TalkingRetail
OCTOBER 8, 2024
The government faces urgent calls to invest in vape enforcement after new research raises questions over the ‘missing millions’ that the previous government pledged in funding…but failed to deliver.
Groove
OCTOBER 9, 2024
ECommerce represents a more than $4 trillion market with ample opportunities for businesses that want to thrive. The cornerstone of your success as an eCommerce store is working with a management company that can help optimize your long-term growth and capitalize on opportunities you find. An eCommerce business can easily overlook shortcomings in its eCommerce management company.
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Salsify
OCTOBER 10, 2024
The most important part of ecommerce? It’s a no-brainer: product content. It’s how your shoppers connect with your brand. But it’s not enough to write a couple of sentences about your product and call it a day.
Retail TouchPoints
OCTOBER 9, 2024
Spirit Halloween will trade jack o’ lanterns for candy canes after Oct. 31 with plans to operate 10 Spirit Christmas stores in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts and Pennsylvania. But before that, the seasonal retailer will offer same-day delivery from 800+ of its Halloween stores this season via a partnership with crowdsourced delivery provider Roadie , leveraging a direct integration between the retailer’s online store and the Roadie platform.
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
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.
lateshipment
OCTOBER 8, 2024
Did you know that e-commerce sales are expected to grow to $6.3 trillion in 2024 and $7.9 trillion by 2027? Verdict: E-commerce is growing. And the result — competing businesses, especially market leaders are keen to lean on innovation in order to stay relevant and at the top. If you’d like to be a part of these succeeding businesses, all you have to do is two things: streamline your operations and exceed your customers’ expectations.
Forrester eCommerce
OCTOBER 8, 2024
Marketers constantly ask how AI will shape content strategy and creation and improve business impact. Today’s announcement that Siteimprove is acquiring MarketMuse provides one potential answer, pointing to a new era with an AI-driven approach to the content lifecycle.
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RetailWire
OCTOBER 5, 2024
Red Lobster suffered tremendously for its famous $20 Endless Shrimp promotion that is considered a major factor in the company's near-extinction.
Retail TouchPoints
OCTOBER 7, 2024
Mytheresa has entered into a binding agreement with Richemont to acquire the Yoox Net-a-Porter (YNAP) business and create a “multi-brand digital group of significant scale,” according to a company announcement. The deal is expected to close in the first half of 2025, pending antitrust approvals. Richemont will sell YNAP with a cash position of €555 million and no financial debt in exchange for a 33% equity stake in Mytheresa.
MakeWebBetter
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Have you thought about prepping up a specialized HubSpot holiday sales strategy? If not, there is time! A well-executed holiday marketing strategy is critical for businesses of all kinds to bring in more leads and engagement and channel it to an effective sales process. To make the most of this opportunity, sales reps must ensure [.] The post Power Through The Festive Surge With HubSpot Holiday Sales Strategy appeared first on MakeWebBetter.
Groove
OCTOBER 11, 2024
With more than 4.4 billion email users globally, email marketing remains one of the most effective ways for eCommerce brands to reach their target audience. It might not be new and shiny, but email is still a pillar of digital marketing for eCommerce stores. How you manage email campaigns, though, can make all the difference when it comes to results like open and conversion rates.
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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.
Forrester eCommerce
OCTOBER 7, 2024
Last week, the Forrester B2B APAC Summit 2024 in Singapore saw a remarkable gathering of CMOs and key marketing leaders from across the Asia Pacific region. Every year, the summit has consistently provided a valuable platform for CMOs across the region to connect with analysts and their industry peers and discuss emerging trends in marketing.
Retail TouchPoints
OCTOBER 11, 2024
The retail industry holds influence above many others. It’s almost always the first to embrace new waves of innovation, test and deploy new technologies, and integrate them into their businesses to create new, dynamic experiences to benefit customers, employees and ultimately — ROI. This has never been more apparent than now, as consumers look to elevate their in-store shopping experiences and expect the same versatility and ease that they have obtained with modern omnichannel retail.
Canadian Special Events
OCTOBER 10, 2024
The Concierge Club produced and designed an exclusive, invite-only preview event last month for Dynamite at their new flagship store in Montreal’s luxurious Royalmount Shopping Centre. The event, featuring a speakeasy theme in collaboration with Cloakroom Bar , celebrated the brand’s evolution and offered a glimpse into its stylish future. Held a day before the store’s official opening, the intimate affair provided select guests the opportunity to experience both the store and Dynamite’s new col
Groove
OCTOBER 10, 2024
For Shopify merchants , email marketing presents one of the best ways to engage with customers and drive sales. However, Shopify email marketing isn't quite as simple as sending the occasional ad or promotion to your list. If you want to see real results, you need to take advantage of optimized campaigns and automation. To help you master email marketing for Shopify, we'll go over the proven strategies you can use to create successful email marketing Shopify campaigns and grow your business.
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
Forrester eCommerce
OCTOBER 6, 2024
This year feels different. Global geopolitical, economic, and technological shifts are compelling businesses in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region to adapt like never before. In our June forecast, we captured how tech spending in APAC is transforming in response to this evolving landscape.
Retail TouchPoints
OCTOBER 11, 2024
Humans are visual creatures; it’s a biological trait developed way back when we all still lived in caves. The world has changed a bit since then, with things like electricity, grocery stores and the internet, but humans still rely on their eyes when gathering supplies — even though that process has become less about hunting and more about simply browsing and selecting.
RetailWire
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Krispy Kreme has announced an exciting promotion to commemorate the launch of its donuts at McDonald's locations in the Chicago area, starting October 15. As part of this initiative, the donut chain is offering a free Original Glazed donut to anyone who brings in and shows a McDonald's receipt between October 10 and 14 at participating Krispy Kreme shops across the country.
Groove
OCTOBER 11, 2024
ECommerce now makes up more than 20 percent of the global retail market. For eCommerce merchants, success lies in building a strong brand presence that brings users to your website and encourages them to purchase. To succeed in this critical part of brand building, however, businesses need to expertly manage their websites and ensure that the content is optimized to deliver outstanding customer experiences.
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.
Forrester eCommerce
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Forrester’s new report, Generative AI: What It Means For Health Insurers, dives into genAI’s impact on health insurers and examines avenues for early adoption and ways to circumvent potential risks.
Retail TouchPoints
OCTOBER 11, 2024
Grocery chain Save A Lot has debuted its first-ever loyalty program — Save A Lot Rewards. Available via a new mobile app, Save A Lot Rewards offers shoppers points called “dots” that can be redeemed for rewards and free products. Independent Save A Lot Retail stores across the chain’s 750 -strong fleet will have the flexibility to customize the app with local offers alongside national offers; the app also features exclusive coupons and deals.
Salsify
OCTOBER 9, 2024
You need a new partner to build out your ecommerce tech stack, so you’ve researched vendors that might offer what you need. But research can only take you so far and speaking with vendors to find your perfect match can be a time-consuming, labor-intensive process.
Groove
OCTOBER 11, 2024
Businesses want a reliable means to reach customers and keep them engaged. Text message marketing offers marketers the channel they need to conveniently reach people on the device that everyone seems to have in their pocket. Understanding Text Message Marketing Both MMS and SMS text message marketing allow you to contact customers almost instantly. Alerts let them know within seconds that they have received messages.
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
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!
Forrester eCommerce
OCTOBER 8, 2024
The Forrester State of Customer Obsession 2024 survey data shows a common thread among B2B companies that reach the highest level of customer obsession. They commit to putting the vision into action, and never stop.
Retail TouchPoints
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Ulta Beauty has launched two new digital experiences in recognition of Mental Health Day: an online digital community and a content-rich platform designed to support The Joy Project , the retailer’s initiative to “make beauty a force of good for all.” The Ulta Beauty Community will serve as an inclusive digital space where beauty enthusiasts, employees, loyal customers and others can share their personal beauty routines, tips and personal stories, while also gaining access to exclusive content f
Salsify
OCTOBER 8, 2024
Learn more about the importance of complete product content in shopping experiences, the Salsify Content Completeness Score (CCS), and how to ace it.
Groove
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Ninety-seven percent of Americans own cellphones, making SMS messaging an excellent means of reaching customers and keeping them engaged with brands. Organizations that use this strategy have access to a highly reliable communication method with higher open and engagement rates than email. With over 70 percent of people making purchases after receiving text messages, it is clear that this is a powerful means of engagement.
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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.
Forrester eCommerce
OCTOBER 7, 2024
As a leader of your technology organization, you most likely face the perennial measurement issue: misalignment. This misalignment plays out in a number of ways, varying in altitude and severity. However, one of the most critical areas is metrics. Tech leaders often grapple with finding a measurement approach that drives alignment. Why does this matter?
Retail TouchPoints
OCTOBER 11, 2024
CPG brands have been trying a lot of new things to connect directly with their consumers, including DTC websites and retailer-agnostic loyalty programs , but Frito-Lay has pulled a new one out of the bag: a Doritos -themed restaurant. Image courtesy Frito-Lay The Doritos After Dark restaurant is a “new bold culinary experience,” now open at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
My Wife Quit Her Job
OCTOBER 9, 2024
Today I’m thrilled to have my friend Chase Jarvis on the show. Chase is an acclaimed photographer, director, and entrepreneur who has worked for top-tier brands like Apple, Nike, and Redbull. His work has been featured in prominent publications such as New York Times and Wired Magazine. In this episode, Chase and I discuss the levers you can pull to make money doing what you love and to finally stop playing it safe.
Groove
OCTOBER 9, 2024
For today's online shoppers, the journey is just as important as the destination. With an optimized email marketing customer journey, you can guide and nurture a potential buyer from the first interaction all the way to the purchase. But crafting an email marketing journey that's designed to deliver conversions isn't always a simple task. To help you get started, let's take a look at the top practices, tips, and tools eCommerce stores can use to optimize their email marketing customer journey fo
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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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