Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Twenty years ago, retailers aiming to launch new store brands to fend off the negative associations created by the “generics era” would say to their design agencies, “Get this as close to the national brand target as you possibly can.” Call it the copycat phase of private label development. Mimicking Green Giant or Coca-Cola was a big improvement over what had come before — a plain white can with nothing but “green beans” or “soda” on the label.

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Forrester eCommerce

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Text analytics is a peculiar software market segment. Vendors typically have a main offering that heavily relies on text mining and analytics, but they rarely position themselves explicitly as “text analytics platforms.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Luxury travel retailer DFS Group is planning to open DFS Yalong Bay, a retail and entertainment destination, in Sanya, Hainan, China by 2026. The 1.38 million-square-foot venue will feature more than 1,000 high-end brands, including iconic maisons from DFS Group’s majority owner LVMH Group , with immersive concepts across categories including fashion, beauty, fragrances, jewelry, wines and spirits, fine dining, food and beverages.

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Forrester eCommerce

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Curious of how long the shift to buying groups and opportunities takes? Register for Forrester’s webinar to find out how Reltio made this transformation in just 60 days.

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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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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Adobe expects U.S. online holiday sales to hit $221.8 billion this holiday shopping season (defined as Nov. 1 to Dec. 31), representing 4.8% growth year-over-year. Strong consumer spending continues to be driven by net-new demand and not just higher prices, according to the research firm, with Adobe’s Digital Price Index showing that online prices have fallen consecutively for 12 months and were down 3.2% YoY in August 2023.

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Forrester eCommerce

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Learn how investing in cybersecurity skills and training (CS&T) platforms can help overcome the cybersecurity skills gap in this preview of the upcoming Forrester Security & Risk Forum.

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Forrester eCommerce

OCTOBER 5, 2023

The Hollywood strikes put generative AI's impact on creative roles into the spotlight. Learn some of the long-term implications in this post.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Responding to consumer concerns about the impact of inflation on their holiday budgets, Target is offering thousands of toys and games priced under $25 , with some items as low as $7.99. Additionally, the retailer has created a shoppable virtual experience on its website that will allow consumers to explore its list of Bullseye’s Top Toys along with popular brands like Barbie and Play-Doh.

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Salsify

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Though not quite as epic a battle as Liam Neeson’s “The Grey” (man versus wilderness and wolf), the gray market presents an arduous challenge for brands already trying to eke their way through the competition on the digital frontier.

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365 Retail

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Science-backed wellness brand Therabody has created a visually arresting interactive window experience as part of Harrods Tech Month , to drive awareness and trial. The concept was designed, produced and installed by future retail agency Outform who Therabody briefed to bring to life the innovation that lies at the heart of its market-defining offering.

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RetailDive

OCTOBER 5, 2023

According to Jungle Scout, 44% of respondents turn to the e-commerce giant first, but just 10% would do the same for specialty Halloween websites.

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365 Retail

OCTOBER 5, 2023

iwoca , one of Europe’s largest small business lenders, today announces the integration of its B2B payment solution iwocaPay with leading commerce platform, Shopify. The move will allow Shopify’s B2B retailers to embed iwocaPay, the B2B trade credit solution, into their ecommerce checkouts. With iwocaPay at checkout, Shopify merchants can offer flexible payment terms to their business customers at checkout, while taking on no credit risk themselves – making no immediate payments – and getting pa

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Digital Doughnut

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Learn about the most effective digital marketing channels, ROI, current trends like Voice Search Optimisation, and future innovations. Find out how to allocate your budget for maximum returns and build credibility through e-word of mouth. This article is ideal for businesses looking to optimise their digital marketing strategy.

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RetailDive

OCTOBER 5, 2023

News of the company's possible removal from the New York Stock Exchange follows talks of a possible bankruptcy filing.

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Talkoot

OCTOBER 5, 2023

10 tips to prepare your product content for BFCM Lizzie Davey Writer Black Friday online sales passed $40 billion in 2022 and there’s more to come this year. Steep living costs and rising inflation mean consumers are more eager than ever to hunt down a decent deal or two. So, if you haven’t prepped your product content for the biggest shopping holiday of the year, now’s the time to do so.

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RetailDive

OCTOBER 5, 2023

The maker of popular kitchen brands including Instant Pot, Corelle and Pyrex said the deal would help fix its unsustainable capital structure.

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Profitero

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Profitero kicked off our autumn EMEA webinar series, Building Your Digital Acceleration Engine , on September 13th. In our first session, The State of Amazon, Martin Heubel , Strategy & Amazon Consultant at Consulterce and Simon Johnson , head of eCommerce at Iovate joined myself and my colleague Becky Carruthers to share their insights for navigating profitability and operations challenges at Amazon.

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RetailDive

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Technical difficulties, fraud and low consumer interest cloud the market for non-fungible tokens.

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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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Profitero

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Profitero kicked off our autumn EMEA webinar series, Building Your Digital Acceleration Engine, on September 13th. In our first session, The State of Amazon, Martin Heubel , Strategy & Amazon Consultant at Consulterce and Simon Johnson , head of eCommerce at Iovate joined our expert team Andrew Pearl and Becky Carruthers to share their insights for navigating profitability and operations challenges at Amazon.

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RetailDive

OCTOBER 5, 2023

The sweet-heat trend has been around for ages. But this unique product, first paired with pizza, helped develop a brand new food category.

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CPC Strategy

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Historically, the power of podcast advertising has been a secret that performance marketers–myself included–wouldn’t mind keeping.

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TalkingRetail

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Brits spend more on premium food and treats for their pets than ever before, according to the research by consumer intelligence platform, Vypr. Despite the cost of living crisis most pet owners (37%) are spending £20 every single week on their pets. 4% of owners spend more than £100 every week.

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

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RetailDive

OCTOBER 5, 2023

The platform, which focuses on selling handmade goods, was formed as a result of the Etsy strike last year over seller fee hikes.

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TalkingRetail

OCTOBER 5, 2023

A major programme of online mentoring and training is being offered by Small Business Saturday to help firms tackle ongoing economic challenges, as the campaign marks its second decade in the UK. Small business owners across the country are being encouraged to sign up for a programme of free virtual workshops and one-to-one mentoring taking.

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RetailDive

OCTOBER 5, 2023

The jewelry brand set new financial targets for revenue and free cash flow related to its Phoenix growth strategy.

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RetailWire

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Popeyes has surged ahead of KFC to claim the second spot in the U.S. chicken chain rankings, a decade after Chick-fil-A first overtook KFC for the top position. Chick-fil-A’s market share expanded from 38.3% to 45.5% in the past year, solidifying its dominance in the sector.

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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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RetailDive

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Months after he rejoined the maker of popular Hydro Flask water bottles as interim finance chief, Brian Grass has been made CFO.

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365 Retail

OCTOBER 5, 2023

HOKA® (a division of Deckers Brands ) has launched its first ever retail location in Europe at Shaftesbury Capital’s Covent Garden, located at 2-3 James Street. The 1750 sq. ft flagship store showcases the full line of footwear, apparel, and accessories under one roof for the first time. The community-fuelled space has opened in London’s Covent Garden, home to world-class fashion, beauty, and lifestyle stores.

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TalkingRetail

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Unitas Wholesale has announced that Aoife Kenny, commercial director has left the company and will be stepping down from the Unitas board. Aoife joined Unitas in May 2022 to focus on the strategic direction for the UK’s largest independent wholesale buying group. Kenny said: “After 18 enjoyable months, the time is now right for me.

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365 Retail

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Nectar360 , which owns and operates Nectar, the UK’s largest loyalty coalition programme, as well as managing Sainsbury’s and Argos’ retail media services, today announces plans to expand its connected digital screen network to over 800 screens, in conjunction with leading Out of Home media and infrastructure company, Clear Channel UK – an expansion that also includes the launch of a new internal screen network.

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