Tue.Oct 10, 2023

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Gen Z vs. Gen Alpha: Shopping Habits | Salsify

Salsify

In the blink of an eye, our two youngest generations, Generation Z (Gen Z) and Generation Alpha (Gen Alpha), are now at the helm of making important purchasing decisions.

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Go-To-Market Strategy: Three Steps To Connecting Buyer Needs To Ideal Offerings

Forrester eCommerce

This blog post dives into the Buyer Strategy layer of the Forrester Go-To-Market Architecture Model. This layer details a go-to-market strategy approach that aligns the needs of a particular buying audience with the best solution that will meet those needs.

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Anthropologie and Pinterest Unveil Holiday Showhouse Pop-up in Brooklyn

Retail TouchPoints

Anthropologie has partnered with Pinterest to create its Holiday Showhouse, a fully shoppable pop-up in a Brooklyn Heights brownstone. The pop-up, open from Oct. 11-15, will have unique Pinterest QR codes in each room that take visitors to shoppable boards on Anthropologie’s Pinterest profile , extending the in-person experience to the digital world.

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Development Team Success: What Could Possibly Go Wrong?

Forrester eCommerce

In most successful organizations, software developers align their goals with the goals of the business. In the real world, though, that’s not what happens. Instead, where you sit in the organization determines how you believe development teams should succeed.

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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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499: How the World’s Most Successful People Turn Adversity Into Advantage With Ezra Firestone

My Wife Quit Her Job

Today I’m posting an oldie but a goodie with my good friend Ezra Firestone, where we discuss overcoming adversity and how to stay sane running your business. This episode is also a great precursor on why going to live events like the Seller Summit and taking part in masterminds is so important for the growth of your business. Enjoy! What You’ll Learn What happened at Boom that caused Ezra a lot of stress How to stay sane running your business What’s working in ecommerce today B

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Can Store Fulfillment Tech Help Solve The Retail Theft Crisis?

Forrester eCommerce

Retailers' solution to increased shrink may already be a tool in their arsenal. Learn from Emily Pfeiffer on OMS tech solutions for retail theft.

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The 5 Best AI and SEO Tools for eCommerce Website Strategy

Groove

In the vast digital landscape, where visibility is paramount, the science and art of Search Engine Optimization (SEO) hold the key to unlocking online success. As search engines continue to evolve, so too must our strategies to ensure optimal visibility and organic traffic. Enter the realm of artificial intelligence (AI), a disruptive force that is revolutionizing the field of SEO.

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NBA’s Hornets Create Buzz with Virtual Fan Shop

Retail TouchPoints

The National Basketball Association’s Charlotte Hornets have debuted a Virtual Fan Shop that will allow fans to interact with each other virtually as well as browse and purchase fan gear that will then be shipped to their home in the real world. The Shop, powered by AI-powered digital twin technology from Meetkai , is inspired by the brick-and-mortar Hornets Fan Shop at its home arena, the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C.

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The 5 Best AI-Powered eCommerce Search Engine Optimization Tools

Groove

In the vast digital landscape, where visibility is paramount, the science and art of Search Engine Optimization (SEO) hold the key to unlocking online success. As search engines continue to evolve, so too must our strategies to ensure optimal visibility and organic traffic. Enter the realm of artificial intelligence (AI), a disruptive force that is revolutionizing the field of SEO.

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Fastr Unveils Groundbreaking Adaptive AI Functionality, Elevating Ecommerce Optimization to New Heights

Fastr

I am thrilled to announce a game-changing transformation in our company that is set to revolutionize the world of ecommerce. Today, we proudly introduce FastrAI, a powerful adaptive AI that will reshape the way brands create and optimize their online shopping experiences.

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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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Inventory Management 101: Using Data-Driven Insights

Algopix

Inventory management is a critical aspect of running a successful business, whether you’re a small retailer or a large multinational corporation. In today’s fast-paced and competitive business environment, the efficient management of inventory can make or break a company. One of the most powerful tools at your disposal for effective inventory management is data-driven insights.

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From Amazon to Allbirds, nearly 50 major retailers announced layoffs this year

RetailDive

As companies turn to cost-cutting measures, there’s no shortage of big names slashing jobs — and not all of them are in dire financial straits.

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ESW Wins Best Unified Commerce Experience Award from Vendors in Partnership

ESW

ESW is thrilled to announce its latest achievement: winning the Best Unified Commerce Experience Award from Vendors in Partnership. This prestigious recognition acknowledges ESW’s unparalleled dedication to empowering multi-local growth for some of the world’s foremost global brands across various industries. With its robust technology and market expertise, ESW optimises the entire shopper journey for global customers, enabling retailers to scale internationally.

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Halloween is a $12B business. Why that couldn’t save Party City

RetailDive

The specialty retailer relies heavily on the holiday, but growing participation and spending wasn't enough to spare it from bankruptcy.

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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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How technology helps retailers prepare for holiday season

iVend

As we race headlong into the holiday season, the best gift that retailers could receive would be…a crystal ball. Having the ability to predict the future, to know how shoppers are going to behave would make retailers as excited as a child finding a full Santa sack at the end of their bed on Christmas morning. But of course, the future-forecasting crystal ball is still, like an over-ambitious letter to St Nick, just wishful thinking. iVend helps retailers iVend helps retailers make the most of th

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Nike kicks the inventory doldrums with levels down 10%

RetailDive

The sportswear giant has come a long way from a year ago, when stock levels were surging with retailers and consumers pulling back on purchasing.

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Video: The Long Game: UX & SEO Strategies for Q4

ROI Revolution

SEO and conversion rate optimization are really a long game, aren’t they? Your UX and SEO strategies for Q4 will likely hinge on what did and didn’t work throughout the rest of the year. Watch this video to discover how website optimization can help you achieve new heights this holiday season. The Long Game: UX & SEO Strategies for Q4 You need to be working on optimizations all year long in order to set yourself up for a really strong Q4 and holiday season.

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Walmart GoLocal lands Shipt executive Rina Hurst as its new VP

RetailDive

The former chief business officer for the Target-owned company will focus on scaling and expanding the retail giant's delivery service platform.

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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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Gather High-Quality Data, Improve the Customer Experience

SheerID

As consumers increasingly value data privacy, brands need to find new ways of collecting and using data to improve the customer experience.

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Tupperware’s executive vice chair to exit

RetailDive

Richard Goudis plans to resign from the company after about three years once Tupperware files its 2022 annual report.

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Finding the Signal Through the Noise: Simplify Merchandising With Predictive Analytics in Retail  

Dynamic Action

Summary Predictive analytics is vital in the retail industry, using historical and current data and automation for improved decision-making. The evolving retail landscape, including omnichannel, digitalization, and hyper-personalization adds complexity to an already challenging role. AI-driven merchandising experience platforms simplify data analysis, offering insights without requiring data expertise.

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Walmart tests more AI, AR shopping tools

RetailDive

The retailer is eyeing generative AI-powered experiences including enhancing search functions for online shopping.

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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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Grocery inflation eased again in September

TalkingRetail

Grocery price inflation fell for the seventh month in a row to 11% for the four weeks to 1 October 2023, the lowest rate since July 2022, according to the latest data from Kantar. Take-home grocery sales over the same period rose by 9.1% compared with last year.

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Target loses ground on plastics reduction goal

RetailDive

The mass merchant said it is “applying lessons learned” to turn around its virgin plastic number.

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Unitas introduces new own brand

TalkingRetail

Unitas is launching its new own brand, ‘Local Living’, a profit boosting new chapter for its members and retailers. The roll out of Local Living will begin this month as 90 skus are transitioned from ‘Lifestyle’ to the ‘Local Living’ branding over several months. The new range is launching in response to the growth in.

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Exclusive Webinar: Pivotree, Fluent Commerce and Psycho Bunny Offer Expert Advice on Responding to Disruptions in Supply Chain

Pivotree Blog

Learn from the experts and gain practical insights on the current state of supply chain and the transformative impact of embracing emerging technologies TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Pivotree Inc. (TSXV: PVT) (“Pivotree” or the “Company”), a leading provider of frictionless commerce solutions and services, today announced that it will host a live webinar titled: The High Cost of Inaction.

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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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Store Point of Sale Data Sheet

Mi9

Who is this document for? This data sheet is written for professionals in specialty retail organizations in a variety of verticals who are involved in store solutions, including point of sale (POS). Roles may include senior executives, information technology, operations, customer experience, finance, and more. What will I learn about? Mi9 Store is a comprehensive Point of Sale system enabling hardline, hardware and home improvement retailers to provide the best shopping experience for customers

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Pivotree Appoints Sarah Joyce to Board of Directors

Pivotree Blog

TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Pivotree Inc. (TSXV: PVT) (“Pivotree”), a leading provider of frictionless commerce solutions and services, today announced the appointment of Ms. Sarah Joyce to its Board of Directors, effective as of September 28, 2023. Sarah Joyce is Senior Vice President of Discount at Empire Company Limited, a leading Canadian grocery retailer and food distributor.

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What is Intelligent Packaging? Exploring the Basics

Digital Doughnut

Intelligent packaging, or sometimes called "smart packaging," refers to packaging systems that are embedded with sensory, communication, or other technological functions beyond the conventional packaging role.

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The new normal for supply chains everywhere

Pivotree Blog

If it’s not one thing, it’s another. Pre-pandemic, supply chains weren’t a hot topic. But the event turned retail on its head, and supply chains suddenly became more complex and less reliable. While inventory and fulfillment continue to drive customer experiences and repeat business, supply chains have become more complex and less reliable.The sudden shift in demand for retailers was epic, and as a result, new industry leaders emerged.

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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.