November, 2024

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Product Feed Management for eCommerce Success with Feedonomics - EP007

Groove

Podcast : Download | Subscribe : Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify Meeting Matt Dornfeld from Feedonomics.com In this engaging episode, Matt Dornfeld, Senior Director of Global Partnerships at Feedonomics, joins host Ethan Giffin to explore the intricacies of omni-channel eCommerce, data management, and evolving marketing strategies. Dornfeld shares his journey from Scubana to BigCommerce, where he helped drive the acquisition of Feedonomics, ultimately overseeing global partnerships.

eCommerce 411
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Fujitsu’s CX Transformation: A Blueprint for B2B Success

Forrester eCommerce

As a global B2B technology and services company, Fujitsu has long recognized the importance of customer experience (CX) in driving business success.

B2B 394
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30-Year Verizon Veteran Shares How Retailers can Turn ‘Just Jobs’ into Careers

Retail TouchPoints

Kevin Zavaglia took his first job with Verizon in 1994 as a junior sales associate, back when the company was still Bell Atlantic. Flash forward 30 years, and Zavaglia has spent nearly his entire career at the retailer, rising up the ranks to become Chief Sales Officer. However, Zavaglia’s single-employer experience is becoming less and less common, particularly in retail, where historically high attrition rates hover at around 60%.

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The Age of the AI Shopping Assistant and Chatbot | Salsify

Salsify

Throughout history, luxury has largely been defined by exclusivity: a tailor crafting styles to one’s exact measurements, a jeweler designing bespoke pieces for private clientele, or a sommelier curating rare bottles for the enjoyment of only their most discerning customers.

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The Trends You Need to Succeed This Holiday Season

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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FastSpring Announces Partnership With Nexus to Help Game Publishers Quickly Succeed With D2C

FastSpring

FastSpring is proud to announce a partnership with Nexus , a leading platform for supporting content creators and monetizing games, where both companies have joined forces in order to help game publishers materially grow profits with their own creator-powered, custom designed, and hosted web shops. The companies have integrated FastSpring’s global localized payments and compliance platform with Nexus’ industry leading creator-powered web shops.

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3 Ways to Increase Customer Loyalty

UpSellIt

Building and maintaining customer loyalty is essential for any brand aiming for long-term success. Loyal customers not only drive consistent revenue but also serve as brand ambassadors, spreading the word to potential new customers. In a market where customer acquisition costs are soaring and competition is fierce, fostering loyalty can set your brand apart.

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This Holiday Season, Gift Consumers Compelling Creative  

Forrester eCommerce

Advertising spend is big during the holiday season, but the key ingredient of persuasive advertising – compelling creative – is scarce.

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AI, Video and Immersive Engagement Drive Next-Gen Commerce Experiences

Retail TouchPoints

What’s powering next-gen commerce experiences? It’s a profound and weighty question to ask, especially with so many technologies evolving so quickly. During the Retail Innovation Conference & Expo, executives from ShopSimon (formerly Shop Premium Outlets), Rebag and Sune shared their answers by delving into the technologies and strategies driving their companies’ priorities.

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Ecommerce Personalization: What Is Zero-Party Data? | Salsify

Salsify

First party, second party, third party — what do they all mean in the context of data? It’s difficult enough to get your head around these concepts, but when you throw zero-party data into the mix, it’s enough to make your head spin.

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10 Major Shopping Holidays in China: What Global Sellers Need to Know

FastSpring

China is home to some of the largest shopping events in the world, and understanding these key holidays is essential for businesses that are targeting this vast market. These events are more than just sales — they are massive ecommerce festivals that drive consumer behavior, presenting significant opportunities for even SaaS, software, mobile game, and other digital product companies to boost revenue.

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Is Your Business AI-Ready? Find Out with Orium’s Maturity Model

Generative AI is poised to redefine B2B, but scaling AI success in this space isn’t without obstacles. From fragmented data sources and complex buyer journeys to operational inefficiencies, the road to AI-powered growth can be challenging. To achieve a competitive edge, understanding your organization’s AI-readiness is essential. Orium's Data & AI Maturity Model provides a quick, actionable way to assess your starting point.

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Upsellit Announces Integration with CJ’s Universal Tag

UpSellIt

Partnering with Upsellit has never been easier, thanks to CJ’s Universal Tag—a powerful tool that streamlines integration and amplifies results. By simply activating the Universal Tag, you’re seamlessly connected to a suite of Upsellit’s top-tier ecommerce solutions, designed to enhance conversions and enrich the customer journey with minimal setup.

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Omnichannel vs. Multichannel eCommerce: Key Differences to Know

Groove

For your eCommerce business to excel, you need a plan that helps you determine how you will develop online content and engage your users. Selecting the right strategy for business growth could be your key to achieving success. Omnichannel and multichannel eCommerce marketing tend to be the two dominant methods that internet retailers use to distribute content and determine how their content and platforms interact with each other.

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“AI Responsibly” With GenAI In Martech

Forrester eCommerce

Decades ago, the alcohol industry launched its ubiquitous “Drink responsibly” marketing campaign. In 2024, it’s time to “AI responsibly” in marketing technology (martech).

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The House of Mouse: Inside Primark’s Mecca for All Things Disney and Marvel

Retail TouchPoints

Thematic retail stores and exclusive IP-focused product collections are hot in retail right now: Chinese lifestyle retailer Miniso has unveiled a series of themed character flagships around the world, while Camp has been known for its exclusive brand collaborations and entertainment-driven activations for Trolls , Frozen and more. Most recently, when fashion and accessories retailer Primark unveiled its 450 th store worldwide at the Florida Mall in Orlando, it announced it would have an entire f

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Less Stress, More Success: Accounting Best Practices & Processes for 2025

Speaker: Amanda Adams, Fractional CFO, CPA

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Amanda Adams, a seasoned fractional CFO and CPA passionate about transforming back-office operations for finance teams. This session will cover critical best practices and process improvements tailored specifically for accounting professionals.

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Shopping Trends: Why Shopping Shifted to an Ambient Action | Salsify

Salsify

Since the first online transaction occurred in 1994 — a Sting CD sold by a Swarthmore College student named David Kohn, per Vice — shopping has been losing its “get up and go.

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CEOs say personalization is the key to success in music retail

RetailDive

The leaders of two of America’s top musical instrument retailers, Guitar Center and Sweetwater, say they’re trying to engage customers both online and in stores.

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Stores risk £5,000 fines over improper vape disposal

TalkingRetail

An expert from waste management company Biffa has warned business owners about the risk of significant fines for not complying with UK WEEE regulations - including the provision of a takeback system for consumers.

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Looking for a BigCommerce Alternative? Here Are Your Best Options

Groove

People know that location is everything when you set up a brick-and-mortar business. If you build an online store, you want to pay similarly close attention to your foundation. Choosing the right eCommerce platform for a store can have a major impact on your business operations and the long-term prosperity of your company. BigCommerce has emerged as a popular choice for online retailers, thanks to its wealth of features and capabilities.

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Omnichannel E-Commerce: Drive More Revenue at Less Cost

Today’s e-commerce landscape is vast and it’s moving fast and is fiercely competitive. To thrive you need to offer the right products to the right customers on the best channels. Learn how to successfully harness the power of omnichannel selling to reach more online buyers, diversify and grow revenue, and reduce cost – while delivering a seamless "shop to ship" customer experience across all channels.

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AI Readiness Is Already High In Advanced Frontline Marketing Teams

Forrester eCommerce

Are you bullish on AI’s potential to transform the way frontline B2B marketers work? My research found that frontline marketing leaders in B2B organizations are very bullish.

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Hy-Vee Improves Supply Chain, Inventory and Forecasting Operations with Integrated Solutions

Retail TouchPoints

Supermarket chain Hy-Vee has optimized its distribution and transportation network with the help of three solutions from Manhattan Associates : the solution providers’ Warehouse Management System (WMS), Transportation Management System (TMS) and Demand Forecasting and Inventory Optimization (DFIO) module. Employee-owned Hy-Vee, which operates more than 570 stores across nine Midwestern states, now runs its inbound and outbound transportation on the Manhattan TMS, helping ensure maximum cube

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Social Commerce Is Shaping the Shopping Habits of Every Generation | Salsfiy

Salsify

Social commerce, also known as social shopping , has permeated the fabric of social media, permanently changing the originally intended “social” element of each app.

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Etsy focuses on personalized gifts in sprawling holiday campaign

RetailDive

Waldo, of “Where’s Waldo?” fame, travels the world but only feels seen upon returning home and receiving a thoughtful gift in the platform’s campaign.

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NEWS: SML RFID Delivers 98% Inventory Accuracy to Gina Tricot

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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Tiffany & Co. Opens in Trafford Centre’s Selfridges

365 Retail

The Trafford Centre , one of the UK’s premier retail and leisure destinations, has recently welcomed renowned jewellery brand Tiffany & Co. with a new concession in the Selfridges Accessories Hall. The store features Tiffany & Co.’s latest design concept, inspired by its Fifth Avenue flagship redesigned by Peter Marino, offering visitors a luxurious shopping experience.

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Mastering eCommerce Feed Management to Boost Your Sales

Groove

More than ever before, eCommerce businesses are relying on optimized product feeds to ensure that accurate, compelling information is readily available across multiple platforms. Product feed optimization can increase sales and visibility while creating a simpler, faster shopping experience for customers. Without proper data feed management, it may be tough to keep up with competitors in today’s challenging digital market.

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If You’re Not Using Data Pipeline Management (DPM) For Security And IT, You Need To 

Forrester eCommerce

Data ingestion into the SIEM is too expensive. In fact, it’s so expensive that, “How do we reduce our SIEM ingest costs?” is one of the top inquiry questions I get from Forrester clients. And the problem is not new – security leaders have struggled with managing their SIEM budget for over a decade.

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The Login Effect: The Role of Customer Authentication Psychology in Retail Success 

Retail TouchPoints

Picture this: You’re about to buy something online, but the site doesn’t remember who you are, so you go buy your item elsewhere, or just not at all. What might sound like an unlikely scenario happens all the time – a FIDO Alliance study found that U.S. consumers abandon a purchase and stop accessing an online service because they can’t remember their passwords 4.76 times per day on average.

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eCommerce in 2025: How Customer Experience Drives Online Retail Success

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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Dynamic Search Ads Tap Informational Queries

Practical eCommerce

DSA's can attract valuable top-of-funnel shoppers to nurture and convert into customers. The post Dynamic Search Ads Tap Informational Queries appeared first on Practical Ecommerce.

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Under Armour plots ‘most significant’ marketing to date as it works to win back shoppers

RetailDive

“I don’t believe the consumer’s mad at us, we just have to give them a reason to want to engage with us again,” CEO Kevin Plank said on a call with analysts.

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H Beauty Joins Silverburn

365 Retail

Henderson Park , the international private equity real estate firm, and Eurofund Group , the pan-European investment and development company, have announced the addition of H beauty to Silverburn in Glasgow. The Harrods-owned beauty brand will occupy 22,500 sq ft of the former Debenhams unit, marking the flagship store’s sixth location and expanding Silverburn’s beauty and lifestyle offering.

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Standard vs. Custom BigCommerce Themes: Which Is Right for Your Store?

Groove

How important is a website's visual design? While it may not be the most important factor when it comes to SEO rankings , the appearance of a website is highly important when you want to make the right impression on your customers. And that makes it essential to choose the right theme. With BigCommerce, you have the option to use pre-designed standard themes or build your own custom themes.

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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