Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 23, 2024

Over five days and a growing portfolio of on- and off-site events, the National Retail Federation brought together more than 40,000 attendees and 1,000+ exhibitors in NYC. And after three years of pandemic aftershocks, industry experts confirmed what everyone in attendance felt (especially in their aching feet): the Big Show is officially back. The positive vibe of the show was largely driven by retail executives’ obvious eagerness to explore which new technologies would help them maximize custo

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Forrester eCommerce

JANUARY 23, 2024

One of our 2024 media and advertising predictions that got left on the “cutting room floor” last August was: Netflix will announce a major live sports deal. Yes, now I wish we had published that one, because it would have come true.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 23, 2024

Walmart will reportedly shut down its Store No. 8 innovation unit, according to the Wall Street Journal and other media outlets, as the retailer seeks to cut costs and find new ways to develop and test new ideas. The division, which was formed in 2017 following Walmart’s acquisition of Jet.com , has been the incubator for initiatives including shopping via text message and a recently released software development kit (SDK) to make it easier to integrate Walmart commerce into games and apps.

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Forrester eCommerce

JANUARY 23, 2024

The low-key December 21 announcement that Jigsaw, part of the ESW Capital portfolio, acquired customer advocacy and community platform Influitive has fueled post-holiday chatter among customer marketers, vendors, and strategy and services consultants. Fourteen-year-old Influitive played a tremendous role in elevating B2B customer advocacy from “random acts of references” to strategic engagement with advocate storytellers.

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Speaker: Loreal Lynch, Everett Zufelt, and Michaela Weber

Once upon a time, in the vast realm of online commerce, there lived a humble checkout button overlooked by many. Yet, within its humble click lay the power to transform a mere visitor into a loyal customer. 🧐 💡 Getting checkout right can mark the difference between a successful sale and an abandoned cart, yet many businesses fail to make payments a part of their commerce strategy even when it has a direct impact on revenue.

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My Wife Quit Her Job

JANUARY 23, 2024

In this episode, I’ll give you the run down on how both our businesses performed in 2023 including all of the highlights, lowlights and what we have planned for 2024. What You’ll Learn How my businesses performed in 2023 Predictions and plans for ecommerce in 2024 Check out my new office – Click here for the tour Sponsors SellersSummit.com – The Sellers Summit is the ecommerce conference that I’ve run for the past 8 years.

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Forrester eCommerce

JANUARY 23, 2024

In a challenging B2B environment, Forrester’s B2B Summit North America will equip marketing, sales, and product professionals with strategies and tools to chart a course to growth.

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365 Retail

JANUARY 23, 2024

Nottingham’s Victoria Centre is set to expand its retail roster with the addition of H&M this Spring. The centre, under the ownership of SGS and managed by Global Mutual with Savills overseeing property management, has confirmed that the Swedish retailer will be relocating from its current Lister Gate location. The new H&M outlet is strategically positioned in the lower mall of the Victoria Centre , occupying the space formerly held by Topshop.

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Omnisend

JANUARY 23, 2024

Reading Time: 9 minutes “Email branding is only about visuals.” This is one of the most common misconceptions about email marketing. While visuals are undeniably important in brand emails, effective email branding is about expressing and reinforcing a brand’s unique personality and values—and it can take place in multiple ways. Branding allows you to build a deeper and lasting connection with your audience, which is essential to driving loyalty and increasing revenue in today’s compe

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365 Retail

JANUARY 23, 2024

Lidl GB has unveiled a substantial £37 million investment in employee remuneration. This move elevates the company to the position of offering the highest hourly pay rates in the industry for its store and warehouse staff. The announcement comes on the heels of a remarkably successful Christmas trading period. Effective from March 1st, the hourly rates for Lidl GB’s entry-level positions will experience a notable increase.

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Omnisend

JANUARY 23, 2024

Reading Time: 5 minutes If you’ve heard that Buy with Prime is only for products on Amazon, you’ve been misinformed. U.S.-based businesses can now extend Amazon Prime benefits to their online stores. The advantages include an enhanced customer experience and increased sales. Additionally, online store owners can further boost sales through email marketing automation.

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Adopting MACH technology means more than implementing new platforms. This type of digital change affects your organization at every level and requires a thoughtful approach to navigate challenges that crop up. The Get MACH Ready report, co-authored by MACH Alliance member Scott Canney in collaboration with Orium, commercetools, and Contentstack, will provide you with strategies to prepare your organization for a digital transformation.

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Practical eCommerce

JANUARY 23, 2024

It's never been easier to track sales, customers, and tasks from a phone. Here's the all-new update to our long-running list of providers. The post 11 Mobile Apps for Customer Management appeared first on Practical Ecommerce.

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RetailDive

JANUARY 23, 2024

Most stores have no vibe because retailers lost sight of what makes people get off the couch, according to WD Partners' Lee Peterson.

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RIS News

JANUARY 23, 2024

Leslie Sarasin, president and CEO of FMI, explored the impact of artificial intelligence on the food and retail industry at the recent FMI Midwinter Executive Conference. Hear her call to action.

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RetailDive

JANUARY 23, 2024

Andrea O'Donnell, who was named brands chief, has a range of merchandising and brand-building experience, including at Deckers and LVMH-owned DFS Group.

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TalkingRetail

JANUARY 23, 2024

A new approach to tackling retail crime has been unveiled by the police and crime commissioner for Thames Valley.

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RetailDive

JANUARY 23, 2024

Operational headaches have contributed to financial failures among some suppliers. That has created problems for retailers — and opportunities.

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RetailWire

JANUARY 23, 2024

The Apple electric car project, known as Titan, has been in the works for over a decade. However, it recently hit a critical juncture, prompting Apple to recalibrate its ambitions from an autonomous vehicle toward a more conventional electric car design.

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RetailDive

JANUARY 23, 2024

Experimentation in key areas, such as drone delivery and digitizing end caps, is a growth opportunity to drive more connection with customers, said a company vice president.

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Understanding the intricate world of Point-of-Sale (POS) technology is a common challenge for tech buyers. When it comes to defining the functions of Point-of-Sale systems, the communications have yet to be standardized–—until now. Forrester’s new report, Demystifying The Technical Functions of POS Solutions, breaks through the noise and provides business leaders with the information and tools they need to evaluate the features of POS systems.

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TalkingRetail

JANUARY 23, 2024

KeyStore owners Tony and Rachael Hewson said the group’s EPOS technology has also helped to convict a shoplifter who targeted their KeyStore Middleham store in the Yorkshire Dales.

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RetailDive

JANUARY 23, 2024

Two of the grocer’s executives shared at the National Retail Federation’s Big Show how the chain is finding the right balance with technology to build relationships with its customers and workers.

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RepslyBlog

JANUARY 23, 2024

Successful cosmetics, hair, and skincare brands know that data and metrics are essential when it comes to optimizing their team’s performance, improving compliance, and getting the most out of every promotion and event. Education is the other piece of the equation: in-depth, hands-on product training for store teams and salon professionals that turns them into champions for your brand.

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RetailDive

JANUARY 23, 2024

The California-based c-store retailer has partnered with Samsung on a new program at three of its locations as it digs deeper into technology.

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Speaker: David Azoulay, Marc Stracuzza, Román Tejada, and Guest Speaker Sucharita Kodali

Imagine a retail landscape where every interaction is personalized, every decision informed, and every opportunity maximized 🤔✨ Join us for an exploratory journey into the heart of AI-driven retail innovation. We’ll unveil the transformative potential of AI and data analytics in shaping the future of omnichannel personalization and e-commerce.

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Pivotree Blog

JANUARY 23, 2024

Powered in partnership with Syndigo, Pivotree created an integrated solution to reduce manual work, increase data quality, and amplify customer satisfaction TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Pivotree Inc. (TSXV: PVT) (“Pivotree” or the “Company”), a leading provider of frictionless commerce solutions and services, has reached a significant milestone for its customer Purchasing Power, LLC (PPC), a financial wellness voluntary benefit company offering the leading employee purchase program throu

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RetailDive

JANUARY 23, 2024

Co-founder Michelle Wahler will step down next month. Chief Operations Officer and Chief Financial Officer Jesse Adams is also leaving.

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TalkingRetail

JANUARY 23, 2024

During Talking Retail’s new podcast ‘The future of vaping’ it was revealed that new regulation could be imminent which will require stores to offer some kind of recycling facility regardless of turnover.

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RetailDive

JANUARY 23, 2024

CEO Hal Lawton said the retailer is investing heavily in the generative tech, and that its most important purpose is old-fashioned customer service.

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In this comprehensive guide, we delve into four essential ecommerce strategies for manufacturers. Each strategy is backed by a clear vision to ensure your efforts are aligned. Whether you’re a seasoned industry player or a budding digitalization champion, these strategies offer actionable insights to drive success. What will you find in the guide: Overview of how current events and external pressures impact business priorities.

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TalkingRetail

JANUARY 23, 2024

Jisp has announced that it has agreed a partnership with multi-site Nisa retailer Kash Retail to roll Scan & Save out across all eight of its sites, with stores going live from 24 January.

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RetailDive

JANUARY 23, 2024

The retailer, which owns Wilson and Arc’teryx, is looking to raise up to $1.8 billion in its public market debut.

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TalkingRetail

JANUARY 23, 2024

Three-Strong range features a 150g pouch of oats and yogurt with fruit, for what Nomadic describes as its ‘most convenient snack yet’. The range is free from added sugar and comes in three flavours - Mango & Passionfruit, Raspberry & Blueberry and Banana & Honey.

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RetailDive

JANUARY 23, 2024

The North Face and Vans parent company originally reported the incident at the height of the holiday season.

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