365 Retail

JANUARY 12, 2024

Be it shoppers paying by Scan & Go, self-checkout, in checkout-free stores or via Click & Collect: offline retail is becoming increasingly digital. This requires suitable payment solutions – turning payment into a strategic success factor. Flashback to 1994: databases and ERP systems, first commercial websites, mobile phones with colour displays, CD-ROMs, Java as a programming language or the new Windows 95 operating system with a GUI were all highly topical technologies that also kept t

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Forrester eCommerce

JANUARY 12, 2024

Providers and users of connected products in the EU, or services related to such products, take note: The EU Data Act is now in force. The clock on the transition period started ticking on January 11, 2023, and you need to be prepared.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 12, 2024

Coachtopia , the circular fashion sub-brand of Coach, has launched a new documentary web series designed to educate consumers about the impact of fashion’s growing waste problem and how the budding brand is tackling it head-on. The Road to Circularity , hosted by sustainable fashion advocate and Coachtopia community member Aditi Mayer, brings consumers behind the scenes of the brand.

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Omnisend

JANUARY 12, 2024

Reading Time: 15 minutes Some people believe that with so many events and holidays throughout the year, selecting the most relevant ones for subscribers is simply overwhelming.They think the safest bet is to stick to significant marketing days like Black Friday and Cyber Monday. But while the major winter holidays drive sales, limiting campaigns to only these dates misses opportunities.

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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

JANUARY 12, 2024

As 2024 advances, the importance and reach of paid social media advertising will only continue to grow. For online retailers that want to stay relevant and competitive, it’s important to stay on top of the latest trends and strategies. Here are six social commerce trends you should be aware of to maximize your results and drive growth in the coming year, based on insights from Multichannel Marketing Report 2023 by DataFeedWatch, a comprehensive analysis of the global ecommerce landscape ba

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365 Retail

JANUARY 12, 2024

2023 stands as a year of significant achievement for Gloucester Quays , an urban outlet located in the South West. The outlet, under the management of Peel L&P , has reported record levels of leasing activity, accompanied by a notable increase in both footfall and sales. This growth trajectory has been influenced in part by the introduction of several high-profile international brands.

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RetailWire

JANUARY 12, 2024

Tesla is boosting the salaries of many factory workers across the United States following an announcement from the UAW union seeking to organize workers at Tesla factories.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 12, 2024

Sam’s Club is piloting technology designed to address one of the retailer’s biggest customer pain points: waiting in line at the store exit for an associate to check their receipts against the items in their cart. After a customer pays at a register or via the Scan & Go mobile payment solution, a combination of computer vision and digital technology deployed in stores’ exit areas captures images of their cart and verifies payment for all items within a shopper’s basket.

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Practical eCommerce

JANUARY 12, 2024

Per Mike Beckham, lots of competitors mean lots of potential customers. The post Simple Modern CEO on Competitive Markets appeared first on Practical Ecommerce.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 12, 2024

Amazon ’s cashierless Just Walk Out technology has been deployed in more than 120 third-party locations, including airports, stadiums, university campuses, convenience stores and theme parks. One of the more recent implementations was the St. Joseph’s/Candler Hospital Campus in Savannah, Ga. With the Just Walk Out technology, staff members can use their employee badges to pay for items by scanning it at the entrance to the hospital’s food and beverage concessions.

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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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CPC Strategy

JANUARY 12, 2024

Google’s Performance Max campaigns came out of beta more than three years ago, and have grown to be a wildly popular campaign type among new and experienced marketers alike.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 12, 2024

7-Eleven will acquire 204 Stripes convenience stores and Laredo Taco Company restaurants across West Texas, New Mexico and Oklahoma from Sunoco LP. With this purchase, 7-Eleven Inc. will own and operate all Stripes and Laredo Taco Company locations across the U.S. No information on the purchase price was available. “Stripes and Laredo Taco Company have been a great addition to our family of brands since they initially joined us back in 2018,” said Joe DePinto, CEO of 7-Eleven in a statement.

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RetailDive

JANUARY 12, 2024

The company, now in bankruptcy, has showcased DTC brands, which until recently have largely avoided wholesale partnerships or physical retail.

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RIS News

JANUARY 12, 2024

Book a nap, check out The Pillow Lab, or drop off kids in the Bunkhouse getaway. Learn more about the experience at Casper Sleep's revamped and redesigned Sleep Shop in Costa Mesa, CA.

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RetailDive

JANUARY 12, 2024

Aldo Group will handle the struggling boat shoe brand’s North American wholesale and retail operations as well as design, production and global distribution.

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RetailWire

JANUARY 12, 2024

Warner Bros. Discovery and Skydance Media are at the negotiating table, discussing the potential acquisition of Paramount.

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RetailDive

JANUARY 12, 2024

As part of its realignment strategy, the pharmacy chain said it wants to reduce its store and pharmacy density.

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JANUARY 12, 2024

Here are four ways Amazon is channeling efforts into enhancing customer confidence in fashion shopping through AI-fueled innovations.

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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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RetailDive

JANUARY 12, 2024

Following its entrance into physical retail in late 2022 through its partnership with Target, the brand continues to expand its distribution network.

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Shopping Signals

JANUARY 12, 2024

Ecommerce continues to skyrocket in popularity. The convenience of online shopping appeals to consumers, while the potential profits entice entrepreneurs. But really, can ecommerce make you rich? Let’s explore what it takes to find financial success through online retail. Yes… Ecommerce Can Indeed make you rich. But… The idea that ecommerce offers a fast track to easy money is mostly a myth.

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RetailDive

JANUARY 12, 2024

The intimate apparel company tapped Google Cloud’s Vertex AI to enhance search capabilities and personalize product recommendations.

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365 Retail

JANUARY 12, 2024

Like many people, you might be new to the phrase ‘growth mindset’ Granted, it sounds like a buzzword, but it’s actually a powerful concept that can help you increase your sales performance – even if you’re not in charge of the marketing department. But what is a ‘growth mindset’, and how can you use it to your advantage?

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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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RetailDive

JANUARY 12, 2024

Industry veteran Yassine Saidi will take over product, and Kara Trent will replace David Baxter in the brand’s largest region.

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TalkingRetail

JANUARY 12, 2024

Booker has reported solid increases in retail sales in its latest trading statement released this week. Sales to retailers by the Tesco-owned wholesaler were up 4.1% like-for-like in the 19 weeks to 6 January, when compared with the same period last year.

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RetailDive

JANUARY 12, 2024

The e-commerce giant cut jobs in Prime Video and MGM Studios, while the NBA superstar joined Fanatics Collectibles.

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365 Retail

JANUARY 12, 2024

Marvel action figures have been a beloved collectable for fans of the Marvel Universe for decades. These miniature replicas of iconic superheroes and villains have brought joy to fans and become valuable items for collectors. Today, we’ll explain whether Marvel action figures are worth anything beyond being a fan’s prized possession. And if you’re looking for the ultimate way to surprise your Marvel-enthusiast friend or family member, understanding the value of these action fig

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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

JANUARY 12, 2024

Following Henry Dieu’s departure from the plant-based pioneer, Lubi Kutua is adding to his already full plate.

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365 Retail

JANUARY 12, 2024

One of the most important things a player can do when signing up to a fully licensed and regulated iGaming site is gamble sensibly and responsibly. Fortunately, today’s most trusted casino online operators provide a range of safer gambling tools that can easily help you stay within your budget. Let’s dive in to discover more about how safer gambling tools can help you gamble responsibly.

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Digital Doughnut

JANUARY 12, 2024

Now 2023 has drawn to a close, thoughts turn towards the business landscape for the year ahead. But what will 2024 have in store? Will 2023 leave an indelible mark? Will we see the emergence of new trends across the sales and marketing arenas? And will there be any surprises in store? Here are my forecasts and predictions for business sales and marketing over the next 12 months.

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365 Retail

JANUARY 12, 2024

‘Muted’ Golden Quarter fashion sales were buoyed by a Black Friday boost to order volumes, while fashion revenues rose +6% compared to 2022 in December, the latest data from True Fit, the leading AI platform that decodes size and fit for consumers and apparel and footwear retailers. True Fit’s Fashion Genome , the world’s largest connected data set for apparel and footwear, which brings together the preferences of 82 million active shoppers and 20,000+ brands, showed that while demand (order vo

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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.

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