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9 Effective Tips To Optimize Your Responsive Search Ads

Store Growers

Last Updated on June 1, 2022. After the sunset of Expanded Text Ads on 30 June 2022, Responsive Search Ads will become the only text ads ad format available inside of Google Ads. That means you can no longer rely on Expanded Text Ads you created years ago, but you have to put in the work to bring your Responsive Search Ads (RSAs) to the next level. Improving your ads isn’t completely different compared to what came before, but RSAs do require a new approach.

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10 Key Takeaways From the State of Amazon 2022 Report and What It Tells Us About the Future of Ecommerce

Ecommerce Platforms

It's 2022, and Amazon still is the biggest player in online commerce. It's also not very likely that this is going to change anytime soon. ?????. As of this year, there are 1.5 million active sellers on the platform offering 75 million different products. That's one big wow! But hold on, why are we telling you all this, and where does this data even come from?

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Data Into Dollars: Can You Turn Your Data Into Revenue?

Forrester eCommerce

Every organization desires a positive return on its investments in data. Forrester data shows that advanced insights-driven businesses (IDBs) are 8.5 times more likely than beginners to report at least 20% revenue growth in 2021. It pays off to become an insights-driven business. Vendors and the media trumpet the success stories of companies that build […].

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5 Real-World Ways 5G Will Transform Retail

Retail TouchPoints

5G is the talk of the town these days — up there with Web3 and the metaverse. But just like those other technologies, 5G is less a specific solution and more of an enabler. What matters most is what you do with it. So what can retailers do with 5G? There are an almost infinite number of answers, but the long and the short of it is that 5G will enable merchants to perform intricate digital tasks faster and on a much larger scale. “5G is really three things — speed , latency and massive connectivi

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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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The Top 45 Wholesale Clothing Vendors For Your Online Boutique

My Wife Quit Her Job

If you want to start an online clothing store or a tshirt business, you first need to find the right wholesale clothing vendors for your shop. Clothing suppliers come in all different shapes and sizes and before you decide on a wholesale supplier, you must consider the following. Style – Different clothing vendors specialize in different styles.

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The eCommerce Customer Decision Making Process Simplified

Groove

How The eCommerce Customer Decision Making Process Works. The key to making data-driven decisions is to first understand how the customer decision making process works. With this fundamental knowledge, you will be able to cater to the needs of each customer segment. 1. The Customer Recognizes They Have a Problem That Needs To Be Solved. The customer decision making process begins with a consumer realizing that they are presented with some sort of problem.

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How Brands Can Bridge the ‘Experience Gap’ to Engage Online Shoppers

Retail TouchPoints

Once the pandemic is over for good (thankfully), we’ll have the chance to process what happened over the past few years. This goes for the lessons learned by retail brands as they operated through one crisis-induced challenge after the next, navigating the ups and downs of the pandemic as best they could, while meeting unprecedented customer demand.

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407: Starting The World’s Fastest Growing Backyard Game With Greg Meade Of CrossNet

My Wife Quit Her Job

Today I have my friend Greg Meade on the show. Greg is the founder of CrossNetgame.com which is an amazingly fun game that is a combination of volleyball and four square. I have a set, my kids love it and in this episode we’re going to learn how to launch a successful game to the market. What You’ll Learn What is Cross Net and how to play How Greg invented the Cross Net game How to successfully launch a brand new game to the market Other Resources And Books CrossnetGame.com Sponsors

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How Video Marketing Will Increase Your Business’s Conversions

Groove

Why Video Marketing? Video is something we consume everyday, multiple times a day. It not only can be a form of entertainment, but it can be informative and make it easier for users or potential customers to understand your brand’s message, educate them on products, and gain your trust. According to Hubspot, 97% of marketers claim that video marketing helps users understand their brand better and 50% of users look for videos about your product or service to learn more about it.

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B2B Companies Take Action, To A Point, In Response To The War In Ukraine

Forrester eCommerce

On February 28, 2022, BP withdrew from a $25 billion investment in the Russian oil company Rosneft. This decision was an abrupt U-turn from a mere two weeks earlier, when the CEO of BP, Bernard Looney, confidently stated that the company would “continue the business of business” in the country, even as Russian troops massed […].

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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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DoorDash Acquires Wolt, Expanding Operations to 27 Countries

Retail TouchPoints

DoorDash has acquired Wolt Enterprises , a Helsinki-based last mile delivery company. The deal will bring DoorDash to a total of 27 countries, 23 through the Wolt product and brand. The transaction is part of DoorDash’s effort to accelerate its international growth through faster product development and improved investment efficiency. Wolt CEO Miki Kuusi will oversee the combined company’s team and operations outside of the U.S., reporting directly to DoorDash CEO Tony Xu.

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Danone’s Product Launch Plan For Syndicating More Than 1,000 Products in 90 Days

Salsify

"Salsify is what builds our brand online. At the end of the day, the digital shelf is for driving sales, and Salsify helps us do that.". — Carrie Mesing, Director of Ecommerce Marketing Strategy, Danone. When I arrived at Danone during the start of the pandemic in 2020, we already had a partnership in place with Salsify. But we weren't leveraging the platform and hadn't used it to syndicate product content.

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Prada plans monthly product, NFT drops

RetailDive

The brand will host 24-hour online events, starting June 2, where shoppers in select areas can buy limited-edition items and receive accompanying NFTs.

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Hear Ye, Hear Ye … Get Your New AIOps Reports Here!

Forrester eCommerce

It’s been a long time coming, at least in mind anyway, but I’ve finally got some great news to announce. We have just published four AIOps-related reports that I’m really excited for you all to finally read and provide feedback on. Read on below to get a synopsis of the three reports. The fourth report […].

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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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The Container Store Plans 74 New Locations by 2027

Retail TouchPoints

Following a net sales increase of 10.5% to $1.1 billion during FY2021, which ended April 2, 2022, The Container Store revealed that it is planning to open 74 new stores by FY2027. This would mark a major acceleration in the retailer’s store opening pace: The Container Store opened one store in FY2021 to reach its current total of 94 locations, and only two store openings are planned for FY2022.

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What Are Walled Gardens? | Salsify

Salsify

A walled garden is an exclusive relationship between a retailer and a third party that intentionally blocks a brand’s own ability to work directly with the retailer. These exclusive third parties impede the transfer of data and agility in the market — ultimately degrading the consumer experience.

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5 Content Marketing Ideas for July 2022

Practical eCommerce

This installment of our long-running content ideas series suggests focusing on patriotic holidays, newsletters, culture, and more. The post 5 Content Marketing Ideas for July 2022 appeared first on Practical Ecommerce.

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Your Buyers Are Evolving, And You Should Follow

Forrester eCommerce

Marketers need to understand how their buyers are changing and enable their buyer-facing roles with key insights to gain competitive advantage and drive growth.

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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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Blue Apron Debuts Non-Subscription Offering on Walmart Marketplace

Retail TouchPoints

Subscription meal kit service Blue Apron is ditching the “subscription” for a new offering on Walmart ’s third-party marketplace, giving Walmart customers access to a selection of on-demand meal kits with no recurring payments required. Blue Apron is now offering four meal kits that can serve up to 12 people and a selection of already prepared single-serving meals on Walmart Marketplace.

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Shopping Trends: Unique In-Person Shopping Experiences | Salsify

Salsify

Shoppers have been returning to brick-and-mortar stores with higher expectations than ever before, giving rise to new omnichannel shopping trends.

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The running list of major retail deals

RetailDive

From IPOs and acquisitions, to de-SPAC transactions and minority investments, here's our list of major deals from 2021 to present.

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The ASM Landscape Is Shifting Under Our Feet — As Are The Acronyms

Forrester eCommerce

Since publishing my first report on attack surface management (ASM), Find And Cover Your Assets With Attack Surface Management (one of my favorite titles to date), the market has taken off in a number of different directions and developed several flavors — and acronyms. Forrester defines ASM overall as follows: The process of continuously discovering, […].

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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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American Eagle to Expand Presence in India with 50 New Stores

Retail TouchPoints

American Eagle ’s licensee in India, Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Limited (ABFRL), has announced plans to open 50 additional stores across the country over the next three years. The news was announced in conjunction with the brand’s latest store opening in Jaipur, Rajasthan. “American Eagle is an iconic global jeans brand, and we believe a strong market like Jaipur offers tremendous potential,” said Ashish Mukul, Brand Head of American Eagle India in a statement.

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Last-mile Carrier Tracking: A Competitive Edge for Your Ecommerce Business

lateshipment

Last-mile carrier tracking can be the most expensive and time-consuming part of your ecommerce business’ shipping and delivery process. Adding fuel to the fire is your customers’ growing demands of wanting complete visibility into the last-mile process. However, meeting these demands is not as easy as it looks. This is primarily because ecommerce businesses hand over the reins of the last-mile and post-purchase to the shipping carrier.

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What Trunk Club's demise says about apparel subscriptions

RetailDive

Customers who engage with Nordstrom's stylists, online or in stores, spend more time and money at the retailer. So it's going outside the box.

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Perspective Is Key To Understanding AIOps

Forrester eCommerce

When I joined Forrester last fall, I was immediately asked, by both vendors and clients, “So how are you defining AIOps?” I was caught off guard and a bit surprised at how little guidance existed, especially from a practitioner perspective available in the industry. The prior AIOps NowTech and Forrester Wave™ evaluation were nearly 12 […].

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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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Albertsons Adds Product Reviews Across Multiple Banners’ Websites

Retail TouchPoints

Albertsons has introduced consumer-generated ratings and review functionality on 11 of its banners’ sites, including Safeway , Vons , Jewel-Osco and Shaw’s. The launch is likely related to Albertsons’ plans to re-enter the marketplace arena; the retailer’s Senior Director of Marketplaces Jasmin Krdzalic provided a “sneak peek” at the May 2022 RICE conference in Chicago.

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The challenges and opportunities facing retailers in the metaverse

365 Retail

In twelve short months, the word ‘metaverse’ has evolved from the plot point of a niche sci-fi novel to the world’s largest tech obsession. Enormous investments from industry leaders like Meta (formerly Facebook) and Microsoft have only added to the anticipation, and experts now agree it has the potential to revolutionise digital experiences. . As Mark Zuckerberg aims to launch key features of the metaverse in as little as five years , businesses worldwide must prepare now to harness the impact

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Walmart plots 4 new 'next generation' fulfillment centers

RetailDive

The facilities incorporate an automated storage and retrieval system while also employing 4,000 new workers, and could serve 75% of the U.S.

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Invest In The Healthcare Data Of The Future Or Flatline

Forrester eCommerce

My name is Kyle Rybarczyk, and I recently joined Forrester as an analyst covering data analytics, AI/ML, enterprise health clouds, electronic health records, and the digital front door in the healthcare sector. I have a passion for healthcare, the ever-changing digital world, and how the two will combine to streamline workflows and improve patient outcomes […].

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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.