Thu.May 09, 2024

article thumbnail

Introducing the Forrester Reference IT Capability Map

Forrester eCommerce

Today, I am happy to announce the publication of the Forrester Reference IT Capability Map. This is a comprehensive, mutually exclusive and comprehensive statement of the major capabilities used to define and deliver IT and digital systems, individually and at a portfolio level.

Reference 397
article thumbnail

Disney and Walmart Unveil Retail Media-CTV Advertising Integration

Retail TouchPoints

Disney Advertising and Walmart ’s retail media division Walmart Connect are teaming up to bring retail media insights to Disney’s streaming TV platforms, including Hulu and Disney+ , for programmatic advertising campaigns and measurement. Walmart’s audience and measurement solutions will now be available for brands’ use across Disney’s addressable streaming inventory, offering advertisers closed-loop attribution on their campaigns by applying Walmart’s omnichannel purchase data via clean room te

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

A Five-Step Guide To Conducting A Successful Sustainability Materiality Assessment

Forrester eCommerce

Read this blog post to understand the actions that organizations need to take throughout the sustainability materiality assessment process.

Blog 403
article thumbnail

ModCloth and Misen Outsource Omnichannel Fulfillment Operations

Retail TouchPoints

Two digital-first brands, Misen and ModCloth , are partnering with Cart.com to improve their omnichannel fulfillment and logistics operations. Operating 14 omnichannel fulfillment centers nationwide, Cart.com provides brands and retailers with third-party logistics (3PL) solutions and proprietary software such as its Constellation Order Management System (OMS) and warehouse management technology, designed to get products to customers as quickly and efficiently as possible.

article thumbnail

The Pragmatic Path to Composability: Creating Efficient Commerce Systems

Speaker: Jason Cottrell and Brian Walker

Brands used to look for a commerce platform that could do everything. But over time, one vendor was no longer enough to meet a brand’s needs, so they added, and added, and added— and now it's essential that these vendors work well together. That’s composable, and it’s important to get it right. Customers and your board expect you to be in new channels and to adapt quickly to market change.

article thumbnail

Temu Vs. Shein – What You Must Know Before You Buy

My Wife Quit Her Job

Temu and Shein have quickly become household names, with each app experiencing explosive growth and racking up millions of downloads in just a few months. While Temu is relatively new to the market, Shein has been building its reputation for over a decade. But how do these companies fare against other Chinese competitors like AliExpress? And more importantly, which offers a better shopping experience: Temu or Shein?

Download 227
article thumbnail

Century-Old Music Retailer Sam Ash Files for Bankruptcy, but ‘Stay Tuned’

Retail TouchPoints

Sam Ash has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey and plans to close all of its 42 stores across 16 states. The privately owned family business, long known as a premiere music retailer, is exploring options that could include selling its ecommerce operations and related IP as well as its “Samson” wholesale business.

Retail 220

More Trending

article thumbnail

Vitamin Shoppe Launches New Telehealth Service, Zeroes in on Weight Loss Medications

Retail TouchPoints

The Vitamin Shoppe has introduced Whole Health Rx by The Vitamin Shoppe , a telehealth service that connects patients with licensed healthcare providers in real time and gives them access to a robust library of educational weight loss and wellness content. The service is focused on GLP-1 agonist medications such as Ozempic, Rybelsus and compounded versions of semaglutide and tirzepatide that have become the latest thing in weight loss.

article thumbnail

‘Savvy’ criminals target retail, Home Office data shows

TalkingRetail

The retail sector continues to have the highest prevalence of victimisation, with 41% of business premises experiencing crime in 2023, according to Home Office data released today.

Retail 102
article thumbnail

Manhattan D.A. Indicts Two People for Running $1 Million Fencing Operation

Retail TouchPoints

Rehana’s Cosmetics , a perfume and cosmetics store located just blocks from the Macy’s flagship in midtown Manhattan, allegedly held more than $1 million in goods stolen from retailers including Macy’s, Ulta Beauty, CVS, Walgreens and Rite Aid. As part of a long-term investigation in cooperation with these retailers, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg has charged two people, and the store itself, with one count each of Criminal Possession of Stolen Property in the first, second and third de

article thumbnail

DELIVER Europe Returns to Amsterdam, Uniting Retail and Commerce Leaders

365 Retail

DELIVER Europe, the premier matchmaking event for retail and commerce professionals, is back in Amsterdam on 5 and 6 June 2024. Held at the esteemed Taets Art and Event Park, this year’s event is set to gather over 1,000 leaders from industry giants such as Amazon, Procter & Gamble, Nestlé, L’Oréal, Samsung, and Tiktok, offering unparalleled opportunities for connection, collaboration, and innovation.

Retail 104
article thumbnail

Turn Payments Into Personalization: Unlock the Value of Transaction Data

Speaker: David Nisbet, 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.

article thumbnail

Simon Sells Off Authentic Brands Group Stake, Will Put up No Capital for Express

Retail TouchPoints

The biggest mall owner in the U.S., Simon Property Group , is making some shifts in its “side hustle” as a brand owner. On an earnings call discussing its Q1 2024 results, CEO David Simon shared that the company had sold its remaining stake in brand management firm Authentic Brands Group for $1.2 billion. The companies remain partners through their joint venture SPARC Group — through which they buy and rehabilitate struggling retail brands like Lucky Brand , Brooks Brothers , Forever 21 and Eddi

article thumbnail

Reddit Reveals New Policies and AI Licensing Ventures

RetailWire

Reddit Inc. has unveiled fresh guidelines governing data on its platform, aiming to bolster its revenue streams through licensing deals with AI developers and other firms.

Other 103
article thumbnail

Classic PIM Solutions Limitations | Salsify

Salsify

These days, printing out a stapled pile of travel directions — let alone drafting your route with a roadmap — might earn you some wayward glances from your fellow companions.

Travel 88
article thumbnail

Allbirds revenue plummets 28% in Q1 as CEO says the brand is ‘executing with urgency’

RetailDive

Joe Vernachio said the retailer shuttered three stores in the quarter and is on track with its planned closures, which will amount to 10 to 15 this year.

Retail 117
article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

Google Revs Ecommerce SERPs

Practical eCommerce

Consumers can now shop directly on Google's search results without visiting merchants' ecommerce sites. The post Google Revs Ecommerce SERPs appeared first on Practical Ecommerce.

article thumbnail

After a 60-Year Run, GM Is Retiring the Chevy Malibu

RetailWire

It's the end of an era for the Chevrolet Malibu as General Motors is shutting its production down to focus efforts on a new electric vehicle.

98
article thumbnail

Warby Parker narrows losses in Q1 as it posts 16.3% revenue growth

RetailDive

The brand is continuing to build out its footprint, opening eight stores in the first quarter and planning 40 net new stores by the end of the year.

105
105
article thumbnail

Bank of England Considers Rate Cut

RetailWire

The Bank of England is inching closer to reducing interest rates, signaling potential changes in its monetary policy.

Banking 105
article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

Kohl’s announces locations of 200 Babies R Us shop-in-shops

RetailDive

The move gives the department store chain another store-in-store partnership alongside Sephora.

article thumbnail

Amazon Debuts New Streaming Ads on Prime

RetailWire

Amazon Ads has unveiled new ad formats for Prime Video users.

115
115
article thumbnail

The Vitamin Shoppe launches telehealth service

RetailDive

Whole Health Rx connects users with licensed healthcare providers in real time and will initially focus on weight management solutions.

article thumbnail

AstraZeneca Pulls COVID-19 Vaccine Amid Disappearing Demand

RetailWire

AstraZeneca is the latest company to feel the COVID-19 vaccine demand slump.

105
105
article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

Shopsense launches retail media platform for second-screen shopping

RetailDive

The technology allows TV watchers to purchase items inspired by on-screen programming in real time.

Retail 113
article thumbnail

Tesla Axes All but 3 Jobs Out of 3,400 Listed Roles in North America

RetailWire

Tesla has axed more than 3,400 job postings, leaving only three in North America.

98
article thumbnail

Mattel to shutter supplier plant in China this year

RetailDive

Barbie’s parent company is looking to diversify its production footprint in a bid to optimize costs and fulfillment operations.

article thumbnail

CTSI supports CMA call for grocery stores to make accurate pricing a priority

TalkingRetail

The Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) has expressed support for the Competition and Markets Authority’s (CMA) call for grocery stores to make accurate pricing a priority and has co-badged its business guidance materials.

article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

Oddity posts ‘record’ revenue growth in Q1, raises full-year outlook

RetailDive

The company said that Il Makiage and SpoiledChild are on track to become billion-dollar brands.

100
100
article thumbnail

The Ashley Centre Unveils Primark as New Anchor as £7 Million Refurbishment Continues

365 Retail

CBRE Investment Management has unveiled plans for multinational fashion retailer Primark to join the Ashley Centre , a premier shopping destination in Epsom. This move coincides with a substantial £7 million refurbishment of the centre, aimed at modernising and enhancing the shopping experience with significant upgrades, including a refreshed interior and a new external entrance.

article thumbnail

Welcome Co-operative unveils £1.6m store on outskirts of Bristol

TalkingRetail

The community of Backwell, situated in Nailsea just outside Bristol, is set to welcome a new addition to its retail landscape as the Welcome co-operative brand opens its latest convenience store on Station Rd. Welcome Co-op Backwell promises to redefine convenience shopping in the area,… This story continues at Welcome Co-operative unveils £1.

article thumbnail

Metrocentre Expands Retail Offering with Footasylum Upsizing and New Brand Additions

365 Retail

Sovereign Centros from CBRE has announced a significant expansion for leading streetwear retailer, Footasylum, at the Metrocentre, one of the top five super-regional malls in the UK. This development is a testament to the ongoing investment by tenants in this thriving shopping destination. Footasylum is set to enhance its presence by 25%, occupying a 12,375 sq ft unit.

Outdoor 58
article thumbnail

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.