Retail TouchPoints
JULY 3, 2024
Image courtesy Bealls The Bealls store in Roswell, N.M. is celebrating that town’s famed relationship with UFOs and all things extraterrestrial with the installation of immersive space alien artwork, just in time for Roswell’s annual UFO festival. The move is part of a larger localization effort on the part of Bealls to bring regional flavor to its stores.
Forrester eCommerce
JULY 1, 2024
If you haven’t heard of the Savannah Bananas, you’re missing out. This traveling baseball team has become the Harlem Globetrotters of baseball, playing a modified version of the sport with rules designed to speed up games and engage the fans (If a fan catches a foul ball? The batter is out.).
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My Wife Quit Her Job
JULY 2, 2024
In this episode, my friend Nathan Barry and I debate the best way to build an audience today in light of AI and the many changes with Google, Facebook, Tiktok and Instagram. Nathan is the founder of ConvertKit and the Nathan Barry show. What You’ll Learn The best way to build an audience What’s going on with Google, Facebook, Tiktok, and Instagram The role of AI with content creation Try ConvertKit For Free Sponsors SellersSummit.com – The Sellers Summit is the ecommerce confer
Fastr
JULY 2, 2024
The digital experience composition possibilities are endless for ecommerce designers, marketers, and merchandisers using Fastr Frontend – the platform giving them creative freedom, frontend control, and unparalleled speed. They've said a glad goodbye to restrictive templates and a happy hello to Fastr Frontend 's Experience Canvas where they can bring their ideas to life and onto their ecommerce storefronts – without any development resources.
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
365 Retail
JULY 2, 2024
CACI , experts in consumer and location planning, have analysed the changing relationship between people and place, highlighting how and why a national footfall reduction at retail environments is happening, but still leading to rising spend. According to CACI data, since 2019, vendors across the UK have experienced an overall 11.5% drop in footfall.
Forrester eCommerce
JULY 3, 2024
I’m pleased to announce the publication of the second of my two APAC generative AI (genAI) B2C marketing reports, Generative AI Marketing Use Cases In APAC (client-only access).
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FastSpring
JULY 2, 2024
Apple is the first company to be charged by European Union antitrust regulators under the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA), an act which is intended to “ comprehensively regulate the gatekeeper power of the largest digital companies.” Reuters reports that “EU antitrust chief Margrethe Vestager cited issues with Apple’s new terms, saying that they fell short of complying with the DMA,” and that Apple may be able to avoid related fines if they modify their business terms to address those issue
RetailDive
JULY 3, 2024
John Boyd, president of the National Black Farmers Association, a Tractor Supply shareholder and fourth-generation farmer, said he has tried to reach out to the company’s top executive.
Forrester eCommerce
JULY 1, 2024
Many of us remember the old days of enterprise business intelligence (BI) delivery where all requests for new or changed queries, reports, and dashboards had to go through a centralized IT team of BI and data professionals.
Retail TouchPoints
JULY 5, 2024
Marking the culmination of nearly seven years of on-again, off-again negotiations, HBC , parent company of Saks Fifth Avenue and Bergdorf Goodman , will acquire another storied luxury department store brand, Neiman Marcus , for $2.65 billion. Amazon will be an investor in the newly formed Saks Global , which also will include the Saks Off 5 th brand.
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
RetailWire
JULY 2, 2024
California's largest insurer, State Farm, has issued a stark ultimatum to the California's Department of Insurance: approve significant rate hikes for home insurance or face the company's exit from the market.
Dynamic Action
JULY 2, 2024
Summary In a world of information overload, retailers need access to the best insights quickly to make accurate business decisions. Using AI summary within a retail intelligence platform, retailers can access the main takeaways from data. This process saves retailers ample time, allowing them to focus on taking action. Uncover how AI summaries can impact your retail decision-making now.
Forrester eCommerce
JULY 1, 2024
Synthetic data is not a new phenomena but generative AI-based synthetic data is rapidly becoming the unsung hero of AI development. Find out why in this preview of the upcoming Technology & Innovation Summit North America.
Retail TouchPoints
JULY 5, 2024
Athletic retailer WSS , which is owned by Foot Locker , will deploy the Aptos One mobile POS solution across its more than 100 U.S. stores. The retailer hopes to enhance the in-store experience and reduce hardware requirements as it actively expands its store footprint. “Building authentic relationships with our customers is core to who we are at WSS,” said Sarah Derba, Senior Director for Information Technology at WSS in a statement.
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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
Salsify
JULY 2, 2024
Massively boosting your brand’s revenue in just one day — mid-summer, no less — sounds like any ecommerce professional’s “Oh, I am dreaming about work again” dream, but a dream nonetheless.
Practical eCommerce
JULY 1, 2024
This installment of our quarterly rundown includes fresh takes on economics and finance, AI, startups, marketing strategy, Amazon, and more. The post 10 New Ecommerce Books for Summer 2024 appeared first on Practical Ecommerce.
Forrester eCommerce
JULY 3, 2024
Enterprise architecture teams must take action to demonstrate their value to the overall business — read this blog for some key best practices and activities that EA professionals can undertake.
Retail TouchPoints
JULY 2, 2024
Ingka Investments — the investments arm of Ingka Group , which owns the majority of Ikea stores worldwide — has invested in a new retail office tower being built on New York City’s iconic Fifth Avenue. Rendering of 570 Fifth Avenue, which will feature an office tower and ground-level Ikea. (Photo credit: KPF) Located at the intersection of the Plaza and Grand Central Districts, 570 Fifth Avenue will be a 1,000,000 -square-foot mixed-use commercial building and marks the largest development
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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.
RetailDive
JULY 2, 2024
The retailer was unable to secure the financing necessary to keep operating. The fate of sibling Eastern Mountain Sports remains unclear.
Practical eCommerce
JULY 3, 2024
Per a recent PwC survey, the global workforce is experiencing much upheaval from technology and other forces. The post Charts: Global Workforce Outlook Q2 2024 appeared first on Practical Ecommerce.
Forrester eCommerce
JULY 3, 2024
Aristotle’s wisdom nails it: mastering precision, appropriateness, timeliness, intentionality, and methodology isn’t just for anger management — it's crucial for AIOps too. In the chaotic world of IT, we need to separate the signal from the noise and act with clear intention.
Retail TouchPoints
JULY 2, 2024
There’s no denying that the subscription economy is booming. In fact, the financial services firm UBS projects that the market will hit $1.5 trillion by 2025. Yet despite that robust figure, there is a looming challenge for merchants — chargebacks. So what exactly are chargebacks? Chargebacks occur when funds are withdrawn from a merchant’s account due to a customer dispute.
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.
RetailDive
JULY 2, 2024
Walmart, Target and Amazon continue to dominate the top list of places consumers want to shop during the season, a JLL survey found.
Practical eCommerce
JULY 1, 2024
Organic search optimization now requires knowing which queries trigger AI Overviews and the URLs those summaries reference. Neither metric — queries or links — is easily identified. The post Tracking AI Overviews Queries, Links appeared first on Practical Ecommerce.
Forrester eCommerce
JULY 4, 2024
A few weeks ago Keith Fletcher, international customer experience manager at E.ON, joined me on stage at Forrester’s CX Summit EMEA to talk about E.ON’s approach to CX. Since 2008, E.ON has been on a path to use journeys, not processes, as the building blocks for sustainable growth.
Retail TouchPoints
JULY 1, 2024
Alibaba has revealed that its AI tools for global suppliers have been adopted by approximately 30,000 smaller businesses on its platform, including many in developing countries. According to the global ecommerce giant, among the top 20 countries making the most frequent use of these tools approximately half are developing countries, and about 300 of the 500 events and seminars Alibaba is rolling out for global suppliers this fiscal year will be held in developing nations.
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!
RetailWire
JULY 4, 2024
In a significant move within the retail industry, Hudson’s Bay Co., the owner of Saks Fifth Avenue, is reportedly close to finalizing a $2.65 billion acquisition of Neiman Marcus Group.
Practical eCommerce
JULY 5, 2024
A Shopify store owner once paid a firm to redesign his site. The result was slow page loads and the owner's journey to improve them. The post Beware of Instant Site-speed Fixes appeared first on Practical Ecommerce.
Forrester eCommerce
JULY 3, 2024
Last week we wrapped up CX Summit EMEA 2024. Firstly I have to say a massive thanks to everyone who attended, both in-person and virtually, as well as to the team behind the scenes that worked tirelessly to put on a great show.
Retail TouchPoints
JULY 2, 2024
JCPenney and Rare Beauty Brands have created the Lift Beauty Accelerator , a brand incubation initiative aimed at beauty brand founders from underrepresented backgrounds. The program will award $10,000 grants, retail distribution and mentorship with retail executives to five early-stage beauty brands founded by Black and Brown female-identifying leaders.
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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.
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