

AUGUST 28, 2024

With great sadness, the Fed has reported the sudden passing of its first ever female national president, Margaret Adams. Adams and her husband David owned a store in Largs, North Ayrshire for many years and joined what was then the NFRN in 1989.

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RetailWire

AUGUST 26, 2024

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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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 29, 2024

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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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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