Wed.Mar 20, 2024

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NVIDIA’s GTC 2024: A Leap Into GenAI

Forrester eCommerce

In 1999 when NVIDIA released NVIDIA GeForce 256 as the world’s first GPU, Jensen Huang, it’s founder and CEO, would never foresee the two transformational waves of AI, from deep learning to generative AI (genAI), could bring it to the paramount achievements it has made nowadays.

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Designing Medtail Spaces that Enhance the Patient Experience

Retail TouchPoints

The innovative concept of “Medtail” seamlessly integrates healthcare services into retail environments. This blend of medical expertise and retail convenience is revolutionizing the landscape of patient care, changing both where healthcare is delivered and how patients experience it. Moving beyond the conventional boundaries of hospitals and clinics, this approach offers unprecedented convenience and accessibility by bringing healthcare closer to where people shop, eat, and engage in their

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Exploring Grab’s New Cryptocurrency Payment Feature

Forrester eCommerce

On March 19, 2024, Grab made waves in the digital payment realm by introducing a brand-new feature: cryptocurrency top-up capabilities within its digital wallet. This move marks a significant milestone in the region’s super app landscape.

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Luxury Lessons: What High-End Brands Can Teach Store Designers

Retail TouchPoints

Global design and consultancy organization Arcadis (formerly CallisonRTKL) recently worked with Saks to reinvent its West Coast flagship experience. but the company also has worked with its portfolio of luxury clients on a range of new store designs and experiences. Based on the innovation that’s evident in all these projects, Sterling Plenert , Principal at Arcadis, believes the broader industry has a lot to learn from luxury players.

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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.

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How To Set Up An Amazon Hub Locker And Pick Up Orders

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An Amazon Hub Locker offers a secure alternative for receiving packages, perfect for those who don’t want to wait around at home for their order to arrive. In this article, I’ll explain everything you need to know about using an Amazon Hub Locker, including step-by-step instructions on how to use them for your orders and the advantages they offer. What Is An Amazon Hub Locker?

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How Conversational Commerce Will Fill the Cookie Void

Retail TouchPoints

Removing cookies will wreak havoc on marketers, as they won’t have access to third-party data that many companies rely on to target consumers with personalized ads. If you’ve ever entered a website on your computer or phone, then you’ve probably seen the “Allow Cookies?” pop-up, giving you the option to enable that site to remember your data or not.

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Save Mart Partners with Flashfood to Offer Discounted Food and Divert Waste

Retail TouchPoints

The Save Mart Companies , a 194 -store supermarket chain operating in California and western Nevada, has partnered with Flashfood to offer high-quality groceries at up to 50% off and, not incidentally, divert food waste from landfills. The Flashfood app is now available at 44 Lucky stores in the San Francisco Bay Area and will expand to other Save Mart banners’ locations to fulfill customer demand.

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80% of Trading Standards professionals support Smokefree Generation Policy

TalkingRetail

New research from the Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) indicates that Trading Standards Officers support the proposed Smokefree Generation Policy. A survey of local authority Trading Standards professionals has found that 80% of respondents support the government’s plan to stamp out smoking in a generation.

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Dr. Martens Prescribes Shoe Resale Program to Support Circularity

Retail TouchPoints

Footwear from Dr. Martens is already designed for durability, but the brand will now be able to do even more for the environment with the launch of its ReWair resale program in the U.S. Technicians from Tersus Solutions will examine, repair and restore “pre-loved” Dr. Martens products to give each item a new life. As part of a trial program, customers can trade in their used Dr.

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What’s Advertising Video on Demand (AVOD) & How Does It Work?

CPC Strategy

Streaming What’s Advertising Video on Demand (AVOD) & How Does It Work? By Emily Sullivan Mar 20 2024 In a world where streaming platforms reign supreme, the way we consume media is constantly evolving. One term that’s been making waves lately is AVOD, or Advertising-Based Video on Demand. In fact, eMarketer projects that over half of the U.S. population will be watching content from at least one ad-supported streaming service monthly by 2026 and more than half of all U.S. intern

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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.

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MNTN Integrates with Popular Measurement Platform

Retail TouchPoints

MNTN has fully integrated with Rockerbox , allowing marketers to more accurately measure the influence of their connected TV (CTV) advertising on conversions and revenue alongside other marketing channels directly within the Rockerbox platform. The integration includes MNTN’s proprietary Verified Visits attribution, which is designed to attribute site visits to CTV ads only when the ads actually prompt users to take action.

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DoorDash doubles down on beauty with Sally Beauty, MAC Cosmetics deal

RetailDive

The delivery platform, which is also expanding a partnership with Sephora, has added more than 400,000 beauty and personal care products since 2021.

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Overcoming the challenge of selling DTC perfume and fragrance cross-border

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Selling DTC perfume and fragrance is an effective way to delight current brand fans and also attract new customers by offering an accessible entry point to high-end or luxury brands. Fragrance is also a growing industry. Experts say the global fragrance market will generate $59.87 billion in 2024. Savvy, global brands know that fragrance is a revenue generator and an effective way to attract new, curious customers and convert them into life-long fans over time.

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Untuckit to open 14 new stores in 2024

RetailDive

The DTC apparel brand said the first seven stores will open by May across California, Georgia, Florida, New Jersey and New York.

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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.

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Charts: How Consumers Use the Internet 2024

Practical eCommerce

Research firm GWI surveyed global consumers as to their internet habits. Chatting and messaging were the top activities. The post Charts: How Consumers Use the Internet 2024 appeared first on Practical Ecommerce.

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Walmart pilots 3D weaving machines to produce garments for private label

RetailDive

The retailer has partnered with fashion tech company Unspun in an effort to reduce apparel manufacturing waste.

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What’s Open and Closed on Easter Sunday 2024?

RetailWire

With Easter just around the corner, it's time to plan your shopping and dining. Find out what will be open and closed on Easter Sunday.

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Marketing rules for vapes should align with those for smoking, says CIM boss

TalkingRetail

In addition to creating a ‘Smokeless Generation’, the government’s bill introduced in parliament today (20 March), will also tackle youth vaping by introducing new powers to restrict vape flavours and packaging intentionally marketed to children.

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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.

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Sephora to exit Korea this spring

RetailDive

The beauty retailer will wind down its online, mobile app and store operations in the country beginning May 6.

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Scottish retailer debuts Avens fascia in Kirkcaldy

TalkingRetail

Scottish retailer Zahid Mukhtar has opened his first ‘Avens’ fascia store with the support of symbol group Nisa.

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J. Jill manages to expand its fleet, by one store

RetailDive

The women's apparel retailer saw decent sales during the holiday quarter, thanks in part to an extra week, and boosted its margins.

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Top Loyalty Program Features (+How To Choose The Best Software)

Smile.io

Customers no longer simply appreciate being rewarded for their business—they expect it. Starting an ecommerce store is easier than ever with the rise of ecommerce platforms like Shopify. In a highly saturated market, customers have endless choices of brands to support. The challenge for ecommerce brands is retaining customers and encouraging authentic customer loyalty.

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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.

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The ‘Dirty Dozen’ Fruits and Vegetables That Have the Most Pesticides

RetailWire

Although there are many benefits to eating fresh produce, pesticides are a lingering problem.

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Moss Opens New Store at Clarks Village, Somerset

365 Retail

Clarks Village in Somerset has enhanced its retail landscape with the opening of a new Moss store. Situated in a 1,733 sq foot unit within the outlet’s Apple Court, close to Vans and M&S, this addition represents a key development in Moss’s retail expansion. The store introduces a retail concept that blends modern design with the brand’s heritage of timeless elegance.

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Snappy Shopper becomes an official One Stop home delivery partner

TalkingRetail

After a successful trial period across stores last year, One Stop has officially selected Snappy Shopper as one of its home delivery partners.

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Revo Launches First US Retail Store in SoHo, New York

365 Retail

Revo, renowned for its superior-quality sunglasses, has unveiled its first physical retail outlet in the US, situated in the trendy SoHo district of Manhattan at 436 West Broadway. This move marks a significant milestone for the brand, known for its innovative use of NASA-based lens technology in its products. The SoHo location, nestled within one of Manhattan’s prime shopping zones, promises an immersive shopping experience for both longstanding fans and newcomers to the Revo brand.

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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.

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PayPoint and Lloyds Bank announce strategic partnership expansion

TalkingRetail

PayPoint and Lloyds Bank have announced a major partnership expansion, which will see Lloyds Bank Cardnet become the main card acquiring partner across the PayPoint Group’s extensive network of over 60,000 SME and retailer partners.

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Jollyes Agrees New 10 year Contract with Supply Chain Partner Wincanton

365 Retail

Jollyes today (20 March) confirms it has agreed on a new 10-year logistics partnership with supply chain partner Wincanton. It also announced it had completed the eight week transition of logistics operations to a new shared-user Wincanton site, on time and with no disruption in service to stores and suppliers. Since 2019, Wincanton has provided warehouse and distribution services, providing store fulfilment to Jollyes stores across Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

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Ted Baker Plans To Call in Administrators

RetailWire

More than a year after it sold itself to the U.S.-based fashion group Authentic Brands Group (ABG), the British fashion retailer Ted Baker plans to appoint administrators.

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Walmart names new Neighborhood Market division head

RetailDive

Kyle Kinnard will lead the grocery-focused format, replacing Kelvin Buncum, who is retiring.

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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.