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The Funnel Is Old, Unrealistic, And Still Helpful

Forrester eCommerce

In 1898, Elias St. Elmo Lewis developed the advertising funnel. He was the Association of National Advertisers’ first president and, along with the funnel, developed the AIDA model, an acronym that models a consumer’s journey from awareness to interest, desire, and then action.

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552: The Hidden Cost of Selling on Amazon: New Fees And Policy Changes With Yoni Mazor

My Wife Quit Her Job

Today I have my friend, Yoni Mazor back on the show. In this episode we dive into the latest Amazon updates and uncover what might be Amazon’s sneakiest fee increase yet—decide for yourself if the e-commerce giant is pulling a fast one on sellers. What You’ll Learn Amazon’s new refund and reimbursement policy The hidden costs on selling on Amazon Click here to join Getida and get $400 in free reimbursements Sponsors SellersSummit.com – The Sellers Summit is the ecommerce

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YouTube Expands Shopify Partnership to Amp Up Creators’ Affiliate Efforts

Retail TouchPoints

In 2023, people watched over 30 billion hours of shopping related videos on YouTube , according to the company. Now the video platform is looking to extend its reach into the world of commerce even further through an expansion of its partnership with Shopify. Eligible Shopify Plus and Shopify Advanced merchants in the U.S. can now easily sign up for YouTube Shopping’s affiliate program through the “Google & YouTube” app on Shopify, enabling thousands of eligible creators to showcase those me

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Understanding The Gorgias Klaviyo Integration: Benefits, Setup, and Use

Groove

Klaviyo is a very popular email and SMS marketing automation platform designed to support the unique needs of eCommerce stores. Gorgias, in collaboration with Klaviyo has worked to make it simple for you to integrate Klaviyo with Gorgias , creating an approach that streamlines both marketing and customer service operations for increased satisfaction.

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How To Drive Retail Results With Integrated Tech And UX Design

Speaker: Jennifer Wright and Nick Barron

Navigating the complexities of e-commerce requires more than just the right technology - It demands a holistic strategy that aligns platform capabilities with customer- centric design and marketing. This webinar will provide a roadmap for building a robust e-commerce strategy, guiding you through key decisions from platform selection to creating user experiences that convert, and leverage digital marketing to reach and retail customers.

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Uniqlo Sister Brand GU Plans September U.S. Debut

Retail TouchPoints

GU (pronounced “gee-you”), a sister brand of apparel retailer Uniqlo , will make a splashy, multi-channel entrance into the U.S. next month with the simultaneous debut of its ecommerce site and a 10,225-square-foot NYC flagship. The two -story location in the trendy SoHo neighborhood will offer men’s and women’s clothing as well as shoes, bags and accessories.

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Is GTM the new ABM? Or is it just the latest B2B land grab?

Forrester eCommerce

Over the last 18 months, I’ve been noticing an increase in discussions about go-to-market strategy in B2B circles, just as ABM rose in popularity over 10 years ago. In particular I have observed: Platform vendors that previously badged ABM platforms are now repositioning as GTM platforms.

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What Is Gorgias Chat? Helpdesk, Support, & Pricing

Groove

More than just a live chat tool, Gorgias Chat is a comprehensive helpdesk solution that integrates with various eCommerce platforms, helping to streamline your team’s workflow. Gorgias Chat doesn’t just make life easier for your in-house support team— it also improves your customer experience. The Gorgias Chat system offers real-time support, AI-driven chatbots, and centralized communication that helps all parties enjoy a seamless customer service flow.

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The Retail Landscape Continues to Evolve — Data Departments Need to Keep Pace

Retail TouchPoints

The fate of retail performance for the second half of 2024 is anything but certain. Despite expectations that inflation, subsequent rate hikes and the lingering effects of the pandemic would negatively impact spending, consumption rates have remained surprisingly high. This counterintuitive trend has sparked debate among economists, analysts and retail executives about the sustainability of current spending patterns.

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Start Building your IT Strategy at T&I Summit 2024

Forrester eCommerce

The days of creating an IT strategy in a vacuum are long gone. With technology embedded ever deeper in the business, strategy conversations between business and IT organizations must stay fluent and on point. Fortunately, Forrester provides a blueprint of the steps needed to rapidly create a tech strategy outlined in our recently published research on how to Build Your IT Strategy.

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What Does “In Transit” Really Mean?

lateshipment

Most of us who are unaware of a package’s delivery journey, assume that a package gets shipped out from the warehouse and then gets delivered to the customer, right? Having this assumption is not wrong. After all, this is what we’ve seen happening on that front. But on the back end, there are a lot of things that happen between “shipped” and “delivered”.

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Pricing for Profit: How to Set, Negotiate, and Succeed

Speaker: Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader

In today’s competitive market, pricing is more than just a number — it’s the cornerstone of profitability. The right pricing strategy ensures that you capture the true value of your offering, paving the way for sustainable growth and long-term success. Join Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader, in this exclusive session where he will explore how a well-crafted pricing approach balances customer perception with business objectives, creating a powerful tool for securing both competitive advantage a

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How To Use Gorgias Customer Service To Boost Revenue and Retention

Groove

Customers note which brands are responsive and engage with them throughout the shopping process. They appreciate the companies that genuinely care about their experiences and can help answer any questions that might arise during a purchase. This positive customer service builds brand reputations and encourages customers to return. Gorgias was built to help eCommerce companies answer these needs.

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Redefining Retail: Embracing Alonement in Design to Enhance Individual Shopping Experiences

Retail TouchPoints

Consumers are changing how they shop and who they shop with, and now brands are taking notice. Traditionally, retail spaces have been associated with social interaction and shared experiences, serving as bustling hubs for family outings and social gatherings among friends. However, the rise of digital technology (where a customer can purchase something easily and quickly on their own), coupled with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, has shifted consumer expectations and needs, sparking a great

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Your Personas Are Outdated: It’s Time To Evolve Your Approach

Forrester eCommerce

Personas are a seemingly foundational and simple tool, yet deceptively challenging. At Forrester, we’ve fielded numerous client requests to better understand how to create, evolve, and operationalize personas.

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‘Just an Owl Tryna Vibe’: What Brands Can Learn From Duolingo’s Viral Social Media Marketing Strategy

Salsify

An effective social media marketing strategy is all about entertaining and informing your customers while maintaining a distinctive, relatable “vibe.” And these days, few are low-key vibing quite as hard as Duolingo’s adored, sassy-meets-snarky mascot, Duo the Owl.

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4 Best Practices for Ensuring Success in International Markets Ahead of Peak Season

The opportunity for e-commerce merchants in international markets is immense. Data indicates that when international options are available at checkout, merchants see up to 20-60% higher cart conversion and a 128% higher gross merchandise value (GMV) than domestic orders. However, while the opportunities are significant, so are the risks. Without careful planning and strategic partnerships, merchants may face challenges, including high shipping costs, complex customs regulations, and unexpected p

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A Better, Better Lemonade Stand

A Better Lemonade Stand

In late January of this year, I stood in a room with a projector, in front of the founders of Pixel Dreams , a well established small digital design and strategy agency based in Toronto. I had selected Pixel Dreams after searching for the right team for nearly a year. Overhauling and redesigning A Better Lemonade Stand wasn’t a choice I was prepared to hastily make.

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Bulletin Debuts Shopify Integration to Simplify Wholesale Deals

Retail TouchPoints

Online wholesale marketplace Bulletin has launched a Shopify sales channel app, enabling merchants to more easily integrate their product listings and better manage orders to grow their brands via wholesale partnerships. [Editor’s note: Both Bulletin and Retail TouchPoints are subsidiaries of live event and media company Emerald.] Through the new integration, merchants can now bulk import their product listings from Shopify to Bulletin, and any updates made in Shopify will be automatically synce

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Why Revenue Operations (RevOps) Should Be on Your Radar

Forrester eCommerce

Does “Revenue Operations” seem like someone else’s responsibility? Think again! Your Organization’s Operational Capabilities Alignment Impacts Its Revenue Ecosystem Marketing Ops, Sales Ops, and Customer Success Ops are integral components of a B2B organization’s revenue operations. Traditionally, these teams have developed their capabilities to support their specific domain.

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PIM vs. PXM: The Future of These Ecommerce Solutions [DOWNLOAD]

Salsify

At first glance, product information management (PIM) and product experience management (PXM) software solutions may seem like comparable offerings. But a closer look highlights some critical core distinctions.

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A Blueprint for B2B Commerce

In the B2B space, digital expectations are higher than ever. Consumer platforms have made online experiences incredibly user-friendly and efficient, adding pressure for businesses to follow suit to meet the expectations of the modern B2B buyer. Take inspiration from B2C commerce strategies and adapt them for B2B digital interactions. Learn to create engaging and well-crafted consumer shopping experiences with insights and tools from Orium’s report, A Blueprint to B2B Commerce.

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Freight Forwarder FAQ: Cutting the Red Tape with Pacific Customs Brokers

A Better Lemonade Stand

Over the last few months, we’ve had many subscribers ask questions about customs and importing product from overseas. It can be a confusing topic and since so many people had similar questions, we decided to write a blog post on it. Instead of us answering your questions, however, we went straight to the source and interviewed Pacific Customs Brokers.

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Walmart Sells Off Stake in Chinese Ecommerce Site JD.com

Retail TouchPoints

Walmart has sold its shares in Chinese ecommerce player JD.com , ending its direct investment in the Alibaba rival after more than eight years. The relationship began when Walmart sold its China ecommerce operations to JD.com in June 2016 , taking a 5% stake in the company as part of the deal. By February 2017 , Walmart had increased its investment to 12.1% , and in August 2018 Walmart and JD.com invested $500 million in Chinese grocery delivery company Dada-JD Daojia.

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The Singapore CX Index Rankings, 2024

Forrester eCommerce

Singapore’s FSI Customers Rate Their Experiences As Just “OK” In 2024 Forrester has been evaluating the quality of customer experience at leading financial service providers in Singapore since 2018.

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Foot Locker partners with Nike, Jordan on basketball concept at revamped flagship

RetailDive

The “Home Court” space is the result of a “shared vision” between the athletics retailer and Nike, but it still features other major brands.

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Loyalty 101: How To Turn Browsers Into Buyers For Lasting Engagement

Speaker: Shaunna Bruton, Danielle Wyllie, and Kailey Holmes

Say goodbye to one-size-fits-all retail, and say hello to experiences that keep your customers coming back for more! Customer loyalty isn’t just earned - it’s cultivated through meaningful engagement with the help of data. This webinar will take you behind the scenes of how top retailers turn customer data into personalized experiences that drive engagement and retention.

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Foot Locker Reopens Flagship Destination in New York City

RetailWire

Foot Locker Inc. has unveiled its newly redesigned flagship store at 112 W 34th St., introducing the Foot Locker "Home Court," a cutting-edge basketball shopping destination created in collaboration with Nike and Jordan Brand.

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Ikea Drones Will Employ AI to Work in Tandem with Fulfillment Employees

Retail TouchPoints

Ikea has embarked on the latest phase of drone adoption by rolling out an upgraded AI-powered system that will allow the drones to work efficiently alongside human workers in distribution centers. By integrating this new system into fulfillment spaces, Ikea’s operations will “run continuously,” the company shared in an announcement. Ikea initially adopted drone technology in 2021 when it partnered with AI and robotics company Verity to develop an autonomous drone solution for warehouses.

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Forrester’s Wave on Email Marketing Service Providers Showcases Innovators

Forrester eCommerce

I’m pleased to announce the release of The Forrester Wave, Email Service Providers, Q3 2024. This makes what I believe is the 15th time I’ve authored the wave evaluation of this vendor category!

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Kevin Plank can’t let go of Under Armour. Is that hampering a turnaround?

RetailDive

Three CEOs have come and gone in the four years since Plank stepped down. Now, the sportswear brand’s founder is back with another plan to revive the brand amid flagging sales and relevance.

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How to Navigate Revenue and Expense Management: Competitive Insights for Financial Success

Speaker: Hilary Akhaabi, PhD - Founder, Chief Financial & Operations Officer at Go Africa Global

In the fast-paced world of corporate finance, staying ahead of the curve is crucial for sustainable growth and profitability. This exclusive webinar with leading expert Hilary Akhaabi, PhD, will teach you practical ways to navigate complex financial landscapes and enhance your company's revenue management capabilities. Whether you're aiming to refine your financial strategies or seeking innovative solutions to drive performance, this new session is for you!

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Spar supports Marie Curie’s ‘Blooming Great Tea Party’

TalkingRetail

Spar and Marie Curie are encouraging people to bake their favourite cakes, hold a tea party and raise vital funds to help ensure more people, whatever their illness, get the end of life care they urgently need.

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The Next Frontier in Recommerce? Mobile Phones

Retail TouchPoints

What comes to mind when you think of secondhand goods? Is it pre-owned cars, vintage clothing or refurbished furniture? These items have been popular in the secondhand market for years, but now there is another consumer good taking the spotlight in the “recommerce” market: mobile phones. Recommerce, the practice of buying and selling previously owned, gently used products, has existed for centuries.

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To Build Your Best Marketing Organization, Unbox Your Org Chart

Forrester eCommerce

The last several years have unleashed a wave of marketing change. Changes in media and technology have upended how consumers discover and engage with companies, and new technologies like GenAI have brought unrelenting changes to how marketing gets done.

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Amazon allowing sellers to ditch physical returns

RetailDive

The offering for Fulfillment by Amazon users helps them avoid fees by simply having customers keep items, the company said.

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Innovation Fest: Summer of AI

Join Bloomreach at Innovation Fest: Summer 2024, a virtual event, to explore the future of personalized marketing and merchandising! Along with the company’s top product experts, CEO Raj De Datta will provide an exclusive look at the company’s latest AI innovations reshaping the omnichannel experience. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to connect with fellow industry leaders and explore the latest trends in retail technology.