Wed.Jan 24, 2024

article thumbnail

2024 Predictions and Trends in B2B Ecommerce: Navigating the Digital Evolution

Retail TouchPoints

As 2024 unfolds, the B2B ecommerce sector is undergoing significant transformation driven by technological advancements and shifting buyer behaviors. Despite expectations of a modest economic downturn, this period presents an opportunity for businesses to optimize their operations, improve marketing strategies and enhance their technological infrastructure.

B2B 262
article thumbnail

Are B2B Buyers Cowards?

Forrester eCommerce

Buyers in B2B organizations are in a precarious position. They must make weighty financial decisions for their extended organization and on behalf of their colleagues. Unlike individual consumers, they must balance their personal risk tolerance — and, sometimes, their career prospects — alongside the interests of their employer.

B2B 264
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Transforming Retail Spaces for Today’s Generation of Shoppers

Retail TouchPoints

The mall is experiencing a resurgence, defying predictions of its demise. This retail renaissance is not just a return to traditional shopping spaces but also signifies a shift in the shoppers’ culture, expectations and behaviors. Fueled by a desire for experiential interactions, expanded leisure and dining offers, personalized shopping journeys and the integration of digital elements, malls are becoming hubs of innovation and adaptation in addition to their social elements and place as our new

Retail 335
article thumbnail

The US Senate Hearing To Protect Online Children: Alcohol Use Is “Age-Gated” — Why Isn’t Social Media?

Forrester eCommerce

Social media platforms are under fire for their failure to protect children against a wide range of issues, including mental health concerns and sexual exploitation.

article thumbnail

Turn Payments Into Personalization: Unlock the Value of Transaction Data

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.

article thumbnail

Casper Revamps California Store with Interactive Sleep Features

Retail TouchPoints

Casper Sleep is doubling down on tactile experiences. As a company that sells mattresses, pillows and other sleep-related goods, it’s a natural thing to do — but Casper has gone far beyond the basics of having potential customers “test” a mattress by lying down for a few minutes with a salesperson hovering. In some ways it’s no surprise that Casper has focused on the in-store experience.

Books 147
article thumbnail

How Marketers Can Stop Bad Ads

Forrester eCommerce

In 2024, digital marketers and publishers have a unique opportunity to rebuild trust in digital advertising and the internet overall. Given how loose security standards are across the programmatic ecosystem, this requires abandoning “blind programmatic” in favor of more coordinated, stringent buying strategies.

Marketing 235

More Trending

article thumbnail

US Inflation Trends And Outlook, 2024

Forrester eCommerce

Forrester analyzes trends in the various measures of inflation reported by the BLS and expects headline inflation to decrease in 2024.

Consumer 276
article thumbnail

Secure Your Spot at the Prestigious 2024 Retail VM and Display Awards

365 Retail

The Retail Visual Merchandising and Display Awards 2024 are rapidly approaching, and the growing excitement in the industry underscores the importance of securing a table or ticket for anyone involved in the retail sector. These awards, celebrated annually, are a coveted mark of excellence and innovation in the world of retail design and display. It’s an opportunity for professionals to showcase their skills, for brands to highlight their creativity, and for the industry to come together i

Events 104
article thumbnail

Bad Ads: What Are You Going To Do When They Come For You?

Forrester eCommerce

In 2024, digital marketers and publishers have a unique opportunity to rebuild trust in digital advertising and the internet overall. Given how loose security standards are across the programmatic ecosystem, this requires abandoning “blind programmatic” in favor of more coordinated, stringent buying strategies.

Events 217
article thumbnail

Oklahoma City Is Aiming for America’s Tallest Building

RetailWire

Matteson Capital intends to reshape the Oklahoma City landscape with a daring new plan. The company seeks approval to construct America's tallest building, now tipped to reach an astonishing 1,907 feet.

98
article thumbnail

Get MACH Ready: Preparing Your Business for Digital Transformation

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.

article thumbnail

Understanding The Real-Time Revenue Execution Platform Landscape

Forrester eCommerce

This blog provides an overview of the real-time revenue execution category and explains how it is used to improve revenue outcomes.

Blog 235
article thumbnail

Post Office responds to Ofcom’s Royal Mail modernisation suggestions

TalkingRetail

Communications regulator Ofcom said Royal Mail could save up to £650m if it delivered letters just three days a week and £200m by stopping Saturday deliveries, following its review of the service.

Retail 98
article thumbnail

Solo Stove names 2 brand ambassadors

RetailDive

The partnerships with Ann Kim and Zachary Fowler come on the heels of a campaign with Snoop Dogg that failed to produce expected sales.

111
111
article thumbnail

Charts: 2024 Outlook of Global CEOs

Practical eCommerce

Per a PwC survey, global execs see a long-term need to reinvent their companies and short-term optimism on economic improvement. The post Charts: 2024 Outlook of Global CEOs appeared first on Practical Ecommerce.

article thumbnail

The Future of Multi-Vendor Commerce

In this on-demand webinar, discover how Logicbroker’s cutting-edge technology enhances the overall experience for both current and future customers and gain insights into how leveraging our seamless integration process unlocks new dimensions of efficiency and functionality. Plus, learn how our advanced marketplace features are set to revolutionize the way businesses operate, offering opportunities for growth and success within your multi-vendor commerce program.

article thumbnail

Target to add 1K wellness products to offering

RetailDive

The retailer is introducing hundreds of exclusive items and has also launched an online wellness destination.

Retail 122
article thumbnail

Amazon Leadership Shuffle: Udit Madan Takes Over as SVP Worldwide Operations

RIS News

Amazon is seeing some changes at the leadership level, as its current SVP of Worldwide Operations moves over to the company’s tech solutions arm, AWS. Udit Madan will be taking over the role.

article thumbnail

Microsoft Becomes the Second Company To Surpass the $3 Trillion Mark

RetailWire

Microsoft recently joined an elite league of tech companies by becoming the second company to achieve a $3 trillion market cap.

Marketing 109
article thumbnail

From Playlists to Outfits: Stitch Fix and Spotify Team Up to Offer Personalized Virtual Styling and Experiences

RIS News

Stitch Fix is launching Style Tune-Ups, an interactive, personalized experience that leverages a blend of music and style recommendations based on shopper study user data points.

article thumbnail

Forrester Report: Demystifying The Technical Functions of POS Solutions

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.

article thumbnail

Beyond the numbers: Macy’s, Levi Strauss CFOs dish strategy

RetailDive

Finance leaders are increasingly balancing financial and strategic duties. For some retail CFOs that’s meant a bigger role in growing market share.

article thumbnail

PayPoint reports ‘positive quarter’ in trading update

TalkingRetail

In its trading update for the three months ended 31 December 2023, PayPoint Group has reported net revenue increase of 59.8% in the quarter to £52m (Q3 FY23: £32.5m). Shopping divisional net revenue increased by 6.0% to £16.4m, up from £15.

Retail 87
article thumbnail

Academy Sports and Outdoors appoints new chief supply chain officer

RetailDive

Robert Howell will take on the role next month, as the company expands its product assortment and store count.

Outdoor 116
article thumbnail

Skechers Meets Ever-Changing Consumer Demand With AI-Powered IBP

RIS News

Footwear company Skechers is investing in its integrated business planning (IBP) capabilities by tapping artificial intelligence to more efficiently meet consumer demand.

article thumbnail

How Retailers Are Transforming Customer Experiences with Data & AI

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.

article thumbnail

Impossible Foods makes executive changes for a ‘decisive year,’ CEO says

RetailDive

The plant-based pioneer appointed Colgate-Palmolive veteran Elaine Paik as its new CFO, while Emma Hutchens takes over as chief people officer.

98
article thumbnail

Microsoft Joins the Trillionaire Club by Surpassing the $3 Trillion Mark

RetailWire

Microsoft recently joined an elite league of tech companies by becoming the second company to achieve a $3 trillion market cap.

article thumbnail

EBay lays off 9% of its workforce, affecting 1K employees

RetailDive

The company will also scale back contract work in an effort to align costs more closely with the pace of growth, CEO Jamie Iannone said.

93
article thumbnail

5 Takeaways on Putting Generative AI To Work in Food Retail

RIS News

Doug Baker, VP, industry relations at FMI, and Jose Luis-Gomes, managing director retail & consumer, at Google Cloud, addressed the challenges and responsibilities associated with AI adoption at the FMI Midwinter Executive Conference.

Retail 64
article thumbnail

The B2B Digital Commerce Playbook for Manufacturers

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.

article thumbnail

New National Lottery operator expands retail sales team and launches ad campaign

TalkingRetail

New National Lottery operator, Allwyn, has announced that it will be increasing the size of its retail sales team by 50% in the first months of the new National Lottery licence.

article thumbnail

Wendy’s Breakfast Menu Gets a New Breakfast Burrito

RetailWire

Wendy's has expanded its breakfast menu. As of Monday, customers across the United States can enjoy a delicious new breakfast burrito at over 4,500 selected Wendy's outlets.

article thumbnail

New Retailers Join Manchester Arndale’s Diverse Line-Up in 2024

365 Retail

Manchester Arndale is set to witness a substantial expansion in 2024 with the introduction of new retailers. This growth comes on the heels of a highly successful 2023, marked by significant leasing transactions and a boost in footfall. In the past year, joint asset managers M&G Real Estate and Global Mutual secured over 106,042 sq ft in leasing transactions, including 13 new tenants and 25 lease renewals.

Leisure 57
article thumbnail

The 2024 Consumer Behavior Trends : 40 Stats for Retail Success

IntelligenceNode

A new year has begun, signaling a time for re-evaluation and strategic planning in the retail sector. This period is crucial for understanding evolving consumer preferences and integrating this knowledge. The post The 2024 Consumer Behavior Trends : 40 Stats for Retail Success appeared first on Blog.

article thumbnail

The Personalization Playbook: 2024 Strategies

Did you know—74% of IT leaders are looking to improve their tech stack to offer better personalization? It’s impossible to ignore the importance of personalization, but it comes with challenges. How do you do it with a tight budget? What about customer privacy and the use of data? The Personalization Playbook is packed with research and insights from Orium, Talon.One, and Bloomreach and gives IT leaders answers to these tough questions, helping them shape 2024 strategies for personalization.