Retail TouchPoints

MAY 15, 2024

Traditional shopping malls are poised for a dynamic transformation, presenting attractive real estate opportunities as more spaces become vacant and accessible. As architects and developers brainstorm fresh approaches to rejuvenate these properties, what’s certain is that they will look different than in the past. Shopping malls, usually situated in prime locations with good accessibility, are valuable real estate assets that have the potential to be hubs of social interaction and local engageme

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Fastr

MAY 17, 2024

In the realm of ecommerce, data reigns supreme. It's the lifeblood that fuels personalized experiences, targeted marketing, and informed decision-making. However, as privacy concerns grow and regulations tighten around the use of consumer data, ecommerce retailers are finding themselves at a crossroads. Enter zero-party data – a solution that not only addresses these concerns but also unlocks a treasure trove of valuable insights directly from the source: customers themselves.

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RetailDive

MAY 14, 2024

The retailer also said “the majority” of remote workers and those at offices in Dallas, Atlanta and Toronto, must relocate — mostly to its Arkansas headquarters.

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Salsify

MAY 16, 2024

The U.S. grocery retail market remains strong, with in-store sales topping $880 billion in 2023, and e-retail revenue crossing the $920 million mark, according to Statista.

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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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Practical eCommerce

MAY 16, 2024

This all-new update to our popular resource includes tools to evaluate page speed, security, accessibility, regulatory compliance, code, and more. The post 23 Free Tools to Test a Website appeared first on Practical Ecommerce.

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Forrester eCommerce

MAY 16, 2024

In a busy week for SIEMs to be merged or divested, Palo Alto Networks (PANW) announced that it’s acquiring IBM’s QRadar SaaS business and migrating those customers to its Cortex® XSIAM® platform. In addition, PANW gets QRadar intellectual property rights as part of the deal.

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MAY 17, 2024

The Internet landscape has changed pretty drastically in just the past 3 months. Today my partner Toni and I are going to discuss what type of businesses we would start if we were to start from complete scratch today. What You’ll Learn The recent changes in social media and Google The best opportunities in content today What we would do if we were to start all over again Sponsors SellersSummit.com – The Sellers Summit is the ecommerce conference that I’ve run for the past 8 yea

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FastSpring

MAY 16, 2024

Ready to join the ultimate gathering in Europe for around 3,000 WordPress enthusiasts? If so, join FastSpring at WordCamp EU 2024 at Booth 13! We’d love to talk with you in person! Join us at the Lingotto Conference and Exhibition Centre in Torino, Italy from June 13 to 15 for an extraordinary event dedicated to all things WordPress. Immerse yourself in a diverse array of programs, workshops, and presentations, where industry experts will share their wisdom and cutting-edge trends will be unveil

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Forrester eCommerce

MAY 15, 2024

In 2023, we saw more firms commit to digital accessibility, with emerging regulations bringing a sense of urgency to the work. Here are a few of the highlights from the past year and advice to help firms mature their digital accessibility efforts in 2024.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 13, 2024

What would happen if you smushed an entire holiday season, with all its intensity and high stakes, into a period lasting less than two weeks? And just to make things even more complicated, what if your (perishable) product was a gift laden with significance because of the emotional ties between the giver and the recipient? Laura McDonald, UrbanStems Those questions aren’t theoretical for UrbanStems , a DTC florist that must deal with two of these ultra-compressed holiday seasons — Valentine’s Da

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SheerID

MAY 14, 2024

SheerID’s Privacy Information Management System is in compliance with the stringent standards of the ISO and the IEC.

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RetailDive

MAY 16, 2024

One has a downsizing plan that includes profitable stores. The other plans to keep — and possibly open — even low-volume stores. What’s going on?

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Forrester eCommerce

MAY 14, 2024

Have you ever been part of a team where everyone seemed to guard their knowledge from other teams, like treasure, fearing that sharing might diminish their worth? Or perhaps you’ve witnessed an environment where the pursuit of individual success overshadows common goals?

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 17, 2024

The Editors’ Perspectives column offers insights and opinions from the Retail TouchPoints editorial team as they dig into the latest trends in retail, marketing and tech. This month Retail TouchPoints has been exploring the state of autonomous checkout experiences in our series From Self-Checkout to Just Walk Out. The long and short of it is this: No one is really a big fan of self-checkout kiosks , but they’re not going anywhere anytime soon; and fully autonomous stores , like Amazon ’s Just Wa

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Practical eCommerce

MAY 17, 2024

Matt Ragland has been creating marketing emails for a decade. Storytelling drives performance, he says. The post The Best Email Marketing Tells a Story appeared first on Practical Ecommerce.

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RetailDive

MAY 16, 2024

With founder Kevin Plank back at the helm, the retailer is overhauling its product strategy. The brand will cut back on promotions, reprioritize men’s and invest in innovation.

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Forrester eCommerce

MAY 15, 2024

Today, LogRhythm and Exabeam announced their intent to merge into a single company.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 17, 2024

Despite a successful holiday shopping season, retailers face numerous hurdles in the year ahead. As stores try to balance protecting profit margins while delivering a unified customer experience, the escalating cost of returns has reached a breaking point. According to the NRF, U.S. returns reached a staggering $743 billion in 2023, representing over 14.5% of retail sales, and, worryingly, 13.7% of these transactions are fraudulent.

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365 Retail

MAY 13, 2024

IKEA UK has announced a revised opening date for its new Oxford Street store, now set for spring 2025. The delay comes as renovations intensify on the historic Grade II listed building spanning seven floors, which will house the new city store. The project is led by Ingka Investments, the investment arm of Ingka Group , the principal retailer of IKEA.

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RetailDive

MAY 14, 2024

The retailer continues to struggle, especially with general merchandise. But margins expanded and losses narrowed for the quarter and full year.

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Forrester eCommerce

MAY 15, 2024

RSA Conference (RSAC) 2024 boasted 41,000 attendees, 600 exhibitors on the show floor, 425 sessions, and plenty of dashing around Moscone Center and its surrounding area for our analysts. The event, still the top dog of cybersecurity events, was packed, with announcements and press releases galore.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 17, 2024

Fashion brand Esprit has filed for insolvency in Europe citing “extremely high costs due to inflation, interest rates and energy prices, the after-effects of the coronavirus pandemic and the consequences of international conflicts.” The insolvency filing, which was submitted to a court in Germany, applies only to the company’s European businesses.

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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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RetailWire

MAY 11, 2024

Planet Fitness, renowned for its budget-friendly $10-a-month membership plan, is embarking on a significant shift by increasing its basic fee for the first time in over two decades. The "classic" membership, allowing access to a single location, will undergo a 50% hike to $15 for new members commencing this summer.

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TalkingRetail

MAY 13, 2024

New figures reveal a significant increase in cash transactions at Post Office branches in April, with cash deposits and withdrawals across the counter totalling £3.48bn across 11,500 branches, their highest levels ever. In the UK, total cash deposits (business and personal) stood at £2.

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Forrester eCommerce

MAY 13, 2024

In Forrester’s Marketing Survey, 2024, nearly 900 global B2B Marketing executives and operations leaders indicated they expected an overall Marketing budget increase. Breaking that down further, 67% expected their technology budget to increase, 62% anticipated a larger programs budget, and even 59% projected to spend more on personnel.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 15, 2024

Real Simple magazine will launch its first-ever shoppable issue in partnership with Pinterest on May 17. Under the theme “Best & Brightest,” the issue spotlights 120 products alongside QR codes that link each section of the magazine to corresponding Pinterest boards where users can buy the products they see. Products range across categories from ceramic cookware to wireless bras, washable rugs and more.

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365 Retail

MAY 14, 2024

A combination of bricks and mortar expansion, e-commerce improvements and greater investment in marketing are key priorities this year for UK retailers in efforts to boost sales, according to new research from American Express. Amex’s research surveyed 500 senior decision makers across UK retail and hospitality businesses of all sizes, with at least one physical store, exploring their current challenges, investment priorities, and customer attraction strategies.

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RetailWire

MAY 12, 2024

California’s electricity payment system is getting a makeover. Recently, state regulators greenlit a shift to flat-rate billing, aiming to curb surging energy costs. Under this new scheme, most customers of investor-owned utility companies will face a fixed monthly charge of $24.15, trimming the per-kilowatt-hour usage fee by five to seven cents.

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Forrester eCommerce

MAY 17, 2024

Qualtrics introduced its AI-powered Strategy & Research suite at its summit, X4, and launched its “Strategic UX” product – officially entering the experience research space. The new product supports various UX research methods like video feedback, unmoderated usability testing, card sorting, and tree testing, and leverages AI to generate insights and recommended actions.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 16, 2024

Walmart ’s Data Ventures division has announced the international expansion of the Walmart Luminate data insights platform, beginning with Walmex in Mexico and followed by Walmart Canada later this year. Launched a little over three years ago to drive more value for both the Walmart business and its suppliers, Walmart Luminate gives the retailer’s suppliers access to transaction, supply chain and shopper behavior data so they can better understand customer expectations and optimize their digit

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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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