Forrester eCommerce
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
Style matters when running IT: too slow, and your business misses out on market opportunities; too fast, and you’re transforming operations that the business can’t fully utilize. Learn how the optimal balance of IT capabilities will let you run high-performance IT — the pursuit of continuously improving business results through technology.
Groove
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
Podcast : Download | Subscribe : Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify Meeting Ali von Paris of Route One Apparel Ethan Giffin talks with Ali von Paris of Route 1 Apparel about transforming a viral college project into a thriving Maryland pride brand. Launching with a single t-shirt tribute to a closed bar, Route 1 Apparel has grown into a diverse product line embodying state pride, from university gear to Maryland flag designs and innovative items like the Old Bay Travel Tin.
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Forrester eCommerce
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
I am starting my third Forrester Wave™ evaluation for the market that used to be called the Security Awareness & Training (SA&T) market. We’ve been calling it Human Risk Management when advising clients the last few years, but finally reached the decision to formally retire the SA&T nomenclature.
Retail TouchPoints
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
It’s hard to remember, but before the roads were filled with Amazon trucks delivering our packages in two days or less, we used to drive to the store to shop for what we needed. Brick-and-mortar stores teamed up with brands to determine the optimal placement and positioning of products to entice consumers and their wallets. Where your product landed on the shelf had everything to do with your relationship with the buyer.
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.
Forrester eCommerce
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
Last summer I introduced a framework for overcoming acquisition blockers – or as I called them, the “dark side” of the growth levers that my colleague Dipanjan and I introduced in our report Unlock Your Growth Potential.
Retail TouchPoints
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
Improving search functionality and response speed can be among the most powerful “behind the scenes” actions a retailer can take — particularly if they’re essentially a pureplay operation. Zenni Optical ’s Chief Technology Officer (CTO) David Ting discovered just how powerful amping up the site’s search capabilities could be after the retailer deployed the Algolia solution in early 2023 and soon saw a 34% increase in revenue per search session.
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Retail TouchPoints
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
Citing its actions following previous corporate mergers, Kroger said it plans to lower prices when its planned merger with Albertsons is finalized. The supermarket giant will invest $500 million to lower prices on “day one” following the transaction’s close, and also plans to invest $1.3 billion to improve Albertsons’ brick-and-mortar stores. The Kroger-Albertsons merger was first announced in October 2022 but has faced pushback from state Attorneys General and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
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FEBRUARY 13, 2024
Amazon is widely known as one of the top places to shop, with millions of sellers listing products daily. But what really stands out about Amazon is how they can offer same day delivery. Amazon initially introduced a two-day shipping option that changed the way we shop online and made fast delivery the new norm. Shortly after, they began to offer next day delivery and same day delivery.
Retail TouchPoints
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
Following a 15 -store pilot project that kicked off in May 2023 , SpartanNash has deployed Tally, an autonomous inventory robot, in 60 more company-operated stores across the Midwest. The retailer operates 144 supermarkets, mostly under the Family Fare, Martin’s Super Markets and D&W Fresh Market banners. The robots from Simbe support the solution provider’s Store Intelligence platform, providing real-time inventory insights to better inform product stocking, ordering, merchandising and ecom
Forrester eCommerce
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
SalesLoft’s acquisition of Drift is a first step into marketing technology for sales tech vendors.
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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.
Retail TouchPoints
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
The UK arm of the The Body Shop has entered administration, the British version of bankruptcy protection, according to Reuters and other media reports, but it will continue to operate online and via its 199 UK brick-and-mortar stores for the time being. Private equity firm Aurelius Group purchased the retailer from Natura &Co in November 2023 for nearly $258 million.
Forrester eCommerce
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
I regularly have discussions with clients who want to create a loyalty program.
Retail TouchPoints
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
After years of decline, ContextLogic has sold its discount shopping app Wish for approximately $173 million in cash to Qoo10 , an ecommerce platform that operates localized online marketplaces throughout Asia. Qoo10 is headquartered in Singapore and operates marketplaces in Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, mainland China and Hong Kong. In 2018 its Japanese marketplace was spun off and sold to Ebay , which had previously been an investor in Qoo10 parent company Giosis.
Fabric
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
Unleashing the Power of Modern Architecture: Why Flexibility and Scalability Matter In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, staying ahead of the curve requires more than just keeping up with the latest trends. It demands a forward-thinking approach that embraces innovation, flexibility, and scalability. At fabric, we’re committed to providing our customers with a cutting-edge platform built on modern architecture principles and powered by best-in-class cloud environments.
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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.
RetailWire
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
On a mission to win back customers after sales dropped month-over-month in December and January, online retailer Temu spent $15 million on giveaways and TV ads at the Super Bowl this year for its "Shop Like a Billionaire" slogan to be showcased.
CPC Strategy
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
*This article was authored by Meredith Unger, Creative Strategist at Tinuiti If you find yourself scrutinizing your ads and questioning their performance, the culprit might be your creative. Have you ever pondered why certain ads outshine others or why one format yields success while another falls flat? We have too.
RetailWire
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
Four years ago, Nvidia Corp. barely registered among the top 20 U.S. companies by market capitalization. Now, it's closing in on Amazon.com Inc., aiming for the No. 4 spot.
Practical eCommerce
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
This week's installment includes updates on fulfillment, reverse logistics, international shipping, omnichannel commerce, retail analytics, and headless ecommerce. The post New Ecommerce Tools: February 13, 2024 appeared first on Practical Ecommerce.
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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.
RetailWire
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
The name of the golf legend's new line of sports apparel, whose logo is a tiger with 15 stripes, is based on the red shirts he wore throughout his career.
TalkingRetail
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
UK shoppers could face a black tea shortage after Sainsbury’s warned of supply chain issues. The disruption is said to be linked to Houthi attacks on vessels in the Red Sea, as well as supply and demand delays with one tea supplier.
RetailWire
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
Warren Buffett is taking on Build-A-Bear, and he's not backing down. His Jazwares company, which produces the wildly popular Squishmallows plush toys, has sued Build-A-Bear Workshop, saying its Skoosherz line of toys is a "knockoff" of their idea.
RetailDive
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
The beauty brand launched online on Tuesday and will enter 714 of the retailer’s stores starting March 6.
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.
TalkingRetail
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
Violence and abuse against retail workers soared last year, with the latest figures from the British Retail Consortium’s (BRC) crime survey revealing that the number of incidents rose to 1,300 per day in 2022/23 from almost 870 per day the year before.
RIS News
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
In this keynote presentation, get behind the scenes of Tractor Supply's transformative use of AI-driven analytics and tech.
RetailDive
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
The beauty retailer, which was just acquired by private equity firm Aurelius in November, will restructure under a process akin to Chapter 11 in the U.S.
TalkingRetail
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
With the chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, set to deliver his Spring Budget to Parliament on Wednesday 6 March, retail business and employees alike are seeking certainty and reassurance.
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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.
RetailWire
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
Lyft, a prominent player in the ride-hailing industry, made headlines recently as its shares experienced a surge of over 60% in after-hours trading following the release of its earnings report on Tuesday. Investors initially rejoiced as the company outperformed expectations, but the celebration was short-lived.
TalkingRetail
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
Two thirds of Scottish couples are opting for a cosy night in rather than a night on the town this Valentine’s Day, according to a new survey by Aldi Scotland.
RetailDive
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
The activewear brand’s Omni-Heat Infinity technology will be used to provide insulation for an upcoming Intuitive Machines launch.
RetailWire
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
Bank of America has alerted its customers to a data breach after one of its service providers, Infosys McCamish Systems (IMS), was hacked last year.
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