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Why BigCommerce Is Taking Over B2B eCommerce in 2023

Groove

Download this downloadable.PDF eBook to learn why BigCommerce is the leading platform for B2B eCommerce retailers in 2023.

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Protecting Against The Top Cybersecurity Threats In 2023 Requires A Balanced Approach

Forrester eCommerce

Cybersecurity threats continue to plague organizations, multiplying like Mogwai in the 1984 hit movie “Gremlins” (just don’t feed them after midnight). Forrester data shows that almost three-quarters of organizations reported one or more data breaches in the past 12 months.

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WSJ: Adidas’ Post-Ye Strategy to Focus on Sports Instead of Celebrities

Retail TouchPoints

As a number of Adidas ’ high-profile celebrity partnerships fizzle out — or in the case of its collaboration with Kanye West, a.k.a. Ye, go up in flames — the company is shifting its strategy to make sports the focal point of its U.S. business, according to the Wall Street Journal. “We have to be focusing on sports — that’s where the root of Adidas is,” said Adidas North American President Rupert Campbell in an interview with WSJ.

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456: Inside The Crazy World Of Traditional Book Publishing With Michael Drew

My Wife Quit Her Job

Today, I’m thrilled to have Michael Drew as a guest on the show. Michael is the founder of PromoteABook.com, where he assists authors in launching their books onto the New York Times Bestseller list. He has successfully launched 124 consecutive books onto national bestseller lists and has over a thousand number-one Amazon titles to his credit.

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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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#RICE23 Sneak Peek: Kiri Masters on New Marketplace Opportunities

Retail TouchPoints

During this Retail Innovation Conference & Expo sneak peek, Erica Vallecorsa sits down with Kiri Masters, author and Head of Retail Marketplace Strategy at Acadia. Kiri will be leading our Marketplaces Track, and will present on the past, present and future of marketplaces. Listen in to get her thoughts on new challenges, new opportunities and new imperatives for brands.

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Industry CRM Is A Clear Choice In Economic Downturns

Forrester eCommerce

Companies must make decisions to modernize while navigating a challenging economic climate. They must balance the need for speed and agility against cost pressures. They must balance the need to better serve customers against pressures to reduce headcount. Forrester sees more companies turning to industry CRM to help manage these journeys.

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The New Major Cloud Adopters: Financial Services

Forrester eCommerce

Financial services (FS) firms are no strangers to innovation. Deep pockets and customer pressure to continually differentiate means that new digital capabilities are constantly in development. Still, this process is not unfettered.

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How Uniqlo Plans to More than Triple its North American Store Count by 2027

Retail TouchPoints

Uniqlo reportedly plans to expand its North American footprint by 10% by opening 20 to 30 stores annually to reach 200 locations by 2027, Daisuke Tsukagoshi, CEO of Uniqlo North America told Reuters. The Japanese retailer currently has 47 stores in the U.S. and 16 locations in Canada, and Tsukagoshi noted that it is looking to open more “where we have already seen high customer demand, as well as new markets that we see opportunity in.

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Shopify Website Design: How to Design a Shopify Store

Ecommerce Platforms

Shopify website design is simpler than it seems. Thanks to a host of convenient tools, and a drag-and-drop interface, virtually anyone can create a Shopify store in no time. You don’t need to be a design expert, or have any extensive coding knowledge to begin. Today, we’re going to cover everything you need to know about creating a fantastic Shopify website , ideal for launching your own ecommerce business.

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Alimentation Couche-Tard, Majors Management to Acquire All 100+ Mapco C-Stores

Retail TouchPoints

Alimentation Couche-Tard has reached an agreement to acquire 112 fuel and convenience retail sites from Mapco Express — predominantly in Tennessee and Alabama with some in Kentucky and Georgia. The acquisition is contingent on a separate transaction in which Mapco and its remaining locations and assets will be sold to Majors Management. All of the locations to be acquired by Alimentation are company-operated, most of the real estate is company-owned and the deal also includes surplus property an

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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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More Than 30 Top Brands Announce Exclusive Offers For National Teacher Appreciation Month with SheerID

SheerID

More Than 30 Top Brands Announce Exclusive Offers For National Teacher Appreciation Month with SheerID

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4 Tips for Retail Businesses Hungry for Venture Capital Funding

Retail TouchPoints

Following a year of significant pull-back in 2022, venture capital (VC) and growth investors in private companies are continuing to be cautious with their money — a potentially long-term trend that’s impacting the growth trajectories of both emerging and high-growth brands in the retail sector. Global funding in Q1 2023 was $76 billion , a 53% decline from the same period in 2022, according to data from Crunchbase.

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More Than 25 Top Brands Announce Exclusive Offers For National Nurse Appreciation Month with SheerID

SheerID

More Than 25 Top Brands Announce Exclusive Offers For National Nurse Appreciation Month with SheerID

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It’s Time for a Retail Media Rebellion: a CEO’s POV

Retail TouchPoints

Forecasts predict retail media ad spend will grow to $61.15 billion in 2024 , making it the most dynamic and influential advertising marketplace that could benefit from revenue boosts and first-party data. From 2021 to 2022, the retail media space gained significant traction but forced retailers to turn to out-of-the-box solutions without set goals to solve their unique problems and meet their custom goals.

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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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Tuesday Morning is going out of business after 49 years

RetailDive

The discount retailer is working to close its remaining stores after a federal bankruptcy judge approved Hilco Global's $32 million offer.

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4 Tips for Retail Businesses Hungry for Venture Capital Funding

Retail TouchPoints

Following a year of significant pull-back in 2022, venture capital (VC) and growth investors in private companies are continuing to be cautious with their money — a potentially long-term trend that’s impacting the growth trajectories of both emerging and high-growth brands in the retail sector. Global funding in Q1 2023 was $76 billion , a 53% decline from the same period in 2022, according to data from Crunchbase.

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Social media scams target young adults

RetailWire

Social media shopping fraud grew to more than $1.2 billion last year, according to the Federal Trade Commission. Consumers between 18 and 29 are the biggest victims of these scams. “Gen Z has grown up with a phone or iPad in their hands,” said Christine Halvorsen, a managing director at Protiviti. “They’re very comfortable buying things online, and they’re very trusting of that.

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Nordstrom cuts tech workforce

RetailDive

The layoffs come weeks after the company named a new chief technology and information officer.

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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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How to Set Up a Successful B2B Marketing Strategy

CPC Strategy

When you’re designing or re-evaluating your business’s long-term game plan, it’s important to ensure you’re making all the right decisions.

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Skims opens shop inside Saks Fifth Avenue’s New York flagship

RetailDive

The Kim Kardashian-founded intimates brand plans to open inside other Saks locations in Boston, Houston and Bal Harbour, Florida, throughout the quarter.

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Why Brands Must Double Down on Omnichannel Marketing

SheerID

Learn why brands need to double down on omnichannel marketing strategies, especially if they want to win Gen Z customers.

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Revlon, ready to exit Chapter 11, fills incoming board with former beauty retail execs

RetailDive

The cosmetics company says it will emerge from bankruptcy some time this week, under private ownership of several private equity firms.

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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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Kevin Durant joins Michael Jordan and Lebron James as Nike lifers

RetailWire

Kevin Durant has signed a lifetime contract with Nike making him only the third athlete to do so with the athleticwear giant. The other two athletes are Michael Jordan and Lebron James.

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Ikea banks on new store formats to sustain success

RetailDive

The home and furniture retailer says eight in 10 people start their buying journey through e-commerce.

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7 Transactional Emails You Need to Close the Deal

Digital Doughnut

Transactional emails increase sales, engagement, brand awareness and customer trust. Every ecommerce business needs seven main types of transactional emails to lead a customer to a purchase. Let's study each of them.

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Pacsun turns to TikTok for livestream shopping

RetailDive

A digital and social push timed to summer continues the retailer's use of emerging channels like the metaverse to engage with young consumers.

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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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The Ultimate Guide to Customer Retention

Smile.io

Customer retention is a key element in making sure your ecommerce business is sustainable and in business for the long term. Without repeat customers, your business won’t have the base it needs to grow. Customer retention is the process of achieving repeat purchases from existing customers over time through retention strategies, tactics, and tools.

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Anthropologie Group shuffles leadership team as it preps for growth

RetailDive

The retailer promoted two executives to oversee aspects of its wedding business, and brought in a third to lead Home and Terrain.

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Chill Thrills and Cool Selfies: FIS Snowboard Big Air World Cup by Glam Cam

Canadian Special Events

What an impressive feat by Glam Cam at the FIS Snowboard Big Air World Cup in Edmonton! Despite the frigid conditions, the team successfully executed a 360 video booth activation that captured the iconic snowboard ramp as a backdrop, providing guests with a memorable experience. Their social media savvy approach ensured that attendees shared their experiences, creating thousands of impressions for Explore Edmonton.

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The Inkey List appoints new CEO

RetailDive

Stephanie Davis Michelman takes on the chief executive position, while co-founders Colette Laxton and Mark Curry maintain active roles.

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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.