Fastr

APRIL 1, 2024

There is something to be said about the comfort of familiarity or fear of the unknown, but any wise ecommerce leader knows that stagnation is business suicide. Being innovative means being experimental and unafraid to not only do more and do better, but also to learn. However, when a technology tidal wave like AI floods the scene, even the most confidently creative and exploratory ecommerce teams may hesitate – wondering how to dive in, or which toe to use to test these new waters.

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RetailDive

APRIL 1, 2024

Consumers want more product videos and they want them now. It’s time to start thinking video-first.

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Forrester eCommerce

APRIL 4, 2024

Overcome tall poppy syndrome. Inspire team growth, foster a learning mindset, and challenge the status quo. Achieve extraordinary results through practicality, influence, curiosity, and resilience.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 3, 2024

For anyone who has made a purchase online, returns are part of the standard online buying process — so much so that, according to a recent U.S. Consumer Study , 85% of consumers check a company’s returns policy before even making a purchase when shopping online, and 68% of U.S. consumers wouldn’t repurchase from a brand after a poor returns experience.

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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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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 1, 2024

Imagine stepping into a store where no one speaks your language. You’d likely feel frustration, confusion and, ultimately, disappointment. This same barrier can exist for online shoppers navigating ecommerce sites in languages they don’t understand. Recent estimates forecast that nearly a quarter of global retail sales will come from online channels by 2027, so the ability to serve a multilingual customer base will be essential for businesses seeking global success.

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Practical eCommerce

APRIL 4, 2024

Responding to questions of customers and prospects can generate traffic and sales. The post How to Discover Shoppers’ Questions appeared first on Practical Ecommerce.

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Digital Doughnut

APRIL 4, 2024

This article explores the key Facebook advertising trends that will dominate the landscape in 2024 and provides valuable tips to help businesses succeed.

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Forrester eCommerce

APRIL 1, 2024

Corporate cloud strategies that yesterday centered on the unglamorous transition of legacy apps from out of the data center, along with some new cloud-native apps, must now incorporate transformative technologies with radically different value propositions — all without breaking the IT budget.

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Practical eCommerce

APRIL 1, 2024

This installment of our quarterly rundown includes titles on digital marketing, team development, content marketing, AI, launching a startup, and more. The post 10 New Ecommerce Books for Spring 2024 appeared first on Practical Ecommerce.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 5, 2024

Retailers are always looking to improve their game, with an eye to increasing sales, reducing costs and maximizing profitability. Retail competition has increased from small upstart retailers to big box stores and peers, so the ability for retailers to improve on their game is more necessary than ever. Gaming companies, more specifically iGaming companies, have undertaken strategies that could help retailers that mimic those practices improve their game, and their profitability.

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Groove

APRIL 4, 2024

Curious about how your BigCommerce store stacks up in the marketplace? We had the same burning question for our clients. We've seen first-hand that our clients want to know how they compare to the competition. That's exactly why we've partnered with Databox to establish public BigCommerce Performance eCommerce Benchmark groups. When you measure your critical performance metrics alongside peers on the same eCommerce platform, you can craft data-backed strategies to not just catch up, but outpace

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Forrester eCommerce

APRIL 1, 2024

Yes, hindsight is 20/20. As we reach the anniversary of Bud Light’s marketing blunder, we’ve taken a look back into what really happened to fuel the iconic brand’s crisis. In the year following Bud Light’s cancellation, the company faced material backlash from both the LGBTQIA+ and conservative communities for their transgression of core brand values.

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RetailDive

APRIL 3, 2024

Dash Carts, which also allow shoppers to avoid checkout, will roll out instead at those locations, while the older tech is limited to Amazon Go and some smaller U.K. stores.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 1, 2024

Rite Aid has filed a restructuring plan with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court , District of New Jersey that would cut more than $2 billion in debt and keep a large portion of the retailer’s store fleet operating. If approved, the plan would transfer ownership to the drugstore’s senior bondholders and settle certain opioid overprescribing lawsuits, according to the Wall Street Journal and other media outlets.

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Groove

APRIL 4, 2024

Ever wonder how your Shopify store is doing against the competition? We wanted the same question answered for our clients. Through our 15+ years in business, we have seen first hand that our client base wanted to see how they compared to their competition. For this exact reason, we worked with Databox to create public Shopify Benchmark groups. By comparing your core metrics against others using the same eCommerce platform, data-driven strategies can be created to catch up to the competition.

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Forrester eCommerce

APRIL 4, 2024

These three companies have transformed their businesses to maximize customer value and relentlessly drive internal alignment. Get a preview of the success stories they will share at B2B Summit North America in May.

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RetailWire

APRIL 3, 2024

Amazon's cloud computing branch, known as AWS, is letting go of hundreds of workers from its physical stores technology team as well as its sales, marketing, and global services unit.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 3, 2024

Amazon is removing its cashierless Just Walk Out (JWO) technology from its Amazon Fresh supermarkets and will not deploy the solution in new locations scheduled to open later this year, according to multiple media reports. The retailer will instead rely more heavily on its smart Amazon Dash Carts , which have been deployed at Fresh stores since 2020 as well as at Amazon subsidiary Whole Foods.

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365 Retail

APRIL 2, 2024

Millennials are the most likely shopper demographic to have their buying decisions influenced by Retail Media ads at the shelf-edge, the latest research from the Retail Technology Show (RTS), taking place on 24 & 25 April 2024 at London’s Olympia, reveals. Original research of over 1,000 UK adults by RTS showed that almost half (47%) of Millennial consumers would be influenced to buy a new product having been served immersive, digital ads in-store, compared to 35% of average UK shoppers

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Forrester eCommerce

APRIL 4, 2024

Get ready to be inspired by these best-practice program implementations across B2B marketing, sales, and product. We reveal which eight companies will be honored at B2B Summit North America in May.

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RetailWire

APRIL 3, 2024

Over 200 artists, including Katy Perry, Billie Eilish, Kacey Musgraves, J Balvin, Ja Rule, Jon Bon Jovi, The Jonas Brothers, and Miranda Lambert, are voicing serious concerns about threats linked to artificial intelligence in the music industry.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 5, 2024

Uber Eats has expanded its partnership with Waymo — the autonomous vehicle division of Google parent company Alphabet — adding driverless food deliveries in the Phoenix-area cities of Tempe, Mesa and Chandler, Ariz. The companies are working with a select group of merchants that include local favorites like Princess Pita, Filiberto’s and BoSa Donuts.

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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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Practical eCommerce

APRIL 1, 2024

Reviewing meeting recordings for takeaways and action items used to take hours. No more. The post AI Tools for Meeting Notes, Recaps, To-dos appeared first on Practical Ecommerce.

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Forrester eCommerce

APRIL 4, 2024

What an amazing two weeks it was! After countless flights and hotel check-ins, I’m pleased to share what I observed from Forrester’s roundtable events covering generative AI (genAI) in marketing, held in four cities: Delhi, Hyderabad, Chennai, and Bangalore.

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RetailWire

APRIL 5, 2024

Walmart has found itself embroiled in a significant legal settlement amounting to a whopping $45 million, addressing allegations of overcharging on specific grocery items.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 4, 2024

Retail media experienced massive growth in 2023 and shows no sign of slowing in 2024. But even as retail media networks have proliferated , ad buyers still are limited in how many they can participate in. The culprit? A lack of standardization across the retail media ecosystem. In fact, a Coresight Research study indicates that most buyers max out at just five to six networks.

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RetailDive

APRIL 4, 2024

The e-commerce giant earlier said it was scaling back its Just Walk Out technology, including dropping it from Amazon Fresh locations in the U.S.

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Forrester eCommerce

APRIL 4, 2024

Spending on digital advertising in the US is forecasted to settle into a period of moderate growth. From 2023 to 2028, growth will — for the first time — fall to single digits due to the maturity of the market.

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Salsify

APRIL 2, 2024

Managing a successful ecommerce catalog can often feel like spinning plates — juggling the consistency of dozens, if not hundreds, of different products, touch points, and product detail pages (PDPs) across a wide range of entryways.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 3, 2024

Digital signage is a great way for retailers to capture customers’ attention and keep them informed about new deals and products. However, digital signage can only achieve its desired objectives by consistently displaying relevant and up-to-date content. Customers are unlikely to engage with digital signage if the content appears generic or outdated.

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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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